Key Features
- Explore the possibilities of a full, colourful tone powered by 635JM pickups
- Perform with renowned vintage components combined with modern innovation
- Show off with amazing clarity thanks to alder's pristine tonal response
- Perform without ever slipping out of tune, the locking tuners are wonderfully stable
DISC PRS John Mayer Silver Sky, Polar Blue #0304030 Overview
Where cherished vintage design meet originality. The PRS John Mayer Silver Sky teams old and new with scrupulous precision and careful design. The use of alder for the body reflects the construction of '60s guitars which Mayer hugely admires, whilst the lower horn scoop allows for exceptionally easy access to the higher frets. As well as having vintage and practical qualities, of course the sound is just as stunning. Powerful 635JM single coil pickups deliver a superb, colourful tone with a high end that glistens whilst maple and rosewood bring brightness and balance in good measure.
Designed to provide incredible playability, the silky-smooth fretboard allows you to pitch bend and slide as if your fingers are floating on air, much like the dazzling, yet subtle, bird inlays that accent it. The reverse headstock then ensures even more access to the fretboard, particularly its underside - so you can have a playing experience like no other. Once you have nailed your technique with the aid of such innovative features, sculpt your tone perfectly using the volume and tone controls. There are two of the latter to ensure the ultimate precision.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionExceptional construction
Alder has been relied upon for years to deliver pure excellence. Trusting the construction of some of PRS' most famed guitars, the PRS John Mayer Silver Sky also depends on this exquisite tonewood. Alder provides a wonderful, balanced tone with a pronounced upper midrange that can be projected with immense power, reaching the back of the room at your sold-out gig or shining through the mix in the studio. The focus on the upper midrange results in a tone that is equal in resonance and brightness, perfect for magnificent overtones and a gorgeous immersive atmosphere when pushed to its potential. It also offers shimmering clarity, making it suitable for a range of playing styles. You can perform knowing every single note will ring out and hang in the air with a clear, crisp sound.
Attached to the dynamic body is a gloriously crafted neck. Made from maple, it has a gorgeous snappy tone and wondrous attack whilst still retaining that sustain needed for a full-bodied sound. Like alder, maple generates glistening articulation, particularly of mid to high range frequencies, lending itself to an amazing separation of notes that avoids any dreaded muddiness.
The rosewood fretboard then evens out the occasional piercing frequency whilst still allowing the low and high end to sparkle. Such a balanced tone lays the foundation for you to build upon and allows you to manipulate your sound whichever way you want, making it completely unique. The fretboard also has a sublime, smooth finish that accommodates any fast and slick fretting techniques. Better still, rosewood is a robust wood that can take any ferocious attack of your fretting and will be sure to last for years to come.
Pickups for a pristine sound
Equipped with three pickups, this guitar promises an epic sound. It could be described as a hybrid of PRS' meticulous eye for detail, classic vintage attributes, and Mayer's knowledgeable input. The 635JM pickups embody a single coil design that delivers a strikingly colourful tone and having three of them means you are equipped with overwhelming power and energy. Play with soaring trebles that are pronounced with glistening articulation, the 635JMs focus particularly on the high end to give you that extra sparkle you need for those mesmerising solos. For a full sound that also has plenty of snap and attack, no other pickup can deliver like the 635JMs can. They truly are one of the most enticing features of this guitar.
It is not enough to just have incredible sound to experiment with, an immense amount of versatility is required to accommodate today's guitarists' everchanging needs. On the Silver Sky, versatility comes in the form of one volume control, two tone controls and a 5-way blade pickup switch. Experience the ultimate freedom over your sound; finetune each pickup to sound exactly the way you want. Whether you're in the studio or playing to a large crowd, this guitar is equipped with innovative electronics that project your sound with bite, clarity, and resonance. Tailor your tone and get ready for an undeniably thrilling playing experience.
Strength and stability
Don't sacrifice quality construction for superb sound, or vice versa. The Silver Sky is evidence that you can have both without losing a touch of excellence. The steel tremolo bridge encompasses practical benefits that make performing so much easier. Having a steel tremolo arm means you can play with ease knowing it won't snap, whilst the screws have been carefully located to allow for adjustment and comfort whilst playing. Better still, the bridge brings beautiful tonal qualities through the positioning of the plate, providing wondrous resonance and dynamics.
Making life so much more enjoyable on stage, sturdy vintage style locking tuners ensure every single note gleams with perfection. Say goodbye to slipping out of tune when you're completely engulfed in those intricate fretting styles, with the Silver Sky you can be sure that your strings will stay firmly in tune. The tuners employ a vintage style but are blessed with PRS' modern locking design, another magical combination of old and new. From the hardware to the electronics, every detail of the PRS John Mayer Silver Sky has been considered with precision and attentiveness, resulting in an astounding guitar that is like no other.
Specifications
- Product: PRS John Mayer Silver Sky, Polar Blue #TBC
- SKU Code: J1A2--MJISJ_JGJ_J0_13W #TBC
Body
- Body Material: Alder
- Finish: Polar Blue
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Scale Length: 647.7mm
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 184.15mm
- Number Of Frets: 22
- Inlay: Small Bird
Hardware & Electronics
- Pickups: 635JM
- Controls: 1 x Volume, 2 x Tone
- Pickup Switching: 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch
- Tuners: Vintage Style Locking Tuners
- Bridge: PRS Steel Tremolo
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Gig Bag Included: Yes
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