I've got two EBMM's an Albert Lee and a Silo Special. The Silo's neck is perfect for me. I have a permanently injured ring finger (caught my ring on a bolt and almost ripped it off) and have small hands to begin with. Its amazing how much faster I can play and how much more I can do on the Silo than on any other guitar including the AL. But I love the sound of the Albert. Would it be possible to somehow have a reputable luthier shave the neck of the AL to the neck specs of the Silo Special? I know some of you are cringing but would appreciate your input. Thanks!
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Don't ban me from EB Forum after my idea!
- Thread starter edcat
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dan desy
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First of all, allow me to offer you little "ban" support. For some unknown reason, there are a few other forums that want ban me all the time 
Second, I don't think your idea is that crazy. Nothing wrong with liking a guitar but not as much the neck carve. Keep in mind that the tone will change once the neck is shaved down significantly.
As far as who could do it, I'd recommend Jack Gretz at Magdon's Music. He's a great luthier as well as a EBMM pusher and has shaved the necks of many PRS guitars.
Second, I don't think your idea is that crazy. Nothing wrong with liking a guitar but not as much the neck carve. Keep in mind that the tone will change once the neck is shaved down significantly.
As far as who could do it, I'd recommend Jack Gretz at Magdon's Music. He's a great luthier as well as a EBMM pusher and has shaved the necks of many PRS guitars.
tommyindelaware
Well-known member
i thought those necks are the same ?????
c shape.....
1 &5/8th" at the nut.....
2 &1/4 " at the 22nd fret......
c shape.....
1 &5/8th" at the nut.....
2 &1/4 " at the 22nd fret......
koogie2k
Well-known member
What!?!?!?!!? You want to mod a guitar so it feels right to you!?!?! Blasphemy!!
Man, there is nothing wrong with that whatsoever.....it's yours, do what you will. Tommyindelaware might know someone who could do this for you...Tommy?
BTW, keep up the playing....sorry to hear about your finger, but it is nice to know you are still persistent enough to continue to play.
Man, there is nothing wrong with that whatsoever.....it's yours, do what you will. Tommyindelaware might know someone who could do this for you...Tommy?
BTW, keep up the playing....sorry to hear about your finger, but it is nice to know you are still persistent enough to continue to play.
tommyindelaware said:
The back carves are actually quite different, despite both being described as "C" shaped... In fact, I would call the AL more of a "D" shape, or even a very soft "V" shape
As for shaving the neck, it's your guitar, do whatever you want to it... EBMM's are working instruments, not wall-hangings. Mod it, beat it, PLAY IT!!
dwf1004
Well-known member
"Don't ban me from EB Forum after my idea!"
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SteveB
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Beth said:
So, was it a good date?
beej
Moderator
Beth said:
I just watched her on mute (like how I watch the chicks on Country Music Television)
phatduckk
Well-known member
WTF are you guys talking about? i guess that commercial wasnt on during Beavis and Butthead. LOL
as far are the neck goes ... dude, go nuts! its your guitar ... if someone can do a clean job and you'll end up happier (and playing more) then that's awesome; that's what its all about.
as far are the neck goes ... dude, go nuts! its your guitar ... if someone can do a clean job and you'll end up happier (and playing more) then that's awesome; that's what its all about.
tommyindelaware
Well-known member
what kinda wackoo would go carving on a ebmm neck ????????? 
beej
Moderator
tommyindelaware said:what kinda wackoo would go carving on a ebmm neck ?????????
Hahahaha ... what kind of wacko indeed .... umm, tommy, check your mailbox tomorrow morning for a Morse neck ... hahahaha ....
tommyindelaware
Well-known member
beej said:Hahahaha ... what kind of wacko indeed .... umm, tommy, check your mailbox tomorrow morning for a Morse neck ... hahahaha ....
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beej
Moderator
Hey Ed-
Normally I'm in the camp of mess with it, but you really are taking a risk with this. The other thing to keep in mind is that the profiles of those two necks are very similar, and carving isn't an exact science. So it's likely that you're not going to get exactly what you want. Of course, you may totally love it and I hope you do.
If you're going for "thinner" or "rounder" it may work out, however I doubt if you'll get the exact profile you're looking for. If you literally want the silo spec profile on the AL, you might be good to try and find a beat up Silo Spec on eBay and see about swapping the necks.
Either way- good luck!
Normally I'm in the camp of mess with it, but you really are taking a risk with this. The other thing to keep in mind is that the profiles of those two necks are very similar, and carving isn't an exact science. So it's likely that you're not going to get exactly what you want. Of course, you may totally love it and I hope you do.
If you're going for "thinner" or "rounder" it may work out, however I doubt if you'll get the exact profile you're looking for. If you literally want the silo spec profile on the AL, you might be good to try and find a beat up Silo Spec on eBay and see about swapping the necks.
Either way- good luck!
tommyindelaware
Well-known member
Beth said:
well i guess the big question here is ..
did you get lucky ??????
jazzbo jim
Well-known member
Actually, if you ship it off to Big Poppa, he'll carve it himself AND add more birdseye to it under warranty!
.......................KIDDING!!
.......................KIDDING!!
phatduckk
Well-known member
jazzbo jim said:Actually, if you ship it off to Big Poppa, he'll carve it himself AND add more birdseye to it under warranty!
.......................KIDDING!!
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