Thinking of my next EBMM - Suggestions????

[TonyEVH5150]

I've always wanted a decent arsenal of guitars, so I could play in almost any setting or any style. That way, i could have my musical bases covered. I play mostly classic and modern rock, and I'm more of a rhythm person (though I plan on changing that).

I have two Axis guitars - one Floyded and one hardtail. Both are great and are everything I've been looking for. But, I'd like a guitar with a vintage trem, as I was really happy with how that setup worked on that Axis Sport.

So, I'm thinking about three different models, and I wanted to get everyone's input.

1. 20th Anniversary Silo. The body shape and tone are just awesome. The neck is the only thing stopping me from competely loving it. It's a little wide for my taste.

2. Albert Lee. I tried one out today, and I really like it. The Neck profile felt really close to the Axis profile, at least thinner than the Silo. The body shape looks weird, but it feels so right. I tried a single coil, but I think I'd rather have MM-90's.

3. Axis Super Sport. This is the one that would win out on neck profile and familiarity. The one thing I am not fond of on these is control placement.

I've tried all three, and I can't decide. I put it to you to help me make up my mind.

 

[ba2m]

i'd go for silo anni , it's not only the sound and the finish, but also the "20th anniversary" on the logo says much things..

 

[brasco68]

I would go for either the AL or the A.S.S.

If you don't like the body on the AL (I personally like it)....why not try an A.S.S. with MM90's?

 

[Colin]

I'd go the 20th they are becoming rare.

 

[Norrin Radd]

As much as I love my 20th, this is a no brainer for me - you already have two HH great sounding guitars. You need an AL - no question about it! You played it - you should know! Get one (unless you foresee getting a 20th Silo ALSO - which is not a bad idea....). ALs really do rule. I am really only playing three guitars now - AL & 20th (and another off brand ). I sold my Axis and the JP might be on the way out too - no need of them anymore - the 20th killed them both tone wise - by a wide margin. The AL & 20th really are all I need.

Now, maybe an AL w/MM90s in a 2008 LE.............

 

[travs]

albert is what you need. single coil funk, hardtail goodness, sounds from above.
and the aloc club that is full of great people.

 

[Colin]

the aloc club that is full of great people.

well, thank you

 

[kompressaur]

an AL looking like that one^^

or an LE08

but with mm90s and trem

KOmp

 

[luke69]

The silo 20th is the best

you can have all the tone of EBMM

simply the best ..............

 

[luke69]

Colin

best whishies for you for this new year

your AL is a collector and a very nice guitar
be carefull with it

birdeyes and wood grain are so so very rare today......

 

[Colin]

Colin

best whishies for you for this new year

your AL is a collector and a very nice guitar
be carefull with it

birdeyes and wood grain are so so very rare today......

thank you mate, your 20th is wonderful too

 

[colinboy]

nice axe colin!

 

[fogman]

Albert Lee. I tried one out today, and I really like it..... The body shape looks weird, but it feels so right.

No offense.
I really don't know why so many people say that. If you think of Flying Vs, Gibson Explorers and all the wacked out stuff from the 80s, the shape is quite conservative in my opinion! I love it.

 

[Norrin Radd]

No offense.
I really don't know why so many people say that. If you think of Flying Vs, Gibson Explorers and all the wacked out stuff from the 80s, the shape is quite conservative in my opinion! I love it.

I'm with you. The shape of the AL is one of the things that attracted me to it! I love it - hoping to get an 08 LE AL too - I totally love the shape! (and then you play it )

 

[ghunter]

20th Silo gets my vote. Beautifully smooth, rich, and full - a lot different than the bite and drive I get from my Axis SS.

The AL will be a lot different with its single coils. There probably aren't two more different guitars in the EBMM stable than the 20th Silo and the AL. If you don't like the looks of the AL, you could always pick up a Silhouette Special for the SSS goodness with a more traditional look.

 

[TonyEVH5150]

Let me clarify . . . I liked the body on the AL. I was very comfortable and fit very well. "Weird" was a bad choice of words. Its shape is very unconventional (and therefore very cool), and on first impression (just looking at it) you'd think it wouldn't be comfortable. But, it is, very much so.

 

[Purple ASS]

Albert for sure. If i could only keep one it'd be the AL.

 

[JMB27]

Voted for the Super Sport .... but think the other two choices are excellent as well.

Try before you buy, if possible .... and good luck deciding on just one

 

[Jimmyb]

Listen to the monkey!!!

Seriously, the ASS is a great guitar (I've got one) and everything I've heard about the AL's is giving me some pretty serious GAS, but with both of these, you can pick one up no problem a year down the line. The 20th's are getting quite hard to get hold of now, so I'd snap one up while you have the chance.

I find switching between my Sports (and Supers) and the 20th to be less noticable than I thought it would be and I don't even notice the different profiles much now.

Go 20th!!

 

[Spudmurphy]

Do I have to spell it out ????


Get the AL - and get a piezo on it too!!