PRS SE Silver Sky John Mayer, Maple, Nylon Blue Overview
The PRS SE Silver Sky John Mayer is the long-awaited version of the iconic guitarist’s signature model, packing a crisp, articulate tone, elegant looks and fluid playability into an affordable instrument.
John Mayer Signature
The original Silver Sky was the result of a fruitful collaboration between renowned songwriter and musician John Mayer and legendary guitar builder Paul Reed Smith. The guitar set the world ablaze upon its release in 2018, receiving widespread acclaim and making a distinctive mark within the PRS lineup. With its triple single-coils and vintage-style appointments, Silver Sky encompasses the best of classic and contemporary guitar design. The SE version of the Silver Sky is an affordable alternative to the US-made model, delivering the versatile tone and effortless playing experience that you’d expect.
The Body (Is A Wonderland)
The core of the PRS SE Silver Sky’s tone is the solid Poplar body, which boasts superb resonance and a well-balanced tone. As well as providing supreme playing comfort and a sophisticated look, the Poplar body is an excellent tonal foundation for the trio of PRS 635JM “S” single-coils.
Classic Playability
Catering for the PRS SE Silver Sky’s smooth feel and playability is the bolt-on Maple neck, which is carved to the original 635JM neck shape (that’s also found on the US-built version) and features a traditional 25.5" scale length. This neck profile was designed after extensive research by Mayer and PRS, who researched and test drove an assortment of sought-after vintage instruments. The result is a neck that feels like a combination of classic neck profiles and is incredibly inviting to wrap your fretting hand around.
The neck is topped by a glassy Maple fretboard, 22 frets and the beautiful bird inlays that are a trademark of PRS guitars. The fretboard’s 8.5" radius sits between an old-school 7.25" and a more current 9.5", striking an ideal balance between a vintage and modern feel that’ll appeal to both schools of player.
Versatile Pickups
The PRS SE Silver Sky’s 635JM “S” single-coil are a highlight of the guitar’s impressive spec, delivering an array of tones that range from singing warmth to an aggressive bark. Whether you’re running the PRS SE Silver Sky straight into the amp for a velvety Blues solo or into a host of effects pedals, you can count on these pickups to convey the nuances of your playing. The 5-way selector switch, volume and tone controls are perfectly placed for on-the-fly adjustments during a performance.
Solid Performance
Completing the PRS SE Silver Sky’s rock-solid construction is the inverted headstock shape, double-acting truss rod (which is accessed from the front for easy adjustment), synthetic bone nut, vintage-style tuners and two-point steel tremolo bridge. On stage or in the studio, the PRS SE Silver Sky will sound and feel like a professional instrument.
In addition to the PRS SE Silver Sky itself, you also receive a rugged gig bag for convenient storage between rehearsals, gigs and sessions.
Gorgeous Finishes
The SE Silver Sky is presented in a variety of stunning finishes, including Dragon Fruit, Stone Blue, Moon White and Ever Green so you can choose the right one to match your personal style.
The PRS SE Silver Sky is designed to be a true workhorse instrument that fuses both vintage and modern sensibilities, resulting in a robust electric guitar that can handle a wide range of styles and playing techniques with ease.
- Body Construction: Solid body
- Body Wood: Poplar
- Number of Frets: 22
- Scale Length: 25.5”
- Neck Wood: Maple
- Neck Construction: Scarfed
- Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
- Neck Shape: 635JM
- Neck Depth at the ½ Fret: 53/64”
- Width of the Fretboard at the Nut: 1 20/32”
- Width of the Fretboard at the Body: 2 7/32”
- Neck Depth at the 12 ½ Fret: 31/32”
- Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 8.5”
- Fretboard Inlay: Small Birds
- Headstock Decal: PRS Signature/SE
- NBA: Bolt-On
- Bridge: 2-Point Steel Tremolo
- Tuners: Vintage Style, Non-Locking
- Hardware Type: Nickel
- Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Pickguard: ABS
- Treble Pickup: 635JM “S”
- Middle Pickup: 635JM “S”
- Bass Pickup: 635JM “S”
- Controls: Volume and Two Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch
- P1 (down): treble pickup
- P2: treble and middle pickups
- P3: middle pickup
- P4: middle and bass pickups
- P5 (up): bass pickup
- Strings: PRS Classic 10-46
- Tuning Standard Tuning: E,A,D,G,B,E
- Case: Gig Bag