PRS SE Silver Sky Review - A Year Later

[@buddyfishingva8141]

I’m a novice self-taught player picking up the guitar 9 yrs ago at 50. Simply enjoy your videos, sincerity, and enthusiasm! Thanks, Tim!

[@TimAvenMusic]

I appreciate that, thank you for watching!

[@BRob-3]

I tried an SE Silver Sky a couple months ago at GC after seeing your previous videos about it. It was love at first strum. After stewing on it for about 2 weeks I picked up a used one on Reverb for $500. I play bass in a country band and sub in for our guitarists when one of them can't make a gig. This is my new go-to gig guitar. Thanks Tim!

[@TimAvenMusic]

So glad you ended up liking it and got to bring one home! They really are awesome. Keep enjoying it!

[@dammitjim9131]

Extremely informative/thorough honest review, imo. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@k0dyw1thaK]

I didn't like how thick the neck was at first but after a few months I REALLY like this guitar. I traded a Nintendo Switch for one 😀

[@TimAvenMusic]

I agree! I think it feels amazing in the hands of

[@bobbysherman254]

Little nod to the Dead👌🏻i bought one last year got it for 650 and i love it! Great video!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Had to get it in there! You got a deal!

[@1AvW1]

I love the way you get drowned into your instrument, talking about it with som much love. I've been playing acoustic for 50+ years, just recently bought me an electric PRS SE Silver Sky. Although Acoustic will always be my first love I know this PRS SE SS will make me love electric... Thus I have to start a harem. Thanks for your great and enthusiastic review. It taught me a lot Peace from Amsterdam, Netherlands

[@MrCromad]

Great review, I don't typically leave comments but well done. I'll definitely have one in the future. You got a new subscriber. Cheers.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you for the kind words and welcome aboard!

[@Foofang65]

The neck on the se silver sky is really comfortable. So true about smoothing out overtime. I can’t get enough of this instrument. I also play a ce 24. With the pattern thin neck. But the silver sky won’t let me be.🤪

[@SamVecchio]

Picked one up about a year ago. Already had the upgraded locking tuners and the slim profile truss rod cover. Admittedly don’t play as much electric as I should/could. But will pull this one out and put it through some “neck conditioning” and get accustomed to it. Thanks Happy New Year!!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Those are some great upgrades. Hope you're loving it and happy new year!

[@alech729]

I got a SS SE after seeing you play yours. I loveddddddd it! I sold it and got a Reverend. But now I’m on the hunt for another one (mine was the ugly dragonfruit color lol)

[@smacker360]

I love the dragonfruit color

[@bmoosrs]

Thanks very good video! thinking about picking one up soon

[@jonathanoakley88]

Great review, thanks dude! I had a prs mira and i hated it but i really like the silver skys

[@TimAvenMusic]

I agree they’re awesome, thanks for watching!!

[@uwedasler425]

When I bought my Silver Sky the SE model was only available with the rosewood fingerboard (which I personally hate), so I did get the US model with a maple fretboard. And playing S-type guitars since 1974, I do not at all regret its price point. I had several S-type guitars in the 3-6k range that were not as good. It is amazing how close the SE model sounds, other than the lack of locking tuners and relatively minor differences in the pickup voicing (and I would not consider the SE pickups worse, just slightly more aggressive, which is definitely helping with driven sounds)... I would most likely be just as happy with the SE (now that maple is an option).

[@marianneforeman1394]

I've been interested in this guitar for a bit because I wanted to get a guitar with 3 single coils and a maple neck/maple fingerboard. Like your video, many of the other ones I have seen mentioned the issue with the frets and sometimes the tuners. So, I just ordered the purple version from Sweetwater, requested a Pleck, bone nut, PRS locking tuners to be installed, tuned to Eb. I probably won't have it for a few weeks yet but am excited to get it! I think I have seen enough info on videos for me to know what kinks to iron out. I have gotten Pleck's on new guitars before and have been very pleased with the results.

[@J_Drix]

Got my lefty Storm Gray SE a few weeks ago. Had to make a small truss rod adjustment for some relief - the strings bend so effortlessly now. Other than that, it does all the things my younger self wished my old '05 MiM Strat could do. John and the PRS team really knocked it out with these guitars

[@TimAvenMusic]

I agree, great to hear the lefty have finally been getting theirs. Hope you love it!

[@jermboat44]

Hey dude! I live in Nashville and am wanting to get back into playing after a 10 year hiatus (used to be in a band in college). I love the look of this model is that stone blue? Thinking of picking one up and maybe grabbing a lesson sometime

[@lazvt8469]

Recently got my lefty....I'm a Tele guy thru and thru....Strats are OK. The SS SE is excellent....wonderful tonality that is as nice/rich as my MIA with Fralins or my '85 MIJ with Fender Custom Shop. Nice '63 neck....trem is solid. LOVE my SS SE!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Glad you got your lefty! I love it just as much as you do, congrats!

[@mrelmoresmusiclab]

Right on brother man. I love my DGT and McCarty SE's sooooo good. I do love the SS too. Don't have it yet, but it looks to be a banger. I just got the new LP Studio and that guitar crushes. :) Thanks or sharing your knowledge man. :)

[@TimAvenMusic]

Heck yeah, both are awesome! Enjoy it!

[@mrelmoresmusiclab]

@@TimAvenMusic Thanks brother. Keep playing.

[@bobbyarthur-yf3yf]

Was back and forth so didn’t catch it all .. what frets did you put in ? … I put locking tuners on mine .. as I have also a USA one so just wanted em .. since your a dgt guy you should get the SE dgt … just awesome and then. You have two guitars you can take down town with out fear !! I use that head hdrx as well as a classic 50 I had on the road since 93 … :)

[@musicproductionvideos5019]

They finally made a lefty and I got one of the first batch. I picked the lightest... and I am pretty amazed by it. I put a set of SS locking tuners and I'm all set.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Sounds like a killer setup! I need some of those locking tuners...

[@Lordofmrak]

Got DGT SE as my first guitar, I guess this will be a perfect single coil option later.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Both are incredible, SE DGT is awesome!

[@mikehan3130]

Love my SE silver sky

[@erikandlizzielight]

Really considering getting one soon

[@alexanderwharton5558]

Had to make a tough decision… had a silver Sky Se that I loved but play lead guitar in a band and mostly played my tele but needed a guitar with humbuckers so I traded my silver Sky for an SE DGT. Really looooving the DGT but will definitely get another silver Sky in the future! Have to do what you have to do sometimes

[@TimAvenMusic]

You’ve got to make that choice sometimes! The DGT and SE DGT are incredible guitars as well

[@emdblues]

I so wanted to buy one but then an old '83 Squier came up and I had to have it :) Maybe next time :D

[@mikehan3130]

Your link to the $721 deal. That’s such a great price.

[@TimAvenMusic]

I think its well worth that!

[@markcafebrown2883]

Awesome fn job Tim. I may pick up a Silver Sky. I need lessons from you my friend

[@TimAvenMusic]

I’m happy to do one with you mark! Thanks for watching. If you’re interested you can reach out at [e-mail] !

[@terryharris2262]

Hey Tim, the guitar sounds great! Discovered you a few months ago, what a great and refreshing take on both playing and showing behind the scenes content w band and touring life. what's your settings on your Amp and the tumnus pedal?

[@TimAvenMusic]

Hey Terry, thanks for watching and I'm glad you're enjoying it! Amp wise i move it around a lot so I don't have a good solid answer. I love to have it just warm enough and I tend to run the pre amps volumes lower than the master to get it cleaner. As for the tumnus I have the volume at 9 o'clock drive at 11 0'clock and tone to taste depending on which guitar I'm using. Hope this helps!

[@gopurity]

Would you say it’s versatile enough to play rock/metal? I’m a bit torn between this and a SE CE 24. Great review btw!

[@DylanJLIVE]

Just got mine and it definitely feels worth the $740 I paid

[@20weststudio]

I notice you don't have the trem bar in. Do you have it blocked?

[@PoseidonJ0e]

I reckon PRS have created a modern classic with the SE SilverSky, coming from quality acoustics, seems to me that this is the electric guitar I been waiting for :-) play in a number of settings from worship to modern pop/rockish (no metal ;-) just me)

[@iryan9]

I have this exact same guitar, I can get the neck pickup to sound awesome or the bridge pickup to sound awesome but not both balanced at the same time. Any chance you'd be able to share your pickup heights?

[@TimAvenMusic]

Honestly I’m not sure at all what they are! I haven’t changed it from the factory. The best advice I could give is maybe try measuring it where it’s at then just start moving it and see if you find a position you like better. I hope this helps!

[@jasonlee1584]

Do they have the same neck feel as the custom se 24?

[@billwittman0504]

Can you compare the SilverSky with your Strat and what about a comparison between the SE and Core SilverSky? Thanks Brah!

[@TimAvenMusic]

I don't have a core but comparing it to my american strat is a great video idea!

[@billwittman0504]

@@TimAvenMusic Cool, I thought maybe you knew someone who had a core model or you could barrow one from a shop you deal with and give them a plug on your channel. But, strat vs sky could be very cool, Thanks!!!

[@tbone2451]

What would you say the sound difference is. Between the SS se and your fender Stratocaster. I’m looking for a warmer sounding Strat .

[@TimAvenMusic]

My Fender is defiantly a little warmer, but it also has noisless pickups which I really think make that difference

[@PLew0101]

I love the way my SE feels, and I love the pickups, but I think I’m gonna put p90s in the neck

[@ctrlfiles]

i'm super torn between this and the fender player ii hss.. i think i'm leaning towards the fender but i'm not a huge fan of the color options and vintage look while the ss se is gorgeous imo (other than the headstock)

[@20weststudio]

I have a DGT SE and it feels and plays very nice. I recently ordered a Player II HSS Strat and it needed a new nut right off the bat. The first string was buzzing badly. So I sent it back and I'm strongly considering a SE Silver Sky to replace it. I guess if you can play the guitar before you buy it, you'll have a better experience than I did. I ordered mine from Sweetwater. Hope this helps!

[@iryan9]

What strings do you use on the silver sky se?

[@TimAvenMusic]

I just use elixers 10s

[@JimRosebush-g8v]

Man , you have more licks than an Ice - Cream Parlor!!!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Haha I'll take it!

[@alan4sure]

So unoriginal, they copy Fender. That says a lot.

[@TomCPlus1]

"original" has been done, buy a unique guitar if that's what you want. The Silver Sky was designed specifically to honor a great initial take, while making some subtle improvements to playability and sound. The pickups and the satin neck are my two favorite elements. Sounds and plays better than my two other Strats (American Deluxe, and a stock Mexican), and the price was right (Sweetwater demo, looks mint).

[@TimAvenMusic]

I agree with you Tom!

[@rickmoss7040]

Such an ignorant and fanboy thing to say. John Mayer WENT TO PRS, and had PRS build a guitar off of HIS recommendations. So to say they copied, is just stupid. PRS quality, tuning stability, overall attention to detail, and bang for your buck, craps on everything else out there. If you do any research, you will see there is WAY more different on the silver sky, than there is that are the same…typical fanboy vomit. You are so far off, but what else do people expect…and I do not even own a Silver Sky…

[@alan4sure]

@@rickmoss7040 apparently he wanted something very reminiscent of a classic Fender guitar body then. My mistake.