EBMM to replace Hamer Studio?

[mbgreene]

Well, is the silo pretty similar to the AL in terms of neck feel...I mean roughly, is it a nice C-shape? I have smaller hands and do a lot of chording, so I find a nice round carve suits me well.

They're both basically C's but my SS, and the other silos I've tried, feel somwhat shallower and a little less meaty than my ALs (although I would not describe an AL as having a beefy neck). I've gotten use to it, but I was on the fence about it for a while. I'm on the big hand side of the equation, and my initial feeling was that it was going to be a bit too small for my hands.

Best thing to do is see if you can try one.

 

[robelinda2]

The AL has a beefier neck then the Silo's, without doubt. Great feeling neck, just perfect. I find all necks just too thin now compared with the AL , i'm totally won over by the mighty AL!

 

[uvacom]

Yeah, it's kind of ironic that a slightly thicker neck would feel more comfortable for smaller hands, but that's been my experience. Not that the AL's neck is huge or anything, but it's definitely got a decent carve to it.

 

[candid_x]

Well, is the silo pretty similar to the AL in terms of neck feel...I mean roughly, is it a nice C-shape? I have smaller hands and do a lot of chording, so I find a nice round carve suits me well.

I also have smallish hands (I admit it, I have long finger envy ) and find the Silo Special necks ideal. No undue hand fatigue (as I've had with skinny necks), good leverage for bending - they just fit me, top to bottom. The C shape is well proportioned, not too deep nor shallow.

am gittin a twichin for a 20th lately..

 

[uvacom]

This one looks like it could be a potential steal. The seller looks a tiny bit flaky though, but if you like taking chances it looks like a fun time.

It seems like a neat piece, real mild flame which I actually like. The only thing is that you can see in the bridge close-up shot that the high E string is sitting on the saddle screw - no big deal I suppose, but it makes me wonder how much the seller could possibly know about a guitar to let that slip.

 

[mbgreene]

Looks like someone just dropped at one of those chain outlets that will sell stuff for you on commission. Whoever is taking/posting the pics probably knows nothing.

The saddle is just slightly askew and should be put right without a problem.

good luck with it

 

[candid_x]

That's what I'm talkin' about. I too like the very light (almost checkered) flame, and the saddle should be an easy adjustment. Worst case, ordering a new saddle.

$812 and a day to go. My guess is, it'll sell just shy of $1200.

 

[uvacom]

Wow, check again - it went for just $895! I intentionally went to go walk my dog as the auction was ending so I wouldn't do anything rash and snipe the thing. On the one hand, I'm glad I didn't spend money I don't really have, on the other I can't help but feel I let a total steal slip through my fingers.

Ah well, who knows what the high bidder set their maximum bid at anyway - maybe they would've gone all the way to $1200.

 

[candid_x]

That's surprising! Someone got a great deal. But what you say may well be true, he may have set his max considerably higher.