Paul Reed Smith's New NF 3 SE vs. Silver Sky: Detailed Comparison & Sound Test

[@i3lackisland]

This was a great video, I definitely prefer the fuller NF3 sound. I appreciate the highlights of each and the fair comparison! I didn’t love the silver sky when I tried it but did have fun playing the SE Swamp Ash, decided to hold off and try the NF3 thanks to these sounds

[@__Ben777__]

Silver Sky vs NF3 Bridge: to Neck: 1) 6:17 - 7:54 2) 6:33 - 8:09 3) 6:53 - 8:26 4) 7:12 - 8:41 5) 7:33 - 8:54

[@crabbybastardguitars9955]

Great job on the video! There are other comparison videos but this is the best one. Thank you.

[@GeorgesMusic]

Wow, thanks! Really glad you enjoyed it.

[@crabbybastardguitars9955]

Just bought a white NF3 from you. Can't wait to get it!!!

[@seannaylor3962]

Thanks so much. Enjoy!

[@quantumpoptart]

I really like how much fuller the nf3 is. To my ears it has the soul of the strat but it is able to put more oomf behind it

[@seannaylor33]

NF3 is definitely fuller. Good description in "Soul of the strat with more oomf". -Sean

[@johnbambara163]

I have both and love them. The only thing that is the same is the 5 way blade and strap buttons.

[@Paul-gf9fc]

what locking tuners can you put on the silver sky se? I hate the cheap plastic tuning keys it comes with.

[@__Ben777__]

Thanks Sean for a great comparison I want the polar white/maple fretboard version now

[@LuisMorales-xr1gm]

I know that guy! That's Sean from my local George's Music in North Wales , Pa. Sean and his staff know their stuff in and out. I've dealt with all of them and it has always been a wonderful experience. Nice comparison here Sean . You've given true points for each guitar so the listener can determine which one will suit their needs based on the highlights you've mentioned and shown here. You and your staff Rock, and you have the best guitar repairman around in Bruce Hames who has been my guitar fixer for 30 years.

[@seannaylor33]

You are the man Luis! -Sean

[@biolounge3822]

Amazing how similar they sound if you take away the gain/hottness differences. I listened back and forth and the tone character is not that different. but the breakup/gain is noticeably hotter in the PRS. Not buy a ton - almost like a subtle transparent overdrive was added. I had a PRS Silver Sky original (which I liked but did not love), but just purchased the PRS SE NF3 - looking forward to hearing it out of my Dr. Z amp.

[@drjimmy2112]

Well done

[@mattiagaleone7726]

I'm just torn between these two.

[@maxamgilbert]

As an owner of 13 guitars incl. 2 Strat I have to say love the NF3. Time for a 14th?

[@grungebob]

Nice playing.

[@GeorgesMusic]

Thanks a lot!

[@uwedasler425]

Sorry if I have missed it, but I did not catch you mentioning the difference in scale length (25.5" on the Silver Sky, 25" on the NF3). Might not be a big issue for others, but since I prefer 11s on S-style guitars, the PRS scale length is definitely more comfortable. Great and detailed comparison. Sound-wise it is pretty much what I expected, I prefer the Silver Sky clean and the NF3 with some drive. Being an unhappy owner of a Fender Ultra Strat (not voluntarily, but I did absolutely need a noiseless Strat for some jobs), I will jump on the NF3 instantly - a better sounding guitar with a better neck at less than half the price, what's not to like.

[@seannaylor3962]

Great note on the scale length difference. I missed that point on my overview. Definitely something that some players would find important. Thanks for catching that. -Sean