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The SE Silver Sky | John Mayer Model | PRS Guitars

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The PRS SE Silver Sky, a sleek and versatile electric guitar inspired by 1960s classics but built for today's players. This familiar yet innovative instrument from PRS Guitars provides rich tone and smooth playability at an affordable price. The Silver Sky SE features a lightweight poplar body, bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fingerboard equipped with PRS's trademark bird inlays. Its 22 frets and 25.5" scale length, combined with the original 635JM carve profile and 8.5" fretboard radius, offer a blend of vintage feel and modern comfort.

635JM "S" Pickups Provide a Versatile Range of Sounds

The Silver Sky SE is powered by a trio of 635JM "S" single-coil pickups that produce crisp highs, punchy lows and a balanced midrange. A master volume control, two tone controls and a five-way pickup switch allow for a wide array of tones from glassy and chimey to full and throaty. This versatile pickup configuration handles everything from articulate funk rhythms to expressive blues leads with ease.

High-Quality Components and Construction

As with all PRS instruments, premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship are hallmarks of the Silver Sky SE. It features a synthetic bone nut, PRS's double-acting truss rod, two-point steel tremolo bridge and vintage-style tuners. The inverted headstock is a tribute to 1960s classics, while PRS's signature bird inlays add a decorative touch. Road-ready durability and pro-level quality come standard on this workhorse guitar.

Modern Playability Meets Vintage Esthetic

From its familiar lines and curves to the blend of modern and vintage specifications, the Silver Sky SE strikes a balance between nostalgic style and contemporary functionality. Its lightweight, contoured body provides enhanced comfort and playability, allowing intricate soloing and extended jam sessions. Expressive, versatile and built to inspire, the Silver Sky SE delivers the best of both worlds.

PRS SE Silver Sky Electric Guitar Piano Black
PRS SE Silver Sky Electric Guitar Piano Black
PRS SE Silver Sky Electric Guitar Piano Black

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Poplar body
  • Bolt-on maple neck in a 635JM profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with bird inlays
  • Three 635JM "S" single-coil pickups

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Body
  • Body type: Double-cutaway solid body
  • Body wood: Poplar
Neck
  • Neck shape: 635JM
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: PRS double-acting
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 8.5"
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Small birds
  • Nut width/material: 1.625" synthetic bone
Electronics
  • Configuration: SSS
  • Neck: Proprietary single coil
  • Middle: Proprietary single coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary single coil
  • Control layout: Master volume, Tone 1, Tone 2
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: 2-point steel tremolo
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style, non-locking
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 string
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Orientation: Right-handed

collapse expand iconWarranty

2 year warranty on parts, hardware, cases, and electronics. Limited lifetime warranty on all other products.

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4.72

29 Reviews

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Best playablilty from a Strat syle Guitar
The smoothest Guitar I ever own yet
The smoothest Guitar I ever own yet
GC losing ground again
GC losing ground again
Perfect for this price

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Unbelievable. Absolutely fantastic!

My background: I've been playing guitar for 20 years, and have gone through many guitars and amps in that time. I consider myself to definitely be a tone-snob and usually only end up with very high end instruments and amps/effects at this point. My current guitars include a 1999 Martin OM-21, a 2002 American Fender Strat that's been heavily modified with new Callaham bridge and Custom Shop 69 pickups, a 2013 Gibson Custom Shop R9 1959 Les Paul, and a 2020 Fender Custom shop Heavy Relic 70th Anniversary Broadcaster. Playing into a Dr. Z Z-Wreck Jr amp with Chase Bliss Thermae Delay, Chase Bliss Automatone mkii, Walrus Audio Fathom reverb, and original Hermida Zendrive. The Silver Sky SE is jaw droppingly good. Period. If you didn't know the price or where it was made, you might think it's a custom usa made guitar. I got the stone blue color. When I first picked it up and played it clean, it was so readily apparent that this guitar was an absolute killer. It's by far and away, and by such a humongous margin, the best sounding and playing guitar in this price range that I've ever played. Playing with just a touch of overdrive this thing has sustain for days. I would put this thing up against anything less than $3.5k and I'm sure it would at least equal if not beat most of whatever you compare it to. It sounds more like a strat, than my strat. Honestly it sounds like the best vintage strats from many classic recordings. Playability is fantastic. I would give this my highest recommendation and say if you can find one in stock, I would buy it without hesitation. Because of its price, this would be a fantastic gigging guitar. Leave your custom shops at home and gig with this monster. You won't regret it.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

GC losing ground again

After waiting in anticipation for the arrival of the Silver Sky SE I was once again reminded of why GC is the way it is. The guitar is amazing unfortunately there is no QC process in place by CG. Packing was less than optimal as it was bouncing around inside. The guitar appeared to have been played as the protective cover on the pick guard was peeled back and the strings had to be changed. The D and G Stings where bent over the bridge pickup as they have been removed and replaced. I know this is an SE but I have seen other competitors QC their shipments much better. I know it's a PRS Se, however at over $850 I feel more attention should be taken to ensure customer satisfaction.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming17
  2. Practicing17
  3. Recording9
  4. Small Venues9
  5. Rock Concerts5
Cons
  1. none1
  2. Horrible tuners for a guitar at this price1
  3. Plastic Tuner knob1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced20
  2. Novice4
  3. Professional Musician3
  4. Child1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play26
  2. Good Feel24
  3. Good Tone23
  4. Good Pick Up18
  5. Solid Electronics17

Reviewed by 29 customers

  • A Better Strat

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byBlake

    fromLewisville, TX

    PRS makes a better strat than Fender at a similar price point. I played every Fender in the store at the same price point and they all had various problems (bad tuning stability, pickups sounded meh, fret quality issues, neck felt dry and hard to slide, etc.) and then comes the PRS Silver Sky. This is what I wish that the typical strat sounded and played like. I own another PRS guitar that also plays a feels really nice as an SE model. You really can't go wrong with this guitar if you're after that classic strat tone but in a better package. Every pickup on this sounds great and the 2nd and 4th positions on the blade switch create a humbucker if you need that tone as well. I love how punchy the pickups sound when just switched to the single coil position though and it was a primary factor in getting this guitar. They also look great too!

  • Very Impressed with this guitar!

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byEd

    fromPlano Texas

    Searching for the Hendrix Band Of Gypsys tone forever. Saw this guitar at GC tried it out. Was amazed ...seriously amazed. Played it against 2k vintage Fender. I am not kidding you this sounded better. Immediately purchased and will never be sold. If your searching for Hendrix on a budget or not doesnt matter the tones on this guitar will rival all those of any Fender IMOP.

  • This guitar is awesome!

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byMax

    fromNY

    Great Guitar!

  • Would buy again

    5

    submitted6 months ago

    byTony

    fromNaples florida

    As nice a Strat tone as Ive ever had.Weight is very good at 7.9lbs.Tuners look a little funky but work well.Sounds great through my Orange Rocker 15.Guitar stays in tune and has a much nicer gigbag than Fender Standard Strat.Fretboard is rosewood as opposed to Laurel on MIM strays.Nut is cut very well and the action is excellent .At this price it's a very good value!

  • Best playablilty from a Strat syle Guitar

    5

    submitted9 months ago

    byVictor

    fromSt Louis, MO

    I must have played 6 different Fender Stratocasters yesterday. Everything from Players to the American Ultra series. But none of them felt as good as this PRS SIlver Sky SE did in my hands. Maybe it's just personal preference, but I couldnt believe the cheapest PRS felt better than one of the more expensive Fenders.

  • Good guitar.. great value for the money

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byPhil

    fromPocono Mt. Pa/ former NY musician

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Playin for fun … authentic " fender - like " sound ! Comfortable feel …

collapse expand iconQ&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byTyler

    fromundisclosed

    Do these come stock with 9s or 10s?

    Do these come stock with 9s or 10s?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This guitar comes with 9's.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byCharles

    fromundisclosed

    Where is this guitar made?

    Where is this guitar made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The PRS SE is made in Indonesia.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byNina

    fromLake Elsinore, CA

    Would this electric guitar be good for a beginner if not what do you recommend?

    Would this electric guitar be good for a beginner if not what do you recommend?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, this will be great for a beginner

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byFrank

    fromDesPlaines ill. 60016

    Where is this guitar made

    Where is this guitar made

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This guitar was made in Korea.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byBrad

    fromAngie Louisiana 4r4

    What shape is the neck I know the radius but what's the neck shape ? C ,D,V,Slim c, soft v , shape the guitar neck I play mostly fender g

    What shape is the neck I know the radius but what's the neck shape ? C ,D,V,Slim c, soft v , shape the guitar neck I play mostly fender g

    Open Reply - Thomas
    "The 22-fret, 25.5” scale length neck features the original 635JM carve"

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byAldude

    fromClio, CA

    Push in or screw in trem bar ?

    Push in or screw in trem bar ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This guitar comes with a tremolo bar that screws into the body.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bySteven

    fromRochester, NY

    Would locking tuners change the tone of the SE Silver Sky?

    Would locking tuners change the tone of the SE Silver Sky?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    There are some who it does. I don't think they will, not that you could hear.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bytheodore

    fromMassachusetts

    when will these be available?

    when will these be available?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact our Customer Service agents to get an updated Back Order time frame

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byThe Rat King

    fromMaine

    Ello! Just wondering, does the guitar come with a case? Thanks!

    Ello! Just wondering, does the guitar come with a case? Thanks!

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The case is not included

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked bySlowhand

    fromTexas

    Why on earth would prs make the frets significantly lower on the import model? This does not make the guitar easier to play for soloists.

    Why on earth would prs make the frets significantly lower on the import model? This does not make the guitar easier to play for soloists.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    We appreciate your feedback.
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