I played 50 SILVER SKY SE's and bought my favorite | PRS guitar REVIEW

#prsguitars #silversky #guitardemo
Here's an depth review of the PRS Silver SKY SE maple fingerboard guitar. I picked my favorite after comparing 50 of them at Brian's Guitars. In this video I share sound samples, explain why I chose the one I did, and my top 5 reflections after playing so examples of this guitar. If you are in the market for an S-type guitar under $1,000, then I hope this video helps showcase what the PRS Silver SKY SE has to offer.
Happy to answer any of your questions in the comments below!
Rock on!
-Johnny Z

[@paulkibbe9358]

This is honestly the best guitar review I’ve ever seen. Amazing job.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Wow - thanks, Paul - it means a lot!

[@stephanpetersen8386]

Fully agree!! Wow 💥🚀

[@AlexVieiraTV]

Agreed!!!!

[@joshs100]

is that so

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

Great hair will do that to ya. Don’t be tricked.

[@TrevorrNourse]

Beautiful playing! PRS has done an amazing job with the Silver sky Core and SE. I personally own the Core model.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you, Trevorr! I totally agree. I'd love to find a black core model someday.

[@TeensierPython]

I’d like to have that color shifting special edition they did. Nova or something like that.

[@b.j.taylor9576]

Best review I've seen on this guitar. Very sweet melodic playing !

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you!

[@bluesrock4696]

I have to admit that this was the first time I have ever liked the bridge and in between sounds on a Strat with 3 single coils. You really brought some beautiful tones out of that guitar and your songs and solos were interesting and engaging. Great job!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks for the kind words! Same here - I love all 5 positions!

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Great video as always, Johnny! I noticed you didn't have a beer at the beginning, so I'll have to have one for both of us. 😁 Going with the Voodoo Ranger Fruit Force IPA. 🍻

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Haha! I appreciate that - cheers! 😀. Sound like a good one. I did my most of my filming in the a.m. so next time!

[@davidschaub3423]

I always enjoy your videos. Keep them coming. You have the gift. The sounds you produce are a pleasure to listen to. Thank you.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

My pleasure and glad to know, David - much appreciated!

[@jasonbrooks737]

this is exactly what Ive been looking for. exploring tones for real plays with effects, instead of john mayer's songs. thanks man

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Glad to know, Jason! Thanks for the comment!

[@marklawrence9416]

A comprehensive and thorough review….. stunning playing and production. Thanks for sharing.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you, Mark! I appreciate the kind words!

[@cmonsterz]

Fantastic video! I’ve had a Core Silver Sky for a little over a year and a half. I refer to that guitar as “The Bliss Machine” because it’s incredibly magnificent. I just received my SE Maple Silver Sky earlier this week. Curious as to how it’ll compare to my Core. Great guitars actually can be found at many different price points; you are quite right!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you! Let me know your thoughts between the core vs se!

[@cmonsterz]

@@RatherBeRiffingWell Jon, I spent some quality time with the new SE. Very good guitar. Mine is the Nylon Blue variant. As far as comparing it to my Core version, the Core version is most certainly noticeably better. It feels more solid. The neck at 7 1/4” radius definitely feels different and overall, just a little bit thicker (which I prefer). The fretwork is obviously much finer and this is one of the biggest differences. Also, while I definitely like the pickups on the SE version, the Core ones have better detail clarity in the sound and just a little more output. Interestingly, though, in spite of the Core being better, I still plan on keeping the SE as it’s certainly an enjoyable guitar on it’s own merits. For me, the difference in neck radius gives me a fairly different playing experience (in a good way).

[@hkguitar1984]

Very interesting, at 15:47 you mention the potential "Keeper" sounded a little more compressed. I've an old 2001 Fender Designer Edition that has a full 3/4" Quilt Maple cap on a Alder body, I've kept that guitar because it also has an identifiable compressed quality, something a bit different from my Ash Strat. Really enjoyed you explaining your process as well as the playing and great Editing, Thank You. LOL, playing 50 different guitars that are mostly the same is real dedication. (for yourself AND Rose) You can't really go wrong with a PRS, even an SE. Sounds great and Thank You for this content.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

My pleasure and thanks for the kind words and comments! Interesting that you’ve noticed and that compressed characteristic as well. Some don’t like that, but I play with a very light touch so it works for me. Great point about dedication! I like that positive framing! 😄. Take care!

[@sirzee75]

Stunning tone. Great channel

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks so much - it means a lot!

[@sgblues4238]

Anything would sound good through that high end rig. Is the quality control so bad that you it took 50 guitars to find one you like?

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Fair point about the rig! The 50 guitar thing was born more out of my idiosyncrasies than quality control concerns. I found weight, setup, sound, and finish to be consistent. One inconsistency I noticed was sprouted fret ends, so that is something to watch out for.

[@thesummerprojectvids]

That entire section of playing starting at 12:19… dude, WHAT. That’s insanely good stuff! Came to the channel for the 594 vs. DGT video, stayed for everything else. Keep up the good work!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you and will do! So glad to know you enjoyed that section. That’s my favorite way to play.

[@ghostierockstar]

Jonny not only is your playing amazing but the content and production of your videos are always spell bounding. I've got a PRS Silver Sky se and love it. Your videos inspire me. Keep them coming, loads of respect from 🇬🇧🎸🤘🏻

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you as always - much appreciated! Do you have the RW or Maple SE? I’d like to find a RW in black. Such a satisfying guitar and really didn’t expect to connect with it as strongly as I have. Cheers!

[@ghostierockstar]

@@RatherBeRiffing You're welcome, I have a RW in Moon White (Yellow to you and me 🤣) . . . I bought it a year ago before the new maple one's came out. I'd love a Grey and Maple or Black and maple. I'm hoping PRS do an SE range in the new Myles Kennedy T style NF 53. The White Doghair one is beautiful! 🙌🏻

[@RatherBeRiffing]

@@ghostierockstar Nice! That Myles model in dog hair looks great - an SE version would be hard to resist! 🙌

[@TeensierPython]

You should NOT keep it. Unrelated, I could use a silver sky.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Haha!

[@joshuajaimes121]

Thank you Keanu Rieves! You rock

[@on3orafter]

It sounds great on the lower frets but the upper frets does seem "sing"

[@RatherBeRiffing]

I hear that!

[@2010njdevil]

Great review! Your playing dynamic with the commentary really made the "whole package" of what the guitar can offer really made the value tangible. I had already made up my mind on the SE Silver Sky and excited for when it arrives sometime later tomorrow, but this was an additional confirmation that I made the right choice.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you! That’s exciting. Let me know what you think when it arrives!

[@SamVecchio]

Imagine working at Brian’s guitars when this guy walks in and asks to play 50 SE Silver Sky’s…😂 I’d love to see this place. 50 PRS Silver Sky SE’s just waiting to be demoed…

[@arnolddealiii4259]

I think if you’re a recording artist this guitar is a great entry level guitar, but more than likely you have nicer S type guitars to do a thing. If you are a gigging musician it’s nice to have a guitar like this that is great sounding and plays great but if it got banged up, broken,or worse yet stolen it’s relatively easy to replace. IMHO in your position I say sell it, your exotics are way better.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks for the input, Arnold! That makes a lot of sense to me. While the Xotic is no doubt a superior instrument, I’m finding that the SS brings a little something different out of my playing that I’m really enjoying at the moment. Thanks again!

[@dennyclosser8456]

I’ve been on the fence for a prs strat…I’ve three now, all different makes, from the original which I love, but Fender is not as finely finished as PRS sadly…but the one you picked, sounds so full and rich, not to mention your technique is beautiful. Flawless playing, and your style of play, i can listen to endlessly..very well done, going to have to spend some time with a few of these, thank you so much for opening me up to these…look forward to more of your content..

[@RatherBeRiffing]

My pleasure and thanks so much for the kind words - I appreciate knowing that my playing resonates! The SS is definitely worth checking out - let me know what you think!

[@KyleCastroTheDrummerBoy090613]

Sounds so fantastic my Dear Friend!! Beautiful performance of yours!! Awesome reviews as well!! Love and respect Kyle!! 😊🥁🇵🇭

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks as always! Much appreciated! 🙏 😄

[@behindthebluemonster]

I own and play two of these Silver Sky SE's. One with natural maple neck and one with rosewood. Both have very different feel and sound but both are equally amazing guitars. They both basically cause different feel and creativity due to the subtle differences. Only things I modified was the factory tuning machines for locking (and only complaint I have is the grey plastic tuner buttons) and a few cosmetic changes such as custom speed knobs, pickguard and pickup/rear covers). Love these guitars! Yes the guitar strings du get stuck on both, a small allen wrench pokes them right out. Just be certain the strings are set properly before tuning, as they may pull through during playing if not....then you are wayyyyy outta tune!

[@carsgunsandguitars]

Amazing tone and killer playing

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you for the kind words - much appreciated!!

[@joshscott3271]

Most important thing is that you love it, then that translates to all us listeners. Certainly sounded and looks like you love that combination of gear together. Got my subscribe when you introduced me to your stereo amp set up. You obviously have a good palate. Winning!!!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks, Josh! Well said! Loving this combo for sure. Glad it translated!

[@salimalamistheone]

I love mine! you're right about strings getting stuck in the slots. I used a string as well to pry them out. Also! I absolutely had to change the saddles. Saddles were terribly cheap. But otherwise, guitar plays and feels awesome!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks for sharing! What saddles did you upgrade to?

[@salimalamistheone]

@@RatherBeRiffing I bought the Kaish upgraded solid stainless steel 10.5 mm

[@Diax1324]

I’m very curious about how similar these pickups are to the real deal. I played one in 2018 and it blew me away. I didn’t expect to like vintage style instruments, but it was remarkably comfortable and beautiful sounding.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

I’m curious too, but I can say these sound great - I’m really impressed!

[@shaft9000]

Randomly clicked on this. Odd that it seems to be entirely neck p/u for the 1st 12 minutes. You're on the upside already as YT videos go, simply because it's not _yet-another f*ckin' tele_ lol. Otherwise, it's as to be expected from the somewhat above-average (aka trust-funded) tubeyou review production - i.e. cheez-whiz glazing cliched "melodic rakes n' licks"...right up PRS's back-alley like a "true" guitar-industry butt brother ( _chuckle_ ...j/k ). _It's just a random impression from here - the player is probably a decent fellow in person, and toobyoo is an awkward medium (and culture, particularly) to be shilling wares - AHEM(!) as an "enthusiast", of course - especially these days. It is what it is, as 1st-world problems go._ Have a good one :)

[@stevendurantini7182]

Beautiful playing, amazing tone! Love your videos Jonathan!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you, Steven! Much appreciated!

[@Naitsirk1]

Love every bit of the guitar except for the truss rod cover

[@joec2639]

Great video. Thank you for your review. I was able to pick up one in perfect condition for $600 used. I upgraded to the PRS locking tuners from the core model for $100. $700 total and the guitar plays great and stays in tune really well with much easier string changes

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Congrats - great find! Enjoy!

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

I’m a Tele guy, but have played about 5-6 of these through different amps and just impressed. I’ve played the Core and my Tele is $2k, so it’s not just based on price. It’s the feel and the sound. It’s effortless in a good way. I’ll likely go with the Rosewood, but that’s personal preference.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Agree! I didn’t expect to like it as much I did or justify keeping it. But it’s still here!

[@LastTitan297]

Awesome sounds. Nothing beats that strat style single coil tone for me, my strat will always be my first choice when I want to have a play. Have you tried out any EBMM stuff Johnny? I’d love to hear you put a Sabre or a Luke model through its paces and compare to your PRS favourites.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks! I don’t have any experience with EBMM. Those would be some fun comparisons to make!

[@thieveryguitars6206]

What a great review. You demonstrated in multiple styles with multiple tones, clear and concise breakdowns, and with a great tone. I’ll have to play a silver sky soon to see how it hangs with my partcaster.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks for the kind words as always! Let me know what you thin! I really like the SS recipe.

[@RickFoxx777]

Honestly, I am not impressed with the SE line of the PRS strat style guitars. IMO, the wood used for the body is very cheap and all the SE's I have ever played have really thin necks. I am more of a soft V, mid 60's C, or an oval C kinda guy. IMO, these guitars do sound pretty good, but I have had five PRS guitars (two of them were very high end the others were SE's) and at first, I love them then... then about 3-4 months down the road (long after I can return them) I never like them or play them again. Sadly, I don't know what that is...Maybe it's me. Again, at first I just love the looks, feel and sound of them, but eventually I wind up hating them and then wind up selling them for almost nothing! Very frustrating. My last ditch attempt to be won over will be to purchase a decent John Mayer signature NON SE silver sky (it's been years and I have not seen one in any of the stores near me) and if that same thing happens...Well then I guess I am done with PRS. I really want to like these guitars as they are so well made. Maybe the bottom line is that I have to have a soft V neck. After all, that is what I have played on stage for the last thirty years. Just my 2 cents worth. Peace.

[@orryfishburne5326]

I love your taste in amps and pedals. One day i will own a Two Rock. Thats my dream amp. I think the Silver Sky sounded great. As someone who prefers single coils and loves S-Style guitars i would give the Silver Sky a try. I completely agree with u that the middle position is a very underrated position. I love using it for arpeggiated chords in the lower register where the neck pickup can be too muddy in those types of scenarios.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you! The SS is worth a try. I honestly didn’t expect it to work so well for me. Using the middle when the neck may otherwise be too muddy makes sense to me!

[@kaneo67]

I have two of these i bought early last year, and both have unsurpased tuning stability, better than any other guitar I have ever owned.They both seem as good as each other in this respect

[@2000bhoy]

That guitar sounded great but i have learned over the years that its all down to the player. Not sure what this guitar would give you over a Strat, which you already own. Great video. Enjoyed it!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you!

[@denmut]

Are the vintage bent saddles comfy/smooth? Thanks

[@londorika2]

You are a great player, I enjoyed it!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you!

[@GoofieNewfie]

I have a satin Core. I have no issues with my balls getting caught....string balls that is. I still can't believe it came with a gig bag though. Thankfully I got a blowout sale.

[@mortonwilson795]

Thanks - quite a compelling review, really thoughtful run throughs (rare these days on YT!). I own a PRS SE Custom 24-08 which stands up really well beside my Sadowsky & Gibson main guitars. Currently looking at the Fender American Pro II Strat with Rosewood board . . . but will see if there's a Silver Sky in the store (they carry both brands).

[@ArtDonna84]

Only negative is the plastic tuner heads and the dull looking truss rod cap. Love my SE model otherwise

[@bluematrix5001]

that Headstock looks so ugly with that Guitar Body.. does not make any sense..but most likely feels great playing it and sounds great

[@cmonsterz]

Hey Jon….I’d really like to see you review the CE24 and hear your take on that!

[@jazzsounds8159]

Can't wait until the left-handed version comes out this fall.

[@davidscarios]

Acabo de encontrar mi nueva guitarra, cuando termine de pagar las otras claro 😆

[@SD-cl5mj]

I feel the silver sky doesn't live up to the hype, not a good guitar, in my opinion

[@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist]

Sure about 3.5mm 12th fret on Low E? That would be RIDICIOUSELY high!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Hard to fathom but it is indeed 3.5mm at 12th fret low E. Funny enough it doesn’t bother me.

[@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist]

@@RatherBeRiffing That's really high! Me i am playing with Low E around 2.5 - 2.75mm and high E around the same with a fairly good amount of Neck Relief (0.25 - 0.3mm) and feel like a totally honk because everybody seems to aim for 1 - 1.5mm and calling that already high.........................

[@SRV4me]

Content presents extremely well! Great playing, as always😉

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you as always!

[@bfiume]

Terrific job

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you!

[@lorenzo-agnes]

Beautiful playing and sound as always. I had a core SS - golden mesa - which I sold to get a Novo Serus J. Love my Novo but wish I'd kept the SS and sold another guitar instead.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks as always, Lorenzo! Funny, the SS and Novo Serus J were my most recent acquisitions. What pickup configuration is on your Novo and how do you like it? (I have two P-90’s)

[@lorenzo-agnes]

​@@RatherBeRiffing Hey man! I have two Lollar gold foils. Clear, articulate and no muddiness whatsoever. I absolutely love this guitar. It's like a piece of art I happen to make music with. I have three Fano's, all of which sound and play fantastic, so I knew the Novo would be something special but it's beyond what I had imagined. This one will stay with me :)

[@RatherBeRiffing]

@@lorenzo-agnes Man I need to try some gold foils based on your description! I’m impressed with Novo as well. As soon as I felt the neck I was sold.

[@ninjaeli6868]

Great video, demo and explanation. Just a bit weird with the hesitation to say it is John Mayer’s model with PRS. Aside from that, the video is really helpful. Cheers

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.

[@macauley70]

Thanks for share. great video, betiful job. Love your clips because have nice music are infomative, precise and relaxed...please we need a comparation with your strat with texas special, not only the sound also the feel your sensations.... perhaps is interesting... ahhh do you forget the beer?

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks so much for the kind words and feedback. I appreciate hearing what people like about the videos so thanks for letting me know! Great suggestion - those two guitars feel very different! And yes, forgot the beer - next time! Cheers!

[@johndaugherty4127]

I love my PRS McCarty SE, Korean made. Yours Silver Sky is beautiful.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you and nice guitar you have there - I love Korina!

[@PhilipMollerGuitar]

Not a great guitar. I've owned two of these guitars and on BOTH the nut fell off completely because it wasn't properly glued on to the neck. Also, the strings would get caught in the nut which made it almost impossible to tune. The second problem was that the fret ends protruded from the fretboard and tore on my left hand. He's also right about the strings getting caught in the string block, making it extra difficult to change strings. I would go for the more expensive US version.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

I also encountered the sprouted fret ends a few times among the batch I played.

[@ShaneStoneOfficial]

I’ve been playing squiers and epiphones for years. Just got this guitar in the mail today and I’m absolutely blown away. Crazy how big of a difference a couple of hindered bucks can make when it comes to quality

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Glad to hear your happy with it!

[@jeffreymarkanich6076]

Wow….great video and insight. I have a Tungsten core and will be buying a maple gray very soon. Your playing is very inspiring and very “David Gilmour like” in my opinion, especially the bending. For me that is an extreme compliment as David is my favorite player. I love the fact that you played 50 of these guitars and so happy you decided to make this video. You have added a new subscriber. Can’t wait to check out your previous videos. Thanks again……

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you Jeffrey and my pleasure! DG is a huge influence, especially his ethereal tone and impeccably expressive bending so your compliment is very well received. Thanks for the sub and welcome!

[@tomnorris4339]

Great playing, great review. I have the evergreen/rosewood silver sky se and couldnt agree more about the overall quality and playability of the guitar love the guitar. I pick it up more than any of my $1000+ guitars The maple wasnt an option yet when i purchased this one. I have thing for maple fret boards Excellent job with the pickup selector finding those tones that we all know so well. David Gilmour and Eric Johnson were two that really stood out to me in regards to tone and phrasing. thank you so much for your time and effort

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you and my pleasure! I appreciate the kind works and share your experience - the model is such a joy to play! (andI love DG and EJ)

[@mr_adventure2783]

wonderful sound. The melodies of your guitar make me want a PRS guitar.😊

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you!

[@artist0503]

I loved the video and would definitely keep the PRS guitar. In fact, I was playing the same PRS guitars yesterday up at Tone Tailors at the Rock in Lititz, PA. The pickups sound absolutely amazing whether played clean or with overdrive. Thanks for the great video and playing. I'm thinking about buying one too and adding it to my stable of guitars.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

My pleasure and thank you! I agree - the pickups are so good clean or driven! I’ll think I’ll keep it and hope you find one worth adding to your stable!

[@cvynt9756]

What made you pick a maple neck of the other?

[@eltuertowilly3128]

Hey man ! Superb playing ! I just subscribed to ur channel! Is there a way I can swap my silver sky se pickups with a set of any fender single coil pickups ?

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks for the kind words and sub! I don’t see why not.

[@wweiant]

I watched your PSR string and tuning video and I found it quite interesting and helpful. I have a PRS McCarty II for 24 years and it has never stayed in tune. It is so vulnerable to humidity and temperature that it can raise or lower half a step within an hour or less.. Thus, I have never really liked the guitar. That being said, I will try some of the tips from your video. My real question is whether you could reveal some of the effects on that video . I found the guitar to sound so rich and full. The sound I am searching for. I am not a pro, so nothing will be passed on. Thanks for your supportive efforts. Will

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks for the kind words, Will! I reveal a lot in this video: My guitar SIGNAL CHAIN and LEAD TONE breakdown kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHzdeqB-ab2sa80 Also, check out my more recent one about ‘Soaring start lead tones’

[@guitarman1888]

Amazing playing, the tone sounds incredible. I have a few Prs Se models with trems and notice the string ball getting stuck is a common thing.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you! Good to know. I wonder if it’s by design for some reason?

[@guitarman1888]

@@RatherBeRiffing it’s possible, that way when you restring you won’t have to worry about the string falling out the trem block while you are looping it threw the tuning peg.

[@aditwfh]

I'm planning to buy this guitar but holycow?! Is there any quality control for this guitar? Why would someone played 50 different guitars before finally buying it? Does each of them have different quality?

[@RatherBeRiffing]

The quality is consistent. Some had sprouted fret ends so just watch out for that.

[@JohnPooley-te9ei]

Nice1..Rather & thank u

[@jessehampton3725]

This was incredible. Thank you for you hard work. Just subbed

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you, Jesse! Appreciate the kind words and sub!

[@tompelham7035]

What color was that model you were playing? Didn’t know these SE model’s came with maple board. Great vid!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you, Tom! The color is overland grey. It looks a little darker in my video than in reality.

[@GoofieNewfie]

Fyi, my core, setup from factory is at 2.1 on bass side and 1.9 mm on treble. I have only put 9.5 strings on it. It was perfect out of the box. Doesn't fret out at all.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Nice! I bet it plays killer.

[@erichartwell6792]

I love my silver sky se dragon 🐉

[@kevinstevens1711]

Thanks Johnathan, I think your playing is exemplary and I liked your comments about the pickups and their distinctive quality 1 through 5 of the selectors. I bought my PRS Silver Sky SE rosewood, dragon fruit colour yesterday here in Perth WA Australia and it’s truly a knockout guitar. You confirmed I made the right choice and wish I could make it sing like you did yours. Cheers from ‘Downunder’!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you I for the kind words, Kevin! Glad to know you enjoyed the video and your new SS SE. I hope you play the heck out it! Cheers!

[@guitarnessaYT]

I really love PRS Silver Sky SE and, in a future, I would like to buy one but I have a big question… I don’t know what I should choose: maple or rosewood. I like a bit more maple, because of esthetic, but I don’t know what’s the real difference between both. Why have you picked maple? What do you recommend me? Thank you for your review!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

I think the maple is slightly brighter and snappier. I also like the look of maple. Good luck choosing. Thanks!

[@billwittman0504]

I agree today's affordable guitars are made very well and enhance the desire to play. But most of all it's in the hands and one's touch which you have demonstrated can be obtained through a guitar that anyone can purchase. This is an excellent video, and your example of this guitar is excellent. Thank you

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks for the kind words and thoughtful reflections, Bill - much appreciated!

[@davidalvarez5150]

Best Siver Sky review on KZbin. Great playing and what a beautiful sound.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you, David!

[@cedargrove1016]

I've experienced the strings getting stuck in the block on my se standard 24. But I've changed the strings many many times since I've owned it and that problem is gone now.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mementomori1533]

Beautiful sound from a gifted person! May I ask you a question: What‘s the name of your delay pedal? 😄

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you for the kind words! I’m using a Keeley Halo in stereo.

[@armandor.594]

I discovered this jumping here and there. Great playing and great sounds.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@jackriner]

Excellent video! What was the fuzz pedal you were using?

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Fuzz is a Berkos Fx Third Stone. Killer fuzz. Runs on battery only.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

… and thank you for the kind words!

[@jboughtin7522]

I like the sound of single coils and your samples sounded great across the board. One thing that has been a bit of a bother to me with fenders is having all six tuners on one side of the headstock. I think the 3 and 3 arrangement will be more user friendly. Great video!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you! I like the 3/3 arrangement as well!

[@davideoverman]

There’s not much out there if anything in this price range that would beat it. I love buying guitars like this and modding them to fit what I want in a guitar rather it be functionally and or esthetically both.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Agree. I’d love to mod one of mine with a humbucker in the bridge.

[@leonidbielawski3317]

The song is amazing. How can i find it?

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you! Just here at the moment.

[@TJISLA]

Prefiero una Fender made méxico.

[@johndaugherty4127]

Guitar shops are vital to our musical societu.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Agreed!

[@area859]

How is your PRS SE? You still like it? Im tempted to get one.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Sure do! I just used it for a project recently and was reminded how great it sounds. The frets ends did sprout despite keeping humidity under control. But otherwise it’s great!

[@Stboser]

Keep it and see what music it inspires

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Will do - thanks for the input!

[@tompiscitelli2548]

Bought mine stone blue today 12/29/23

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Congrats and enjoy!

[@ertreri]

Does the Silver Sky outperform the fender?

[@RatherBeRiffing]

I haven’t played enough Fenders to really say. If I can find one to compare to then I’ll make a video on that.

[@wikolib6821]

Just found you, incidentally shopping. Silver Sky SE vs Player at GC today. Silver Sky hands down. Mgr said price match one only but going to the mom and pop theater has 10 on sale 21, 22 and 23 models for 679. Mint vintage hehe. Pau Ferro but now intrigued with maple, they got gray grey. I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger. Mahalo.

[@robertlucas9867]

That overland grey stands out in a subtle way under the lights. I really like the contrast of the gray and blonde maple neck with gray birds in that light. I demoed the dragon fruit with rosewood finger board against a $1200 Fender Player Ultra, Squier and Yamaha Pacifica and I kept going back to the Silver Sky Se and eventually bought it. I really love it and hope to learn more songs on it. I like how it can sound country, 80’s, bluesy, rock and hi fi. Very versatile.

[@BoneyFingersParker]

I bought Silver sky SE in December 2023 and at least on my guitar the action was over 2 mm. the frets had to be sanded before the action could be set right, and since I live in Finland, the first winter and summer are a tough challenge for the instruments due to the changing weather, dry in winter and humid in spring, summer and autumn (the temperature varies from -30 degrees to +36 degrees) . The frets lived in first year and they had to be sanded once more. But a really good sounding guitar and comfortable to play even though the radius is 8.5 My Silver sky se is first generation model with laurel fretboard.

[@williamkimbro8361]

Thanks for the details. Helps knowing what to look for when "bonding" with a new to you guitar.

[@RatherBeRiffing]

My pleasure - glad it was helpful!

[@williamkimbro8361]

@@RatherBeRiffing I do have a suggestion, a review of the PRS NF53 model. I am very intrigued by that design.

[@TheBlackzat]

I purchased one and I’m very happy with it, but it does have a dead spot on the high E string 12th fret, bending a full step up. I’m sure I can work on the action and neck relief to solve it

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Nice! Let me know if you can work that dead spot out with a different setup. I’m curious to know how much these can be dialed in differently from factory spec.

[@TheBlackzat]

@@RatherBeRiffing will do 👍🏼

[@TheBlackzat]

Hi. I finally worked on it. First thing was making the trem floating. Then, gently filed (and polished) 13th fret and up. I also filed the fret edges, as mine weren’t as smooth. Now I can bend a full note without getting a a dead note. I have an Xotic xscpro2 and it plays as well, or better, whilst weighting 6.9 lbs. I think the work was well worth it. Cheers!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

@@TheBlackzat Awesome! Thanks for reporting back and glad it worked out! I may have to experiment with the setup.

[@ShamanicSavant]

I love my core 594 WL, but I just couldn't get on board with the SS. At least the SE version is probably closer to being worth the money. The S2 version (it's NOT a core) is just a ripoff :)

[@kirkpono5951]

AWESOME TONES and PLAYING!!

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you - much appreciated!

[@TimB335]

@3:03 an action of 3.5mm on the low string is not medium - that can't be right? Unless this is set up for SRV! 😂 You sure you're not measuring that to the top of the string - it should be measured to the underside of the string.

[@george8920]

Great playing !! - Nice guitar !

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you!

[@jmsmusic]

Great playing and good tones. Cheers

[@RatherBeRiffing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cigdamagelungs]

Sold! Ty

[@fredcarter7003]

It’s so true that a 2 rock will exploit you, but in the end the journey will be so amazing