Silo vs. Petrucci

[Pittman75]

Howdy Ho guys,

I am working on finally being able to afford my own first EBMM guitar. I can't wait. However, I was was wondering...could someone do a comparison between the JP(either 6 or 7) and the Silhouette (preferably HSH)? Nowhere near enough to me that I can get to has both in stock so that I may try them. I was wondering the differences and opinions of the neck feel and how it plays specifically, and the tone differences. Also any other things anyone has to add. This would be a hugeeee help. Thanks!

 

[GWDavis28]

Pittman, well if you wanted to take a trip to Pete Dubaldos in Conn, it's only and hour and a half from me in Marlborough.

I use to have both of those guitars, but alas I sold them.

The JP has a really flat wide neck. The Silo's neck is for lack of a better way to say it Strat'ish. The Silo has great pickup combinations in my opinion.

See if you wanted to try an Axis Sport, 20th Silo, Albert Lee, Luke or Silo Special I have all of these.

Using the MM locator @ http://www.ernieball.com/mmonline/dealers/

BILL'S MUSIC
101 LYNN STREET
PEABODY , MA 01960-0000
978-977-9141
978-977-9141 (fax)

Has a JP

CROSSROADS MUSIC
128 ROCKLAND STREET
ROUTE 139
HANOVER , MA 02339-0000
781-826-1619
781-826-7906 (fax)
Welcome to Crossroads Music!

Has a JP and Axis

Now this Petes place.

DUBALDO MUSIC CENTER
186 WEST MIDDLE TURNPIKE
MANCHESTER , CT 06040
860-649-6205
860-649-6205 (fax)
[email protected]
Welcome to the new DuBaldo Music Center website!

Here's his listing.

Stl_Hh Cherry_Burst Rswd_Match Black_Pg 174-74-21-01
Sm_Y2d_Trem Tobacco_Burst Rswd_Trem_Clear_ Clear_Pg_Black_Pu_Sm 906-73-2B-15
Slsp_Sss_Trm White Mpl_Match White_Pearloid_Pg 545-02-11-05 View Sample Image
Bongo-5_Hh Medallion_Gold Rswd_Painted White_Pearloid_Pg 162-44-22-05
Steve_Morse_Std Blue_Dawn Rswd_Match Black_Pg 900-L5-5R-01
Luke_Trem Radiance_Red Rswd No_Pg 915-43-20-00
Bongo-4_Hh Egyptian_Smoke Rswd_Painted Python_Pg 142-04-22-11
Sl_20th_Std Caramel Rswd_Match No_Pg 550-80-21-00
Luke_Trem Blue_Dawn Rswd_Match No_Pg 915-L5-5R-00
A_Lee_Sss_Std Blue_Pearl Mpl Black_Pg 920-11-10-01 View Sample Image
Sspt_90_Trm Rosewood Rswd/rswd No_Pg 340-92-RW-00
Slsp_Hss_Std Black Rswd_Match White_Pearloid_Pg 530-01-21-05 View Sample Image
Slsp_Hss_Trm Blue_Pearl Rswd_Match Abalone_Pg 540-11-21-06
Petrucci_7_Bfr Trans_Walnut Rswd_Inlay_Match No_Pg 972-62-J1-00
Steve_Morse_Std Morse_Blue_Burst Rswd_Std Black_Pg 900-72-20-01 View Sample Image
Luke_Bfr Trans_Ruby Rswd No_Pg 918-64-L2-00
Sr5_20th_H Tahitian_Quilt Ebony_Match No_Pickguard 157-TQ-51-00
Petrucci_Bfr_Piezo Trans_Black Rswd_Inlay_Match No_Pg 962-63-J2-00
Sspt_90_Trm Blue_Dawn Rswd_Match No_Pg 340-L5-5R-00
Petrucci_Trm_Piezo Pearl_Redburst Rswd_Inlay_Match No_Pg 961-10-26-00 View Sample Image
Petrucci_Trm_Piezo Sapphire_Black Rswd_Match No_Pg 961-05-21-00
Stl_Hs Carbon_Blue_Pearl Rswd Moonstone_Pg 176-20-20-12
7-string_Trm_Piezo Blue_Dawn Rswd_Inlay_Match No_Pg 971-L5-5J-00
Luke_Trem Sapphire_Black Rswd_Match No_Pg 915-05-21-00
A_Lee_Sss_Std Blue_Dawn Albert_Lee Black_Pg 920-L5-5M-01
Sl_Bass Sapphire_Black Mpl No_Pg 590-05-10-00
Petrucci_7_Bfr Bahama_Blueburst Rswd_Inlay_Match No_Pg 972-65-J3-00
Steve_Morse_Std Morse_Blue_Burst Rswd_Std Black_Pg 900-72-20-01 View Sample Image
Sl_Hsh_Trm Blue_Dawn Rswd_Match Black_Pg 520-L5-5R-01
Sr5_20th_H California_Sunset Rswd_Match No_Pickguard 157-30-21-00

PS Did you get my PM??

Hope this helps, Glenn |B)

 

[the24thfret]

Looks like Glenn stole everyone's thunder!!! Nice work.

 

[fogman]

Glenn,

Are you on EBMM payroll now?

 

[Codyyyn]

Man, I wish DuBaldo had another JP7 other than a BFR...

I'd be down there in a second....

 

[GWDavis28]

Thanx guys, but Pittman lives like 30 minutes from me if that. Most people don't use the locator enough. Though the locator use to show the stuff @ GC and now it doesn't, which is too bad. I found my AL through that.

Glenn |B)

 

[Sub1 Zero]

If you get to try them, go with the one with the neck you like the best. You can always change pickups

 

[martyhk0]

Both are GREAT guitars!

Its all about the neck, man. Two very different shapes.

Pick the one that works for you, pp is right, you can always change pickups, although I doubt you will, cause they are all great combos..

I love the Silo, but I don't play it cause the neck is wrong for me. Same with the Axis.

I stick with my JP and my Luke. I love the AL also, but i don't have one, again cause I don't like the neck for my size hands and the way I play.

 

[Pittman75]

so the neck is much thicker on the Silo...is that the only difference?

 

[greenwizard]

The sound is also extremely different, although both are very versatile.
Think about what sort of sound you're looking for. If it's twang, I'd go for the silo, although my JP can cover it. For heavy metal, the JP is rock solid, although the silo can hold it's own as well.
But, as many people have said, they are both awesome guitars and you can't go wrong.
Greenwizard

 

[GWDavis28]

so the neck is much thicker on the Silo...is that the only difference?

The JP's neck profile is flat and wide.

Here's some info about the Silo.

http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-guitars/8350-question-about-silhouette-neck.html


Glenn |B)

 

[unclerico]

One word. Petrucci.

Petrucci
(IN CAPS)
Petrucci

In my opinion you wont beat it's tone.