Most versatile guitar?

[eieiowen]

Hi everyone. I want to get some feedback from you all about what you think the most versatile Musicman guitar is. I have an Axis SS hardtail that I bought used for a great price. It is my only guitar at this point. I think it's a great guitar but I figured I'd sell it eventually and either buy another Axis with a trem and perhaps piezo, or maybe something else in the EB MM line.

I was just wondering if you could only have one MM guitar that would cover the most ground, what would it be? The only other one I have played is a Steve Morse, which I also really liked.

Sorry if this has been covered before. I'm pretty much a novice at guitar, picking it up a couple of years ago. I figured this was the place to find folks who have played or owned one of each. Any input would be much appreciated.

 

[jptortor]

I love the Morse.

I think for versatility an Axis Super Sport with Piezo probably takes the cake though.

 

[ScreaminFloyd]

A week ago I would have said the Floyd Axis. After playing a Axis Super Sport with a vintage Trem, I would say it is probably the Guitar that would pretty much cover everything. I love both. The vintage Tremelo is so well made. I love playing Surf - Dick Dale, Ventures- Loud with lots of Reverb and the Axis Super Sport Tremelo is right on the money !

 

[Jack FFR1846]

I think I'd say Silhouette. Short of a Morse, it's got the most pickup options and with the 24 frets, it's got the range to play tons of different music. Get one with a piezo and you have just about everything.

 

[whitestrat]

Silo spec with piezo. Dimarzio has just about any sound you'd want that you can fit in there. Even a humbucker sounding single coil. You can't get that with an axis. Not even when split.

 

[the24thfret]

I think I'd say Silhouette. Short of a Morse, it's got the most pickup options and with the 24 frets, it's got the range to play tons of different music. Get one with a piezo and you have just about everything.

I agree. Silhouette with a piezo and trem will handle a wide range of stuff.

 

[DaPatrooch]

I'd also go with the Silhouette. The HSH configuration gives you some extra tonal options that other EBMM models don't have, plus you can get the trem and piezo, and 24 frets. So just more options as far as that stuff. On the other hand, the Morse has some pretty wild pickup combinations.

Actually, I think the JP is extremely versatile. It can do rock/metal best, but the sound is completely usable for any genre really. I've been finding that I love playing with the middle position/split coils, it does the single coil thing really well.

 

[Music Man]

silo spec with piezo. Dimarzio has just about any sound you'd want that you can fit in there. Even a humbucker sounding single coil. You can't get that with an axis. Not even when split.

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[ScoobySteve]

So many responses, and no love for the 25th or the Reflex.

I say with straight genuineness that my 25th can cover any ground not named "true single coil" Even then, it can still quack.

No true single coils, no piezo. But aside from that, nothing you can't get out these two HH's.

Did I also mention the guitar is amazing?

 

[the24thfret]

I agree the 25th is tonally very diverse and sounds fantastic but without a piezo I don't think it can be the "most versatile" EBMM guitar.

I also disagree with the idea that the JP is versatile... In fact, I think it is overwhelmingly fantastic at some things but is not a well-rounded guitar overall.

 

[jamie_au]

The Luke. Someone had to stand up for it!

 

[NorM]

Piezo Trem SiLO

Reading further on this thread is pointless

 

[metalmarty]

Someone post "an AL" so the entire EBMM line-up has come along

As far as versatility goes, I'ld wait for the gamechanger to come out

 

[Spudmurphy]

I love my SSS AL with Piezo.

It all depends what YOU want.

A humbucker when split will not sound exactly like a single coil - but it is a good approximation, very good!!

If I want a bit more grunt from my SSS I use a stomp box.

It is a great guitar - the first of the 5 balls I have owned and it still is my favourite.
Hooked up though an AER acousic amp for the Piezo and a tube amp for the mags, it is a very versatile guitar.

 

[bod]

The JPX !

 

[GWDavis28]

Piezo Trem SiLO

Reading further on this thread is pointless

+1

Glenn |B)

 

[ScreaminFloyd]

Then i guess the most versatile guitar would have been the 20th Silo/vintage tremelo w/ Piezo. It's no wonder the owners hold onto those eh? Beautiful to look at too.

 

[the24thfret]

There is one for sale in the FS thread.

 

[GWDavis28]

There is one for sale in the FS thread.

It just doesn't have a trem.

Glenn |B)

 

[ScreaminFloyd]

It just doesn't have a trem.

Glenn |B)

Thats a Beautiful 20th.