Best EBMM for funk?

[jappy]

Hi guys,

I recently linked up with my friends to jam and they like R&B, pop and funk music.

As much as I love my JP6's, I've always wanted to get an EBMM with single coils for more variety.

What do you guys reckon is an appropriate EBMM for these styles of music? I'm looking for a sound like the one in this clip:

[nomedia="http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=hxQaf0_ZiVI"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]

The Albert Lee interests me because of everyone here raving about them, but I won't be able to get one readily (unless someone is selling!). I'm worried about the neck profile though, as I love the JP6 neck, and the AL apparently has a thick neck? The body shape is also awesome.

The Silo Special interests me because I'm pretty sure Colin has one in stock. It's a little more boring though.

The Luke interests me because I think I know someone who wants to sell.

Can anyone help me decide?

 

[roburado]

I like Silo Spec, but...I still want the AL and the Luke. If I had to choose one, I'd go Silo Spec. By the way, I love this: [ame="http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=gzyj3Wxhjr4"]YouTube - Jamiroquai - Runaway Live from Abbey Road[/ame]

 

[robelinda2]

Yeah your'e on the money mate, the silo special either HSS or SSS will do the job, but naturally the almighty earth ruling ALBERT LEE can do funk just fine.

 

[Spudmurphy]

Jappy - no the AL is not thick at all- I have small hands and I love the AL neck.

Lets see if I can find the thread I posted with a profile of the AL neck...
back in a mo!!

 

[roburado]

Agreed. I don't think of the AL neck as thick.

 

[Spudmurphy]

..... here it is.
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-guitars/15656-heres-view-albert-lee-neck-profile.html

 

[Spudmurphy]

oh yeah - it'll cope with funk no problem at all.

 

[candid_x]

The SSS Silo Special will nail these funk sounds, especially in quacky position 2, bridge/middle, with guitar volume turned down to 6 or 7. For really bright funk rhythms, the bridge p'up by itself also sounds great with guitar volume turned down a bit. Can't speak for the AL or Luke, but the SSS Silo Special can absofunkinlutely get it done.

 

[glockaxis]

Both the AL and the Luke will do Funk no problem. As a matter of fact, out of all the guitars, the AL's body shape would fit in w/ a funk band the best. It has the sounds and the looks!

 

[gerry d]

Silo Special hardtail all the way.....
[ame="http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=6KtL0CFQE7A"]YouTube - Jamiroquai -16-07-2003-Montreux Jazz Festival.mpg Part 2von4[/ame]

 

[fogman]

Silo Special hardtail all the way.....
YouTube - Jamiroquai -16-07-2003-Montreux Jazz Festival.mpg Part 2von4

I would say that one does it!

I would say that as far as neck profiles, the SiloSpec. is in between the Pet and the Al.
But the Al looks cooler!

 

[Multiversal]

Haha! Amazing!

 

[Ripper]

Both the AL and the Luke will do Funk no problem. As a matter of fact, out of all the guitars, the AL's body shape would fit in w/ a funk band the best. It has the sounds and the looks!

Well said Glock! AL is nothin but funk! Funk blue, funk rock, any position at the switch.

 

[Colin]

Jason, believe it or not the guitarist from Jamiroquai used to play MM and it was a Silhouette.

 

[TNT]

Jappy,

Shake em' all up - go in there with an Axis!!

 

[jappy]

Jason, believe it or not the guitarist from Jamiroquai used to play MM and it was a Silhouette.

Yeah my eyes blew out when I saw that video posted by gerry d

What have you got in stock - drop me an email when you get the chance?

 

[Ricman]

Video of Luke Vid 1 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Video of Luke Vid 3 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Awesome......

PS - Bandwidth courtesy of Fogman.

 

[ba2m]

I think Rob Harris (Jamiroquai guitarist) is using silhouette special.
This is one of their performance (with Rob Harris and his silo special)

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaV_Pwmb_A0"]YouTube - Jamiroquai Masterclass[/ame]

-=} Rob Harris [Guitarist] [Composer] [Producer] [Songwriter] {=-

 

[candid_x]

I think Rob Harris (Jamiroquai guitarist) is using silhouette special.
This is one of their performance (with Rob Harris and his silo special)

YouTube - Jamiroquai Masterclass

-=} Rob Harris [Guitarist] [Composer] [Producer] [Songwriter] {=-

Are you sure that's a Silo Special? Sorta looks like a Silo from here.

 

[paranoid70]

Hi guys,

The Silo Special interests me because I'm pretty sure Colin has one in stock. It's a little more boring though.

Can anyone help me decide?

Boring??? No way dude. The Silo Special is an awesome instrument. Very versatile and can no doubt nail those funk sounds. You'll love it!