1986 Silhouette on its way...#34

vuduhwy · Aug 19, 2019

SilosRock said:
Vuduhwy, thanks for being good sport��. I'm not that active on here but have been making more of an effort! You guys/gals are great people! If I had known someone on this forum wanted to purchase it, to me it's off limits until other wise noted... Not my style no matter the GAS!

As for The Ups Store... The owner is a real piece of work. Condescending, unsympathetic and will always divert the blame on anyone but HIS STORE. I never once accused him or any of the employees of stealing, as I know mail gets lost every day. Im a very laid back dude and more than understanding... depending the circumstance(s). After submitting the claim and receiving no help from the store, I drew my own conclusions! I wont call out the location of store but through this journey, tons of research, and countless phone calls to UPS... I found that numerous people had similar stories dealing with the owner of store. That store has a rating of 2.3/5 stars smh. Wish I was aware prior to using them as the shipper. You live and you learn!!! Have a good bud!!!

I was just clowning around. I need another guitar like the proverbial hole in the head. The main reason I didn't buy it was that after thinking about it, I was honest with myself and I wanted it just to have it. I'm glad someone on here got it who will really appreciate it for what it is.
SO, tell us what it sounds like compared to your other guitars. Do you like it more or not as much? How does the neck feel? Is it more slim or chunkier than the newer stuff? Does the case smell old?

SilosRock · Aug 19, 2019

Yeah, I figured that! Im an honest guy and would never step on someone's toes. If anyone could prove there interest prior to my purchase... Well, the price just doubled hahahaha j/k j/k. Would have no problem selling it for exact price paid.

I'll try and make it short but sweet...
As I waited in patience for the arrival, I could only think "Oh No, UPS is the shipper." It arrived better than expected and was packaged fairly well. When I pulled the case from the box, I could feel something, something I hadn't ever felt from any other guitar I've had shipped to the house(sounds corny as hell but true). As I continued unboxing, it was time to unveil this beauty. The unlocking of the latches was so satisfying to the ears and touch and I knew that whomever owned prior to myself...felt that same satisfaction! As I lift open slowly with a grin on my face, I finally could describe that feeling... Nostalgia!!! You could sense the history... From the early days of first production laboring away to fulfil newly acquired orders, to not knowing what the future held for MM as a whole. This guitfiddle for sure has some stories to tell and godamnit... I would love to know more about the history!!! She is light as a feather, shockingly stays in tune with heavy vibrato and feels different in the hands then my other Silo(s). It's beefier but not, reminded me of my friends early 90's MIM Strat but to be fair, I have only played her for maybe and hour. I've spent more time researching and looking at the work of art lol. I have yet to clean, restring and setup.. When I do, I will give a more in depth review on how she plays to my preferences...

Overall, extremely honored!!! The opportunity arose and I would never look back. EBMM were putting out the same quality and consistency as they are now... Thanks to BP, Dudley and all of the ball family

- Nick

dukyto · Aug 19, 2019

That is awesome!!

SilosRock · Aug 19, 2019

Thanks Dukyto!

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NorM · Aug 31, 2019

I rreally like silhouettes and that one seems really cool to me. the finish checking is about the coolest thing I have seen since blue dawn and natural. the roller bridge just seens so right. and that color finish I have only seen a couple times before. It reminded me of the 3 humbucker Silo reathat BP and family has. If I recall it was a maple neck trem model. I'll see if I can find the pic.
Really amazing guitar sir

SilosRock · Aug 31, 2019

Thanks Norm! I really love this guitar. After that set-up I did...WOW.... JUST WOW! So happy I found this gem of a guitar. I would love to see that pic of BPs and again... Thank you!

You have quite the collection my friend and alot of rare breeds, stunning! Have a great day!

- Nick

1986 Silhouette on its way...#34

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