Can I get a neck like that...?

[olorin]

Allright...how do I get a highly figured neck like those on a AL or AXIS, JP, etc., on a Silo? Without ordering the 20th(which I have already ordered, and another next week) Is that even possible to do, or is it just the luck of the draw? I can pay extra I promise...I am speaking here of a maple neck on a Silo. Thanks,

 

[mbgreene]

With respect to necks, it's luck of the draw if you order new. There was an extensive thread in the past if you do a search.

 

[koogie2k]

Luck of the draw...simple as that. I had to have a neck replaced (THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT BY ANY MEANS)....but the neck did not have the "bird's eye" like my other neck....Basically, I could care less, I wanted my axe fixed and Jon did a wonderful job of it.....I play the bad boy....not look at it....again, my 2 pennies....

 

[beej]

Only way to be sure is to see it in a store or second hand before buying.

But ... you know if you're buying new that you're getting a PERFECT instrument ... so unless the figuring in the neck is the most important thing to you I wouldn't sweat it.

 

[Roubster]

Well apparently the figuring of the 20th Silo necks are guaranteed and should be "artist grade" . I hope mine is covered to death in it, so that I will have one with 0, one with moderate and hopefully the 20th with crazyness (respectfuly).

 

[Philip]

on a Silo I haven't seen birdseye at all. I've seen more on earlier models but now they are plain maple. On the signature models birdseyes are a lot more likely to happen in my experience (and of course on Axis). Don't know if it is any rule

Philip

 

[olorin]

Even though an instument should be played and the playability, quality, etc. is the most important thing (why I play EBMM in the first place), I admit I do like to look at a nice figured neck along with a decent finish when I am done playing. Gives you something to look at and appreciate when knockin back a few Newcastles ya know? Thats just me though.

 

[Roubster]

You'll have plenty too look at when you get your 2 20th Silos. I wish I could get 2 as well, but it's impossible now. What specs did you get on the 2 anyway? And I'm tellin you, the necks on those will turn out great .

 

[Roubster]

Oh yea!!! I think some of you guys have overlooked the last part of yesturdays thread! Scroll down, and check out this guys neck on a REGULAR SILHOUETTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's what I want on the 20th .
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15823&page=2

 

[olorin]

the silos

I got the 2 silos the same, rosewood matching headstock peizo, although I do not yet know what top is coming on them. I may change this to a maple neck for one of them on Friday, but I am not sure yet. I intend to use them on a regular basis (a LOT), so I have to get 2 even though I should just get one. Basically, the new silo has everything I wanted on it, and I hate to be without a spare in case something happened to it. GOD FORBID...