The 25th Anniversary EBMM

[Octavarius]

The guitar looks amazing! Thanks for the photos and vid, Pete!

I wonder why they made this one have a "flat" neck heel, though, instead of the slanted/moulded like on the std. and BFR Axis models (and the Silhouettes for that matter)?


As for this vs. the 20th Silo, Pete said to me yesterday that in comparison, the 20th is more darker and focused, while the 25th seems to breathe more, along with the higher output. I'm sure he can elaborate on that here, though.

[threeminutesboy]

Originally Posted by Octavarius

I wonder why they made this one have a "flat" neck joint, though, instead of the slanted/moulded like on the std. and BFR Axis models (and the Silhouettes for that matter)?

Can you explain ? As I don't understand what you are talking about

[Octavarius]

Originally Posted by threeminutesboy

Can you explain ? As I don't understand what you are talking about

Sure man..

This:




vs. this:

[mightypudge]

That is just awesome.

[threeminutesboy]

Thanks for the explanation

I may be wrong but look the same as a regular ASS

[PeteDuBaldo]

I will try and do a 20th Silo/25th EBMM comparison later on this weekend. Right now the Silo is set up for C-standard with ultra mega not even slinky strings, so it won't be a fair comparison until they are both strung with Regular Slinky strings.

As far as the neck heel goes, you get even easier access to the upper frets! Personally that is a big comfort factor to me, as I tend to do a bit of twiddling up around 15-21.

Here are a couple more shots...

[Octavarius]

Originally Posted by threeminutesboy

Thanks for the explanation

I may be wrong but look the same as a regular ASS

Yes, it's similar, but instead of the slanted contour down towards the neck from the neck plate, it's straight/flat down on the 25th. Probably more like on the JP:





I can see that it gives you higher fret access, though, as the std./20th neck heel has a tendency to settle your hand in a comfortable spot, instead of necessarily allowing you to reach further up.

Really looking forward to the comparison, Pete!

[PeteDuBaldo]

The neck heel is like the JP.

[Big Poppa]

It is very easy to play the upper frets. We addressed access and made tons of tiny changes that collectively mak a big difference. THis is a completely different guitar with its own personality. THis wasnt a cosmetic repackage but a ground up design

[colinboy]

Originally Posted by Big Poppa

It is very easy to play the upper frets. We addressed access and made tons of tiny changes that collectively mak a big difference. THis is a completely different guitar with its own personality. THis wasnt a cosmetic repackage but a ground up design

Looks fantastic BP.Lookin forward to trying it out at LIMS 2009 and at the uk knucklehead bash in june.

[fogman]

Originally Posted by PeteDuBaldo

MAN!!!! I almost fell to the floor after seeing this shot!
Your photographic skills are improving Pete! Nice.

[dmullen]

Wish that axe was mine...stunning guitar.

Thanks for the vid Pete.

[RobW]

yeah, the new pics are great - love the dark background

[brasco68]

I think these last set of pics really bring out the richness of the top.

[fingbeagles]

Have to agree that last pic is awesome and like BP said this is going to be an entirely different beast, love the color and top on that one, I think this is my dream guitar