I Bought the PRS Silver Sky Instead of a Fender Strat

[@mrcoatsworth429]

I finally tried the Schecter Nick Johnston strat style guitar, and it's incredible. Also tried a PRS McCarty and a Fender Ultra 2, but I enjoyed the Schecter the most. So much fun to play.

[@SREMusic]

I bought that exact guitar brand new from PMT Bristol. It fell off a Hercules dual guitar stand when the other guitarist took their guitar off. You can see the crack in the finish, that most likely helps the price be a bit lower. Good to see it’s gone to someone who plays it so well and enjoys it!

[@worthmoremusic]

You've been playing it so much lately, how could not fall in love with it ? I would be right there with ya John providing I wanted or needed another guitar. Fenders are cool, but there's something about PRS. I do not buy instruments with the idea of reselling them...I buy them because I love how they sound, feel, look and if they're lightweight..My PRS SE CE 24 has a 10" radius (which I prefer flatter fretboards) and weighs 7.3lbs !....and frankly, this Core PRS Silver Sky looks good on you ! p.s...the last bird is an Owl. The birds on a Paul Reed Smith (PRS) guitar fretboard are a recognizable trademark of the brand. The birds are: Peregrine falcon: 3rd fret Marsh hawk: 5th fret Ruby-throated hummingbird: 7th fret Common tern: 9th fret Cooper's hawk: 12th fret Kite: 15th fret Sparrow landing: 17th fret Storm petrel: 19th fret Hawk landing: 21st fret Screech owl on a branch: 24th fret, only on 24-fret models

[@hollywoodactress]

I am keen to try the PRS SE CE24 and the new SE NFC guitars. I have played a core 1st generation John Mayer a few years ago and it was great, however the vintage frets wasn't my preferred choice.

[@illbehereagain]

I bought a Silver Sky SE two years ago, light, great neck, great pickups IMHO. Tends to be the guitar I use the most out of 6. I think PRS does a great job on this and the USA models. I have the stone blue and love the look. I use 9.5's as well 🙂.

[@Jeremya74]

Radius same on se?..7.25?

[@illbehereagain]

@@Jeremya74 8.5 on the SE a little flatter

[@KaiserVonWilhelm1]

have the same one and its awesome. Had it about a year and its just great. I bought an Epiphone Les Paul recently and boy that thing came setup horribly from the factory. The PRS was mint right out the case

[@keaneycakes]

How do you post so much, its crazy?!

[@CraigFlowersMusic]

Yeah you literally have to not subscribe, or the amount of content chokes up your feed and irritates you. Since the algorithm pushes quantity, it likes that he uploads so much and shows it to you even if you're not subscribed, just because you already watch. In the end it hurts him, because he gets fewer subscribers despite more clicks, making it a matter of treading water with small talk rather than creating a library that stands the test of time. Oh well, I do the opposite and look where it got my channel. Flippety skwat.

[@scottmoreau5630]

I was thinking the same thing. It’s almost too much content.

[@tonystartup3817]

Two a day. One at around 1pm and one around 7pm

[@NorwegianSpirit]

Too much spare time now that OJ doesn´t need much chauffeuring maybe.

[@on3orafter]

Lol maybe learn how to KZbin you can select you are not interested in certain videos🙄

[@jerryneal3245]

I really enjoy your playing. Is there a particular scale that you're using? Are you just improvising here? Sounds great. I'd like to develop the skill to do this. Any specific advice would be much appreciated.

[@rubenaranda4440]

Excellent decision! One of the best Stratocasters in terms of price-quality ratio on the market today. It's like having a Custom Shop '59 Stratocaster but with more powerful pickups that deliver a glassy sound. One of the best guitars on the market right now.

[@dreamscuba]

I have a Core Silver Sky with Maple neck. It’s one of my favourite guitars to play and has my favourite neck shape and profile. It’s really light and resonant. I prefer light guitars, but I also have some guitars heavier than Thor’s hammer. When I got the SS, I was looking for a Fender Strat and I tried quite a few and they were all really nice, but none of them sung to me. Except persons for a custom shop one that was way out of my budget. And I thought I would try a SS on a whim. I typically prefer rosewood necks … and there I was falling in love with a maple neck SS. Choosing a guitar is such a personal experience. You still sound you whichever guitar you play. That’s cool. Enjoy your SS.

[@maitrikashin3906]

Yep. Got my eye on one of these as well.

[@viktoraspocius3851]

I got a Fender AO 60s strat, weighting 7lbs 12oz, guitar seems light but this was B-stock that I grabed for 1400 EUR a year ago when was looking for 60s japan version, very happy with it. I played SIlver Sky, very nice guitar but it does look "wrong" :).

[@fandangodrive4310]

Awesome tone and playing

[@jamesemerson4102]

I owned a Silver Sky and I wanted to bring up something that no one seems to be talking about much with this guitar. John Mayer said in an interview that Paul has unlocked the secret to the perfect slack in the strings to achieve the "buttery" feel with this guitar. This very factor is 90% of a guitar for John, and I agree, it is for me too. I have played only a couple of guitars over the years that have this perfect slack and action when bending/vibrato. It's tight but at the same time nice and satisfying to bend. The string goes where you want it to go. The Silver Sky absolutely has this. I don't know how he achieved it, but it's to do with neck angle and I think a slightly deeper neck pocket and avoiding having the saddles cranked up too high achieve this buttery, slinky feel. This along with the neck shape make this strat the funnest strat to play that I have probably ever played. I think more builders should be focussing more on this buttery feel and achieving great string tension, because it is definitely a thing! I've played so many custom shops that don't have this at all and feel stiff and cost a fortune. They sound really good and the build is of great quality, but they don't have this buttery feel. For me, the pickups really didn't sound good in the SS and so I sold it, but I am tempted to buy another and change the pickups. The feel is just fantastic, as well as the nicely rounded neck shape.

[@arnolddealiii4259]

I have a 2001 American Series Stratocaster that has been my number 1 guitar since I bought it way back in October 2001. I have owned many Stratocasters from different price points and nothing has really been able to outshine my Stratocaster. Fast forward to this year and my old 24 year old Stratocaster’s frets are pretty worn out. I got a PRS NF3 se and it’s honestly become my main guitar. It’s not a silver sky but it is very S type. Narrow field pickups sound like a noiseless pickup and have worked well for me. The 10” radius feels good and the pattern thin wide neck is very comfortable. The big game changer for me and I’m sure sliver sky is the same is that beveled cutaway! I have room to get that 22nd fret on PRS guitars and I’m kind of over buying Fenders and Gibsons because of it.

[@rutger4131]

12:00 interesting, with the way the light hits the guitar, you can see the seam between the two parts of body wood (i.e., in the same place as with a strat).

Want one but hate the inlays and headstock. Wish they made a less flashy model for non fancy boys.

[@HenryofEngland]

Ive had a birch green player 2 strat for 2 days now have not been able to put it down for more than ten minutes. Went out for dinner and a beer last night ,couldn't stop thinking or talking about it best 680 ive spent for years

[@sebastiancisneros4779]

The player 2’s are absolutely incredible. Fenders biggest jump ever from the player 1-2

[@dansands6363]

That’s awesome man, congrats! I was the same way when I got my first strat

[@daviddalziel884]

I’ve a Silver Sky SE and it’s great . Neck is comfortable, radius is 8-5 but I think they’re different now ? Light as a feather and easy to play . Came screwed down and according to the card insert this is JMs preference. Maybe if I tried to float it tuning etc might become a problem but happy to stick with it as it is . Scared to try the core model in case it’s a great step up 🤣

[@OkdudeCoolStory]

I had a core Silver Sky. Great guitar, but I’ve got smaller hands and despite my best efforts I couldn’t get used to the slightly bigger neck vs the typical C-shape Fenders I’ve gotten used to. And although I loved the bridge pickup on the PRS, the pickups overall were missing something that i liked about Fender pickups, but I can’t articulate what that actually is lol. The guitar obviously suits John, sounds killer and he shreds on it with ease!

[@Stephenmichaelsguitar]

Agree. I thought the pickups were too hot and bland sounding, but that’s just me. All that matters is he likes it.

[@jamesemerson4102]

@@Stephenmichaelsguitar The pickups suck arse. No offence to prs. The guitar itself, at least the neck, is really great, and the whole thing about Paul discovering the secret to finding out how to get the perfect slack in the strings is 100%. This is one of the most important factors in any guitar to me, is the slack in the strings. The "buttery" feel, as John Mayer calls it. John Mayer said this in an interview and I totally agree. This guitar has that. Really great slinky feel and ease/satisfaction of bending notes. Neck shape is great. Hated the spikey bland pickups. They had no harmonic content and were harsh.

[@Stephenmichaelsguitar]

@@jamesemerson4102 I thought it was the only one with the pickups. Honestly,? In my opinion the classic vibe pickups are light years better than the SS ones.

[@guokai275]

My fender V2 61 strat is 3.5kg, but V2 51 tele is 4.05kg (basically LP classic weight), which I had to sell. I've tried a V2 57 and a 70th anniversary v2 54 strat in the store, both were super heavy. Surprisingly for Pro2, my tele is 3.28kg and strat is 3.45kg. I've bought and sold more than 10 pro2 tele/strat, heaviest I've seen is 3.7kg. I've heard good things about US prs silver skys, but I am gonna stay with Fenders, just pick the light ones. Have fun!

I have a 7.25 radius on my fender vintage II strat and was unsure if I would like it. But after raising the high E it is great love it

[@Think_Up]

Great insights and amazing demo! PRS has already replaced my Les Paul collection, which is crazy after being a rabbid LP fan for 3 decades. Since I got a silver sky, my strat hasn't even come out of it's case.

[@grishukov_t]

4:02 is it a horizontal crack in the lacquer between the top side of the bridge edge and the screw that goes all the way to the body edge? It's like we can see where the pieces of wood are joined together. It seems then that the pieces are not big and there are three or four pieces. I could be wrong. Maybe this kind of plywood is made of large pieces and it doesn't affect the sound much, but for me it would be important to have less glue. It's also disconcerting how they achieve good resonance and lighten the weight. Sky has a very large and deep milling under the pickguard, as a result this comes close to semihallow. If it was one single guitar, I would definitely prefer a Fender. As a second or third guitar and for a nice price of 1.1K I would definitely consider a US made Sky. For the full recommended price probably not. All in all it's a good instrument with good marketing but not without flaws for me.

[@wrzx1337]

I assume that's just a nitro crack.

[@grishukov_t]

@ yeah, I thought about it. The sort of relic on guitars is a normal story, but relic cracks usually have a random pattern, there's a straight line that I'd be a bit worried about.

[@ayoung246]

Had a silver sky for about 3 years, love it, it’s another level to my American standard Fender. The neck is so comfortable, definitely a keeper

[@Benz2112]

Just played mine this morning, and it sounded just as great as it did when I bought it in 2018. I wasn't looking for a strat in particular, it was just how it inspired me when I picked it up.

[@OneWomanMoreGuitars]

I have a ton of strats but the silver sky is a unique instrument in itself. I reviewed one when it first came out then took a few years for it grow on me until I purchased one in 2020. It’s an awesome guitar not to mention it’s very resonant and sounds great not plugged in. I can bend two full steps and it doesn’t fret out despite a 7.25 radius.

[@tj10777]

I sold mine. The neck radius just wasn’t for me. It would be fine if it was my only guitar, but it’s too much when swapping back and forth between flatter radius guitars. My EJ strat is my main practice guitar

[@elevenAD]

that is why i have never played a SS, my main guitars are 20in radius, i know the jump to 7.25 will be too much.

[@flashashler8370]

My Fender American Standard Ash body Tele weighs just over 6lbs and my strat weighs over 8lbs and The Tele resonates more than the strat and the one I reach for at home most of the time. so I'm with you on the weight preference.

[@rogiemac]

I like the PRS headstocks. They look nice and are designed to stay in tune better. But if the headstock differs in any way from the strat, tele, or les paul shape, let the hate start flying from the peanut gallery.

[@plefevre]

It's not hate, some people just don't like it. You do, so go for it. I don't like the PRS headstock, especially on strat and tele body styles but that's just my opinion, like anyone's.

[@rogiemac]

@@plefevre Thanks for reaffirming my point. If anything isnt the strat, tele or les paul shape.....😃

[@Lovetone1983]

has it got a long crack on the front (bass side starting just above the bridge etc)?

[@StryngsMagee]

Been wanting a core silver sky ever since trying one out several years ago. I have 3 fender stratocasters each built in a different countries including USA. None have the quality neck/fretboard found in the PRS. In USA they average $1799 for used.

[@wandcfirst]

Same! honestly it's the best "Strat" I've every played or owned (including CS) the weight does matter to me, and my SS is 6lb 15oz which is great! I love the neck, the radius makes no difference to me, and I got the action nice and low to my preference with zero issues. It's also such a resonant guitar! Maybe because of the floored whammy, but it certainly translates into being a "big" sounding guitar when amplified.

[@Xyrium]

Probably need to eyeball that seam where your hand was holding it from @12:43 onward as you moved the guitar back and forth...perhaps it was just a video artifact though....great guitar!

[@TheMarcaf25r]

If it feels good, sounds good, inspires you , is what you want and you can afford it then what in the world could make you happier.

[@sixstringoverdrive6837]

I had a core silver sky and went back to fender. The pickups were just missing high end which I believe was intentional. Great to play but not for me

[@RyanBlue-z5j]

I bought my Ibanez Prestige AZ2204 and I love it. They’re also in the same price range but it does have a hunbucker in the bridge though.

[@kevinvandenberg5548]

Second hand Fender EJ strats are also hard to beat. I have the rosewood fretboard model and it's a fantastic playing instrument. Must say the Silver Sky was amazing as well and played as good or even better than some custom shops I've A/B'd

[@gregs8685]

I always recommend a used EJ strat when someone asks me what I recommend for a good USA made strat. Silver Sky Core is a close second but they are around $300-$500 more on the used market and come with a gig bag instead of the sweet EJ G&G case.

[@ulyssestinoco3719]

What's an EJ strat?

[@kevinvandenberg5548]

@@ulyssestinoco3719 EJ = Eric Johnson

[@AdrianFarrell]

​@@ulyssestinoco3719Eric Johnson signature model.

[@SdruhCram]

@@ulyssestinoco3719Eric Johnson signature Stratocaster

[@robyates136]

I had the same issue with my Tele Ultra. Amazing guitar but not "Tele" enough and too far away from that specific Tele thing I wanted. Just sold it and considering making a partscaster Tele. But I do love my SE Silver Sky and the core model prices used are very tempting now. Aside from build quality, "custom shop" guitars seem to hold their value better than I've seen for most PRS's (hence the attractive used prices on core Silver Skys and other core models).

[@QuoVadis88]

7.25 inch radius at the nut is ok but not higher up on the neck. I need a flatter radius higher up on the neck so that issue is a deal killer for me with respect to the Silver Sky which is still an excellent guitar. But then 22 frets is a modern feature so not vintage. The HSS ultra can be switched to SSS with the S1 switch in the Volume Dial. My Ultra Luxe actually has Stainless Steel frets and a Floyd Rose clamped system which I prefer for unfettered whammy bar activity. I don't know what my Strat weighs but it is very comfortable to play all night at a gig. Cost is not important if the guitar delivers flawless performance all the time. Plus I use Cobalt Ernie Ball 9-46 strings, which would shred average frets. Not having to re-fret a guitar saves money and the time it takes for such a big job. Fret dressing is no good because the frets are too flat and low after the filing.

[@TCSUP]

Thanks John. I like the 7.25” radius also. The vintage reproduction fenders also have a wider bridge. Which brings out the magic of the 7.25”.

[@marcpaola1371]

Hey John, have you tried the G&L guitars? As for the PRS. It's not a bad strat clone, well made but sterile.

[@richeyweinstein7706]

...but, couldn't help to notice the top line joint on your guitar.....and yes, bought the Nylon Blue SE with the Maple fret board when they were offering a 20% discount here in the U. S. this time last year....the explanation for the flood of their maple-necked line was that they were held-up in the Dock debacle....snagged that one @ 7#'s.....also, I luv the plastic tuner knobs, their wider and have nice tactile....interesting though, I compare this guitar to my Squire Affinity, maple fretboard, Black-Burst @ $299....the necks are so similar in heft and raw, unfinished......that's less than 1/2 the cost of the discounted price.....at the full price of $849.....vs. $299.....uh....that Squire on Sweetwater has 34 reviews @ 5 Stars...the quality defies all value senses.....the Schecter Nick Johnson, first time in your hands, you are truly aware of a heightened sense of craftsmanship.....and then there is the whole Sire line....starting with their S3, then S5 & S7.....whence and where did these people come from Indonesia?....out the gate with such quality?....their S3 can be compared to them all.....that's a tough confession....but, luv them all for what they are ....my children, none for sale....till death only will part, LOL!.....anyway John, the Fender Vintera 50's has that neck you like - 7.25 Radius, "Soft V" & Hefty.....slightly more so than the SE Sky.......adios!

[@kasinotye]

I’d love you to demo a John Page Classic Asburn. S-Style guitar. I love them, comparable to a Silver Sky, Suhr, LSL, K Line or Tom Anderson. Curious what you think about ‘em!

[@mikedr1549]

Ive tried several Silvery Sky's at my local Guitar Center and sadly none of them have been setup well enough (action waaay too high) for me to give it a fair shake. I do like the looks of it and it sounds magical in your hands of course.

[@Ivayloi123]

Light guitar combined with bigger and also light weight neck can resonate like tooth driller . I have old 52 blackguard that is 2,5

[@joecarter-music]

Great vid. Picked up an Atkin 63 in the summer. Falls right into that range. Your boy Jake actually demos one the tube for project music. I think project near you are working closely with Alistair Atkin. Might be worth seeing if you can pick one up. Love mine. Fender custom shop quality for under £3K and plays way better than the majority of fender equivalents I tried. 🤘🏻

[@valdazis]

I came to the same decision myself recently after testing my PRS Vela against other guitars, neck feel wise. And weight of course!

[@tylergorham7301]

My Xotic strat (XSC-1) is about 7.5 lbs and disappears on a strap. It's also very resonant acoustically. No idea if those are related, but they're definitely two characteristics I've come to love about it and would look for in future guitars!

[@timchalmers1700]

It sounds great, seems to play great for you. Great price. The reflection of your lights reveals a seam on the body near the arm carve. Is it character or a good reason for the good price?

[@TLMuse]

Cool lick at 2:10! I dimly recall that you did a lick lesson on a lick like that-am I right? If not, please do one! Likewise for 3:01. -Tom

[@Pastor_Grant]

Nice playing 👍👍

[@WDShorty]

Hey so watching you play is always cool but I think a lot of people could use someone like you showing them how you dial in your guitar tones in context of a full song, maybe even some with vocals

[@cshades8026]

I think they sound really good. I just don’t care for the thickness of the neck since I have small hands. At this price point I would go for something like a Kiesel Delos.

[@marcussmith2006]

Hi, love the vids! Where on earth did you get a Silver sky for just over a grand!? :)

[@johnnathancordy]

Reverb!

[@Joshuaalan21]

I agree & good choice. What year is yours?

[@hawedehre]

My American Pro Strat came with a very high fret, causing bend out. It was fixed by Thomann with a Plek, but I wasn’t expecting this from my most expensive guitar 🎸 Silver Sky SE is different but not inferior per se.

[@johnwebb2562]

Hi John , Glad 😊 that you like your Silver Sky . I checked all the models out one time in Guitar Guitar, even the SE versions which I found to be not dissimilar to the USA models they seem to be a great alternative to a Strat . Anyway 😎 have 😊 fun . Keep Rocking.

[@tonedowne]

I don't like the look, but I think I am going to get one. I like the thicker 60s/80s sound and I eventually got round to handling one briefly, and it just felt really natural. I lie that the volume knob is slightly lower and more of a witch hat, so it's less in the way but still there. The neck heel is more friendly and the fact that it's a PRS means you know it will stay in tune well. I really think they fixed a lot of the issues and created a better guitar for players.

[@pablohernanw]

I got a Sivler Sky a year and a half ago and I gigged it a lot. The feel is perfect, neck profile and radious. The only downside is as you were saying, the pickups. Im so used to a strat tone, that I feel this one is missing something. So I think at some point I will replace them. ALSO I need to install a treble bleed SO BAD.

[@LesPaulVOS]

And I’m playing my cs fender strat custom. Not a fan of PRs headstock on strat copy. But it’s all good.

[@retromacman620]

Thought about the Silver Sky recently, but went with a used American Deluxe Strat, got it for about 1050 all said and done. Really liking it❤

[@Cayres9]

Does the American Deluxe use the Stainless steel bridge saddles and larger trem block ? Hows it compare to the Silver Sky ?

[@retromacman620]

@Cayres9 mine has an aftermarket Blade Runner tremolo, sorry. I like it more than the Silver Sky for the modern radius, noiseless pickups, and the two point trem. Basically feels more modern, which is wanted right now.

[@undersoundproductions1915]

I've got a prs se 245 and its made in Indonesia. I bought it used for Au$620. Love it for playability and the finish. Don't know about the pickups yet in comparison to my Gibson les paul. They are different but that doesn't mean they are better or worse. My Mexican strat is fine. I wouldn't knock back an ss because of birds and headstock. Some people are coming across as biased. It's all about playing and sound and looks to a smaller degree.

[@THEItchybruddah]

I concur with your sentiments. Currently my fave “bang for the buck” instrument is the DGT SE. It sounds like my core, weighs 2 lbs less AND I’m not losing my mind about it being purloined in a bar. Regarding Fender type things, I’m with you totally on the weight - as a person with “cool x-rays and great stories😬 (thus my love for the 20-ish lb Tone Masters)

[@Zeinzu2]

@John Nathan Cordy Can you feel that line that we can see on the front just behind and above the bridge??

[@dannyprovencher7862]

Love the color!

[@jonalexander8935]

Not a big Paul fan but The PRS line is killer. My everyday is a custom 24. Great guitars for the money... Still play the others but the work horse is the custom and Kemper...

[@SammyPWang]

I’ve always had a Strat and never connected with them much. I connected with the Silver Sky almost immediately and that’s what matters. The guitar you don’t want to put down is the best guitar. I never want to put my Silver Sky down. I’m sure that others have that experience with a Strat and that’s awesome, but I never had that with a Strat style until the Silver Sky.

[@richlife06]

The Suhr’s can be heavier if they have the silent coil system. It is an extra pickup under the pickguard.

[@williambentley5877]

I've never played a silver sky but my favorite s style( besides one that i built) are Japanese charlvels from the 80s. Around the same price range.

[@nathanleonardmusic]

I really dig everything about the SS except when I taper off the volume pot. I've tried about half a dozen including the Dead Spec and they all sounded killer on 10 but lost way too much sparkle and charm from 8 downwards on the volume. Amps, modellers, pedals, no pedals, live and in the studio and sounding dull unless the volume pot is dimed - is it just me? Bummed me out because I really really wanted one for my gig machine

[@tho2ea]

This is a 3 part body. you can tell because of the notable seam mark on the front. That would drive my OCD nuts.

[@Dragon_rls]

Excellent playing by the way. I don’t see a PRS in my future.

[@TheRealChetManley]

The vintage fender radius is my favorite. I try to find the lightest guitars.

[@tbone2451]

What was it about the silver sky se you didn’t like ???

[@GarrettMaple]

My SE SS needed quite a bit of setup work to make it the brilliant guitar it now is but, crucially, so did my wood library Custom 24 that cost me seven times as much!

[@KozmykJ]

What is that mark/line on the body of the Silver Sky ? Is it wood shrinkage under the paint or an actual split ?

[@bluesoverlord]

That means the body is at least a 2 piece. Solid colors usually are 2-3 piece.

[@CLMTON]

You nailed it with the review of this guitar.. I love mine, the more people don’t like them, the better. They just get cheaper to buy a 2nd which I want .. Bang on the money about the price range. I thought exactly the same. Custom shop fenders are silly money, and the neck on the PRS feels better.. was no brainer for me. As for the fender Ultra , I feel exactly the same way. It’s not what I look for in a strat. I like the traditional specs of a strat, otherwise why not just buy a charvel.

[@rickm4295]

As well as you play, I think you can access the things that make expensive/quality instruments like Custom Shop Strats what they are. If I have a Sliver Sky , Mexican Strat or a Custom Shop Strat, Its all going to sound the same due to skill level. If I ever get "good", I will buy a $5000 Custom Shop Strat

[@MusicInLifeMatters]

I was wondering since weeks, sleepless nights every day, which guitar i will buy instead of a fender strat....i might get close

[@metalmover]

Nothing beats a parts caster😊

[@robertandre778]

I love the Silver Sky , it's a better looking guitar for me . and PRS is winning over Fender , I see more PRS than Fender with the new bands

[@faridzayish]

Tasty intro jam

[@monsirto]

That is an objectively great price for starters. Not my fave but it is a weapon in your hands.

[@iamkimes]

I'd buy almost any S style guitar over a Fender. The Silver Sky's are fantastic, but I have 2 Suhr's at the moment. Both made with Paulownia - 6.5 lbs

[@yiannisfaitakis]

I was considering buying a Silver Sky and a friend borrowed me his for a week. I just couldn’t bond with it though I was really wanting to. The vintage frets ruined that guitar for me. That made me consider all the hype about how this is ‘updating’ and ‘innovating’ the Strat. One of their biggest marketing points was how this was the ‘Tesla’ of Strats. Spending time with it I didn’t find anything innovating about it. It’s just a fairly normal, well made Strat made by PRS and sporting their signature aesthetics on it. Nothing innovating or much different about it other than the carved lower horn. The vintage frets were a pretty bad and backwards choice for something that is about ‘updating’. I would argue that Fender with the new Ultra series is much more ‘Tesla’ than the Silver Sky. Updated and modern characteristics and aesthetics. Truly amazing, modern instruments that are in my subjective opinion much more worth their money than the PRS. Ibanez with its AZES series is also a great, modern take on the Strat. Just my two cents and subjective opinion.

[@slavkoradovanovic6751]

11.35 on the body you can see where the wood is joined...

[@IamMusicNerd]

I had to buy one of each. Even though they are very similar style, they’re definitely different in feel.

[@RandyCraig-e3c]

Great playing on this one JC.

[@cezarsantana]

Happy to know you love the guitar. It probably wouldn't work for me as I 'm not a big fan of chunky necks...oh well...I actually purchased a Silver Sky SE and I sent it back right away. Maybe the core model is a whole different thing? Anyway, love PRS guitars in general but this particular one never clicked with me - and the colors are so meh...

[@rinkydinky-ob9pe]

id love one , however i might be very temped to put some kind of a Frankenstein in the bridge

[@Stephenmichaelsguitar]

Congrats. If you gel with it, that’s all that matters. Personally, they aren’t for me, but guitars aren’t a one size fits all thing.

[@pgcs98]

Peach Jack up their fender prices like no one else. They inflate them so much it’s not even funny. Reverb is the only way to find good fender CS at reasonable prices

[@vav413]

The heaviest guitar I own is a fender 50's classic series from the early 00's - not modified - and it's because there are 3 different layers/colors of paint on the body

[@hankrocks7504]

I just got a PRS Se McCarty 594 and love it…. And since watching your channel I’m fairly certain there will now be a silver sky in my future . Likely the SE version for me though as it’s in my budget lmao.

[@jshearer94]

Weight has become a big factor for me. The reason being I have a more relaxed and fun stage presents with lighter guitars. I’m able to move more freely and less rigid. That leads to me having more fun.😊

[@jeffdeems3727]

Jeff Beck , Eric Johnson , the Clapton boosted Strat: which Pete Townshend and Keith Urban play too. Julien Baker plays the Acoustasonic guitars.

[@Poks2]

I bought a realy 2000s American Fender fat strat used for 1100$ CAD a month ago. Its not mint but gives it a vintage feel and I like it. The quality in late 90s and early 2000s seem appropriate for fender guitars IMO. I get a real closet guitar as a bargain as opposed to going custom shop. PRS are second to none though in terms of craftmanship... With Fender, you can be lucky or not but in general it's all about if your instrument inspires you to play.

[@AdamKibblemusic]

I really wanted to like it. But the thicker next is harder for me to play with short stubby fingers. Where as John Mayer is over 6 feet tall with long fingers so I understand why he might have designed the neck as slightly thicker. Still very happy with my 70's Mexican strat though.

[@steveliberty]

What's that line in the finish of the body of your Silver Sky? Its visible several times during the 12 minute point in this video. Its a little above the bass side of the trem? I'm not generally a Strat guy. I've owned 5, and sold them. The last time I went looking, I checked out the Silver Sky SE (pretty good), the Fender Player Series (the one I played was crap), and several American Fenders in the $1500-2200 range. I ended up buying a used Fender American Vintage Reissue (AVRI) from (I think) over 10 years ago. Great Strat, vintage specs all around, but its a bit heavy (I haven't weighed it). I plan to keep this one because even though I am not a Strat guy, I think everyone should have a Strat in their arsenal.

[@erikleonard6560]

Yeah the line kept catching my eye that’s not good.

[@predigr]

It is likely due to the 3-piece body. The paint can show that effect with time. I find nice John doesn't care. That means John has found the perfect playability in that particular guitar he doesn't care about the aesthetics.

[@pputra914]

Trying a first generation silver sky (7.25 radius, larger frets, brighter pickups) 5 years ago left me very impressed. It was superior to many Fender CS Strats including a Mayer’s signature fender I had at that time. Mayer’s fender had humongous neck, you need a big hand to play it, not so with the Silver Sky. Pickups on the Silver Sky also sounded better than the “big dipper” pickups in the Fender.

[@pepeowen]

If you like it that’s great. However, I tried it and it’s not my cup of tea. Comparing it to Fender is fair enough but I’d rather get Fender, even if they’re a bit heavier. A Suhr classic blows both out of the water, by far the best well-built S-style guitar out there.