They both sound great, JNC. I don't think there's enough of a difference to matter at all, at least when listening on TH-cam with the compression algorithm.
Interesting that you prefer the tone of the K-Line. I shut my eyes while you were switching between the two and couldn’t tell when the guitars swapped at all.
For me it's because 6 in a line flat headstock vs angled 3+3 headstock. I have tuning issues with the G string on both of my guitars that have 3+3 headstocks
@@gdawgs101I have an SE McCarty and rarely have to tune it. When had an SG and Les Paul, I had to tune them every time I picked them up, plus check the tuning when I was playing. I’ve had three PRS SEs and tuning hasn’t been a problem.
@@davidkeller6156 One of the 2 guitars I have this issue with is a PRS SE DGT (the other is a Les Paul, of course lol). I recognize everyone's mileage varies, but I've never had a guitar w/ six-in-line tuners that had a tuning stability issue
@@gdawgs101 Have the nut looked at. It’s usually because it hasn’t been cut properly and the G string binds. So it slowly goes out of tune. PRS does an amazing job with this (Gibson, though…🤬), so I have fewer tuning problems with PRS guitars than I do Fenders. When I pick up a PRS it’s almost always in tune. When I pick up a strat or tele, the first thing I do is tune it (unless it has locking tuners).
One thing I also have noticed is that when standing with my Silver sky, the angle is different from other "strats", way more comfortable. Haven't measured why, but it really does make a difference.
Have to agree! It just feels ergonomically perfect for live playing. I’ve gigged pretty much every style of guitar and the SS, for whatever reason, just seems to sit perfectly.
Nice Comparison John! I prefer the K-Line sound over the PRS. I also believe ALL or MOST Guitar Manufacturers are using more moist woods to pump them out Faster! Therefore the Guitars are getting Heavier. I prefer a Tele and it's Hard to find a Tele now days around 7 to 7 1/2 lbs. Most are high 7's to 8 lbs. or over here in the States! Please keep up the Good Work, Love your Channel man and you're a REALLY GOOD Guitar player!!! Cheers from Salem, Oh. US!
The difference between the instruments is basically that the K Line is unapologetically chasing the vintage vibe and aesthetic, where the Silver Sky is trying to place vintage characteristics into an otherwise modern instrument. The SS is more different from a Fender than the average Strat copy, albeit that many of the differences are quite subtle.
I like the look of the k line better but it’s hard to deny the quality of the SS. I was just about to order a K line when I found a deal on a mint used SS and it definitely scratched the itch for me.
I bought my 3 K line Springfields because of you. I got 2 of them used and I recently received my special order HSS Fiesta Red one and it is amazing. I could actually get a steep employee discount on Fender CS or PRS guitars but I really prefer the K line guitars.
When you have to get the K-Line refretted (by someone you trust to do the work) would you consider stainless steel frets? I know they might feel and sound different, im just curious if you would consider that, so then it would last "forever".
Absolutely it does ! Using the same amp, same settings, blindfolded I doubt if most if anyone can truly identify either. I always have to laugh when folks talk about headstocks...you're not playing the headstock. You're playing the guitar because it feels good...sounds good. Regardless, it's all incredibly subjective. IF you're one of those players who is always buying/selling then it's probably an easier sell with the PRS. AND yes, weight is definitely a concern. Guess I'm just a PRS fan. Cheers !
I'm not a PRS fan but have nothiing against them really. However since the Silver Sky has come out, I have this itch to buy one just because of the sounds I have heard and reviews which have really capturd my interest. Ideally, I'd like one strat shaped thing that could do everything, whereas now I have 3 strat shaped things Fender, Boutique and Squier CV which all do some things I like really well. I guess I'll just have to take a dive at some point on an affordable secondhand one and see if it is the versatile strat that gives me everything I want :)
Loved the Kline sound. Just a headsup, the di sound of wireless thingy sounds significantly different that a guitar cable. The wireless transmitters tend to capture more frequency response (around highs) than a traditional cable would.
Tone wise, my take is the SS has newer strings, even though not as bright. The dirty blond wanted to feed back briefly at one point. For the most part, they sound very similar.
I agree with everything you said on pickups except the SS is more mid-heavy to me. The 50s sound of the Lollars is scoopier. The 60s inspiration for the SS is that Mayer, SRV sound. Hotter, more mid forward.
You've yet to demonstrate the tone knobs on the SS. They are like studio filters and very effective. Where most tone controls on a strat style are rubbish.
I’ll start with an apology to anyone who might be offended - I don’t intend to upset anyone. :-) The Springfield appears to me to have a more rounded tone with a bit more body and dynamics to the notes in the DI section. To me, the PRS def sounds a bit anaemic in comparison in that part. Through the processing things even out a bit sonically. I’m only listening with earbuds on my phone but I’d struggle to tell which was which on a blind AB. I don’t like the headstock on the PRS, and I’m a little surprise to see the joins on the body are clearly visible under the solid finish - they catch the light and that surprised me for a PRS. But the absolute killer for me is the bird inlays. I just hate them. A dot neck would look soooooo much nicer.
They sound close enough that I'd pick the one that's more comfortable to play. And along those lines, I wonder if you like doing bends on the PRS because of the 3 on a side tuners. It's half way to an inverted headstock.
K-Line, all the way! (But, I’m biased…as John knows…because Chris from K Line is a great guy and he puts out a Killer guitar; see the review I did on the guitar he sent me! He takes great care in making a true custom guitar)! 🎸
I like the cutaway on PRS guitars. I have found that when I do make my way up to the 22nd fret PRS with that beveled cutaway gives my hands more room to work! Maybe an SG has less restriction than anything else but I prefer S type guitars.
As a lefty I’ve owned just about everything my heart desires and recently got hooked on Teles. But when the SS SE lefty came out and on sale, curiosity killed this cat. Wow… love it!!
I don’t look at the headstock when playing, so I could give two shits about what it looks like. Never tried a K-Line, but if I grab a PRS off of the wall at any music store, I know what to expect. If you want the full Strat experience, buy a Fender Strat. If you want modern appointments, go for the Silver Sky or K-Line as they are both very well regarded. I will say that I prefer the Dirty Blondes as well. The 635JM’s are too “60’s” sounding for my tastes.
Isn't the silver sky the prs 'CAB' nitro? It's more of a modern hybrid finish than a classic nitro so it's more in like with the traditional poly /V12 etc finishes that prs use for standard core guitars
I prefer the usa silver sky compared to any other strats i tried in feel and sound. Need to note it tho, you bought yours for an unreal price, nowhere near below 2k in the EU 2nd hand market. That price range actually you have quite a selection of strats to go for, it all depends on preferences.
Never really loved how strats sound/respond, but I do love the way they play. I need to try an American silver sky though, the se SS's that I've played have all felt dense and lifeless.
I bought a maple SS just to have a go due to all the hype. Well, believe the hype - over the last couple of years it's becomee my no. 1. TBH, I'm not 100% sure why - I think it's mostly because it's a "vanilla" guitar: there's nothing it does badly and it's pretty good at everything. Great build quality and the trem is the best I've ever had on a "strat"; it works.
Personally love the PRS headstocks and find it baffling that anyone would think otherwise. If Scarlett Johannson’s face was on Alexandra Daddario’s body, I wouldn’t be thinking ‘Ah, you ruined it’ 😂
Never played a kline but I imagine it would have a hard time winning me over after I bought a silver sky. Just the neck profile alone won me over on the silver sky. Oh and don’t know what year yours is but mine is not plasticky at all and is thin Nitro. I think they were finished with nitro starting in 2020?
Sound wise they both have their unique great qualities. How they feel for playability only you would know. Headstock I have never cared for the SS tuning knobs.
I had both, both are good. One of the klines had good pickups, the othe ones were meh. The difference in playability between these two guitars is like if you ordered the same dish from your favorite restaurant on two different nights, and it came out slightly different.
I quite like a 3 on a side headstock, but didn't think it'd look ok on a Strat until I saw the Silver Sky. I think the not-quite-fender-shape of some guitar headstocks put me in that uncanny valley territory, so am afraid the K-Line doesn't sit well with me.
I usually don't care much about this kind of detail, but for my taste the PRS headstock is *incredibly* ugly. It makes a guitar look like a spear. If I ever got a PRS, I think I'd cut a little piece of wood to attach to the top of the headstock to fill it in and make it look less like a weapon. I also never liked referring to a guitar as an "axe." Maybe it's the same thing! -Tom
Fenders were made to be modular and cheap. If you're at the point where you're concerned about doing maintenance on your Strat, then you've lost the plot. So I'd go even cheaper -- Squier Classic Vibe!
I put my headphones on and closed my eyes. Over TH-cam at least I couldn't discern when you changed guitars. With my eyes open I would say the K-Line sounds slightly warmer. Play whatever feels best under your fingers.
But they are both copies of the Stratocaster. I don't get it. You can buy an American Professional II GT11 for a $1000.00 bucks less with Custom Shop pickups a super case instead of a gigbag.
if the silver sky has the perfect specs for you out of the box you don't need to go boutique. most boutique makers are offering a bit more choice in terms of customization options. my K-Lines have stainless and evo frets, can't get that on a Silver Sky without a refret.
Both guitars sound like the action is too low, causing the strings to slap against the frets, and results in tone loss for Cleans. That doesn't matter much for dirty and overdriven tones. The PRS had creamier overdriven tones, and the K Line sounded Stratier on those. The PRS color looks sickly to me. Regarding needing a fret job, re-crowning frets is not that hard to do. But, it's worthwhile to get a decent Crowning File that does not have "teeth" on the very top, so you are not reducing the fret height when you use it. The goal is just angling/beveling the sides of the frets inward to the top of the frets - but don't make it pointy. For "spot filing," when you only have a few problem frets or strings on certain frets, a "spark plug" file can work very well and are very inexpensive. Just remember to tape the fretboard wood up to the edge of the frets so you don't damage the wood with the edge of the file. I just had to "spot" file about 4 or 5 frets on my Strat last night that have been sounding too much like a Sitar. Just identified the flat spots, filed a bevel towards the center/top of the fret areas that needed filing, then sanded the tops of the frets with 1000 grit sandpaper in the same direction of the frets. Took about 20 minutes including loosening and moving strings out of the way and tuning back up. The guitar should be good for another 6 months.
wow wow wow. both sound great. but they are different. when putting down the backing track, the Springfield sounded better. the prs's high end is much softer than the k line. softer in a harder to hear kinda way. but when you started playing lead the prs was pulling ahead. the prs was fuller and more vibrant when playing a little more heavy handed. so they both have a roll. but if you can only take one, take the prs.
I think what often gets missed is that the Silver Sky was designed by John Mayer in hopes of making what he thought was a better Strat...but at the same time not a Strat. Its his specs...so its 'his' guitar...it might not fit into a lot of peoples beliefs as their go to axe. It's not meat to be a Strat in my eyes...thus why the headstock is different (and it works for me), has different curves and cut aways, different switch and wammy bar. As far as colors and finish goes...the PRS on this video is not what I'd say not a desired one as it's rather bland. I've heard others complain about plastic parts...well folks every guitar out there has plastic! The necks on the Silver Sky are awesome for and finish as well as playability. They ARE top shelve, boutique guitars...as well as better than a Fender Strat and most other brands...IMHO.
I think I prefer it to just a wrong normal Strat idea. Don't think I've seen any variations of the normal way I like the look of. I like the prs headstock in general so I quite like it on this guitar
@@mrcoatsworth429 same here I think. Same way I like the Nik Huber Headstock on the orca whereas I pretty much hate all the non Les Paul shape headstocks on non Gibson Les Pauls
@@tonystartup3817 the Nik Huber headstock is awesome! Think I even prefer it to the Gibson open book style. And it's a slightly better design for tuning stability. Love the Krautster II model.
I just can’t gel with a PRS. I don’t get it. The SE’s feel cheap, and to my ears the ceramics sound bad. I’ve only played one K-Line, but to me it’s not even a contest. But you like what you like. So play what you love.
I played a great SS at a store. Great neck, balance, weight, I didn’t dig the pickups at all though. They were like a karaoke version of what one imagines good Strat pickups to be. In your clip, they both sound good but the K-Line is superior.
The PRS sounds “Plinky” with more string attack. This can be good or bad depending on the situation. I like the bite that it brings on overdriven leads but not so much on cleans.
Just to preface...the headstock shape does NOT matter while playing (obviously). That being said, the PRS headstock is uglier by a mile. Even their carved top models, while having honestly one of the prettiest aesthetics (bar maybe nik huber) are always just let down by the ugly headstock . The santana headstock looks so much better.
PRS is definitely uglier. That headstock looks like my 2nd grade doodling. Don't get me going on the "inkblot" birds. You make it sound great though so the function must be pretty OK.
They both sound great, JNC. I don't think there's enough of a difference to matter at all, at least when listening on TH-cam with the compression algorithm.
Interesting that you prefer the tone of the K-Line. I shut my eyes while you were switching between the two and couldn’t tell when the guitars swapped at all.
Same here.
Never had an issue with the silver sky headstock, and i still dont see why everyone hates it 😅
For me it's because 6 in a line flat headstock vs angled 3+3 headstock. I have tuning issues with the G string on both of my guitars that have 3+3 headstocks
@@gdawgs101I have an SE McCarty and rarely have to tune it. When had an SG and Les Paul, I had to tune them every time I picked them up, plus check the tuning when I was playing. I’ve had three PRS SEs and tuning hasn’t been a problem.
@@davidkeller6156 One of the 2 guitars I have this issue with is a PRS SE DGT (the other is a Les Paul, of course lol). I recognize everyone's mileage varies, but I've never had a guitar w/ six-in-line tuners that had a tuning stability issue
@@gdawgs101 Have the nut looked at. It’s usually because it hasn’t been cut properly and the G string binds. So it slowly goes out of tune.
PRS does an amazing job with this (Gibson, though…🤬), so I have fewer tuning problems with PRS guitars than I do Fenders.
When I pick up a PRS it’s almost always in tune. When I pick up a strat or tele, the first thing I do is tune it (unless it has locking tuners).
The Silver Sky headstock is the coolest electric guitar headstock ever designed, in my opinion.
I like them both, but I prefer the fuller warm sound of the Silver Sky.
I know that the Silver Sky SE wasn't part of this comparison but it's worth mentioning that it's fretboard radius is different at 8.5 inches.
One thing I also have noticed is that when standing with my Silver sky, the angle is different from other "strats", way more comfortable. Haven't measured why, but it really does make a difference.
Have to agree! It just feels ergonomically perfect for live playing. I’ve gigged pretty much every style of guitar and the SS, for whatever reason, just seems to sit perfectly.
That’s very interesting to hear. I gotta try out another silver sky with a strap this time.
Nice Comparison John! I prefer the K-Line sound over the PRS. I also believe ALL or MOST Guitar Manufacturers are using more moist woods to pump them out Faster! Therefore the Guitars are getting Heavier. I prefer a Tele and it's Hard to find a Tele now days around 7 to 7 1/2 lbs. Most are high 7's to 8 lbs. or over here in the States! Please keep up the Good Work, Love your Channel man and you're a REALLY GOOD Guitar player!!! Cheers from Salem, Oh. US!
I played an American Silver Sky and was blown away.
The Silver Sky pickups are meant to be between a 63 and 64 spec, hence the 635 name
The difference between the instruments is basically that the K Line is unapologetically chasing the vintage vibe and aesthetic, where the Silver Sky is trying to place vintage characteristics into an otherwise modern instrument. The SS is more different from a Fender than the average Strat copy, albeit that many of the differences are quite subtle.
I like the look of the k line better but it’s hard to deny the quality of the SS. I was just about to order a K line when I found a deal on a mint used SS and it definitely scratched the itch for me.
I bought my 3 K line Springfields because of you. I got 2 of them used and I recently received my special order HSS Fiesta Red one and it is amazing. I could actually get a steep employee discount on Fender CS or PRS guitars but I really prefer the K line guitars.
Watching this while waiting for FedEx to deliver my SS 😂😂😂
You’re going to love it the PRS is super special. Congrats
Love to see you do a Demo and Review of the PRS NF 53 Tele!!!
When you have to get the K-Line refretted (by someone you trust to do the work) would you consider stainless steel frets? I know they might feel and sound different, im just curious if you would consider that, so then it would last "forever".
Absolutely it does ! Using the same amp, same settings, blindfolded I doubt if most if anyone can truly identify either. I always have to laugh when folks talk about headstocks...you're not playing the headstock. You're playing the guitar because it feels good...sounds good. Regardless, it's all incredibly subjective. IF you're one of those players who is always buying/selling then it's probably an easier sell with the PRS. AND yes, weight is definitely a concern. Guess I'm just a PRS fan. Cheers !
I'm not a PRS fan but have nothiing against them really. However since the Silver Sky has come out, I have this itch to buy one just because of the sounds I have heard and reviews which have really capturd my interest. Ideally, I'd like one strat shaped thing that could do everything, whereas now I have 3 strat shaped things Fender, Boutique and Squier CV which all do some things I like really well. I guess I'll just have to take a dive at some point on an affordable secondhand one and see if it is the versatile strat that gives me everything I want :)
Silver sky sounds and looks better.😊
Loved the Kline sound. Just a headsup, the di sound of wireless thingy sounds significantly different that a guitar cable. The wireless transmitters tend to capture more frequency response (around highs) than a traditional cable would.
In the end it just down to what you preference as a person, because tones feelings , looks are just personal
Tone wise, my take is the SS has newer strings, even though not as bright. The dirty blond wanted to feed back briefly at one point. For the most part, they sound very similar.
Both are great guitars, I guess it comes down to personal feel, for me it's the Silver Sky 🤙🎸
Please do more videos with di sound from guitars! It’s the most accurate way to know about the tonal characteristics of the guitar
I agree with everything you said on pickups except the SS is more mid-heavy to me. The 50s sound of the Lollars is scoopier. The 60s inspiration for the SS is that Mayer, SRV sound. Hotter, more mid forward.
Send the springfield to the guy that did TPS's Strat!
Neither is ugly. In fact it’s a nice touch that PRS flipped their usual headstock around to give a nod to Fender.
635 pickups == 1963/64 realm. The Silver Sky controversy that will not die. Both great guitars. Imo, "Hating a Silver Sky" is just silly...or worse.
Both are great
You've yet to demonstrate the tone knobs on the SS. They are like studio filters and very effective. Where most tone controls on a strat style are rubbish.
I’ll start with an apology to anyone who might be offended - I don’t intend to upset anyone. :-)
The Springfield appears to me to have a more rounded tone with a bit more body and dynamics to the notes in the DI section. To me, the PRS def sounds a bit anaemic in comparison in that part.
Through the processing things even out a bit sonically. I’m only listening with earbuds on my phone but I’d struggle to tell which was which on a blind AB.
I don’t like the headstock on the PRS, and I’m a little surprise to see the joins on the body are clearly visible under the solid finish - they catch the light and that surprised me for a PRS.
But the absolute killer for me is the bird inlays. I just hate them. A dot neck would look soooooo much nicer.
They sound close enough that I'd pick the one that's more comfortable to play. And along those lines, I wonder if you like doing bends on the PRS because of the 3 on a side tuners. It's half way to an inverted headstock.
K-Line, all the way! (But, I’m biased…as John knows…because Chris from K Line is a great guy and he puts out a Killer guitar; see the review I did on the guitar he sent me! He takes great care in making a true custom guitar)! 🎸
I like the cutaway on PRS guitars. I have found that when I do make my way up to the 22nd fret PRS with that beveled cutaway gives my hands more room to work! Maybe an SG has less restriction than anything else but I prefer S type guitars.
I like the K Line better all round - just wish it had 22 frets - I just don't get 21 frets guitars - it's incomplete for me for some reason.
My SS SE is likely to be the last strat style guitar I ever buy. Now I can move onto other guitars... the thing is absolutely amazing
As a lefty I’ve owned just about everything my heart desires and recently got hooked on Teles. But when the SS SE lefty came out and on sale, curiosity killed this cat. Wow… love it!!
I don’t look at the headstock when playing, so I could give two shits about what it looks like. Never tried a K-Line, but if I grab a PRS off of the wall at any music store, I know what to expect. If you want the full Strat experience, buy a Fender Strat. If you want modern appointments, go for the Silver Sky or K-Line as they are both very well regarded. I will say that I prefer the Dirty Blondes as well. The 635JM’s are too “60’s” sounding for my tastes.
Isn't the silver sky the prs 'CAB' nitro? It's more of a modern hybrid finish than a classic nitro so it's more in like with the traditional poly /V12 etc finishes that prs use for standard core guitars
If we’re talking modern S style guitars then i prefer my Kiesel Delos all day long. But as far as these 2 guitars i like the K Line better!!
I prefer the usa silver sky compared to any other strats i tried in feel and sound. Need to note it tho, you bought yours for an unreal price, nowhere near below 2k in the EU 2nd hand market. That price range actually you have quite a selection of strats to go for, it all depends on preferences.
I prefer the Silver Sky . The headstock is more stay in-tuney.
What makes the difference in tuning stability?
@demokraatti break angle over the nut and a relatively straight pull in the case of Gibson D and G
Never really loved how strats sound/respond, but I do love the way they play. I need to try an American silver sky though, the se SS's that I've played have all felt dense and lifeless.
Don’t know the facts but puts it out there anyway!
The SS pickup specs is not a secret….63.5. Not late 60s.
I bought a maple SS just to have a go due to all the hype. Well, believe the hype - over the last couple of years it's becomee my no. 1. TBH, I'm not 100% sure why - I think it's mostly because it's a "vanilla" guitar: there's nothing it does badly and it's pretty good at everything. Great build quality and the trem is the best I've ever had on a "strat"; it works.
That’s PRS sounds great
Much prefer the tone of the lollars , smoother and cuts nicely.
I prefer the Silver Sky because ...well, John Mayer...
aesthetically, i like the fender more. but in terms of sound and neck width and the clout, i prefer the silver sky
Personally love the PRS headstocks and find it baffling that anyone would think otherwise. If Scarlett Johannson’s face was on Alexandra Daddario’s body, I wouldn’t be thinking ‘Ah, you ruined it’ 😂
Never played a kline but I imagine it would have a hard time winning me over after I bought a silver sky. Just the neck profile alone won me over on the silver sky. Oh and don’t know what year yours is but mine is not plasticky at all and is thin Nitro. I think they were finished with nitro starting in 2020?
They both sound very metallic and abrasive. Thinking it’s an eq problem. Never heard this from your channel before
SS is brighter to my ears!
He was running them DI during the earlier part of the video, if that’s what you were hearing.
Heard the same, thought the action might be a bit low, but it could have been the DI. ???
Sound wise they both have their unique great qualities. How they feel for playability only you would know. Headstock I have never cared for the SS tuning knobs.
I had both, both are good. One of the klines had good pickups, the othe ones were meh. The difference in playability between these two guitars is like if you ordered the same dish from your favorite restaurant on two different nights, and it came out slightly different.
I loved everything about my silver sky apart from the 7.25 neck. If they bring out a version with flatter neck I’ll buy two.
SE has 8.5"
7.25 is the reason I don't own one
I live right near where K-Lines are made. You gonna do a shootout like this but for a barefaced cab? Hope so.
I quite like a 3 on a side headstock, but didn't think it'd look ok on a Strat until I saw the Silver Sky. I think the not-quite-fender-shape of some guitar headstocks put me in that uncanny valley territory, so am afraid the K-Line doesn't sit well with me.
Never liked the PRS because of the headstock. Never got used to it.
I usually don't care much about this kind of detail, but for my taste the PRS headstock is *incredibly* ugly. It makes a guitar look like a spear. If I ever got a PRS, I think I'd cut a little piece of wood to attach to the top of the headstock to fill it in and make it look less like a weapon. I also never liked referring to a guitar as an "axe." Maybe it's the same thing! -Tom
Fenders were made to be modular and cheap. If you're at the point where you're concerned about doing maintenance on your Strat, then you've lost the plot. So I'd go even cheaper -- Squier Classic Vibe!
K-line sounds fatter more harmonics when clean. when the drive is on not much different. was that drive digital? i suspect is was.
I’ll take either over a fender.
K Line far superior 🤘
I put my headphones on and closed my eyes. Over TH-cam at least I couldn't discern when you changed guitars. With my eyes open I would say the K-Line sounds slightly warmer. Play whatever feels best under your fingers.
But they are both copies of the Stratocaster. I don't get it. You can buy an American Professional II GT11 for a $1000.00 bucks less with Custom Shop
pickups a super case instead of a gigbag.
if the silver sky has the perfect specs for you out of the box you don't need to go boutique. most boutique makers are offering a bit more choice in terms of customization options. my K-Lines have stainless and evo frets, can't get that on a Silver Sky without a refret.
Can I have the swamp ash please?
The strat body is such a wonderful rounded sweeping shape, then that PRS headstock looks the polar opposite. It’s jarring and looks like an off cut
Both guitars sound like the action is too low, causing the strings to slap against the frets, and results in tone loss for Cleans. That doesn't matter much for dirty and overdriven tones. The PRS had creamier overdriven tones, and the K Line sounded Stratier on those. The PRS color looks sickly to me.
Regarding needing a fret job, re-crowning frets is not that hard to do. But, it's worthwhile to get a decent Crowning File that does not have "teeth" on the very top, so you are not reducing the fret height when you use it. The goal is just angling/beveling the sides of the frets inward to the top of the frets - but don't make it pointy. For "spot filing," when you only have a few problem frets or strings on certain frets, a "spark plug" file can work very well and are very inexpensive. Just remember to tape the fretboard wood up to the edge of the frets so you don't damage the wood with the edge of the file.
I just had to "spot" file about 4 or 5 frets on my Strat last night that have been sounding too much like a Sitar. Just identified the flat spots, filed a bevel towards the center/top of the fret areas that needed filing, then sanded the tops of the frets with 1000 grit sandpaper in the same direction of the frets. Took about 20 minutes including loosening and moving strings out of the way and tuning back up. The guitar should be good for another 6 months.
The demise of the Cordy Silver Sky has begun……next video….”Why I sold the Silver Sky” 😂
Although, I certainly hope not!!!
Silver Sky sounded hollow. K-Line sounded fuller with more frequencies shining through. Have to go boutique with that
PRS in the streets. Custom shop/Boutique in the sheets!
wow wow wow. both sound great. but they are different. when putting down the backing track, the Springfield sounded better. the prs's high end is much softer than the k line. softer in a harder to hear kinda way. but when you started playing lead the prs was pulling ahead. the prs was fuller and more vibrant when playing a little more heavy handed. so they both have a roll. but if you can only take one, take the prs.
K-Line for me.
K line ftw
I think the headstock on the K-Line looks great - but then again, I like the headstock on James Tyler guitars too.
I think what often gets missed is that the Silver Sky was designed by John Mayer in hopes of making what he thought was a better Strat...but at the same time not a Strat. Its his specs...so its 'his' guitar...it might not fit into a lot of peoples beliefs as their go to axe. It's not meat to be a Strat in my eyes...thus why the headstock is different (and it works for me), has different curves and cut aways, different switch and wammy bar. As far as colors and finish goes...the PRS on this video is not what I'd say not a desired one as it's rather bland. I've heard others complain about plastic parts...well folks every guitar out there has plastic! The necks on the Silver Sky are awesome for and finish as well as playability. They ARE top shelve, boutique guitars...as well as better than a Fender Strat and most other brands...IMHO.
this is the video equivalent to the spiderman meme
Neither headstock is ugly…but the Silver Sky’s is ‘wronger’…
I think I prefer it to just a wrong normal Strat idea. Don't think I've seen any variations of the normal way I like the look of. I like the prs headstock in general so I quite like it on this guitar
I think it's just a matter of getting used to it. Since the Silver Sky is not an exact Strat shape, I mind the different headstock way less.
@@mrcoatsworth429 same here I think. Same way I like the Nik Huber Headstock on the orca whereas I pretty much hate all the non Les Paul shape headstocks on non Gibson Les Pauls
To me PRS sky headstock is just ugly. It stands out too much and the PRS signature on the headstock makes it look even worse.
@@tonystartup3817 the Nik Huber headstock is awesome! Think I even prefer it to the Gibson open book style. And it's a slightly better design for tuning stability. Love the Krautster II model.
The PRS headstock has always been atrocious lol
£1150 for USA Silver Sky? Wow... The cheapest I have seen 1600 used....
bending is all fret size, and yeah K-line headstock is far superior to both fender and silver monkey
They sound exactly the same on TH-cam.
Is there a reason you don't play a real Fender Strat?
I just can’t gel with a PRS. I don’t get it. The SE’s feel cheap, and to my ears the ceramics sound bad. I’ve only played one K-Line, but to me it’s not even a contest. But you like what you like. So play what you love.
The soul is in the wood parts. The attitude is in the pickups.
PRS are heavy hitters! The only thing they got wrong is the fretboard radius, should've been modern, not vintage.
I love that K Line Springfield! Looks great 👍
K-Line for me. My fave strat is and ESP Vintage, That's an even uglier headstock.
the k-line by a country mile
I played a great SS at a store. Great neck, balance, weight, I didn’t dig the pickups at all though. They were like a karaoke version of what one imagines good Strat pickups to be. In your clip, they both sound good but the K-Line is superior.
If you hit them then yes
The PRS sounds “Plinky” with more string attack. This can be good or bad depending on the situation. I like the bite that it brings on overdriven leads but not so much on cleans.
The Silver Sky is more HiFi. Not better or worse. The K Line is less snappy, more smooth.
Always found the Silver Sky dull and a little underwhelming compared to a good Strat
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Hmm. Not a lot in it. Springfield is a nicer color.
With all due respect to your guitar but the k line looks it was a kit headstock is worse lol look like a rough cut lol
They sound nearly identical. I was just listening and not watching.
Anybody wanting to sell K-Line? I'm looking for one (Europe). JNS, have you tried Suhr or Xotic strats?
Just to preface...the headstock shape does NOT matter while playing (obviously). That being said, the PRS headstock is uglier by a mile. Even their carved top models, while having honestly one of the prettiest aesthetics (bar maybe nik huber) are always just let down by the ugly headstock . The santana headstock looks so much better.
PRS is definitely uglier. That headstock looks like my 2nd grade doodling. Don't get me going on the "inkblot" birds. You make it sound great though so the function must be pretty OK.
PRS headstocks just don’t fit my eye.
Yup silver sky is superior, kline is meh