Oh....what to do?

[King Loudness]

Well, as some of you may know, I ordered a red Silhouette on Saturday. I was quite happy with this, as the store told me it would be a couple of weeks. However, most of the people here on the forum corrected this, and told me 2-3 months was the norm. A quick email to EBMM, and this was confirmed. So thus, I'm stuck waiting 3 months for the guitar. I'm currently in a position where I really, really can't wait 3 months, as I've got recordings and gigs coming up, and no suitable guitar to use. So I'm unsure of what I should do, as I have a couple of options:

1. Just wait the 3 months for the Silhouette to come in.

2. Cancel the Silhouette order and buy a used Silo or JP6 somewhere online

3. Cancel the Silhouette order and buy an already built, new Silo or JP6 somewhere online.

4. Cancel the Silhouette order and hold onto my money, waiting for the right deal.

5. Other (Please suggest).


I'm really unsure of what to do. I've my sights set on owning an 24 fret EB with a non locking tremolo, but I don't think I can wait 3 months for one. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[doesitmtter]

If you have the cash you can always keep your order, buy a used for the gigs and recording and sell the used when the new comes in.

 

[King Loudness]

If you have the cash you can always keep your order, buy a used for the gigs and recording and sell the used when the new comes in.

I considered that, but the only used EBMM around here is a JP6, which costs more then the Silo I just ordered.

 

[brasco68]

Not sure if you had your heart set on red, but here is a Silo in Mississauga:

Ernie Ball Musicman Silhouette 6 String Blue - eBay (item 250515683846 end time Nov-16-09 06:53:17 PST)

 

[GWDavis28]

Cancel it contact CS and see if they can locate one for you.

Glenn |B)

 

[Stratty316]

you can also look at Guitarcenter.com and look in their Used Gear section... there are several Silhouettes on there and some of the prices are Amazingly low.

 

[Adamr]

ah the gas strikes hard doesnt it. like i said in your previous post . do some searching and try and locate one or a similar spec in a different colour. have a look in the for sale thread theres some great guitars in there. and you can garuntee theyll have been well looked after , if there a knucklehead. i would have absoloutley no hesitation in buying a second hand ebmm if the right one came along. there built so well there bullet proof and you can pick up some exellent deals. i would go with getting a second hand one. IF you cant locate a new one. in a colour you like.

 

[browndog]

Are your buying from L&M? Keep the Silo on order and put the JP on they're monthly payment plan. For a little extra $$ you can have 2 EBMMs.

 

[Slav123]

Keep your order and buy this oldy but goody!

MusicMan Silhouette > Guitars : Electric Solid Body | Gbase.com

Slav

 

[King Loudness]

Are your buying from L&M? Keep the Silo on order and put the JP on they're monthly payment plan. For a little extra $$ you can have 2 EBMMs.

Hmm. The problem is that I'm working with about $1,830 cdn in total, and being a student, I have no job currently, so this is it for me.

 

[telemike]

Keep your order and buy this oldy but goody!

MusicMan Silhouette > Guitars : Electric Solid Body | Gbase.com

Slav

That's a deal! Or find a SUB-1 for now while the Silo is built

 

[Voo]

Keep your order and buy this oldy but goody!

MusicMan Silhouette > Guitars : Electric Solid Body | Gbase.com

Slav

the seller is about 10 minutes from where I live, if you want better pics let me know and I will head out there for ya

 

[agt]

How about asking the dealer for a "loaner" until your guitar comes in? They might have something used that you can get through your gigs with. It may not be a Ball, but it could tide you over for a few months. Just a suggestion to contemplate.

 

[browndog]

How about asking the dealer for a "loaner" until your guitar comes in? They might have something used that you can get through your gigs with. It may not be a Ball, but it could tide you over for a few months. Just a suggestion to contemplate.

Long & McQuade always have guitars to rent. Check out what they have and make a deal. They will be more than happy to help you.

 

[Oh3AreSicks]

I'd cancel the order and try and pick something up used if you really really need it pronto.

 

[King Loudness]

I'd cancel the order and try and pick something up used if you really really need it pronto.

Another Nova Scotian, eh? . Jeez, soon we'll be running this place . Is that a Mystic Dream JP6 I see in your profile picture? EDIT: If I'm not mistaken, you post on the Petrucci forums too?


Anyway's, I've come to the conclusion that there's only really 3 options.

1. Wait for my Silhouette to come in.

2. Have my salesguy scour the country looking for another Silo in stock at each L&M location, and I'd pick one to my liking, if applicable.

3. Buy another in stock new one, or used one, from somewhere else.

 

[jamminjim]

I like #2

 

[King Loudness]

Well....I've hit on a potential local deal for a used JP6 at a great price that a forum member is selling via Kijiji. I will be actively pursuing that, for now.

 

[Oh3AreSicks]

Yup another Nova Scotian. I am over at the Petrucci forums too.
I like option 2 also. I'm sure they would be able to dig one up for ya.

 

[King Loudness]

As it stands right now, I'm pursuing the loaded CPB Petrucci. But if that doesn't work, I'm going to find a Silo somewhere.