A Silhouette Special, likely manufactured in 2007 based on its serial number, has arrived! This is a performance-ready instrument with EMG pickups!
It features a compact body and a headstock with a 4:2 tuner configuration, characteristics that would later be seen in Music Man guitars. Following this trend, the Silhouette Special was introduced in 1995.
While the Silhouette had 24 frets, the Silhouette Special featured 22 frets. This particular guitar has an HSS pickup configuration with a humbucker in the bridge position and a tremolo bridge.
The body is made of alder, and the neck is made of maple. The compact body, with its contoured shape that conforms to the body, combines a 25.5-inch scale length, achieving a balance between ease of handling and the playability of a typical long-scale guitar.
The neck has a nut width of approximately 41.3mm, a 10-inch fingerboard radius, and 22 frets. The back of the neck features a finish using gunstock oil and wax, giving it a distinctive feel that allows you to appreciate the texture of the wood.
Maintenance is also a key feature, as is typical of Music Man, with a wheel-type truss rod adjustment mechanism located at the neck end. The bridge is a Music Man original vintage tremolo, and the tuners are Schaller locking type.
A major feature of this particular instrument is that the pickups have been replaced with EMG pickups. The bridge is equipped with an active humbucker "85," while the neck and middle positions are equipped with active single-coil "SA" pickups.
The SA, which also uses Alnico V, has a character that combines bright and open highs with rich lows and warm mids, and noise reduction is achieved through internal shielding and a low-impedance preamp. This is a MOD specification that adds the individuality of EMG 85/SA/SA to the easy-to-use design of the Silhouette Special.
The frets show signs of having been leveled, but currently have about 1mm of material remaining, and the truss rod is functioning without problems within the normal adjustment range. While there are scratches and dents on various parts, there is no significant damage that would expose the fabric or otherwise detract from its appearance.
The pickguard shows yellowing due to age and cracks near the wheel nut. The neck also shows discoloration due to age and marks from hooks.
The tremolo arm is missing, and a non-original soft case is included.
Customs Duty & Import Taxes
For US Buyers: Import duties and taxes are included in the item price. There are no additional charges upon delivery.
For Buyers in other countries: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.