Question Selecting alder for Vintage Burst

[canuck6string]

I stopped into our local EBMM dealer today to discuss pricing for a string-through HSH Silhouette in Vintage Burst.

Is the buyer able to request;

a) a more figured alder body and/or,
b) a weight in the lower weight range?

I don't want a lightweight alder, just prefer the guitars closer to 7 lbs than 8. The employee wasn't 100% sure on this so I thought I'd ask those 'in the know'.

Thanks in advance.

 

[beej]

No, it's luck of the draw.

 

[canuck6string]

No, it's luck of the draw.

Thanks beej. I thought that was the case.

 

[Stratty316]

They are all pretty consistent and you won't be disappointed. My silo spec is lighter than most of my other guitars, but it fits me like a glove. Can't comment on wood grain as I chose white for mine. But the grain on the ones I've seen look pretty good.


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[canuck6string]

My current Special has a nice grain, but is pushing 8 lbs. This is my first real experience with EBMM guitars, so I thought I'd ask how much input the buyer has when ordering.

I'm weighing (pardon the pun) the option to order or wait for a used vintage burst hardtail Special with rosewood fretboard to show up for sale in Canada.

I'm a sucker for the burst.

 

[beej]

I'm a sucker for the burst.

I hear you ... I am as well.