John Mayer PRS Silver Sky Guitar Demo - Tones, Talk, Strat Comparisons & Controversy

[@DeevoC]

34:46 "I'll try to finger it a little bit" *Both Look at camera* Never change, Pete and Joss. Never change.

[@drichcymru]

Joss's face deadly serious, absolutely priceless

[@bmwf1joel]

That’s what she said!

[@Stalovo]

Yes, never change 🙏

[@robertfarrell3519]

Deevo iii

[@RabeaMassaad]

I mean..... it’s a strat.

[@andertons]

You are only jealous yob didn’t get to play it :-). And it’s not a Strat, Fender makes Strats, PRS makes Silver Sky’s :-).

[@RabeaMassaad]

Andertons Music Co hahahh no I’m not jealous I’ll get to play one at some point. You are right. Fender makes strats. Everyone else copies and doesn’t do it as well

[@andertons]

Love ya bro ha ha....

[@RabeaMassaad]

Andertons Music Co much love! Stunning playing as usual

[@paulduda2]

rabea could you ask lee if hed be a good chap and supplie josh with some andertons apparel as his mum must dress him every morning considering what hes wearing on here ..what an odd guy

[@ronkerns4645]

It's a Strat. I'm not angry about it. I love strats and I love Paul Reed Smith. Match made in heaven!

[@markgowans]

Yes it looks more like a strat than a regular prs would but there's tonnes of companies out there that make very strat looking guitars. Suhr, Musicman, Chapman to name a few and nobody is having a go at those manufacturers. I just dont get it. Theyre all jealous if you ask me.

[@wonjulee92]

It is modeled after a Strat but if you pay close attention to the small details, it is like a strat that is evolved and is almost not a strat!

[@thanhhuynh2044]

When my friend and I bought our first SE PRS’s, we said it would be awesome if there would be a guitar with a strat body with prs head/neck. Guess it’s here. I would love to see these guitar specs on an core body (bolt on neck (not CE)) made out of alder with some pickguard variation similar to mira, but fitted to the core body.

[@rolux4853]

red_array I feel sorry for you, that you’re THAT guy.

[@STETTRACE]

Mark Gowans I have a couple early 1980’s Tokai MIJ Strats that are the best playing Strats I have ever played and they both sound as good as the best and better than most. One of them has a solid ONE piece body with maple board and the other is a 2 piece with a true rosewood slab. Just GREAT guitars.

[@moose5206]

I think we all need a new silver sky video 3 years later. Now that everyone has fallen in love with it and it sells out everywhere.

[@dragoonphotography5847]

This. Yesterday was the first time I’ve ever seen a SS on any flavor actually in a store because they’re always sold out and backordered. One. And it was used. It’s probably even gone now.

[@MultiDreamer1979]

I just ordered one here in my hometown in the good old USA and yes they are still sold out…so waiting for another 3 months before I maybe can get my hands on it 😢😅

[@DovydasMusic]

It's a strat.

[@User-ew6cs]

it’s ok i know who you are and i love you work !

[@colinnolan2212]

No?? What’s *wrong* with youuuUuuuuUUUUUUUU

[@parthsrivastava4489]

Only prettier 😉

[@chang912]

@@parthsrivastava4489 i honestly think strats are better looking

[@MusicisWin]

Well said and well played, fellas!

[@mikestak]

Your body is another brand

[@anilyazar_]

Hahahahahaha :D

[@mikkotoivonen2811]

Nice to see you here too Tyler. PS: sorry for my english.

[@Wassab_4u]

Tool

[@ER04040]

mikko toivonen your English was perfect! Don't be so hard on yourself!

[@juggert]

My two cents on the reason for the controversy. For a lot of people PRS and Paul represent a beloved guitar brand which actually went up against the big two and created something, new even if it was inspired by a Gibson junior and a Strat body. With PRS announcements it has always been what is the next big thing rather than what vintage instrument they are redoing now. Paul says it himself in the Seattle clinic he does every year. The silver sky essentially breaks that promise. And then there are those who dislike PRS. But Paul has always managed to hit the sweet spot between building a good product and a great business. He understands the potential of a signature model like this. Dont blame the. guy

[@flekkzo]

Ishan Roy I think you are on the money. This guitar just feels very very lazy to me. They could have made something a bit new, but this guitar is admitting that he wanted a Strat. I'm sure it's a great guitar, but finding a great guitar isn't hard.

[@robertocorrea7491]

You are right. I also think that part of the controversy is that PRS has marketed this guitar as something completely new, when it really isn’t. Of course there are subtle differences with a strat but they don’t justify Paul marketing the product this way. I saw an interview where he made fun of the vintage fender neck that has to be removed to adjust action which I think also made many people reject this product.

[@danielhoskins4690]

Yup.

[@patrickmulder2450]

I think you might be onto something. I myself just put a comment in this video in which I say that my response to this guitar is "Meh." The fact that I never had that response to a PRS guitar before is kinda unnerving.

[@Vichedges]

YOure exactly right, you just expect more from PRS than for them to copy a Strat. I mean I can’t stand how PRS guitars look. I think their fugly, but at least they are different. This is just a Fender Strat and they’re trying to convince everyone it’s something original. It’s absurd. It’s a Strat copy.

[@baldbearded9601]

The part starting at 36:24 is just amazing... i love the chord progressions in there.. beautifully done!!

[@jonmnelson]

I can barely sit through a 15 minute video - about anything - and I sat through 50 minutes on this one and loved every second of it. Well done! Oh, and I want that PRS!

[@pekkalaaksonen8384]

Pete's tasteful, beautiful playing does it every time.. never mind the guitar.. they will ring and sound awesome. Thank you guys at Andertons.

[@joshscus]

I think for the most part, the coolest thing is that no matter who seems to play this guitar into this amp, the tone IS John Mayer. He said to Paul "Build me an amp that sounds like all of my favorite amps in one amp" and he came up with the JMOD100. The John said to Paul "Build me a guitar that's my favorite vintage instruments combined into one guitar" and Paul gives him the Silver Sky. And this video demonstrated that the Silver Sky into the JMOD100 IS John Mayer's tone. What an incredible feat and PRS nailed it.

[@zeppelin5100]

Josh Scussell this is accurate. nobody is playing with tone knobs or anything it warm from the start

[@Datanditto]

Josh Scussell well it was every other blues guys tone way before it was ‘his’ tone.

[@rigfish-theguitarplayersge7342]

Now, this is the way to do it. Love how you guys don't sugar coat anything. Despite your nice relationship with PRS personally, I think if you didn't like the guitar you'd say so. That's all we want, straight forward, objective, honest commentary.

[@destroso]

I don’t care for Mayer but it seems like him and PRS have made a great guitar, well done to them.

[@MichaelBassVideos]

6 Years later from this video... I have a 2023 Silver Sky in Frost with a maple board. Its my one and only. (Lucked out with a flame neck)

[@calumobrien9234]

I absolutely love reading through forums and comment sections! They serve as a nice little reminder that there are people out there way sadder than me...

[@georgieboy1536]

I love how danish pete just sits there and makes himself laugh 😂

[@paulppetersson]

tbh the only thing I want is for Pete to just play JM riffs...all day long

[@maxprior5242]

I hate how much feeling he has and his stupid face lol

[@maxprior5242]

lol i don't really hate his face, I'm sorry that it was not clear that I really like the feeling he plays with and when I mentioned hating his face it was to fain pettiness out of jealousy of his ability... Do you still raise your eyebrows when you blow?

[@jakefowler8522]

Saw John at 02 arena for 2nd time last week..... he did a mad bend, stopped half way, and said “how’s that for 7 n 1/4 radius” 🤣🤣🤣

[@jasonshrestha]

hahaha...could you specify which date it was and which song. Wanna check it

[@jakefowler8522]

Jason Shrestha was Sunday October 13th 2019 at 02 arena... honestly can’t remember which song he was playing at the time.

[@davecarsley8773]

... And 25,000 13 year old girls went, "YEEEEEAH!!! Wait... what?"

[@EricLeCrennSanchez]

@Dave Carsley I’m sorry to break it to you, but teenage girls aren’t listening to John Mayer anymore. It’s women who used to be teenage girls, dead heads, people who only know continuum, and mostly guitar players.

[@Moriabrosh]

Eric LeCrenn I’m a teenage girl and I listen to him but just cuz I’m also a guitar player

[@rishipanda]

Please include all of your youtube channels in the description. Didn't even put their names. (Though i have found them :)

[@rick00770]

Love it , I got the tungsten color, slightly used for 1750.00 had to have it after plugging in and playing it. It’s unique, the 2nd position from bridge has that quack with a slight twist. First USA model I’ve had. Great video guys. I’m 71 years old . Still a guitar nut. Played for about 56 yrs. I like it . I’m here in the south right above Atlanta bout 50 miles. Although Clapton is my favorite. I got to give props to this guitar. watching this over today.

[@jacobschmitt9983]

i don't get why schecter, ibanez, chapman, and countless other brands can make an SSS guitar but then prs can't..?

[@dwightlewis3519]

FretNot Music I think it mainly has to do with the fact that PRS is usually so distinctive and treated as at the same level as Gibson and Fender. They are the top 3 American brands. I think people would be just as weirded out if Fender made a Les Paul or a PRS double cut shape.

[@thehotsixer1]

PRS is supposed to be above such things.....

[@32shumble]

Oh they all can make Strat copies but PRS was known for their original designs. But perhaps those original designs are not selling so well? A lot of guitar companies are feeling the pinch.

[@5F6Reverb]

They have original designs, like their fancy Les Paul jr double cut away

[@ChrisJones-qe8sc]

FretNot Music because it’s lucrative for PRS

[@AndrewSmietanski]

I often times wonder who's job it is to keep the chalkboard updated before every video

[@andertons]

Its the 2nd most important job at Andertons. Only polishing the John Mayer photo is more important.

[@xandercrews9903]

The chalkboard is a chore, polishing the photo is a labour of love

[@kaiying74]

It's a lovely, well made guitar. That's where the story begins & ends for me.

[@ferox965]

The guitarist in one of my bands has a red one. Kills just about every Strat I've played or heard. Stunning axe.

[@jlr022159]

always love watching these guys. they enjoy what they do and it's great to watch them review a guitar and discuss

[@weschilton]

The freaking guitar sounds great, and your attitude is exactly right. Right on boys. Thanks for the beautiful playing.

[@baaford]

Pete is an incredible guitar player.

[@paultwiselton1996]

The most important vid from Andertons. Good objective first sight opinions and BRILLIANT playing Pete. Ooooh them tones man! And I agree, this is the first PRS I would dream of buying.

[@marshall2150]

Sounds like you and the PRS Marketing machine are in perfect harmony!

[@jimwilkey7294]

Hands down one of the best Guitar reviews / information pieces I have ever watched. Cool guys doing things the right way! Great chops on the Guitar to all 3 of them

[@benzino248]

You know what I love about Pete? When he's really feeling it, he looks like he's having all the fun one can have doing anything. Especially when he just knows something is going to work; he smiles and has this look of "oh you're going to like this." Such a joy to listen to.

[@Simto]

This is seriously the best sounding video I've ever heard from Andertons.

[@PedroEvil12]

There's a Brazilian saying that sums up that whole situation " Fale bem ou falem mal, mas falem de mim" It's something like : Doens't matter if you say bad or good things about me as long as you are talking about me !

[@ajcfernandess]

It's not a Brazilian saying, it's a Portuguese saying.

[@STRATOHOLICRichman]

LOVE IT!!! HAHA Agreed completely. I was about to post something along those lines. Fuckin' stupid saying...

[@natfingerboard]

KC no you fucking idiot, it's getting your name out there with free publicity.

[@bluenetworks1216]

Pedro Ivo Tavares de Freitas I was curious man chill out

[@PedroEvil12]

Fuckyeah

[@wilbureduardo2656]

Danish Pete!

[@oisinmcphillips2090]

The criticism has been, lets be honest, a bit over the top. The amount of Strat copies is probably higher than the number of genuine Strats. My biggest (only) problem is the whole PR spin behind the marketing

[@andertons]

I'm not sure I've seen much "spin" - haven't they just made a guitar that John Mayer wanted?

[@oisinmcphillips2090]

yes i get that its a signature, but my experience (bear in mind, my experience) with the marketing is that I've seen this pushed as a Strat, 'but better'. It might be all in my head, but that's my impression anyway.

[@andertons]

Suhr, Anderson, G&L, Music Man etc etc - they all say that!!

[@oisinmcphillips2090]

suppose you're right there ;)

[@Bast6]

I was going to get in the debat and say that all those brands (plus Schecter, plus ESP/LTD/Edwards/Navigator, and so on) already do a lot of strat copies that look like more like a strat than this PRS and that in some cases are priced at as much as this PRS so why all the heat ? Can't figure this one out. My only problems with this guitar are : the fingerboard radius (I much prefer the 10" radius like on other PRS guitars) and the price... Not that it's too expensive BECAUSE FENDER DOES STRAT FOR THE SAME PRICE (and same kind of build quality) and it seems like a top quality guitar... But much in the sense "damn it I can't afford one please make a korean SE version" ;-) EDIT : oh and just in case, here is an example of the PRS SE EG guitar that is mentionned in the video (and I think it look kinda cool... Imagine an S2 version of this...^^) davesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/D09786C.jpg

[@SuicidalLemonade]

watching this 6 years later is quite something. This feels like a time capsule of guitar players opinions.

[@JManners10]

And how everyone has changed their mind since playing one 😂

[@JasonFarrTubes]

He recently did some demos of the guitar and has made statements that explain some of the details gone over in this, but even having seen him talk about it I still am glad I came here and watched this because this was a great demo of the guitar.

[@willgoodfellow3144]

Great video- honest and objective. Also nice use of the Bruno Mars chord progression around the 37 minute mark Pete. Ariel taught you well ; )

[@sergejkrynycky728]

What's the Bruno Mars song??

[@Koga_fan_013]

Sergej Krynycký too good to say goodbye

[@Koga_fan_013]

Brandon ringo Pete starts playing it at 36:39

[@willgoodfellow3144]

Brandon ringo I could break it down on an instagram post if you want (I was there when Ariel worked it out on the spot and showed it to Pete).

[@Jonwsm]

It's also 'Missing you already' by Thomas Blug.

[@SeemsLikeSomething]

Listen. At some point, we need to stop thinking so much and remember the bottom line: It’s a guitar, ya plicky-pluck on it and it makes neato sounds. There are many types and kinds and options and colours and some look similar and some look wild. Forget the politics and buy whatever you enjoy playing and don’t worry so much about what it is. Just remember WHY it is. Make the music with whatever speaks to you. I love strats. I didn’t even know I had such a deep love for them until just a few years ago and I’ve been playing for a quarter century. I also really like John Mayer’s style of playing. I’ve never really played many PRS guitars but I know they are quite good at making quality, detailed guitars. So I see this guitar as a marriage of several great things. Why complain? If ya don’t dig it, get a genuine strat and enjoy it. Some people would appreciate this guitar for what it is too. I just don’t understand why we bitch so much Lol. More options, more guitars, different takes on classic models, it’s all awesome!! We are in the golden age of guitar options!!

I’ve no idea why people are so “outraged” by the PRS Silver Sky and everyone avoiding the term “Strat” or Fender. PRS has a history in taking the Les Paul to a new more modern approach and they have been outrageously successful. Why not a Strat style guitar? Suhr doesn’t get the blowback PRS is getting. Fact is, Leo nailed it his first shot out of the box and everything since then have been variations on a theme. We have an entire industry using the term “S-type” with no blowback but come the day PRS does one, well then, it's the wrong day, the planets are not aligned, the entrails aren't favorable, we don't do STRATS!! I call BS. Good on them, go forth and serve the industry, Paul, and I think it’s great.

[@stescot1969]

This video has changed my opinion on the guitar. Like most people i thought it was basically a strat with a prs neck but after hearing Pete and the captain describe the feel of the guitar and hearing it i now actually want one. And Lee's playing is so far away from the early videos that he can now happily sit beside the other guitarists without feeling amateurish :)

[@sequal9807]

Absolutely amazing playing guys. That jam at the end was dope !

[@MHSlypher1]

When the doorbell went I thought it was gonna be good old John himself. My heart...

[@Hadiplaysmusic]

Pete's playing is 🔥🔥🔥

[@alexhaggar2657]

The casual observer of Mayer wouldn’t know that he picked up the guitar because of hearing Texas flood at the age of 13. He grew up idolizing his blues heroes, namely Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, B.B. King, and Buddy Guy. He formed a band with his high school friends named Villanova Junction after the late Jimi Hendrix. He started off covering Jimi and Stevie and set out to be a blues guitarist like his heroes. I mean for god sakes his first tattoo was Stevie’s initials on his upper arm. Later on after dropping out of berklee and trying to make it on his own, he started experimenting with pop and found out that it was much easier to garner attention playing more “listenable” music for everyone. More people would without a doubt prefer listening to a pop song in this day and age then a typical blues guitar oriented song. So with that knowledge under his belt he made Room for Squares and the rest is history. Using his popularity and the platform that he created for himself after room for squares and heavier things, he began to drift back towards the music that had originally and always had inspired him as a mere teen with continuum, straight up blues. Nowadays he still hasn’t gone full on blues, but he has done numerous guitar driven performances on stage at various shows over the years, namely covers of SRV, Hendrix and Clapton. He’s done things on the where the light is live album that would blow your mind. He’s done a live blues album titled TRY that would once again show you what I’m talking about. The man has inducted SRV and Albert King into the rock and roll hall of fame because of how associated he is with them and has shared the stage with the likes of B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck among many others. There is a video interview done with Clapton that has him saying that John Mayer is a master guitarist. Not only that, Clapton has invited Mayer to his crossroads festival ever since Mayer became a popular artist. The fact that Mayer is so closely associated with blues and has never really done it full time and the fact that most people wouldn’t even know about any of what I just said above and still think he’s a great guitarist shows how talented he is. A guy like Joe Bonamassa who has based his entire career and livelihood off the Blues is not nearly as revered in the guitar community as Mayer is. John Mayer is one of the best guitarists of all time and easily the best we have today. Johns guitar tech who was also SRVs former guitar tech has stated that John is the closest thing we have to him.

[@alexrmartin1421]

Great write up bro. I can't wait for John Mayer to make a (Texas) blues album 🤗

[@alexhaggar2657]

alex MEDIA you really think he will? I can only hope....

[@alexrmartin1421]

We can only pray!

[@BrianVallotton]

Well said. Thank you for this very good synopsis of his work.

[@jordanbrazinski8260]

it also doesn't help that Joe Bonamassa is a pretentious douche when it comes to guitar and guitar gear. While John grew out of his ego, Joe *still* has this god complex where he thinks he's the best there is.

[@Pantalooj]

This video has some of the best playing and tones that I have heard on the 'Tube in a long long time. Superb stuff ... all three of you. It takes an inspiring instrument to bring it home like that 😁

[@vonbleak101]

As a current owner and lover of a PRS Custom 22 (stop tail bridge) - This would be a great complimentary guitar to fill the 'strat' void - i am totally on board with this guitar, its beautiful...

[@TheBigBird92]

A guitar with pickups? strings? tuners? HOW DARE THEY. Where's the originality...

[@iwannacuddleurbutt]

Back in my day we just bolted a bit of wood to a bit of wood and called it rock 'n roll.

[@orlock20]

People should have this complaint with acoustic guitars. The vast majority of acoustic guitars look very much alike.

[@dwightlewis3519]

orlock20 I'd argue for acoustic guitars, They kind of have to have similar shapes because if you mess with the shape too much, you'll end up changing the timbre and eventually end up with something that sounds nothing like an acoustic guitar.

[@orlock20]

Dwight Lewis, it'll only change what people expect from an acoustic guitar. There are triangle body acoustic guitars, besides the balalaika, for instance.

[@dwightlewis3519]

orlock20 Which is all well and good if you're looking for that specific kind of sound. The vast majority of people looking to buy an acoustic probably want it to sound like what they expect it to sound like. I believe that comes from the shape. Form following function.

[@oscarestrella3512]

You can say what ever you want, that thing sounds gorgeous !!!

[@letsgooo1637]

Me: my opinion is that... The Rock: *snatches the mic from me* IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT YOUR OPINION IS!

[@Bourgeault]

Great review and even better playing. I have the Silver Sky and Fender Strats. Love them all. Keep the videos coming, guys!

[@grantbob]

The first Andertons video I ever saw. I still have to watch it every so often. Epic. Meet Pete and the Cap'n a short while later at Summer Namm and talked to them about this video. 😀

[@mariansebriega]

As in the tune of, "I'm Gonna Find Another You" ... "I hope she looks like you - and she's nicer too..."

[@timothy6966]

Hahahahaha underrated comment

[@paulsummerside]

I went off Strats some years ago, couldn't get on with them, went to Telecasters. But that PRS has made me want that. No way I could afford it. But what John Mayer has done with PRS to create the type of Strat he really loves, along with some natty improvements to the design, has made me want to give the Strat another go. But PRS's take on the Strat.

[@LosPompadores]

I very much prefer this sort of review/discussion

[@MattyBEightyThree]

Your videos have been extra good lately. Fun and informative and filled with great guitar work. Well done!

[@martinw7434]

Also Lee, I’m sure you know this already, but this stuff really works. I was desperate to pop in last week when I was travelling from Yorkshire to Gatwick but couldn’t get the time, just because I enjoy your videos so much.

[@anvil777]

I really like the sounds and honestly after a while looking at the headstock, I’d be ok with that too. Another great guitar from PRS

[@RaspySquares]

I didn’t know there was a controversy. I guess it’s because I spend my time playing guitar...

[@enrice4245]

Raspysquares nuff said

[@alfrednorris1895]

Best comment ever.

[@mattsefton]

What an incredible player that bloke is!

[@wayneblanchard97]

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[@siggeek503]

John Mayer about Pete's playing "I find it endlessely entertaining." He's damn good, agreed.

[@danielblackburn7845]

Capt Lee the reason for the reverse head stock is a John Mayer Mod for more access to the 1st fret as per the Official PRS launch video

[@aaronpeacock8572]

That jam session at the end was fun. Love your videos

[@zMPHz]

Maybe it's the Pete's hands, but I want one!

[@intrsoul]

Definitely sound amazing. Whether that's Pete or the guitar... okay it's Pete :)

[@pancakespower3051]

holy crap joss is a very good blues player!

[@pancakespower3051]

Rick Riggs1 I agree

[@bonusduckmann9997]

3:00 current situation in a nutshell. Well played, cameraman. well played

[@cowieguitartuition3134]

Great video once more, could watch these all day long.

[@chikipu225]

This was one of the best intros you've done, hilarious.

[@GuitrDad]

TWO years to get a maple fretboard. Just got my Dodgem Blue yesterday. Best guitar I've ever played - and I've probably played over 100.

[@PabloArielDalinger]

I am the only one with good headphones here? That prs sound super responsive and balanced, nothing like a regular strat. And you can see that when this guy go back to the strat, check how he played.. That says it all. I really love to have one.

[@verysillypenguin]

well done, man has ears... however going vote the other way... og strat sounds better to me in the context of this video. going to say the prs sounds less dynamic abit more compressed with brighter pointier notes... potentailly higher output too.

[@BAMozzy69]

The PRS sounds fuller too compared to the Fender. Its got a lot more depth and low end compared to the thinner sound of the Fender. Its like listening to audio through an Soundbar compared to the flatscreen TV audio. The flatscreen sounds 'good' and more than adequate but then when you hear it through an external soundbar, you get a much fuller sound with more low end too.

[@TheMachDisk]

Funny that. PRS guitars all seem a little gutless to me sound wise. Though to be fair I often think the same about stock strat pickups so I put lace hot golds in mine.

[@airguitar1321]

PRS makes a better strat than Fender, it seems.

[@oscarestrella3512]

Exactly, is like an overhauled strat !!

[@ph0kused]

@ 14:50 it’s because suhr is not PRS and PRS has their own unique identity and Paul has a bit of an ego that is why there was no criticism towards suhr they keep their mouth shut

[@kurtwerder6327]

I could listen to you guys play all day!

[@marknorris3769]

really enjoyable to see you guys have so much fun

[@pterantula]

Maybe it doesn't need to be said, but maybe it does: JM loves his 63 & 64 Fenders, but why take them on tour where they could be damaged or stolen? "Make me a touring guitar, Paul!" Done. If he asked Fender to do it, they'd be 4 grand minimum.

[@pterantula]

I could be wrong, but I don't think Fender Custom Shop gives ANYTHING away.....

[@bobbob24able]

John’s been playing this thing at live for over 6 months. WELL over 6 months. So all the talk on the comments about “waited two years to see that it’s just a bloody strat”, means you were never ACTUALLY watching. Don’t like the guitar? Don’t get the guitar. Personally, i wish I had the money to buy one now, just because I’m a massive JM fan and would love a comfy strat-esque guitar to play. The most important thing here is this. The Silver Sky is John’s personal model. Not a new PRS “players choice” release. They’re releasing it, right now, at its high price point, for the people who want it. They’re not trying to convince anyone that it’s the direction they’re going in. TL;DR: Quit bitching, buy it or don’t buy it

[@joeycomstock9407]

Nick Palacio well said sir

[@DrFearCo]

TD;DR goes at the top lol

[@Five0Music]

I’m glad this “controversy” has mostly died, it was pretty ridiculous to begin with. That’s social media, though. Giving every moron with a cell phone a voice might not have been the best idea ever. It’s just a guitar. Buy it. Don’t buy it. Life is simple like that. These are the most common sense assessments I’ve heard online.

[@frunks6418]

It's a fender knockoff.

[@yungstaben7675]

zach it’s better than damn near every guitar I’ve ever owned or played, and I’m not even a fan of the artist apart from a couple of songs. Idgaf if it’s a knock off. It’s a banger of a guitar.

[@12x2richter]

@@frunks6418 That's fair, but they're better at knocking off the best of Fender than Fender is. Like JM said "You know you can play a hundred classic 68 Fenders and find those 2 or 3 that are just magical? The Silver Sky is about making that 100 out of 100." As an owner of a Fender American Professional and a Silver Sky, it's no contest. The Silver Sky is better to play, to me, hands down.

[@jonathantiggs4628]

@@12x2richter how does the neck feel?

[@MP-wb6gz]

@@frunks6418 it's a fender with better quality control

[@lucaslevon8466]

Awesome video and awesome playing. Great job!

[@Love4boost]

I have a Strat. Love my Strat. Have a PRS and love that too. I wish I had the money to get my hands on this too. Just appreciate a well built guitar and Paul builds quality guitars.

[@yungfleip]

Absolutely great video and I think you nailed it on the head that the "controversy" surrounding the guitar is pretty dumb. PRS didn't make a strat because they wanted to make a strat; they made a strat because John Mayer came to them and asked them to make a strat. All of the "improvements" or "changes" were because that's what John Mayer wanted. Paul might have made some suggestions here or there, but ultimately John said yeah or neah. But my God what a gorgeous sounding guitar. Though, I don't think I've ever heard Pete play a guitar and NOT think that...

[@timokapitein414]

I ordered one in Tungsten😍

[@alexmarshall7909]

Timo Kapitein have you also ordered you John Mayer flesh light?

[@UltraWoof]

Alex Marshall I just got my John Mayer flesh light actually. The price is a little higher than it should be for what it is but it gets the job done. But it is modeled after John Mayer himself so I can't complain. All in all I would highly recommend it to anyone interested for a solid fapping experience.

[@timokapitein414]

Garrett Anderson I do not care what you Guys say, John Mayer is a massive influance for me so I got the guitar so it’s my choice and I am happy I bought it

[@bluenetworks1216]

Congrats man don't listen to idiots it's your choice if it works for you and inspires you to play that's a good guitar

[@timokapitein414]

Blue Networks cheers man

[@jsalmons84]

The Cap is amongst the best dramatic actors of our generation.

[@andertons]

Of our lunch time maybe ;)

[@awkipintee]

I watch a lot of KZbin and you guys are awesome! Interesting, informative and entertaining. Great review on this guitar and some very cool licks as well.

[@martinw7434]

Great video guys, just thoroughly enjoyable to watch you all play around with a new guitar. Inspiring playing too!

[@tylerchatham6442]

Captain Meets John Mayer? Make it happen

[@jamiedavie91]

38:00 You know Danish Pete likes a guitar when he fists the air for 10 seconds straight.

[@SmoothToast39]

The intro part of the video is gold xdddd

[@Kylejackson3]

Nothing but respect for Lee and the fellas at Andertons huge fan!!

[@evenbjranesset344]

Thumbs up guys!! And Lee has gotten so much better over the years! Awesome :)

[@stupidfingers]

All the so-called "controversy" is lame. PRS came out with the McCarty 594, which is a SUPERB guitar and an obvious nod to late-50s LPs, and didn't get this kind of blow-back. Lee and Pete have it exactly right...PRS did a great job building a guitar spec'd to John Mayer's requirements. This guitar is...again...an obvious nod to mid-60s Strats. Who cares? How many other manufacturers make strat copies? How many boutique shops? How much would Fender Custom Shop charge for a guitar like this? How many legit professionals play clones? All the haters and trolls need to crawl back under their rocks and shut up. This is a great guitar for the price.

[@Emogal1991]

Yeah people seem or rather, choose to forget there aren't really any original designs anymore, almost every company has copied another company in some degree or other.

[@MrGdong]

i love john mayer and i understand the arguments but.... as long as theres a hole in my arse thats a strat

[@ukguitarnoodle]

PRStrat

[@jackieohehir3259]

lol,,,,lol,,,,,lol

[@HankieDude17]

made me chuckle

[@Mabufu381]

really?! never, i thought they were trying to make the next les paul?..

[@stupidfingers]

And...? So what? How many legitimate players use guitars that are obvious strat clones? Who cares? All the hate PRS is getting about it is stupid.

[@Glicksman1]

Alright, so it's a PRS Strat, a slight refinement pf the most imitated guitar in the world (along wtth the Les Paul) and I feel fine. Chill.

[@Aus10gloe]

I think that professional players enjoy this. The controversy comes from people that feel entitled to what is allowed in the guitar community (usually the person that plays for a hobby). The true grit working musician is always excited to see new and improved versions of what we use everyday (hence why we aren't cutting tape everyday to make records). Great guitar, these feel incredible. Ignore the fact that JOHN MAYER helped design this and enjoy a master-built strat that is FUN to play. Great playing fellas, I love the channel! Cheers

[@hops2099x]

I love the classic mixed with prs unique custom changes like the headstock; radius; jack etc

[@askekrogh137]

John Mayer has recently explained this *controversial* guitar in an interview. He admits its basically a strat with small modifications to suit his needs. The article is on ultimate guitar

[@Viking-Guitarist]

Silver Sky? "silver" as in "silverscreen" (broadcast) and "sky" is kinda close to "stratosphere".... is it me or is it a STRATOCASTER copy?

[@Calcium_Penguin]

Viking Guitarist: Let’s get our tinfoil hats on!

[@ezer0923]

Viking Guitarist strat inspired :)

[@ganksettelz]

mind blown

[@coltonyancey7412]

Illuminati confirmed

[@mrmagpiepromotions]

So people are angry at Mayer for leaving Fender. The same company who bought Gretsch and started swapping mahogany bodies for basswood ones on lower end models while charging the same price. They deserve no loyalty for that. Don't get me wrong I love Fender guitars but to bang on about loyalty to a corporation is just daft.

[@route6666]

Mike Hegarty He also has the super eagle

[@dzines65]

Fender doesn’t own Gretsch. They only distribute them. Gretsch is a private company.

[@danxthexman82]

This is my favorite guitar as of today. Awesome demo guys

[@smilerman1]

Best sliver sky video so far. Can't wait for my Frost to arrive from you great guys. 😎

[@Croissantrophy.meme.channel]

"I don't wanna like it" says the guy whos signature model with chapman is just another stratish type guitar.

[@DroneCorpse]

o oooooOOOOOoOOOoOoOooOOOOOOO

[@guitarmaniacgino]

Maybe because he is a big Fender fan. And maybe because the only company he can have a signature guitar with is Chapman.

[@jeffulrich1446]

So, keeping any controversy out...there a couple subtleties I noticed. You can talk tone, you can talk sustain all day long and people would have very different and distinct opinions. My biggest observation is the reactions of the players. As someone who has played guitars for almost 50 years with many variations of instruments, pedals and amps, the one key element is how those combinations inspire you. Everyone that touched that guitar lit up. Their playing was better. We can all play the same notes...it’s the HOW you play those notes that differentiates us. I noticed a marked difference when the PRS was in hand. The guys played better with the PRS. You can tell by what they played. They were more expressive...and that’s the whole point. It doesn’t matter who’s name is on it. Put a blindfold on and LISTEN. Regardless, great demo. One of the few times I would consider a guitar based on viewing something on KZbin. :)

[@johnp1908]

would have loved to have seen mick taylor get in on this one!

[@GrumpyTy34er]

I love Pete's playing. Just that kind of fast jazzy fun playing. He clearly loves playing and he's clearly having fun. I love that.

[@neeratron]

just came across this channel. THIS is how gtar reviews must be done. Hope you guys do all, guitars this extensively