Silo Special SSS, a rarity?

[candid_x]

I was just browsing around Musician's Friend and noticed that no SSS Silo Specials are available. Everything is HSS.

Why is it that while SSS predominates the Strat-esque market, the vast majority of Silo Specials appear in the HSS variant? I notice a similar HSS trend has also developed with the Suhr and T. Anderson lines.

I've regained my appreciation for the SSS Special, and if I had to choose between it and my HSS, I think the SSS would win out. I seem to be in the small minority, though.

 

[beej]

I tend to agree wit'cha Bruce- I prefer SSS to SSH myself. (Or HSSH in the Morse's case ...)

Just something about the single in the bridge that sounds great. But think it's perceived as being less versatile than having a 'bucker in there.

 

[TNT]

yeah,

I think you're right.

In years past the SSS set-up on the Strat style guitar and neck was loved by all, however, it doesn't convey "punch, aggression, distortion, looks" like an uncovered humbucker.

However, the humbucker usually came with a larger, more substantial, heavier guitar and neck.

Now, the ease of the SSS guitar style can also have the H, and seems to be on the upswing these days.

I personally like the SSS set-up on the Silo Special too!

 

[PugNinjas]

Darrell (DWF1004) left his SSS Silo Special at my house for a little TLC and it is a great guitar. It has the blue dawn finish from when the color was originally offered and is nice a lightweight too.

It is comfortable to play and hold but I prefer my Morse.

Versatility has to be the issue, I think people who prefer the sss option but are turned off by the AL, should look in this direction

The Silo Special is a beautiful looking and playing instrument, perhaps some of the Knuckleheads who own them should start praising them like everyone else does around here with regards to their EBMM model of choice

 

[RocketRalf]

My reasoning is this: when people want a strat sound, they buy a strat, which is SSS by default. When people want a strat like guitar, only better, they get an MM, Suhr, etc. These people may also be more open minded and maybe be looking for more than just a strat, thus the HSS option is considered.

I myself would prefer an HSH on 22 frets over all other options, but since I can't get that in an MM, the standard silhouette is my choice, followed by the HSS and then the SSS. If I could, I'd have one of each, and if I could afford 2 I'd get the HSH and the SSS for versatility. As it stands right now I'll just have one for a long time so I got a Silo.

 

[candid_x]

I never had use for a bridge S alone (too ice picky), but with the bridge base plate and treble control (something lacking in typical Strat wiring), and running through creamy TS808 overdrive, it's very usable by itself. Also for old "under the boardwalk" type soul rhythms.

 

[Spudmurphy]

I think people who prefer the sss option but are turned off by the AL, should look in this direction

There are people turned off by the AL ????

 

[Volt]

I would like the option of buying a Silo with either HSS and SSS.
Also, MF and most other stores don't have much of a variety of finishes (colors) available.

 

[Antunes]

Single coils in bridge position are great´s for me. I bought 2 silos, one SSS and one HSH (with paf pro´s humbs), but i´preferr SSS.

These pickups can sound clean, but they have punch too.

I recorded this clip with my silo special sss and line6 gearbox software.

Song - Bon Jovi, Living on a Prayer, created by Antunes and presented through ACIDplanet.com

 

[whitestrat]

My reasoning is this: when people want a strat sound, they buy a strat, which is SSS by default.

I have a strat. Maple neck. I wanted an RW neck white bodies strat. Something like those nice olympic white 62 reissue guitars that Fender makes. But I didn't want the consistency and the flimsiness that came with a Fender.

So I got an SSS Silo Spec in exactly the same colours. I get EBMM reliability, construction, and quality but with a STRAT sound. I wanted a strats sound. So I got an EBMM, and dumped Fender pickups in there...

Haven't been happier since...

 

[Colin]

SSS Silo = Strat killer

 

[whitestrat]

There are people turned off by the AL ????

yeah... me...

Nah... not turned off. Just not too excited about it... After A/Bing the AL and the Silo Spec, I must say I prefer the Silo Spec...

 

[whitestrat]

SSS Silo = Strat killer

I NEVER wanted to admit to something like this... But honestly? I think it very much is...

 

[Ripper]

Yup, the SSS is a rare beast. My guess is that EBMM doesnt want to go head-on with fender. And they are smart to give us a HSS body routing thats capable of both config! Simple but yet clever idea there, EBMM!

I wanted a Blue Dawn SSS off the shelf, no special ordering. But I am equally delighted when I found a HSS and purchased without any wait. Bcos the SSS assembly is available any time. Which ever way it is, I am a happy customer, and EBMM wins too, making money from the guitar and the additional assembly.

 

[whitestrat]

Yup, the SSS is a rare beast. My guess is that EBMM doesnt want to go head-on with fender. And they are smart to give us a HSS body routing thats capable of both config! Simple but yet clever idea there, EBMM!

The routing is no big deal. Fender did it in the past, and still does in some lines. especially that swimming pool route they did where you can even have a HHH configuration if you wanted. Hahahaha...

I think this isn't about going head to head. It's about market demand. I think most people who think of an SSS configuration wouldn't look farther than a Fender, and those who want a HSS config won't think of Fender in the first place. I think most dealers tend to order HSS simply because many guitarists out there would simply go for a hotter bridge pickup without that icepick and with a bigger tone.

I for one like SSS.

But what's even more amazing, is that I discovered a metal bass plate on the bridge pickup of my SSS. That's something usually considered boutique. I took it out and swapped the pups for Fenders and re-installed the bass plate. Now I got a fatter than usual bridge tone. Nice!!!!

One more thumbs up for EBMM...

 

[RocketRalf]

I have a strat. Maple neck. I wanted an RW neck white bodies strat. Something like those nice olympic white 62 reissue guitars that Fender makes. But I didn't want the consistency and the flimsiness that came with a Fender.

So I got an SSS Silo Spec in exactly the same colours. I get EBMM reliability, construction, and quality but with a STRAT sound. I wanted a strats sound. So I got an EBMM, and dumped Fender pickups in there...

Haven't been happier since...

You and me know the SS kills any F strat. But the regular people don't, and only the F strat carries the name strat so when they want a strat, they buy a strat, which is a F strat. Did you strat to understand?

 

[Roubster]

Well I personally love the HSS config the most. I always liked humbuckers, since I play more progressive music. However I started loving the single coil tone in the neck which gives it more punch and you can still play blues and jazz with a cleaner tone. Than you can go ahead and do some insane riffage in the bridge position. However you can also tap the humbucker for more of the single bridge sound. However you cant get a humbucker sound if you have SSS set up. That is my reasoning why HSS is more versatile.

 

[candid_x]

Roubster, sounds like sound reasoning to me. Only thing, a split HB in position 2 isn't the same as a true bridge single coil. I argued it did sound the same, before changing one of mine over to SSS, and then I conceded that I was incorrect. But as far as the versatility of having a bucker on hand, yes, absolutely advantages to that.

 

[whitestrat]

Only thing, a split HB in position 2 isn't the same as a true bridge single coil. I argued it did sound the same, before changing one of mine over to SSS, and then I conceded that I was incorrect. But as far as the versatility of having a bucker on hand, yes, absolutely advantages to that.

Amen to that, brother...

 

[Axilla]

Yepp, I guess the SSS is a quite rare find nowadays. Never the less, my pearl lavender originally was SSS, still is, but converted electronics.
My two others are HSS, but I have 2 original EBMM pickguards for them which I occasionally drop in for a change.

Both variations are great, but I guess when you wanna go more modern today, you might need the versatility the humbucker gives you in a stratesque guitar...

....my humble 2 cents...