Hendog
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Can the Silo make the sounds of a JP? Are these guitars interchangeable? What do you think each guitar has on the other???
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ScoobySteve
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I own a JP and the SIlo was the first EBMM I've tried. The HSH configuration makes the Silo pretty versatile. I was able to get some nice twang with some of the neck configurations, and the bridge humbucker is pretty raw, nice growl.
However, with that said, the JP has much hotter pups, especially at the bridge, its definitely noticeable. And also, a very simple 3 way selector. Bridge hum, neck hum, and the two inner coils.
I'd say both can do heavy genre's pretty well, but I'd stick with the JP for that. Also, I believe the JP's neck is wider than the Silo's, but don't quote me on that.
The silo spec, is a different animal.
However, with that said, the JP has much hotter pups, especially at the bridge, its definitely noticeable. And also, a very simple 3 way selector. Bridge hum, neck hum, and the two inner coils.
I'd say both can do heavy genre's pretty well, but I'd stick with the JP for that. Also, I believe the JP's neck is wider than the Silo's, but don't quote me on that.
The silo spec, is a different animal.
ShaneV
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The JP feels very different, mainly because of the neck- some would say that this lends itself to faster playing. The floating, recessed trem on the JP is also a pretty major difference.
bkrumme
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I play mainly JPs, but I recently bought my wife a Silo. There are significant differences.
1. Body. The body of the Silo is small. People go both ways on this one...some like it and some don't. The JP is what I would call a standard body size. The shape of this one is what's important. The forearm contour is AMAZING. JP is definitely more comfortable than the Silo in this regard, at least to me.
2. Pickups. The stock pups of the Silo aren't anywhere near as hot as the D-Sonic/Custom DiMarzio combo in the JP6. You do get some switching options which are nifty. I like the parallel single-coil strat-like tones you can get from the Silo. You could always swap the pups and put a D-Sonic in the Silo. The tones should come close at that point.
3. Tremolo. The trem on the JP is a floater, it will increase or decrease pitch. The Silo has a decrease-only trem. Both are quality parts and work very well. I am partial to the JP tremolo because I like being able to do Dimebag-style trem dives and flights.
4. Neck. The neck profiles are different, but I don't know specifics so I will try to describe how they feel to me. The Silo has a slim neck, but not too slim. Its profile is almost V-like to me as I'm used to playing super thin necks. It's comfortable to play on for just about any style. The string spacing feels narrow in comparison to the JP and most other guitars I've played. The JP neck is thin as well and has a different feel than the Silo neck. Toward the neck joint it seems to get wider and flatter than the Silo. The Silo also has a maple fretboard option which is nice.
To answer your questions, no the Silo won't make the sounds of a JP without swapping the pups. The guitars are definitely not interchangeable. They feel different and are made of different materials. Each guitar has its advantages and disadvantages. It's up to you to weigh the differences and choose.
For me, I like multiple genres and styles of playing. For heavy and agressive styles the JP is well suited. For things jazzier or poppier the Silo is well suited. You could shred quite easily on either one. Having the 5-way switch in the Silo makes it a bit more versatile, especially for clean tones.
Both are exceptional guitars and I recommend either one.
1. Body. The body of the Silo is small. People go both ways on this one...some like it and some don't. The JP is what I would call a standard body size. The shape of this one is what's important. The forearm contour is AMAZING. JP is definitely more comfortable than the Silo in this regard, at least to me.
2. Pickups. The stock pups of the Silo aren't anywhere near as hot as the D-Sonic/Custom DiMarzio combo in the JP6. You do get some switching options which are nifty. I like the parallel single-coil strat-like tones you can get from the Silo. You could always swap the pups and put a D-Sonic in the Silo. The tones should come close at that point.
3. Tremolo. The trem on the JP is a floater, it will increase or decrease pitch. The Silo has a decrease-only trem. Both are quality parts and work very well. I am partial to the JP tremolo because I like being able to do Dimebag-style trem dives and flights.
4. Neck. The neck profiles are different, but I don't know specifics so I will try to describe how they feel to me. The Silo has a slim neck, but not too slim. Its profile is almost V-like to me as I'm used to playing super thin necks. It's comfortable to play on for just about any style. The string spacing feels narrow in comparison to the JP and most other guitars I've played. The JP neck is thin as well and has a different feel than the Silo neck. Toward the neck joint it seems to get wider and flatter than the Silo. The Silo also has a maple fretboard option which is nice.
To answer your questions, no the Silo won't make the sounds of a JP without swapping the pups. The guitars are definitely not interchangeable. They feel different and are made of different materials. Each guitar has its advantages and disadvantages. It's up to you to weigh the differences and choose.
For me, I like multiple genres and styles of playing. For heavy and agressive styles the JP is well suited. For things jazzier or poppier the Silo is well suited. You could shred quite easily on either one. Having the 5-way switch in the Silo makes it a bit more versatile, especially for clean tones.
Both are exceptional guitars and I recommend either one.
Jack FFR1846
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Play both of them back to back.
The differences are striking when you do that!
jack
The differences are striking when you do that!
jack
Pablo
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To me the Silo simply sounds better... Alder body and a maple fretboard is simply where it's at for me. Moreover, I absolutely love the Silo PUs. I prefer the neck on the Silo as well, a bit more meat than the JP... and that's the way I like 'em! The JP has two big selling points for me over the Silo: The body shape and forearm scoop are just about perfect for my build and the JP trem is simply amazing. With this said, I actually sold my JP after trying a Silhouette - it just suited my tonal preferences much better than the JP.
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DrKev
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The Silo trem (like any EBMM standard trem) can be set to float and can then do anything the JP trem will. The trem on the Luke is exactly the same as the Silo trem but out of the factory is set to float.
YtseJam92
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The JP pups are indeed much more upfront and stand out for heavier styles of music. But also it can just as well transition from one style to another.
ShaneV
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But floating is not the same as recessed.
roburado
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I think the JP is a pretty specialized instrument. Let's face it. It was made for JP. So, it does what he does. It does it spectacularly. The JP is a master at that type of thing.
I think the Silo is more of an all-around rock/pop axe. It's not specialized to do JP and DT. So, it's going to represent a compromise there. It's more of a jack of all trades.
I think the Silo is more of an all-around rock/pop axe. It's not specialized to do JP and DT. So, it's going to represent a compromise there. It's more of a jack of all trades.
Jack FFR1846
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I went into GC yesterday and played a Luke, then a Silo, then a JP. Although, I was mostly focused on the body shapes, I did listen to what I was playing and these are all completely different guitars. It wasn't busy, so I also ran 2 cords into the JP with 2 amps, playing very distorted with lots of reverb on the magnetic side and completely clean on the piezo side. It was a very cool effect.
It's funny that every time I make a comparison, if asked which I like best, my answer is always different. Today, my answer would be....the Luke!
jack
It's funny that every time I make a comparison, if asked which I like best, my answer is always different. Today, my answer would be....the Luke!
jack
whitestrat
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Close, but no. The Silo is alder, while the JP is basswood.
