Question Sterling Silo 30 vs sub silo 3

[Ddbass7]

I tried searching what the differences are between these 2 models but can't find any info on this forum or web. From what I gathered, silo 30 (not 30d with Dimarzios) has locking tuners, basswood body, "Sterling"bridge, and non-asymmetrical neck. The SUB silo 3 has hardwood body (Indonesian type basswood), asymmetrical neck, cheaper hardwares than silo 30 (I assume). Anyone with experiences with these 2 guitars kindly share your input? I guess quality wise does silo 30 justify for the $100-200 price difference?? Thanks.

 

[Ddbass7]

Just to add to OP...if there's a choice to purchase a used Silo 30 vs a new Silo 3, which one would you buy?

 

[Eric O'Reilly]

The silo 30 is better quality, i have an ax40 that is great quality.

 

[SBMM]

They're different animals, really.

Silo30 hasn't been made since 2013, when we replaced it with the Silo30D DiMarzio loaded model (only in black)

Silo3 is a great guitar "on a budget". It's body is made of Jabon, which is an Indonesian hardwood similar to Basswood. All of the hardware and electronics are generic (which allows us to be able to hit the $199 USA Street price point).

Silo3 is available in Black and Tobaccoburst. Metallic Red and White have been *retired* for now.

 

[Ddbass7]

Thanks for the respond. I wish the Silo30D came in a rosewood fretboard and a different body color than black; I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

 

[ksandvik]

If you replace the pickups on the old Silo 30s (the non 30D)s they are great guitars for the price. The first round models even had locking tuners.

 

[allenk732]

I have a Silo30 and I've played a sub silo 3. There's a huge difference in the "feel" of the guitars. The Silo30 is a really nice ax and I'm using as a backup. the Sub Silo 3 felt a little cheap to me but that's what you'll get on a $200 brand new guitar. I would go with the Silo30(d) if it were up to me.