John Mayer Introduces New PRS SE Silver Sky Finishes

In 2018, John Mayer and Paul Reed Smith teamed up to release the PRS SE Silver Sky, a more accessible version of the Silver Sky Core model, which was John’s love letter to his early-’60s guitars. With a tone, playability, and functionality all its own, the SE Silver Sky quickly got people talking and received due praise from beginning players, hobbyists, and professional touring musicians alike.

Now we’re stoked to join John in announcing the release of four brand-new standard finishes for the PRS SE Silver Sky along with two Sweetwater-exclusive finishes — Platinum Spark and Gold Spark — hand-selected by John himself. In this video, John reveals what makes this new release so special and why partnering with Sweetwater was a no-brainer while he runs through a selection of tasty improvisations and his most recognizable riffs. Keep reading to find out why this new release of the PRS SE Silver Sky is sure to be a fan favorite among guitarists here at Sweetwater.

A Cause for Celebration

As John proudly mentions, the SE Silver Sky has been a rock-solid guitar since day one. But John and the team over at PRS Guitars were ready to keep the buzz going, primed to energize both established believers and newcomers alike with a set of brand-new finishes for the SE Silver Sky. To celebrate this release and the ongoing success of the SE Silver Sky, John and PRS have partnered with Sweetwater to offer two celebratory Sweetwater-exclusive SE Silver Sky editions in colors hand-selected by John himself, the illustrious Platinum Spark and Gold Spark.

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While the Platinum Spark and Gold Spark are finishes you can only get at Sweetwater, they are joined by four new and exciting PRS SE Silver Sky standard finishes, including Dandy Lion, Derby Red, Laurel Green, and Trad Blue.

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How Well Do You Know the PRS SE Silver Sky?

You may know the SE Silver Sky by its vintage-inspired S-shaped body and PRS appointments, such as the signature headstock and iconic bird inlays. Here at Sweetwater, we love digging into every detail of what makes a guitar such as the PRS SE Silver Sky a standout instrument for all players, and we know you do, too!

Does the PRS Silver Sky Sound Like Traditional S-shaped Guitars?

Those sweet blues runs and jam-inspired licks that John plays in the video are voiced by none other than a set of 635JM “S” single-coil pickups that are spec’d to John’s style and sensibility while bestowing the SE Silver Sky with a versatile and wholly unique sound. Combining a round and full body with glassy, musical highs, these pickups produce clean tones that are as smooth as silk while handling tube-style overdrive with the utmost confidence. John has recently discovered a love for the middle position with these pickups, and we’re excited to hear what sounds this set inspires you to explore.

Where Is the PRS Silver Sky Made?

The SE Silver Sky models are made in Indonesia with the same level of quality and attention to detail PRS strives for in all its guitars. Made more accessible for a wider range of players, the SE Silver Sky is crafted with a poplar body primed to accentuate the upper midrange and a classic combination of a maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard.

What Strings Come on the PRS Silver Sky?

The SE Silver Sky sports a set of PRS Classic.010–.046-gauge strings for a balanced, high-output tone and a smooth feel.

Does the PRS Silver Sky Come in a Left-handed Model?

Each of the newly released PRS SE Silver Sky standard finishes comes in right-handed and left-handed models!

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Spark or Standard — It’s Your Call!

John jokes that partnering with Sweetwater was a no-brainer because we know his candy preferences (we’ll keep the Bit-O-Honey flowing, John!), but he’s quick to point out the solid relationship he has with his own Sweetwater Sales Engineer. He is excited to join us on our mission of getting quality guitars in the hands of players who will enjoy them for years to come. If you want to get your hands on one of the new PRS SE Silver Sky models — whether a new standard finish or the electrifying Sweetwater exclusives — then just give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.
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