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shadyru

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Right now I have done a shootout between a jackson slsmg with emg81 bridge, edwards les paul with sh4 and gibson plus 57 in the bridge, prs not sure what model borrowed from a friend dragon II's in bridge, and a ernie ball silhouette special...guess what won :D

ernie ball silhouette special ernie ball sounded the best from palm muting to open chords, very tight, articulate, just perfect for studio recordings (saosin, disturbed, nicleback, evanescence, etc.). my only deal is it's not mine but I am on an ernie ball music man mission to find the best studio guitar for me. what are the differences in tone between petrucci models, axis models, and silhouette. Is there something that is a silhouette but has a bit of a les paul sound to it? Could that be axis?
 
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For any setting (studio or live)...I would recommend an Axis Super Sport with a HH...especially if you are looking for an LP sound. Versatile and epic tone...with that LP vibe in the #4 toggle position.
 
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shadyru said:
Is there something that is a silhouette but has a bit of a les paul sound to it? Could that be axis?
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yes. and try the Axis Super Sport so you get the tone knob too, and single coil switching in case you need it. The neck bucker will more than come in handy too, it's the main one I use....just switching to bridge occasionaly when I really need to cut thru.
 
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I'm a big fan of EBMM guitars, but I have a hard time believing that a Silo Special could play rock/metal better than a Jackson with an EMG 81 and an LP with a Duncan JB. Unless, of course, that bridge HB in the Silo was not stock....
 
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I thought the same as you....but now Jackson is going on ebay in the next few days sounds dull and sterile no life at all compared to EBMM....edwards lp with duncan extremely muddy...the silo special is stock from 2000 i believe.....i am off to guitar center tomorrow to test out EBMM guitars and a PRS custom 22
 
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If you're looking for metal and hard rock, or really any style, I'd go with the JP. I don't know if you have ever played one before but the necks are much thinner than the Silos etc. which makes metal (IMO) easier to play. Sound wise, you really can't get better, especially when you use it through a good amp :eek:. Depending on the model JP you look in to the sounds do vary. The standard JP is a great guitar and has awesome well-rounded tones to it. The BFR has a much warmer tone (tone block will do that) to it. Both of these guitars are very much competent with being able to play metal.
 
TonyEVH5150

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The Silhouette Special can handle more than you give it credit for. It really is a jack of all trades. I had one with a Tone Zone in the bridge position, and it slayed everything I could throw at it. IF more gain is what you need, a good distortion pedal might be your answer.

But any of the recommendations listed above will work. I personally love the Axis/Axis Super Sport. But a JP, a Silhouette (24 fret and HSH), or a 20th Silhouette (if you can find it - check the For Sale thread) will also get you there.
 
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JP or Axis/ASS. JP with the D-Sonic flipped (a-la JP7) would be really nice for hard rock/metal tones. The JP doesn't really sound like an LP. For that, an Axis or ASS would pretty much be it.
 
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