The Truth About The Silver Sky
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I have an SE and I love it. I don't think this guitar is ever leaving my side.
Same
Same!
Doesn’t that make it uncomfortable in bed if it never leaves your side?! 🤪 I have a PRS CE22 that I almost feel the same way about! 😁
Duuuuude same! I’m actually thinking about buying another one. Just to have another color to choose 😂
Same
Super happy with my SE. played great right out of the box. Just swapped out to the strings I wanted and it’s been brilliant
Mike, another great video. Thank you for sharing your perspective with humor and grace!
got the silver sky SE and I love the way it sounds and the way it plays how light it is and the tuners are tight like locking tuners so I'm pretty happy with it. I also have a custom 24 and a frankensquire that was painstakingly brought to life but that S.S.SE is my go to guitar.
Went from an American Fender Strat to a PRS SE Silver Sky, and I absolutely love it to bits. Comfortability in the neck was mostly the reason why it got me to get it more than the core model. Always loved slim necks
Same here. Since I've gotten the Silver Sky SE, last year, my American Fender Strat sits in the case.
My buddy has an American Pro II and the SE holds up well to it. They did it right.
Hmm, Silver Sky SE I tried had a huge neck. When I was younger I thought I liked a chunky neck, but now I play 3 or 4 gigs a week that are usually 4 hours long and a slimmer neck is less fatiguing on my hand. You found the Silver Sky SE to have a slim neck? Maybe I need to try another one?
@@BleedTheFaith04I have the silver sky se and the neck isn’t chunky at all. You should definitely try another on.
@@BleedTheFaith04 Agree, not a slim neck at all!! I love it! But in no way would I say it's a slim neck.
This boi is so chill, such good content luv you man ❤
I went and tried one out at the guitar store two weeks ago. I fell in love with it. It broke my heart to put it back because I wasn’t in a position to buy it then. Plays real nice. That neck feels real good.
I've heard it said by some that they actually prefer the neck radius on the SE over the Sig. I own an SE and love it. Couldn't afford the American made option but I'm sure I'd love it. For me, I'm happy that they gave us the SE possibility.
I went from Fender to Squier. By choice. Well… maybe.
When I picked up this magical Squier Affinity one day at my local shop, all I could think was that that guitar had the stars align during its creation that enabled it to feel and play better than nearly every American (and Japanese) Fender I had ever played.
Tried the same model in different colors, and the magic wasn’t there. I now judge guitars by their individual merit, as the name on the headstock is kinda like the difference between a purebred dog and a mutt from the pound. The pound rescue could be the sweetest dog you ever met, and that purebred dog could have health issues and a bad attitude.
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@@sathira_anuk5179 💀💀💀 hey man sometimes a guitar might hit different lol
I know what you mean. My main guitar is a made in USA peavey predator I bought off Craigslist about 9 years ago. Paid 115 bux for it cuz the guy put fender staggered tuners on it and upgraded the pickups. He also stripped the paint and stained it blue so no one wanted it. It’s my fav in the collection and I play it 90% of the time. Money doesn’t always mean quality
Same brother. I bought a Squier RH Contemporary Telecaster as my first 'real' guitar. Since then I have bought and returned a Fender Player Telecaster, a Fender Player Plus Telecaster, and an Ibanez YY20. They felt worse than the Squier. I decided I don't need any more guitars I have my forever boi right here. When you win the Squier lottery (easier than most think) you're set!
I KNOW!!!!! I am 65 and can afford any strat I want and have had most all of them over the past few years. My squire affinity is just the best. Hands down he most playable neck, best balance and yes, I LOVE the sound of the cheap alnico pups.
First of all, I properly enjoy your videos man, always feel soothed by your talking for some reason. I remember the first time I tried out the silver sky when I first came out, felt really letdown but the physical quality of the different components compared to the price tag. Audibly, there's nothing bad to say about it, but the way it sat in my hands didn't make me feel like it was quality, therefore, it was tricky to feel like I want to keep picking it up and enjoy it. Fun to see they're making the SE models now, I'm sure many people will find great value from them. Thanks Mike.
I'm agnostic on buying a Silver Sky, but one thing I notice is how beautiful the colors are. BTW I love the color of your T-shirt too.
I own a PRS SE Silver Sky in Evergreen. I love! The neck feels so comfortable. I am not a 7 1/4 radius fan. So, the 8 1/2 radius was good change from the Core Silver Sky. I don't see myself ever selling this guitar.
I have an SE Silver Sky and love it. But MAN do I want that pink core model so bad lmao. Great video!
I bought my Silversky in 2019 and fell in love. When the SE came out I obtained a dragon fruit model to play away from home. The SE is absolutely amazing. Sound quality is close, if not indistinguishable. The only big difference is the 2019 plays tight or stiff compared to the SE. Not bad or unplayable just a different feel. I love them both and are my go to guitars.
I swore I'd keep 2023 to an absolute minimum.....maybe a new pedal because I really loved the Keeley Halo. That was pedal # 1, GAS hit, and I snagged 3 more pedals. In about 10 minutes, I'm placing my order for the SE and also in dragon fruit!!! Mayer's tone caught me, but after playing a friend's SE, I knew I had to have it! The crazy thing is I actually like the pickups in the SE a bit more than the Core....SE's tone has a certain "richness and texture" that I have to have!
I have a 24-08 SE. Love it to bits. Gotta get to a store and try out a silver sky though. Id like to add a strat style to my collection eventually!
I've had two Silver Sky SEs in the past... and I was always saying that I would never buy a Silver Sky USA due to what I defined as "unjustifiable price difference". Then... I ended up buying a Silver Sky USA - or core model as they say - and it is simply the best guitar I've ever had. I love it. It is the best for me, because of its tone, feel, and looks (even if I still prefer the Fender classic headstock haha). I do have top guitars in my collection (a Fender 1962 strat, a Gibson 59 Les Paul reissue, and a few guitars made by top luthiers here in Spain) but the Silver Sky is, to me, a step up from all those top guitars. Now... the SE is wonderful I must say. It is the best guitar under 1000 Euros, in my opinion, and in terms of sound it is very close to the core USA model. The key differences really are about feel, in my opinion the different neck profile makes a huge difference in terms of feel and playability... and the looks... but just a bit. Anyway, no one that loves a strat could possibly hate a Silver Sky (SE or core USA model). Nice video Mike!
Really enjoying your channel man, just watched like 4 videos back to back 😂
I bought a silver sky SE a few months back and I did love it at first. I later bought a fender American professional II and prefer the tone of that one much more along with the maple neck. Like mike said it’s all down to personal preference so I think it’s best to just go to your local guitar store and see what suits you!
My buddy has an American Pro II and I just played an SS SE. They’re completely different.
The SE gave some edge to boring amps…but my concern was that it sounded very compressed. Very forgiving, but what if I push it?
Where the Pro II, I know I can shape the sound. It’s easy to add compression and midrange.
@@jeffrey.a.hanson yes my se sounded super compressed as well.
I love my American 2
I don’t want a Stratocaster rip off. Fender made the Stratocaster and they are the best. That’s why everyone else is chasing them…S😂 style lol.
I absolutely love my Silver Sky SE. My first nice guitar after a cheap beginner one for a year. I don’t think I’ll ever leave this guitar
If you can hold on to it forever, you won’t regret keeping it.
I’m glad you mentioned the bit about the looks being more important than we like to let on. I mostly play acoustic and my dream guitar is the Gibson Hummingbird with the sunburst finish (the cherry burst isn’t the right flavor for me). And I’d be a liar if I said it’s looks had nothing to do with it being number one on my list. I just never can commit to paying the four grand it costs for one. But I’ve been in love with them since I was 15 years old and I’m 30 now 😂 I’m going to eventually have to buy one
Mike, I really, REALLY like your style. Very tasty. Great note choices. That means you are a good soul.
Glad to finally see someone on here admit that branding and looks does play a role even if it’s not logical all the time.
Your jokes crack me up. Your insights are useful. Thank you for all of it.
I've had my SE Silver Sky in Moon White (yellow) 🤣 for 6 months now and I love it! . . . I want the new Maple SE Silver Sky in Grey now 😍🤘🏻🎸
I’ve had an S2 for a few years and really love it. Have been thinking about getting this for a while now. Thanks for the video I been watching a few different reactions to them both on this app.
Loved the "Jane Moyer" joke. Good content too! I just ordered this SE in nylon blue with maple. Always wanted a Silver Sky SE, but I felt like it was one of the worst color selections available. That stone blue you have was the only one I liked and never found it on sale (probably because it was the only normal color). Almost got the banana yellow since I can't justify $850, that would've been pretty nice actually. Anyway, great comparison. THANKS!
Love my se got it pretty close to launch and the first runs are just excellent. Its amazing value for money and gives some great tones
I have some of the cheaper guitars and I have a few mid range and one expensive guitar. I have the SE Silver Sky and I love it, I have a Slash November Burst Gibson Les Paul and for the first time I could see the price difference and hear it and feel it compared to my others. I probably will never buy another $3,000 guitar again but the difference is really clear. I didn’t realize there would be so much of a difference but with that being said the Silver Sky SE is a truly amazing strat. It gets me those 50s and 60s tones and it is well constructed. I feel they did skip out on the neck a bit but the pickups are outstanding. And it really is a great guitar
The SE was the gateway to the Core model for me. The SE is great bang for the buck, but I prefer the Core model by a mile. The pickups are significantly more dynamic & clear to my ears. There's also an objective difference in the fit, finish, and feel of the core model. The fretwork, the rolled fingerboard edges, the quality of the components. It's easily the most tuning stable Strat style guitar i've played, including Fender's most expensive and refined models. To me, it was worth the price difference, but I was patient and bought used, which is always a better value on any guitar. That being said, I'd gig the SE in a heartbeat and it's build quality is better than some considerably more expensive alternatives.
Great Video! I had the se with maple fretboard for about a week but sent it back because it had aweful fretbuzz at a reasoable string height. Got a replacement... same issue. Hows the action on your se?
Great video really enjoyed it and great comparisons, so if you don't mind me asking did you keep both the core and SE or just one of them ? Peace !
I have the SE like the one in this video. I got it because I couldn’t justify spending upwards of $1800 (used) and over $2200 (new) for the Core model.
I find the SE to be excellently constructed and great value for the money. Plus, my luthier loves it. So, that’s an added bonus.
My strat itch was completely scratched by my Reverend Jetstream 390. It’s so balanced, tuning stable, and sounds just killer. No it’s not a traditional strat, but the 3 p90s with a 5 way switch combined with the bass contour knob definitely gets you into strat town no problem. Neck is so good too. Trem is brilliant, locking tuners are great. I never have to tune this thing. They’re an absolute steal for the quality and craftsmanship. I’m sure the silver sky’s are cool too but my Jetstream has it covered.
I have Reverend's Eastsider S. It covers the Strat and Tele territory well enough without breaking the bank.
I just got a US silver sky after playing an SE for a while. I feel like the SE is quite close sound wise, but not nearly as dynamic. Almost like the SE is like a photograph of the sound of the regular version - it captures the sound really well, but the US version just has more dimension IF you really explore the full dynamic range of the instrument. For me, it felt like the difference going up to the US version was huge, but I can also see how for some players, the differences might seem really slight.
Perfectly explained!
If the pickups were exactly the same in each guitar the sound would n't be that much of a difference so would it be worth the price? Tonewood is a myth it's all in the electronics and pickups.
I bought my first electric the other day and it was the stone blue PRS SS SE. I love it. I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing - but I love it….
I bought my first fender in january last year literally a week before the SE came out and I was kind of upset, but I still managed to get one 7 months later. Its so hard for me to decide which one I would pick if it came down to it. I usually leave my fender in Eb for the Jimi and Stevie type of songs and I think it plays them better in that tuning than the SE does. But I think I may prefer the tone of the SE just slightly more. But then I also think I prefer the maple neck of my fender which makes me lean that way again. smh the never ending rabbit hole of guitar buying. And Im also a sentimental hoarder type and would feel bad getting rid of any of my guitars. I know there are the new SE colorways that have maple necks which is pretty cool. When it comes down to the core silver sky and other guitars of that price range. I do not comprehend how there can be that much of an improvement on the guitars. The SE does have pretty cheap parts for the tuning knobs and whatnot but that as well as the other small adjustments I do not believe equates to another $1400 or however much. Im not that great so maybe one day Ill see.
Thanks for your content!
The piece of music you played at the beginning of the video was quite beautiful, is that your composition or an adaptation/cover?
I have both and I also upgraded pickups on SE to Fender CS 60's set. Sound nice yet still different especially on bass strings (4th, 5th and 6th)
It’s funny I have the Stone Blue SE and the Roxy Pink , and I love them both for their own purpose.
The stole blue had hotter pick ups, which is pretty fun if I want some more of that high end feel.
The Roxy pink is definitely more mellow , and gives the warmer tones more beautifully :)
They both rock , and I suggest them to anyone that wants an amazing sounding guitar 🎸
Always appreciate your content, Mike! Keep it up!
I’ve tried both and liked both, I’ve also tried the Fiore and liked it even more. I doubt we’ll get a SE Fiore, but I’ll be pleasantly surprised if we do
I love my PRS Silver Sky Frost with maple fretboard. I have two other PRS SE guitars. I like them too!
Been playing Strats for about 30 years. Started with a MIM, then got a CSS, and then got an Am Special (all with maple fretboards). So they put a Silversky SE rosewood fretboard in my hands at GC and I took it home for my 45-day maybe period. After 30 years of Strat maple necks with smaller neck radii it is somewhat of an adjustment. I think the PRS has more acoustic resonance and is super sparkly glassy chimey. Only had it a week but I'll likely keep it. Yeah, those pickups are awesome. It's trem blocked so going back and forth to Drop D doesn't change the whole neck tuning. I think I could go for a slightly thicker neck and smaller radius but playing above the 12th fret is easier because of the sculpted heel. Great guitar, nice to have something similar, yet different, in a good way.
I loved the US SS but opted for the SE due to $$. It’s my go-to single coil now. The SE pickups interact with amps much more dynamically than my stock 2008. American Strat.
I have owend several SE Silver Skys before I went for a Core model. The most accurate term I can describe them is, the Core model is just more of the same. It has better quality components but it does not have any effect on how you are going to enjoy it. However, I'm spoiled now, I would want the Core model any day over any other S style guitar.
I like your videos, but I LOVE your humor and demeanor!
I feel like you cut out a word.
This guy deserves more subscibers.
Love your videos! What color is that SE?
I traded an extra Player strat for a
Silver Sky SE John Meyer and TBH didnt care for it much, until I listed it online and had a buyer lined up, I decided to play it one more time,,adjusted my amp to different settings and got it just right and loved the tone so much I emailed the guy that I decided to keep it. Im still not in love with the gray composit tuner buttons or truss rod cover. To me it just makes the guitar look cheap even though they will probably look new 10 years from now
Played an SE yesterday n fell in love
I’ve been working toward an SE for a while now. I’m so hoping I’ll be able to get one. The price to quality is unreal on them.
Love the video sir but do you miss the bridge humbucker on this guitar? Thanks.
I bought a Silver sky SE a month ago in Moon White. Love everything about it especially the satin neck. I own 4 other guitars and the PRS is now my fave after a week of playing it.
Have the same moon white SE and love it, just makes me wonder how much better the core could be - I haven't had the chance to hold one yet.
Whats the riff you're playing @5:00 called?
My first Fender was a 1980 USA Stratocaster, I have a Mexican Standard as well as a Player Strat. Because of this video I just ordered the Silver Sky SE in Dragon Fruit. Does this mean I'm now required to learn Slowdancing in a Burning Room?
Having had both. They definitely have their differences. The biggest difference to me being the neck carve. The SE’s neck is a modern C shape and the core has a big chunky neck.
I have that same roxy pink core silver sky. Love it! It doesn’t make me love less my American strat. Both are amazing on their own. I have never tried the SE but coming from PRS I have no doubt they are fantastic too
Fender all the way baby!!!!!!!
Picked one up in Sam ash the other day and immediately put it down . The whole feel of the guitar felt off . I have an 06 Americsn standard in my opinion there is no comparison . Havent tried the higher end silversky but fir the price you cant beat an American Fender . Also have 2018 American elite tele and love it
deciding whether I want the blue or the new gray for the SE that gray looks so goood
I wanted an S style guitar and tried a good few different ones. But as soon as I played the SS se I knew what I wanted
0:20 love that tone
Guitar players typically bond with a guitar over the pickups and neck on the guitar. The color, shape, etc are very important also.... it's like when two people meet...or choosing a car ...whats on the outside attracts you from the start but long term you better check what's under the hood.
I have owned the core SilverSky (bought used with the peel off pick guard protector still on) for over a year now and it is the most comfortable guitar to hold and play! I don't think I'll ever get rid of it.
Core model have some more highs when it comes to tone. In gain tones less noticeable, but sometimes you just want to have that fun getting the tone you heard in your favourite songs. There are some cases you might not get that with SE. The question is, is it worth 3x the price?
Interesting if you could just make SE closer to Core just by messing with the EQ.
I had an SE and loved it but I traded it in for a Core model. Preordered the faded black tee satin finish!
i remember when i watched this video the first time. i thought the pink guitar sounded better. that was before i understood they were different because i was just skimming to hear the sound demos. would be interesting to hear a comparison between these two guitars with identical pickups in both.
All three of my guitars are PRS SEs and I love them to death. I’ve also owned an S2 which felt much better but sounded less like me than the SEs do.
How's the QC on your new SE?
The SE Silver Sky sounds amazing, same as the SE McCarty, only upgraded need to do just put the locking tuner, then ready to rock.
I have the SE model color moon white and I absolutely love it 😊
Satin neck is a big selling point for me. It's also why I really dig Sire Les Paul guitars more than Gibson. As for SE branding on the neck, that's so easy to remove if it bothers you.
I believe JM stands for Jim Morrison. But I could be right.
It would be amazing if there was an HSS Silver Sky SE just so it can co-exist with my Fender Stratocaster. 1 traditional strat and 1 modern S-style guitar that can rock.
I had a core model and the guitar for me was a bit too 'perfect', too clean and I just didn't connect with it. The neck felt great and the pickups were really nice too, but sometimes you just don't click with a guitar. I got the chance to pick up a 61 custom shop and the difference for me was huge
Just got the SE Silver Sky and love it. For me the kneck is far more important than the pickups. I do hear a more saturated throaty sound out of the American version and would like that. The reality is I am a bassplayer with two high end basses and can't justify the cost of the American version for just song writing.
Took a few copies to find one that was clean, QC doesn't seem to match UA-cam reviewer claims... In the end I love it.
Bought an SE. Returned it. Hate the neck profile. But apart from that it was incredible.
I tried one but the neck could be a lil better
@@tmmuscics2753 too thick
@@tubingforever radius i think but don’t remember
I played a Silver Sky SE and a Player Strat at Guitar Center. I bought the Strat. I liked the neck on the Fender more than the PRS.
I have a silver sky se but my favourite guitar is the dgt se or maybe the paul's guitar se or anyway something with humbacker on
The SE Silver Sky sound so good, it hard to believe the price point on it.
Jane Moyer forever! Saving up for my SE
The fact that your core model jack was not working while doing a gig is not good . But I’ve seen so many videos on the the core vs se and it seems the difference are so minor I’d rather get 2 se one main one back up for the price. great video as always.
I just got a nylon blue maple neck se and it's fantastic...color perfect, neck smooth and easy, tone is nuts everywhere through the neck and build quality super solid...only one thing...the trem is stiff...has anybody tried removing a spring? My PRS Custom 24 trem moves so much more easily and I have 3 springs in that
I just want decent teammates for the nightfall
You almost had me with Jane Moyer, but I figured you out haha lol
Would love to see some church gig content!
I have the core model, it’s my first S style and it’s amazing.
Gotta say with the little bit of breakup they really don’t sound all that different, a little brighter on the core model but that wouldn’t be enough to pay twice the price imo
I own a Silver Sky SE and a Fender American Original 60s Strat and I love them both. I would of course like the USA Silver Sky too (in pink like yours) but I just don’t think I need it with what I already have.
The SE Silver Sky is kind of a big deal for me... I've owned 5 different Fender Strats in the last 20 years. I hated my first couple. They just didn't feel very good to me and weren't that fun to play. But realizing it's kind of a crap shoot if you don't take your time to shop and find one that really fits you personally, I was willing to give them a few more tries. Seems like every few years I would get the itch to try one out again because I love that they're so iconic. I love the style. I also love the sounds from various records that have come from Strats... But every time I've ever bought one of them, even when I took the time and did my homework and demoed different Strats, I always get buyer's remorse. The guitar always ends up sitting in the case and I lose interest and stop playing it. When the Silver Sky came out I was intrigued because I've always preferred a PRS. I've really become a huge fan of the SEs. So I decided when the SE dropped I was going to try it and see if I felt any different about it than the Fenders. And I love it. I've owned mine for about 6 months and it's become my #1. Feels awesome, sounds incredible... I do wish they had some more classic aesthetic options, but it checks all the other boxes for me. Maybe I'd feel differently about the Fenders if I had tried out a custom shop model or something... or maybe an old vintage example. But none of the five I owned was ever able to ring my bell. The Silver Sky is a totally different beast.
Do you get these guitars on loan, or at a discount? You have A LOT of really pricey guitars lying around......
It’s interesting that PRS puts the SE logo right on the headstock, like a Fisher-Price guitar (“My very first guitar!” To those who know what SE means), while Fender’s MIM line hides the Made in Mexico on the back of the headstock. Is that a marketing move by PRS to get more people to buy the core model? My MIM strat was my favorite strat and I never thought twice about it, but I sold all my fender strats after buying a SS core. This video confirms that I need to try an SE.
I have 5 S2 PRS models (all Satins) and just bought the SE Silver Sky....neck satin, shape and 8.5 radius were a big part of the decision. Also - I don't want a guitar that is pricey enough that I am afraid to actually play it. When you dance over the $2500 line, I know that it will end up being a case queen. p.s. I really do like the SE Silver Sky, it is excellent.
the jack came loose?or do you mean you stepped on your lead and it came out so you had no signal.If it was the jack then that is unacceptable. Mine came with a faulty volume pot
Thanks!
I care most about a guitar’s feel. The sound can be changed by swapping pickups, if need be. But too many guitars just don’t have that feel a PRS or other high-end guitars do.
So I registered for the PRS release stream that happened to be for the Lunar Ice release. Without hesitation, I sent an email that night to the siganture dealer in my area. called them the next morning and i was told i was (somehow) #2 on the list. they took my name and number logged my email and i thought that was that... never got a call back from them even with following up, seems that they took their preorders for staff and ended up reselling them above msrp...i was crushed. still havent pulled the trigger on a SS now. love the way they sound, though i still feel like the furniture feels cheap and plasitc. i.e the tone knobs, selection switch etc.. so now i have no idea if i ever will own one.
thinking about copping an SE sometime soon
That grey piece of plastic on the headstock where the truss hole usually is… can it be removed? Doesn’t work with the beauty of the guitar. Do PRS offer an alternative backplate if you are not a John Mayer fan & don’t like other peoples names on your guitar? These two things put me off buying this Strat homage.
Another option is to get the Maple fretboard core model, which has a satin finish on the neck.
I really appreciate your reviews and videos. My only real constructive criticism is that it would be great if you took a definitive stand (ie "The SE is great for...., but not for......whereas the Core SS is great for...., but not for......". Locking tuners isnt a reason to buy one guitar over another. PRS sells its locking tuners (both Core and SE versions for $120 & $105, respectively). You have both guitars in your hand, with a blindfold on, which do you prefer. On UA-cam, they sound very similar. Keep the reviews coming......