What's up guys! I've been a member here for a little while and I think this would be my first post. A very cool first post but pics will have to wait until shipment arrives!!!
I'm very excited to receive an early pre-silhouette Music Man to say the least. As of today, I currently own 2 Silhouettes(includes NGD Binge that's on the way), 1 Silhouette Special, 2 Axis Sport MM90's, 1 Axis Super Sport Hardtail and a Reflex vintage trem. I've always been a player of the smaller scale guitfiddles, but when I purchased my first EBMM... The Silo Special... That was the end of that haha. Picked it up off Reverb for a steal. From that point on, its been Balls On The Walls!!!!!
What makes this special is UPS "LOST" my pride and joy Silo named Emerald! Actually...."The Ups Store"(separate entity but affiliates smdh) back in July. Luckily I declared a value and they stayed true to the fine print. I told my better half that I'm going to get a 86-87 6-bolt Silo with the funds. I was exaggerating haha, how often do you see those years...not often. Well, believe it or not, GC in Nashville had an '86 in there store. From the looks of it... It is all original with the wonderful checking all over the finish(Pre-Nitro days). I'm pretty certain it's all OG but can't wait to see her in person and take her apart!!!! Very excited to own some MM history. I'll post pics as soon as she arrives.
Thanks guys and too all the great threads in this forum. May be my first post but I've been a watching �� and researching for years. If you happened to view the guitar or have already seen her at GC, would love to hear your thoughts!?!?!
SHE'S ALL CLEANED UP!!! PICS BELOW!!!
8/29/19
https://i.ibb.co/C59yYTx/Screenshot-2019-08-29-21-25-55.png
https://i.ibb.co/FY6mWx0/Screenshot-2019-08-29-21-24-30.png
Screenshot-2019-08-29-21-20-51 — imgbb.com
Dates Confirmed and all ORIGINAL: PICS
Screenshot-2019-08-29-15-10-12 — imgbb.com
Screenshot-2019-08-29-15-01-09 — imgbb.com
https://ibb.co/pfF4qMf
https://ibb.co/2ZDh7jb
https://ibb.co/g7t8hWZ
https://ibb.co/5vP8nWv
https://ibb.co/JxPBYt5
** Additional pics on PAGE 2 **
** Update 8/30/19 **
After a cleaning, set-up and string change... She plays and sounds amazing!!! I couldn't believe and I didn't realize how much TLC was needed. After documenting dates and confirming all original, I gave her a well needed set-up. I believe I stated late in this thread, that she played like my buddies MIM Start... UMMM wtf was I thinking and couldn't be further from the truth... Not that MIM Strats are bad just not on this level of craftsmanship. This guitfiddle has to be one of my favorites now. The neck on her is stunning, has a bit of girth and plays better than any of my "newer" Silo's. Truly amazed how effortless it is to move up/down the fretboard. More updates to come...
* I contacted Music Man customer service with no luck of finding out any history of this beauty.
Mr. Sterling(BP)??? Could you maybe swing by this thread and give me a little history lesson? Bring back any memories? All in all, I'm happy and thankful to be able to play EBMM instruments. Thank you to all of the Ball Family!!!
- Nick
I'm very excited to receive an early pre-silhouette Music Man to say the least. As of today, I currently own 2 Silhouettes(includes NGD Binge that's on the way), 1 Silhouette Special, 2 Axis Sport MM90's, 1 Axis Super Sport Hardtail and a Reflex vintage trem. I've always been a player of the smaller scale guitfiddles, but when I purchased my first EBMM... The Silo Special... That was the end of that haha. Picked it up off Reverb for a steal. From that point on, its been Balls On The Walls!!!!!
What makes this special is UPS "LOST" my pride and joy Silo named Emerald! Actually...."The Ups Store"(separate entity but affiliates smdh) back in July. Luckily I declared a value and they stayed true to the fine print. I told my better half that I'm going to get a 86-87 6-bolt Silo with the funds. I was exaggerating haha, how often do you see those years...not often. Well, believe it or not, GC in Nashville had an '86 in there store. From the looks of it... It is all original with the wonderful checking all over the finish(Pre-Nitro days). I'm pretty certain it's all OG but can't wait to see her in person and take her apart!!!! Very excited to own some MM history. I'll post pics as soon as she arrives.
Thanks guys and too all the great threads in this forum. May be my first post but I've been a watching �� and researching for years. If you happened to view the guitar or have already seen her at GC, would love to hear your thoughts!?!?!
SHE'S ALL CLEANED UP!!! PICS BELOW!!!
8/29/19
https://i.ibb.co/C59yYTx/Screenshot-2019-08-29-21-25-55.png
https://i.ibb.co/FY6mWx0/Screenshot-2019-08-29-21-24-30.png
Screenshot-2019-08-29-21-20-51 — imgbb.com
Dates Confirmed and all ORIGINAL: PICS
Screenshot-2019-08-29-15-10-12 — imgbb.com
Screenshot-2019-08-29-15-01-09 — imgbb.com
https://ibb.co/pfF4qMf
https://ibb.co/2ZDh7jb
https://ibb.co/g7t8hWZ
https://ibb.co/5vP8nWv
https://ibb.co/JxPBYt5
** Additional pics on PAGE 2 **
** Update 8/30/19 **
After a cleaning, set-up and string change... She plays and sounds amazing!!! I couldn't believe and I didn't realize how much TLC was needed. After documenting dates and confirming all original, I gave her a well needed set-up. I believe I stated late in this thread, that she played like my buddies MIM Start... UMMM wtf was I thinking and couldn't be further from the truth... Not that MIM Strats are bad just not on this level of craftsmanship. This guitfiddle has to be one of my favorites now. The neck on her is stunning, has a bit of girth and plays better than any of my "newer" Silo's. Truly amazed how effortless it is to move up/down the fretboard. More updates to come...
* I contacted Music Man customer service with no luck of finding out any history of this beauty.
Mr. Sterling(BP)??? Could you maybe swing by this thread and give me a little history lesson? Bring back any memories? All in all, I'm happy and thankful to be able to play EBMM instruments. Thank you to all of the Ball Family!!!
- Nick
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