Like John Mayer said "the most important is to play your instrument" If a guitar inspires you to play and learn new songs, that a winner, whatever the wood or the country it was made.
Oh Man made in Indonesia has the best wood and vary precise. Indonesia wood quality is no.1 (tropical) Also Factory who made PRS is Cor-Tek (CORT) same Factory who made (Ibanez, Cort, Ltd, Yamaha, Schecter, GL, Squier)
As long as the wood is in good stable condition it’s good. Personally I just take a budget import guitar to a good tech and have all the components replaced and it basically transforms into a pro guitar. The process can be expensive but the reward is a guitar that’s to my specs.
@@ramencurry6672it's usually more expensive that way, way cheaper to buy mid to high end guitar you can push it even more and it will keep on giving with every mod
@@ramencurry6672I agree. I have a luthier here in the Philippines Elegee Jon De La Cruz. All my middle range guitars I have has been professionally set up and sometimes if I want too I upgrade it and they set up my guitar and now it plays amazing had stainless frets installed on my PRS Mcarthy 594 SE Singlecut Se
I don't mind "another strat copy". More competition is always a good thing for us 'consumers'. Let's hope it's a really good one so everyone has to up their game or reconsider their prices.
Cheap Chinese cottonwood-poplar hybrid body is a hard no. The specs do not compete with any G&L, Godin, Schecter or Reverend in the price range or even lower.
Though I am not a huge fan of PRS or Strat style guitars, I am loving the camera angles you folks are starting to do and the movement of the camera as well! Keeps me watching no matter the product
Can't believe people are dismissing the entire line immediately because they have poplar bodies. Guitar released today and you've already dismissed it without even being in the same room as one, let alone play one. Alder isn't always "better" than poplar, they generally have different properties but poplar isn't always crap. You read poplar and heard what fit your current opinion. If it sounds good, it is good. And you don't know if it actually sounds good until you play it yourself
Exactly. Commented on someone dissing the se silversky, like poplar has been around for a long time already. Even high end guitars like the john petrucci signature one used poplar as well and people didnt think shit about it because its a high end model. But here we are always dissing something that comes out from john mayer's line. They haven't even tried the guitar yet. Im really out of words for those folks.
Poplar indeed its the wood of choice of the principal guitars for Steve Morse, Albert Lee and so many more. It's a good choice since you know what tonewood you are looking for, usually it comes with a slight brighter, scooped tone than regular alder. Which for me it's always a win.
That SE looks pretty solid to me, haters are gonna hate, just like they did with the US Silver Sky release… but yet it will be the best PRS success and will sell like pancakes… just like the US version too. Count me in for one, that’s for sure ;)
Great point. So many negative posters when the US version launched. But once people acutely go their hands on them the negative energy subsided considerably.
@Nathan Kettle. Poplar is not balsa wood at all. Not only is it a completely different species and genus, they are native to different parts of the world. You don’t know what you’re talking about.
@@aaronsearle4307 I think he's being paid 1c by Fender for every dissing fearmongering comment he posts on TH-cam launch videos. He's been a very busy boy today.
i bought one last week, it's a good guitar, feels and plays well, a great deal for the price. Great video, I've been away, good to see you guys again, peace.
I actually wish they had kept the specs as close as possible. If you love the core model and want an SE version to gig with you might want them as close as possible.
Cudos to PRS. Seems like PRS maintained alot of good qualities in the SE version from original Silver Sky without compromising too much. With what was actually changed, I don't see it as a cheaper version - Just makes you wonder how much overpriced the original Silver Sky was set as a price point based on these differences. PRS will sell a bunch of these for sure.
Bought one 6 months ago and haven’t put it down since! Stays in tune, has all the essential strat sounds, the trem is great! Can’t fault it. I wish it had a few more colours, I got the green one be because it was on a deal. The finish is a bit basic but certainly not bad
Brutal that this (and many other PRS models) are not offered in Lefty. I have a custom 24 se (that I've modded some), and its build quality and playability is excellent.
An interesting line of thought with the SE Silver Sky, is that they won't be constantly tweaking the SE Silver Sky. The Core line guitars are constantly being slightly modified from year to year (neck shape, fret size, pickup impedance). I doubt the SE SS will be constantly changed, so if you're looking for a guitar to nail that JM vibe, the SE Silver Sky is a great way to go. The Core guitars are killer, but is a constantly-evolving project between John an Paul, where I feel like the SE is what it is, and may be a little more stable spec-wise in the long run. Just my $0.02.
It sounds very good for around 800 USD, thats whats important, it would probably be an incredible touring guitar. But if you wanna go up a step. Check out the American Professional 2
I have to say I do like it. Though the pickups don’t do it for me at all, so they would have to go. They made them insanely dark to match John’s old guitar. Also not sure what to make of the trem system. Will I be able to use an aftermarket trem there? Or are all the measurements different. I guess the appeal of a fender is you can buy and replace anything you want super easy.
Dark? These are anything but dark to me. They’re bright as hell. Nowhere near the tone of the Black1. I agree that these pickups don’t do it for me at all
Getting this same exact color as a Christmas present to myself been learning guitar for a couple months on my own now on a guitar I built myself, same color and all my inspiration was to make it a denim blue as I make jeans primarily but it came out more a blue like this, aside from the look it sounds amazing can’t wait to get her
Currently I have four Strats now, and I am using Gretsches mostly in my current band, but the Silver Sky SE would be at the top of my list of a Strat, if I needed another. The Bernie Marsden PRS SE fulfilled GAS for a Les Paul Standard.
The Bernie sounds great but not a fan of the neck which I guess is similar to a Gibson . Don’t get why 800 dollars ties in with £800 ? Someone suggested that the guitars are shipped back from Indonesia to the States then shipped here so that comes at a cost .
I really like the fact that it has a rosewood fretboard at this price range. Also I'm sure I'll love the neck profile and taper. Per the released specs, the neck depth is 0.828 inches at the 1st fret and 0.968 at the 12th. I love vintage 60's necks that have that taper, how it thickens out as you move toward the upper frets.
There are good guitars half this price with a roasted maple neck, bone nut and locking tuners. Having a rosewood fretboard is nothing to shout about at this price. If you're referring to Fender having Pau Ferro then it's fair to say Fender are not the best value guitars either. And Pau Ferro is a member of the rosewood family. It's not that different. Personally I like maple fretboards so I'll wait and see if PRS do a SE version with that before I consider buying one.
@@talkychris Ditto on the maple fretboard. I wonder if PRS will ever do a Hardtail Silver Sky in either line since Fender doesn’t give us very many Hardtail Strat options.
What a beauty! I like the white one. I own an se custom 24 and it is the best instrument I own. The quality just blows me away. That tells me that this is the strat copy to get. But it isn't quite a strat copy with the PRS headstock and the carve on the lower horn. Comparing this to a Mexican strat at the same price, my choice is PRS.
I have a beautiful 2011 American standard strat with the first gen custom shop fat 50’s pickups and I’ve talked myself out of needing an se silver sky. This video is arguing with me
These chaps do excellent reviews and this guitar looks even better than I thought it would. The sound was definitely different (more shrill with dist?) but still great. The clean tones really shined. I want to see one in that retro yellow finish!
Nice guitar and playing but why no information about the signal chain??? When watching a review I would at least like to know which amps/pedals (if any) were used.
You're with about one thing, and that's that your review is probably the best! Okay, what's not to like about an SE version of the Silver Sky? We knew it would be brilliant...
The price is one thing to not like. It costs more than a SE Custom 24 and that has more expensive woods, binding and a flamed maple vaneer so it probably costs more to manufacture. Seems you're paying a premium for the John Mayer link.
@@talkychris maybe. But a lot of us like true single coils and this is the only prs I can think of where you can get 3 pure single coil pickups. I know they have buckers that coil split/tap on a lot of SE models but that’s just not as good as these single coils. It’s good, don’t get me wrong, but this is great.
Brilliant to see opinions based on ACTUAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE 😜 instead of the hysterical screaming that’s been clogging up the ‘socials’. Thanks chaps. Great little video as ever.
I was literally today gonna buy a silver sky until I saw this SE version came out. Watched some reviews and especially this video made me wanna buy this version, so thanks a lot guys you saved me about 2000 euros👍👍
There are only two things I don't like about it (note: I haven't actually played one since I'm a lefty HINT HINT to PRS): the truss rod cover is too big/awkward, and it doesn't have locking tuners. But both things are easily changeable, and the price just rocks. I would probably design and 3D print a truss rod cover...
I just bought one. Freaking love it. I really had to mess with the tone Knobs to get a tone I liked. Had a chance to jam it with a live band the other day too. The pickups really cut through the mix like the core model. I do think it can be a little clangy if you don't shave a little high end off the Bridge pickup. Nothing like my American Strats. And Jack it's always a joy to hear you play! Man I hope you play out live!
I would love a comparison between one of these, Schecter Nick Johnston and Sire S7 (in SSS configurations for all of them obviously). All three seem like great modern recreations of the classic stratocaster formula but each has it's own approach. This PRS seems to be the most vintage, Sire is somewhere in between and Schecter goes for a modern radius and playability.
People can hate on the Silver Sky all the want and say it's just another Stratocaster copy. This might be true for the original Silver Sky in particular. It was made for John Mayer because he essentially wanted the same thing, just better "service" to accomodate his needs which Fender did not offer. But I think the SE version offers something that sets it apart from a lot of other S type guitars. It offers the feel and experience of a vintage instrument at an affordable price point! The price of the original Silver Sky is pretty high, more expensive than many core models of other brands. You find plenty of vintage inspired guitars at that price point. The AVRI Fender models cost roughly 1000€/$/£ less than the US SS model. But at the sub 1000€ price point you don't really have ANY models that offer specs similar to a 60s Stratocaster. The closest is the vintera MIM series but those cost over 1000 (1200€ where I live). Another factor is that the PRS quality control is much better than Fenders QC if you ask me. Most PRS are great straight out the box, especially true for the SE series. Fender is always a coinflip. Either you get a great guitar or one that's on the level or worse of a Squier Classic vibe (which is half the price!!). Most people compare the Silver Sky SE to the Player Series because they cost roughly the same depending on your location. But you SHOULD compare it to the vintera series. And while the SS SE offer "kind of vintage specs" it also appeals to a broader market. Most players dismiss Vintage inspired models because of the 7.25" radius of the fretboard. The SE has a 8.5" radius which sits right in the middle. People that prefer a vintage radius will get almost the same feel, while people that usually stick to the 9.5" radius will consider getting a Silver Sky because 8.5 might be close enough to what they're used to. It's quite clever. It ticks both boxes and will appeal to customers looking for a vintage and/or a "normal" spec. The thick neck is also great, comfortable and a joy to play. I don't know of many other guitars with such a neck profile at that price point. The only ones that have it are 60s style reissues with either a 7.25" or unappealing Features like truss rod access at the bottom of the neck. The pickups are incredible. The main reason you would want a Silver Sky tbh. And the SE kept so many specs of the core model, it is almost the same instrument besides the radius, the truss rod cover and the locking tuners (of which only the radius is actually important when making a purchase decision imo). To sum it up, while the core model is just another strat copy that just exists because John Mayer was dissatisfied with Fenders service, the SE version really sets itself apart with a lot of features that are hard to find at this price point and the quality of the guitar is also great. A well made guitar. (To be honest it's not hard to beat Fender in that regard. Their quality control is bad and the instruments feel overpriced when looking at the competition. Other brands sell guitars that compare with Fenders American models in terms of quality and features. Locking tuners, great fretjobs, more options all under a thousand bucks while Fenders Player series, the only one under 1000€, feels on a level with the Squier Classic vibe models. Only reason you would get a player is because you want Fender on the headstock. And I love my Fenders dearly but the company could really do better.)
@@pahwraith The most important things in getting a good tone are your touch on the instrument, your musical imagination, and your overall technique. All else is fine, but of little to no importance without the former.
Man, I wish I would be able to get the USA and SE model in store so I could play them side by side, but sadly I do not anticipate that to happen anytime soon with how scarce this will be
Lots of strat players don’t use the tremolo, so screwing in the screws in the tremolo cavity “locks” the bridge against the body meaning you can do double stop bends etc without the guitar going out of tune/detuning.
Because no one ever uses them, except for two times for 0.5 of a second in a half hour video. And that's because we stopped wanting to sound like Hank Marvin in 1965. They also generally make your guitar go out of tune. (Unless you buy a PRS that is).
i’ve watched several of the SS SE demo’s and i’ve heard a lot of reviewers mention the scooped sound of the pickups, didn’t the Fender JM strats have pickups that were said to be wound so they had a scooped sound?
I think the SE line is great! The only problem for me with the SE Silver Sky are the color choices compared to other SE models. Only issue for me though other than that GREAT GUITARS
Rock solid Instrument with tone and looks. We don’t have to argue about the quality or the material. Come on, trust your ears! This thing sounds amazing 🤩 By the way I had 2 of the US models for a month for testing. There is a difference I can hear between the US and SE, but actually it still has some of the great qualities. I’d buy that one over a current Fender Mex any day.
I'm biased,not sure if that is the right word but my Dad played a guitar that looked like that💕I dont actually know anything else other than he played it well and funky with it!🌌🎶
GRT Marketing strategy which i blv was set up all along, Make a USA version, then REELEM in w/this version which ur splitting hairs to define comparability! very smart Paul is :)
I am so distracted by the shimmering drums behind you guys 😊 all the colours are so pretty for my daughter! Can you please ask PRS to also make in natural wood colours/natural grain textures with JM signature on it, thank you!
If lets say I wanted to put a pearloid or tortoise pickguard on it, can that be done ? Is it the same shape as a Fender strat pickguard ? or does PRS have different style pickguards for it ? Plain white pickguard is not my thing.
I’m not sure, but my educated guess is that they are different especially considering that Fender has at least two different Start pickguards (an 8 hole and an 11 hole). With that being said, I’m sure there are companies that already make replacement pickguards for the Silver Sky (the pickguards might be different between the two Silver Sky lines). It is also possible to have someone cut a custom one in your choice of styles.
They are close but different enough that a Strat pickguard would have to be reshaped to fit the PRS. The treble side cutaway is thinner and shorter on the SE and doesn't fit as far down around the bridge. Can't say how the screws would line up.
Like John Mayer said "the most important is to play your instrument" If a guitar inspires you to play and learn new songs, that a winner, whatever the wood or the country it was made.
Oh Man made in Indonesia has the best wood and vary precise. Indonesia wood quality is no.1 (tropical) Also Factory who made PRS is Cor-Tek (CORT) same Factory who made (Ibanez, Cort, Ltd, Yamaha, Schecter, GL, Squier)
As long as the wood is in good stable condition it’s good. Personally I just take a budget import guitar to a good tech and have all the components replaced and it basically transforms into a pro guitar. The process can be expensive but the reward is a guitar that’s to my specs.
@@ramencurry6672it's usually more expensive that way, way cheaper to buy mid to high end guitar you can push it even more and it will keep on giving with every mod
@@ramencurry6672I agree. I have a luthier here in the Philippines Elegee Jon De La Cruz. All my middle range guitars I have has been professionally set up and sometimes if I want too I upgrade it and they set up my guitar and now it plays amazing had stainless frets installed on my PRS Mcarthy 594 SE Singlecut Se
I just purchased one for my 40th birthday and i love it so much. The attack and scoop of every pickup position is amazing.
I did the same for my 40th :D, its an amazing guitar!
you have the SE model ? the pickups are the same as the pickups in the more expensive model ?
I don't mind "another strat copy". More competition is always a good thing for us 'consumers'. Let's hope it's a really good one so everyone has to up their game or reconsider their prices.
Cheap Chinese cottonwood-poplar hybrid body is a hard no. The specs do not compete with any G&L, Godin, Schecter or Reverend in the price range or even lower.
Exactly. Everytime a solid competitor enters the marketplace, the prices go down...well, either that or they collude to keep them high.
@@DeffoZappo Great, so you have many other options to choose from :-)
@Nathan Kettle. There’s nothing wrong with poplar. I have a poplar guitar which is amazing. Solid and stable as a rock.
@@DeffoZappo There is very little difference between Alder and Poplar especially under a solid paint, keep being a wood snob.
Though I am not a huge fan of PRS or Strat style guitars, I am loving the camera angles you folks are starting to do and the movement of the camera as well! Keeps me watching no matter the product
The audio panning severely hurts my brain though.
Can't believe people are dismissing the entire line immediately because they have poplar bodies. Guitar released today and you've already dismissed it without even being in the same room as one, let alone play one. Alder isn't always "better" than poplar, they generally have different properties but poplar isn't always crap. You read poplar and heard what fit your current opinion.
If it sounds good, it is good. And you don't know if it actually sounds good until you play it yourself
Has a nice character Kinda stringy/Tele tone Very good
I know pretty much everything I play at the moment sounds bad but I've been playing less than a year so I'll give myself a break.
Exactly. Commented on someone dissing the se silversky, like poplar has been around for a long time already. Even high end guitars like the john petrucci signature one used poplar as well and people didnt think shit about it because its a high end model. But here we are always dissing something that comes out from john mayer's line. They haven't even tried the guitar yet. Im really out of words for those folks.
@Jon Oz Absolutely correct. Once it's amplified, effects added, eq'd no will know the difference. It's also sustainable and grows reasonably fast.
Poplar indeed its the wood of choice of the principal guitars for Steve Morse, Albert Lee and so many more. It's a good choice since you know what tonewood you are looking for, usually it comes with a slight brighter, scooped tone than regular alder. Which for me it's always a win.
That SE looks pretty solid to me, haters are gonna hate, just like they did with the US Silver Sky release… but yet it will be the best PRS success and will sell like pancakes… just like the US version too. Count me in for one, that’s for sure ;)
solid is the one thing it definitely is not. The body is a chinese cottonwood/poplar hybrid. Balsa wood basically
Great point. So many negative posters when the US version launched. But once people acutely go their hands on them the negative energy subsided considerably.
@Nathan Kettle. Poplar is not balsa wood at all. Not only is it a completely different species and genus, they are native to different parts of the world. You don’t know what you’re talking about.
@@aaronsearle4307 I think he's being paid 1c by Fender for every dissing fearmongering comment he posts on TH-cam launch videos. He's been a very busy boy today.
@@PaulCooksStuff Busy indeed.
That playing at 7:30 mark was so cool. I really like the blue color. Not crazy about the green. I like it, nice job PRS and Peach Guitars!
I fully agree! Was it an actual song or just random playing? 🤔
@@Benke01 Im trying to figure that out aswell
@@guacamolee9018 did I figure out what song that was. I can’t find it lol
I'm not a Strat style guitar guy but I would seriously consider this SE.
i bought one last week, it's a good guitar, feels and plays well, a great deal for the price. Great video, I've been away, good to see you guys again, peace.
I really like how it will be 8.5 radius rather than 7.25 of the core model.
I actually wish they had kept the specs as close as possible. If you love the core model and want an SE version to gig with you might want them as close as possible.
nothing against John but 7.25 is a bit much for me...
@Reid James no, the USA core model is not compound radius. It's 7.25". The new SE is 8.5"
Cudos to PRS. Seems like PRS maintained alot of good qualities in the SE version from original Silver Sky without compromising too much. With what was actually changed, I don't see it as a cheaper version - Just makes you wonder how much overpriced the original Silver Sky was set as a price point based on these differences. PRS will sell a bunch of these for sure.
Se is better than the usa one. Played both. Se has more body, hoter pickups, its louder. Se is better! Try them both
Bought one 6 months ago and haven’t put it down since! Stays in tune, has all the essential strat sounds, the trem is great! Can’t fault it. I wish it had a few more colours, I got the green one be because it was on a deal. The finish is a bit basic but certainly not bad
This morning I thought these were so lame; just a bad strat copy.
Then this afternoon, I played one...
I'm currently holding my new Silver Sky.
Still liking it?
Brutal that this (and many other PRS models) are not offered in Lefty. I have a custom 24 se (that I've modded some), and its build quality and playability is excellent.
They are now!
This video has served as an advert for a two rock 😍 sounds amazing
An interesting line of thought with the SE Silver Sky, is that they won't be constantly tweaking the SE Silver Sky. The Core line guitars are constantly being slightly modified from year to year (neck shape, fret size, pickup impedance). I doubt the SE SS will be constantly changed, so if you're looking for a guitar to nail that JM vibe, the SE Silver Sky is a great way to go. The Core guitars are killer, but is a constantly-evolving project between John an Paul, where I feel like the SE is what it is, and may be a little more stable spec-wise in the long run. Just my $0.02.
PRS is about to sell a shit ton of these today lol
They definitely are going to!! 😂
I bought one this morning
Probably pre order a shit ton because I don't know who has actual guitars in stock.
Poplar prices have risen....
Hey there, Is this a limited edition? Hope not
It sounds very good for around 800 USD, thats whats important, it would probably be an incredible touring guitar. But if you wanna go up a step. Check out the American Professional 2
I just ordered one from Sweetwater
Just like a little kid. Can't wait!😎
Already pulled the trigger on this! These will sell out like water in the desert!
That entrance shot looks so so nice, with him walking in with the beg. Gives me such a warm feeling.
Jack/John, nothing major, but with headphones, there seems to be a slight audio issue at the beginning of the video (balance left/right).
I have to say I do like it. Though the pickups don’t do it for me at all, so they would have to go. They made them insanely dark to match John’s old guitar.
Also not sure what to make of the trem system. Will I be able to use an aftermarket trem there? Or are all the measurements different.
I guess the appeal of a fender is you can buy and replace anything you want super easy.
You won't be able to use an aftermarket trem. I agree, it being so easy to replace everything on a Fender is one of their appeals.
Dark? These are anything but dark to me. They’re bright as hell. Nowhere near the tone of the Black1. I agree that these pickups don’t do it for me at all
Unreal how good these guitars sound. Thanks for a great demo! 🎸😁
Yeah definitely fancy getting one of these. I'm not super into the colours mind you but hey ho, they're pretty subtle.
My my this is some of the best playing I’ve ever heard. You guys are incredible players. So tasteful. Who cares what guitar it is!
Looks so great and the sound is very nice. Like the bigger radius and the price is killing. Great review, thanks for sharing.
Getting this same exact color as a Christmas present to myself been learning guitar for a couple months on my own now on a guitar I built myself, same color and all my inspiration was to make it a denim blue as I make jeans primarily but it came out more a blue like this, aside from the look it sounds amazing can’t wait to get her
Currently I have four Strats now, and I am using Gretsches mostly in my current band, but the Silver Sky SE would be at the top of my list of a Strat, if I needed another. The Bernie Marsden PRS SE fulfilled GAS for a Les Paul Standard.
The Bernie sounds great but not a fan of the neck which I guess is similar to a Gibson . Don’t get why 800 dollars ties in with £800 ? Someone suggested that the guitars are shipped back from Indonesia to the States then shipped here so that comes at a cost .
I mean it’s $850 with a rosewood neck.
Some Fender $1,000+ guitars don’t.
I really like the fact that it has a rosewood fretboard at this price range. Also I'm sure I'll love the neck profile and taper. Per the released specs, the neck depth is 0.828 inches at the 1st fret and 0.968 at the 12th. I love vintage 60's necks that have that taper, how it thickens out as you move toward the upper frets.
they made up for it by making the body out of the cheapest poplar they could find
There are good guitars half this price with a roasted maple neck, bone nut and locking tuners. Having a rosewood fretboard is nothing to shout about at this price. If you're referring to Fender having Pau Ferro then it's fair to say Fender are not the best value guitars either. And Pau Ferro is a member of the rosewood family. It's not that different. Personally I like maple fretboards so I'll wait and see if PRS do a SE version with that before I consider buying one.
@@talkychris
Ditto on the maple fretboard.
I wonder if PRS will ever do a Hardtail Silver Sky in either line since Fender doesn’t give us very many Hardtail Strat options.
Peach still puts out the best reviews…by far! Well done!
What was the tune starting at 7:11?
What a beauty! I like the white one. I own an se custom 24 and it is the best instrument I own. The quality just blows me away. That tells me that this is the strat copy to get. But it isn't quite a strat copy with the PRS headstock and the carve on the lower horn. Comparing this to a Mexican strat at the same price, my choice is PRS.
That is the first time I have lusted after a PRS guitar
I have a beautiful 2011 American standard strat with the first gen custom shop fat 50’s pickups and I’ve talked myself out of needing an se silver sky. This video is arguing with me
State side they sell for the exact same price to a MIM Strat. I would love to see a comparison. From what I heard my money is on the PRS.
These chaps do excellent reviews and this guitar looks even better than I thought it would. The sound was definitely different (more shrill with dist?) but still great. The clean tones really shined. I want to see one in that retro yellow finish!
If I had not just received a Oswald strat I would seriously consider it. Looks and sounds like a fantastic guitar for the money. Great job guys.
But it’s made of poplar (Ugg big miss prs)
'xactly.
Not a strat guy, wouldn't buy one ever, I think. But I can't get enough of your playing. Lawd it's amazing. Ty for another great video.
0:16 - That Two Rock though when the room mic cuts in 😍
Nice guitar and playing but why no information about the signal chain??? When watching a review I would at least like to know which amps/pedals (if any) were used.
You're with about one thing, and that's that your review is probably the best! Okay, what's not to like about an SE version of the Silver Sky? We knew it would be brilliant...
The price is one thing to not like. It costs more than a SE Custom 24 and that has more expensive woods, binding and a flamed maple vaneer so it probably costs more to manufacture. Seems you're paying a premium for the John Mayer link.
@@talkychris maybe. But a lot of us like true single coils and this is the only prs I can think of where you can get 3 pure single coil pickups. I know they have buckers that coil split/tap on a lot of SE models but that’s just not as good as these single coils. It’s good, don’t get me wrong, but this is great.
Great sounding guitar. I own an amazing 1971 Stratocaster but I love my PRS SE Paul's an 245. Really nice demo and Wonderful playing. Thanks
Nice. Greetings and Happy New Year from Germantown, Maryland
Brilliant to see opinions based on ACTUAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE 😜 instead of the hysterical screaming that’s been clogging up the ‘socials’. Thanks chaps. Great little video as ever.
I wasn’t going to, but you made me do it.
Genuinely tempted to sell my American Original 60s Strat and get one of these as a backup for my 2021 Silver Sky....
I was literally today gonna buy a silver sky until I saw this SE version came out. Watched some reviews and especially this video made me wanna buy this version, so thanks a lot guys you saved me about 2000 euros👍👍
I bought the stone blue one and it is really nice! It does want to make you play!!
What’s the song Jack was playing at 7:13?
Got a yellow se today my first single coil guitar. Looking forward to expanding my playing (non metal stuff) also guitar feels really good
What about the strings jamming in the trem block issue...to the point where you need to find a tool to force them out...
Oh wow, forgot to show any examples of the trem system.... Actually fairly important to some players. ;-)
Love my core model but so happy this is happening
There are only two things I don't like about it (note: I haven't actually played one since I'm a lefty HINT HINT to PRS): the truss rod cover is too big/awkward, and it doesn't have locking tuners. But both things are easily changeable, and the price just rocks.
I would probably design and 3D print a truss rod cover...
I had mine off for adjustment and decided it looks better exposed, the dull grey is just weird
Love Jack’s jam! 👌🏻👏🏻
I just bought one. Freaking love it. I really had to mess with the tone Knobs to get a tone I liked. Had a chance to jam it with a live band the other day too. The pickups really cut through the mix like the core model. I do think it can be a little clangy if you don't shave a little high end off the Bridge pickup. Nothing like my American Strats. And Jack it's always a joy to hear you play! Man I hope you play out live!
What amp and effects pedals were you playing thru on this demo? Doesn't sound anything like this in the store.
I would love a comparison between one of these, Schecter Nick Johnston and Sire S7 (in SSS configurations for all of them obviously). All three seem like great modern recreations of the classic stratocaster formula but each has it's own approach. This PRS seems to be the most vintage, Sire is somewhere in between and Schecter goes for a modern radius and playability.
Nick johnston is very wide neck that strat i've tried, its also flatter radius about 14, but sound very unique very articulate
Yes Sire s7 vs Prs ss se is what i want to see
All i need is se silver sky in maple fretboard variant! 🔥🔥🔥
People can hate on the Silver Sky all the want and say it's just another Stratocaster copy. This might be true for the original Silver Sky in particular. It was made for John Mayer because he essentially wanted the same thing, just better "service" to accomodate his needs which Fender did not offer. But I think the SE version offers something that sets it apart from a lot of other S type guitars. It offers the feel and experience of a vintage instrument at an affordable price point! The price of the original Silver Sky is pretty high, more expensive than many core models of other brands. You find plenty of vintage inspired guitars at that price point. The AVRI Fender models cost roughly 1000€/$/£ less than the US SS model. But at the sub 1000€ price point you don't really have ANY models that offer specs similar to a 60s Stratocaster. The closest is the vintera MIM series but those cost over 1000 (1200€ where I live). Another factor is that the PRS quality control is much better than Fenders QC if you ask me. Most PRS are great straight out the box, especially true for the SE series. Fender is always a coinflip. Either you get a great guitar or one that's on the level or worse of a Squier Classic vibe (which is half the price!!). Most people compare the Silver Sky SE to the Player Series because they cost roughly the same depending on your location. But you SHOULD compare it to the vintera series. And while the SS SE offer "kind of vintage specs" it also appeals to a broader market. Most players dismiss Vintage inspired models because of the 7.25" radius of the fretboard. The SE has a 8.5" radius which sits right in the middle. People that prefer a vintage radius will get almost the same feel, while people that usually stick to the 9.5" radius will consider getting a Silver Sky because 8.5 might be close enough to what they're used to. It's quite clever. It ticks both boxes and will appeal to customers looking for a vintage and/or a "normal" spec. The thick neck is also great, comfortable and a joy to play. I don't know of many other guitars with such a neck profile at that price point. The only ones that have it are 60s style reissues with either a 7.25" or unappealing Features like truss rod access at the bottom of the neck. The pickups are incredible. The main reason you would want a Silver Sky tbh. And the SE kept so many specs of the core model, it is almost the same instrument besides the radius, the truss rod cover and the locking tuners (of which only the radius is actually important when making a purchase decision imo).
To sum it up, while the core model is just another strat copy that just exists because John Mayer was dissatisfied with Fenders service, the SE version really sets itself apart with a lot of features that are hard to find at this price point and the quality of the guitar is also great. A well made guitar.
(To be honest it's not hard to beat Fender in that regard. Their quality control is bad and the instruments feel overpriced when looking at the competition. Other brands sell guitars that compare with Fenders American models in terms of quality and features. Locking tuners, great fretjobs, more options all under a thousand bucks while Fenders Player series, the only one under 1000€, feels on a level with the Squier Classic vibe models. Only reason you would get a player is because you want Fender on the headstock. And I love my Fenders dearly but the company could really do better.)
The ONLY one you need to watch... Like we're not going to watch every single one
I think the PRS demo that John Meyer did on this guitar is valid !!
Doesn’t hurt that you’re playing on a very expensive and nice amp
...or that it's being played by an excellent player.
@@Glicksman1 both are true
Having a good amp is probably the the most important piece of your electric guitar tone.
@@pahwraith Lots of people with a £1000 budget will buy an £800 guitar and a £200 amp. £500+£500 probably gets you better tone.
@@pahwraith The most important things in getting a good tone are your touch on the instrument, your musical imagination, and your overall technique. All else is fine, but of little to no importance without the former.
Man, I wish I would be able to get the USA and SE model in store so I could play them side by side, but sadly I do not anticipate that to happen anytime soon with how scarce this will be
Why would “most players lock the trem down”?
Lots of strat players don’t use the tremolo, so screwing in the screws in the tremolo cavity “locks” the bridge against the body meaning you can do double stop bends etc without the guitar going out of tune/detuning.
Because no one ever uses them, except for two times for 0.5 of a second in a half hour video. And that's because we stopped wanting to sound like Hank Marvin in 1965.
They also generally make your guitar go out of tune. (Unless you buy a PRS that is).
What's with the 41mm nut width? Killed my interest which is a pity as it sounds very good.
Did you draft in Spielberg for this video? The cinematography is excellent.
In my dreams PRS builds a Tele. 🙏🙏🙏
The pickups on the new SE model are actually a bite hotter than the American version.....just an fyi.....
i’ve watched several of the SS SE demo’s and i’ve heard a lot of reviewers mention the scooped sound of the pickups, didn’t the Fender JM strats have pickups that were said to be wound so they had a scooped sound?
Jack's playing at 6:25 its something that sounds full....I wanna know stuff like that for the "play something" situation. Any video suggestion guys?
I think the SE line is great! The only problem for me with the SE Silver Sky are the color choices compared to other SE models. Only issue for me though other than that GREAT GUITARS
Excelent video as always, what pedal did you use at 5:56?
Rock solid Instrument with tone and looks. We don’t have to argue about the quality or the material. Come on, trust your ears! This thing sounds amazing 🤩 By the way I had 2 of the US models for a month for testing. There is a difference I can hear between the US and SE, but actually it still has some of the great qualities. I’d buy that one over a current Fender Mex any day.
Could there be a difference because of just a pickup's?
This video is 2 years old, hopefully his mum knitted him a new fleece by now. Good lord. Great player.
I'm biased,not sure if that is the right word but my Dad played a guitar that looked like that💕I dont actually know anything else other than he played it well and funky with it!🌌🎶
GRT Marketing strategy which i blv was set up all along, Make a USA version, then REELEM in w/this version which ur splitting hairs to define comparability! very smart Paul is :)
About the guitar, I’d be curious to try one. Sounds genuine with decent clarity.
I want to buy that guitar just for the color way so cool !!!
I am so distracted by the shimmering drums behind you guys 😊 all the colours are so pretty for my daughter! Can you please ask PRS to also make in natural wood colours/natural grain textures with JM signature on it, thank you!
Sounds great looks great
How does this compare to a schecter nick johnston diamond series?
Hey i am a beginner and i would like to ask which one is the better choice between the SE Custom 24 and the SE Silver Sky
I am forwarding this video to Andertons guys.
In “jacks playing clip” can anyone tell me what he’s following to play/jam like that?
We all need another affordable strat copy.
Hope they'll make a version of this on maple neck. I'm definitely sold if so.
PRS IS JUST Unbelievable THEY ARE THE BEST BRAND FOR 30years now!
So how does this PRS SE model, made in Indonesia compare to a made in Japan Yamaha model?
Great reviews guy 👍 btw what sort of weight is that SilverSky SE ? Will they be consistent like the US ones?
Will there be a maple freatboard version?
If lets say I wanted to put a pearloid or tortoise pickguard on it, can that be done ? Is it the same shape as a Fender strat pickguard ? or does PRS have different style pickguards for it ? Plain white pickguard is not my thing.
I’m not sure, but my educated guess is that they are different especially considering that Fender has at least two different Start pickguards (an 8 hole and an 11 hole).
With that being said, I’m sure there are companies that already make replacement pickguards for the Silver Sky (the pickguards might be different between the two Silver Sky lines). It is also possible to have someone cut a custom one in your choice of styles.
They are close but different enough that a Strat pickguard would have to be reshaped to fit the PRS. The treble side cutaway is thinner and shorter on the SE and doesn't fit as far down around the bridge. Can't say how the screws would line up.
The colors are definitely cooler on the SEs!
I have a moc sand usa
How is the neck carve different on this one?
I wonder how this is vs the fender player strat
I think you guys should have put the tremolo through its paces…. thats one of the biggest reasons to own this type of guitar for someone like myself…
Does look nice Has that mid honk Well done Paul Sticker price yet ??
Im thinking of swapping my Strat vintera 60’s mod for this one. Looks so playable and nice!
Have you done it? I’m having a really hard time deciding between both