Hi Guys,
Sorry for the long post,
First time here, looking at making my first EBMM purchase.
I currently have the choice of 2 used Silo specials,
One is a 2005 hardtail SSS model the other a 1997 SSH with Trem
The SSS is €860 the SSH €1000.
I really dig the feel and look of this particular SSS, Tobacco burst with Tortoise pickguard, but playing in cover bands I'd really need a more paf-ish pickup in the bridge for versatility so I'd probably swap in a Dimarzio Pro Track or something into the bridge.
The SSH doesn't look near as good, it's blue with perloid pickguard, I know looks don't make it sound as good but the instruments got to inspire you to play too, right? Although On paper it already does everything I'd need it to do, But,
The SSH happens to be about a 2 hour drive away so won't get to play it or see in person anytime soon.
The SSS adding in the Dimarzio ProTrack will cost me about €920 while the SSH €1060 including travel.
I'm undecided if I even want a trem, I've been using a tele for the last 6 months and on any of my trem guitars I don't bother putting the arm on for gigs.
What do I need to do to Decide!!!
Is the Pickup selector used in both models the same? I would like to wire the SSS the same as the SSH if I went with a Pro Track in the Bridge to give me:
Position 1: Bridge both coils
Position 2: Middle Pup & One Bridge Coil
Position 3: Neck Pup & Other Bridge Coil
Position 4: Middle & Neck
Position 5: Neck + Silent Circuit.
Would this be possible? Am I correct that the above is the pickup selection for an SSH Silo Special?
In Summary:
If I'm not an avid trem user will I be happier with the Hard Tail, am I benefiting in sustain and tone?
Would a Dimarzio Pro Track in the Bridge of the Silo SSS Come somewhat close to the SSH Silo, is there a better choice of S sized pickup to do that?
Is the Pickup Selector used in both models the same, is it some sort of superswitch?
If I Decided to go SSH are the SSS models routed to take a full sized Humbucker in the bridge?
Many Thanks for the Help,
Much Appreciated.
Sorry for the long post,
First time here, looking at making my first EBMM purchase.
I currently have the choice of 2 used Silo specials,
One is a 2005 hardtail SSS model the other a 1997 SSH with Trem
The SSS is €860 the SSH €1000.
I really dig the feel and look of this particular SSS, Tobacco burst with Tortoise pickguard, but playing in cover bands I'd really need a more paf-ish pickup in the bridge for versatility so I'd probably swap in a Dimarzio Pro Track or something into the bridge.
The SSH doesn't look near as good, it's blue with perloid pickguard, I know looks don't make it sound as good but the instruments got to inspire you to play too, right? Although On paper it already does everything I'd need it to do, But,
The SSH happens to be about a 2 hour drive away so won't get to play it or see in person anytime soon.
The SSS adding in the Dimarzio ProTrack will cost me about €920 while the SSH €1060 including travel.
I'm undecided if I even want a trem, I've been using a tele for the last 6 months and on any of my trem guitars I don't bother putting the arm on for gigs.
What do I need to do to Decide!!!
Is the Pickup selector used in both models the same? I would like to wire the SSS the same as the SSH if I went with a Pro Track in the Bridge to give me:
Position 1: Bridge both coils
Position 2: Middle Pup & One Bridge Coil
Position 3: Neck Pup & Other Bridge Coil
Position 4: Middle & Neck
Position 5: Neck + Silent Circuit.
Would this be possible? Am I correct that the above is the pickup selection for an SSH Silo Special?
In Summary:
If I'm not an avid trem user will I be happier with the Hard Tail, am I benefiting in sustain and tone?
Would a Dimarzio Pro Track in the Bridge of the Silo SSS Come somewhat close to the SSH Silo, is there a better choice of S sized pickup to do that?
Is the Pickup Selector used in both models the same, is it some sort of superswitch?
If I Decided to go SSH are the SSS models routed to take a full sized Humbucker in the bridge?
Many Thanks for the Help,
Much Appreciated.
