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TheBassGuy
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From my experience the Silo body only looks smaller. This because of the more curved edges and more rounded shape. Also, the tummy and arm cut are very little less deep I think, which results in better contact with the instrument. 
I've owned several strats and would pick out a silo blindfolded. The body just feel's right! (and also the neck, but that's another story ).
I've owned several strats and would pick out a silo blindfolded. The body just feel's right! (and also the neck, but that's another story
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I'm pretty sure my Silo Special is smaller overall than a Strat, and I believe the length is the same as the Silo, though the deeper cuts of the Silo make it appear a bit longer. The headstock is smaller for sure, and I think the body is as well.
I'd try one before writing it off due to slightly more compact size. Their ergonomics are great, imo.
I'd try one before writing it off due to slightly more compact size. Their ergonomics are great, imo.
marantz1300
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My Silo body is definitely smaller then a strat. It also has deeper cut aways and is more comfortable. Mine is an old 6 bolt so things might have changed, the headstock is also smaller. I think the neck is the same length ,but mine has 24 frets. I do prefer it for comfort and playability to a strat. Very easy to play. Higher build quality too.
TNT
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The Silo may be a "tad" smaller and lighter than the Strat.
Overall the Silo is better in proportion, better fit and a little lighter - with a far superior neck!!
Overall the Silo is better in proportion, better fit and a little lighter - with a far superior neck!!
floyd99
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i have the silhouette special.. i'm not sure how different the silhouette is compared to the SS. but i'll give you my opinions anyway.
the SS body is marginally smaller but only marginal. as others have said, it just looks smaller as the curves and body shape are a little different.. but physically really they're roughly the same. the silhouette special is definitely lighter than a strat, not by massive amounts, but it is noticeably lighter.
the whole guitar as a package looks (and is) much smaller than a strat mainly due to the headstock - the guitar is "shorter". But, the neck length/scale length are exactly the same as a strat.
i have been a strat player my whole playing life.. i got a gretsch for something different and hardly used it because the scale length was a full inch shorter and swapping between the strat and gretsch just didn't work for me.. i kept fudging chords, hitting the wrong frets as the guitar just didn't feel right and i had to keep looking at the fretboard. That's when i decided to trade the gretsch for the silhouette special. Best thing i ever did. now my deluxe strat (which is a beautiful guitar and i'll never get rid of it) is my backup and rarely gets used.
I play sitting down most of the time in theatre orchestra pits. The silhouette special is balanced just right and is so comfortable. I love how it's physically smaller but plays and feels just the same as the strat (except for the obvious neck shape/feel differences) - i can swap between the two guitars with no issue. I get MANY compliments on my SS. Firstly because it looks different - people are always intrigued by it's apparent 'mini' size (which as we said, isn't really the case), and secondly because it sounds and plays awesome. Everyone that has picked it up doesn't want to put it down.
All i can say is, they're awesome.. and coming from someone who loves his strat and the ability to seamlessly swap between the SS and the strat with no adverse effect was important to me.
-dave
the SS body is marginally smaller but only marginal. as others have said, it just looks smaller as the curves and body shape are a little different.. but physically really they're roughly the same. the silhouette special is definitely lighter than a strat, not by massive amounts, but it is noticeably lighter.
the whole guitar as a package looks (and is) much smaller than a strat mainly due to the headstock - the guitar is "shorter". But, the neck length/scale length are exactly the same as a strat.
i have been a strat player my whole playing life.. i got a gretsch for something different and hardly used it because the scale length was a full inch shorter and swapping between the strat and gretsch just didn't work for me.. i kept fudging chords, hitting the wrong frets as the guitar just didn't feel right and i had to keep looking at the fretboard. That's when i decided to trade the gretsch for the silhouette special. Best thing i ever did. now my deluxe strat (which is a beautiful guitar and i'll never get rid of it) is my backup and rarely gets used.
I play sitting down most of the time in theatre orchestra pits. The silhouette special is balanced just right and is so comfortable. I love how it's physically smaller but plays and feels just the same as the strat (except for the obvious neck shape/feel differences) - i can swap between the two guitars with no issue. I get MANY compliments on my SS. Firstly because it looks different - people are always intrigued by it's apparent 'mini' size (which as we said, isn't really the case), and secondly because it sounds and plays awesome. Everyone that has picked it up doesn't want to put it down.
All i can say is, they're awesome.. and coming from someone who loves his strat and the ability to seamlessly swap between the SS and the strat with no adverse effect was important to me.
-dave
banjoplayer
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I don´t know if Body of my silo is smaller, but it feels very small
the contour makes it really tiny.
scale is the same as fender though.
the contour makes it really tiny.
scale is the same as fender though.
Hey, I think you really need to grab one of the Silos on the market and simply see how it works for you. I have been owning Silo special for about 6 or 7 months and I bought it because I wanted a guitar that can play like a strat but also has other features (which "surprisingly" met my expectations - lighter body, extremely comfortable neck, silent circuit, beatiful look, great sound, etc.)
Jacob
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whitestrat
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I have all 3... Size as follows (in terms of width): Strat > Silo Spec > Silhouette
jamminjim
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whitestrat is on the money - there are noticeable differences in size between the silo, silo apec and a $trat. Look at this pic for comparison of a $trat and a sub 1, which is the same body size as a silo spec.
notice the deeper cutaways on the sub 1 (silo spec) and the distances from the bottom of the bridges to the end of the body, for relationship. Also notice the sub 1 (silo spec) neck heel sits deeper into the body than the strat.
the Silo is even smaller, and was designed to be that way.
notice the deeper cutaways on the sub 1 (silo spec) and the distances from the bottom of the bridges to the end of the body, for relationship. Also notice the sub 1 (silo spec) neck heel sits deeper into the body than the strat.
the Silo is even smaller, and was designed to be that way.
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Smaller than a strat. And for me: too small. I love it, sounds exactly like a strat, good quality woodwork but if u are around 182 cm tall like myself u may feel d body inconvenient. Moreover I thin so d guitar almost "disappear" in my stomach:I must curve my body to play it. With short strap: accessing upper frets becomes inconvenient to my arm: I fretting at my nipples.
i like it at home to practice but on stage - jus bought an old bullet truss rod Fernandes Revival strat..
Smaller than a strat. And for me: too small. I love it, sounds exactly like a strat, good quality woodwork but if u are around 182 cm tall like myself u may feel d body inconvenient. Moreover I thin so d guitar almost "disappear" in my stomach:I must curve my body to play it. With short strap: accessing upper frets becomes inconvenient to my arm: I fretting at my nipples.
i like it at home to practice but on stage - jus bought an old bullet truss rod Fernandes Revival strat..
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