I've got an idea for the 25th anniversary models...

[Jimmyb]

Oh, by the way, how about a EVH re-issue??? No, no, don't start this down the wrong path, I think it's a "viable" suggestion for a 25th.

Really?

I can't see what it would say about the innovation and design philosophy of Sterling and the crew he has assembled, to re-issue an old model.

There's absolutely no doubting that the EVH was a great guitar, just as the Axis is a great guitar, but Sterling is always talking of moving forwards with the design. Trying different configurations, exploring sustainable materials for use in building guitars, developing new electronics and the like are just some examples.

Take the anniversary models for example. Each pays tribute to the heritage of the instrument, whilst at the same time incorporating new features and pushing the overall concept further. It was from the 20th Silhouette that the tone block concept was developed. If they'd just re-issued an existing design, who knows if they would ever have explored this option.

One of the things that, for me, sets EBMM apart from the rest, is the innovation of design that it shows and watching those concepts become a reality.

I can't wait to see some of the photos of the new guitar and bass and I'm saving for it now.

 

[Dante]

a stealth JP would be a cool standard option, maybe a luke too...

as for the 25th... i think we have active tronics coming, not necessarilly EMG, and hopefully... 5 piece set/thru neck.

 

[roburado]

I know it is a demand type thing that keeps it from becoming a reality, BUT if it were offered on the 25th anniversary models ONLY as a ONE TIME offering wouldn't that put it in high demand?!

Well, for that to be correct, one would have to believe that the only thing that drives demand is rarity. I don't particularly care for it. So, just because it was available as a one-time-only thing wouldn't be enough for me to buy the instrument. There has to be a lot more to the instrument than black hardware.

Whatever they do, I'm sure it'll be good.

 

[whitestrat]

I'm praying for single coils on tone blocks

So am I man, so am I...

 

[dannymusic]

So am I man, so am I...

isn't that the BFR AL? singles on toneblock

 

[MusicManJP6]

Well, for that to be correct, one would have to believe that the only thing that drives demand is rarity. I don't particularly care for it. So, just because it was available as a one-time-only thing wouldn't be enough for me to buy the instrument. There has to be a lot more to the instrument than black hardware.

Whatever they do, I'm sure it'll be good.

Point taken! I still think black hardware would add to the uniqueness of the overall look of whatever design they come up with for the 25th...

I can't wait to see what they come up with!

 

[whitestrat]

isn't that the BFR AL? singles on toneblock

Sorry... Let me clarify... A Silhouette Special SSH/SSS with a toneblock!!!!!

 

[guertzi]

A headless Silo