Advice

[lovedaebmm]

Looking for a guitar that will leave everything else dead... What would u guys advise me to get?

 

[fogman]

easy answer!

Silo or Silo Special

Very versatile.

They're all great though.

 

[lovedaebmm]

Allready got a silo special

 

[fogman]

Petrucci or Axis?

 

[Sigmunds Couch]

Foggy, you're not seriously recommending instruments now are you? Colors I could see but actual real guitars that you can touch and play? Curious...


Maybe 2007 is the year, eh?

 

[lovedaebmm]

Well esentially which is going to give the better sound the pet or the axis?

 

[Pablo]

Which will sound better is entirely subjective - but both are excellent instruments with amazing tones.

Personally, I prefer the ergonomics of the Petrucci, but the aesthetics and neck shape of the Axis. As far as tones, I prefere clarity to warmth and would thus go for the old Petrucci bridge PU, were it still available. The new D-Sonic and the Axis bridge PU are about equally appealing to me, wheras IMHO the dual split middle position of the Petrucci destroys the traditional middle position of the Axis (nothing a new switch and a little soldering wouldn't fix). I also prefer the Air Norton to the propriety neck PU in the Axis. So for PUs I'd vote Petrucci... but the Axis and Axis Super Sports I've tried have actually sounded slightly better to these ears than my own Petrucci. As I actually quite enjoy modding my guitars, I might just go for an Axis and change the PU switch for the Petrucci one and possibly even change the PUs (I'm a sucker for DiMarzio's Air Classics).

Cheers

Eske

 

[Sigmunds Couch]

Sound is a subjective thing. To me, the Axis has a very smooth and beefy sound in the bridge position. The JP seems more raw and just a little bit more midrangy (original pickup - not D sonic). It's nothing that an amp tweak can't address. Not that either of these "reviews" mean anything other than to my ears. Try and find a store that has both and give them a shot.

 

[EddieVanZ]

If you want versatility take a JP. If you play mostly rock opt for the Axis.
Anyway JP's cleans are impossible to match for the Axis/EVH.
Axis has a better (for me) neck. Probably overall JP > Axis.

Regards
Marco

 

[Norrin Radd]

Which is best, blondes, brunettes or redheads?

Seriously - just as subjective a question.

For me, it's an Albert Lee with an HSH config, JP's trem and piezo with Axis humbuckers. Or is it the AL I have now with a SD pickup booster pedal?

D'oh!

 

[darchirnoj]

While I don't technically own either (my axis doesn't arrive until tomorrow), I think the whole "sounds better thing" is very subjective. There are a lot of other variables that can affect sound such as: the skill level of the player (or lack thereof), the amp & amp settings, effect pedals, cables, venue your playing in, etc.
Another thing to consider is the genre(s) of music you play, like to play, or would like to play.
Considering all of those factors, I think it has to come down to playability and comfort, or in other words, what you feel most comfortable playing/manipulating.
I have not had the chance to play a JP, but I have played a few axis guitars, all of them were very comfortable to play with re: to body contour (sitting & standing), the size of neck (fat, stubby fingers), and neck feel (nothing to say, but DAMN!), and I loved the sound. BUT, this is MY opinion and everyone will be different. Hell, let's be truthful, sometimes our tastes and opinions change from day to day.
Best advice, spend some time with both and try a few different amps with them.
Steve Lukather has said it himself: he sounds the same no matter what guitar he plays, but he plays his EMBB Luke because of preference; that's what he likes and how he likes it.
Overall, I think it's a much bigger picture than just "sound".

 

[candid_x]

Brunettes are WAY better!

 

[Astrofreq]

Mr. Horsepower!!

 

[robelinda2]

dude you own a LE 06 SIlo Special, HSS. ITS A KILLER! no need to look any further!

but if you are, Axis SS Tobacco Burst, upgraded Premium top, matching head,rosewood fretboard. OH YEAH!

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

Brunettes are WAY better!

Every time!

 

[brentrocks]

Get an AL w/ M90s or a Morse

 

[lock-ny]

I got the silo special, changed the pups though - and that would have been my advice - I also have an axis supersport HH and I cdan split the coils and everything, both guitars have trems and they are both capable of doing it all so to speak, get the axis supersport, the neck rules and the guitar sound fantastic, the silo will be more comfy though while standing and playing

 

[lovedaebmm]

I have to get a morse after going to the eb mm site for the Y2d, the thing is phenominal sp? it absolutly sings

 

[robelinda2]

yep its a great axe! used my Y2D last night at a gig, was on a cloud all night!

 

[Eilif]

Try and get your hands on a 20th Anniversary Silhouette.

That thing gives me goosebumps every time I play it. I am not exaggerating! Just an awesome piece of work.

Looking for a guitar that will leave everything else dead... What would u guys advise me to get?