The SE Silver Sky | John Mayer Model | PRS Guitars
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- PRS Guitars and John Mayer are proud to unveil this highly anticipated addition to the SE lineup.
The PRS SE Silver Sky is a familiar iteration of the original Silver Sky model that was first introduced
with John Mayer in 2018. This workhorse guitar provides ample tone and playability in four distinct
colors, delivering looks, feel, and sound.
For more information on the PRS SE Silver Sky, or to find a dealer near you, head to:
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This demo guy is pretty good. Kudos to PRS for acknowledging talents like this. Look forward to more reviews from him.
if he had an album i'd definitely listen to it
It's really nice to see Paul giving the spotlight to a newcomer like this man.
What's his channel? He has a future.
Nah he's horrible. Too much talking
It’s the guy that ripped off Mary Spenders song …
But he did it in a cool way, I should listen to him more often I guess
In an alternate universe John is the manager of a Guitar Center killin' it with his sales numbers.
Lol, that may be, but guess he rake in more just by being John Mayer 😁 :)
hahahahahaha
lol,reminds me of a car salesman when i see these deals.
Sadly, with today's Guitar Centers, there wouldn't be any in stock!
Can I interest you in the pro coverage
Nothing is cooler than John himself presenting the new guitar... RIP review channels, this is the only demo I need to watch :D
You are right. I have a review channel, I my desire to do a video on it just dropped to zero. No one can do anything like john here!
@@berndkiltz Ah, screw it. Everyone has something different to offer and say on every guitar. Go for it.
@@berndkiltz I mean, if nothing else, it’s valuable to hear thoughts from someone who doesn’t earn money based on how well these sell…
Don't.lie to yourself
I loved my SE Silver Sky! Amazing job!
Akter molla
I got the same color as you Tomo! 🎸
Nice
I do too I absolutely love mine!!! ♥️✨ I goy super lucky getting the dragon fruit color!!!
Tomo, you're a dang legend!
He absolutely nailed every single problem with cheaper guitars. NO ONE wants to admit these little inaccuracies and I'm glad he mentioned them.
This felt like a TED talk about budget guitars. This was cool to watch it definitely seems like it sounds and plays very well. I'm not the biggest Mayer fan, but his passion for the instrument is very apparent.
800 or 900 dollars is not a price for people who want to start playing guitar. I would buy one because I could afford it compared to the other more expensive version. I also have a Fender American Standard Strat and have playing for more than 20 years.
Pretty weird to me how he talked about playability and setups on a ,,budget" guitar, I have a 200 dollar guitar and while it was pretty badly set up at first just bring it to any guitar repair guy or a luthier and theyll do an amazing setup, fix the fret edges, action, intonation, you don't need a 1000 dollar guitar for that
@@fagyu7502 that’s not really the point though. He’s trying to say that the guitar should be quality enough to not have to get all that work done.
I agree, it did feel a lot like a Ted talk in some ways.
Everything sounds good through the est amps in the world
This is maybe the best infomercial ever done in the history of electric guitar. PRS is nailing its way to establish forever as one of the big three.
4:35
We all know what he was going to say. "Sounds like me on a Fender Stratocaster." Lol I love this, if only UA-cam would play ads like these in front of videos.
Probably not only the best infomercial for electric guitars. For me the best ad ever across the board
Ok, I’m sold. Best Ad EVER. Well said (as usual) John.
@George xander Obviously ;)
don't forget the 10,000$ amp they are using for the video
I’m not even a guitar player and it’s incredible how this doesn’t even feel like an advertisement despite being one. It literally feels like John is talking to me about how dope his guitar is and not trying to outright tell me why I should buy it.
Feels like an ad 100%
Find a guitar, any kind ... and learn to play. A Guitar will be your best friend for life
It's unbelievable how good this man is at playing guitar. The way he combines rhythm and lead like It's nothing is just beyond me
It looks like you are ready to delve into proper guitar players.
Try Yvette Young if you think JM is good
Whoever produced and directed as well as came up with the whole concept for this video is a Genius, Mr.s Mayer's playing goes without saying (fantastically effective).
This is perhaps the very best guitar promotion/Sale Ad I've ever seen.
Geeze, I think I could even watch it a second time.
Congrats Mr. Smith and the entire Team at PRS.
Mr. Mayer, Thank You very much for your mark in History.
HK, you’re absolutely right. Everything about this is fantastic
John is a great salesman and inspiring player, what a mistake by Fender letting him get away!
Seriously thinking along similar lines! The tiny marketing department in my brain is giving a wide-eyed, slow-clap standing ovation 😳👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
I’ll bet anything that this was John’s idea!
Was thinking the same thing. Best guitar advertisement I've ever seen.
I have never watched a better demo for a signature guitar in my life. He definitely sold it. As a proud owner of a PRS guitar, I can most definitely confirm that it's the best guitar I have ever played. Sounds amazing, looks great, another great guitar from the PRS team. Definitely looking forward to getting my hands on one of these, sooner or later.
I've always hated to look of PRS guitars. When they released this, I thought "wow, what an ugly Strat rip-off. So dumb." Today I played one for the first time. I now own a Silver Sky; literally the best guitar I've ever owned.
@@calvinlee8103 I find that their guitars look very beautiful and premium, and they play that way as well! Congratulations on your Silver Sky!
@@calvinlee8103 character development, love it
@@calvinlee8103 redemption arc😂
I love the guitar but the colour is just so bad. Feels like something you would use to colour a shutter.
I could listen to John talk and play all day. His passion for the instrument and anyone who wants to play it is so evident and that’s why he sells this Soo well.
Best artist demo ever. Other artist signature models they put their signature on the headstock or give a quick 5 second recommendation but John really shows he’s passionate about this guitar.
This is so cool. It’s nice to see an artist actually playing the more “affordable” version of their signature guitar. Keep on rocking PRS and John 🤘🏻🔥
J mascis does also
Well yeah he profits if they sell..
@@daveyboy8907 That’s true lol
@@derrekmcfarlane7872 J is the man 🎸🔥
Bernie Marsden always played his SE model when they were being made.
This demo guy is pretty good, if he had an album I'd defo listen to it.
Factsssss
... You'll never believe this but...
I love how Mayer and PRS developed the Silver Sky together, both with their obsessive dedication to the guitar, and here they go again now making the SE model available. I just love you guys!
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Leo Fender had a bigger hand in developing the Silver Sky than either of them.
@@Aspirintax No worries Aspirintax Leo is my longtime hero. Five Strats five Teles a Rhoads, Acoustasonic Princeton Vibrolux Pro Super and Twin Reverbs later and I still only have one PRS. Just running out of time!
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@@Aspirintax yes, but Paul and John improved the greatest guitar design in history.
Man Paul found a diamond in the rough with this guy. I look forward to his future records.
John took PRS from a niche guitar nerd brand to a somewhat mainstream brand
That "show you how it feels based on hearing it" was amazing starting at 8:50. I was imagining how it felt in my own hand, the curvature of the neck, the fret ends, the neck finish, the radius, action, tone and attack. To be able to play those riffs in that way, and what comfort and playability would feel like, all skill being equal. Amazing. :)
I played one today for the first time. This morning I thought it was an ugly Strat copy; now I own one, and it is my favorite guitar I've ever played. (And it absolutely DOES feel like that!)
@@calvinlee8103 yep. Best feeling guitar I ever owned. Great price too!!
John has really won me over in the past 5 years or so.
I used to think he was douchey but he seems like a really cool and genuine person.
He 100% was a douche but he’s worked really hard since Battle Studies to learn and be better. Moving to Big Sky country really helped.
Me too.
Would be difficult to have that much success and talent so young and not become a bit of a monster. He certainly has worked on himself and seems genuine. If not, he's a great actor.
@@corystansbury He certainly doesn’t seem like he’s wearing a $300k Audemars Piguet while showing off an affordable guitar lol
@@svfutbol20 He's not selling you the watch.
You absolutely nailed that model, we loved playing it and I'm sure many more people will. Very, very well done 👏 Also I love you John. //G
Yo guys how much is the SE version dragon fruit
@@MrDavezd they use L dollars. Buy from an american store that uses regular dollars
@@Ottophil nah found it still thanks for the answer
@@Ottophil Not everyone on the internet is American...
wish i can nail a model
The evergreen is GORGEOUS! I also love the gymnastics involved in avoiding mentioning the Fender Strat. Love PRS!
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Just headstock different 😂
You can recognize the euphemisms he uses right away like “vintage guitar” lol. There’s even a beat before he says the pickups are similar to “the core model”, but we all know he means the pickups are great at recreating a Strat vibe.
@@bratwurstred When he's talking about the core model he means the more expensive version of the Silver sky. Right there with you on the vintage guitar on the other hand hahah.
He keeps saying "certain US models"... he's totally saying strat without saying it lol
Incredibly methodical demo. Identified common issues with guitars, demonstrated tone and playability. Super well done, John and PRS. Now I wanna try one.
First topic he gets right into is intonation. John really knows his stuff and knows what serious guitarists look for.
It's great how JM and PRS are emphasizing the "feel" and intonation of the guitar, which is what really separates the expensive ones from the cheap ones.
@Mark Seymour Nope, some guitars just cannot be set up with proper intonation. If all of yours are, good for you. But the fact is, there are even some expensive guitars that cannot be intonnated by the best techs. Even the same guitar can differ model by model. That's why JM said he had such a hard time in the studio with that song. Do you think he was lacking good gear or techs? Good intonation requires precision across every part of the guitar and design foresight; which is a very expensive thing to replicate on a mass manufacturing scale. (Also, a guitar's scale length can also impact intonation abilities).
@Mark Seymour my "nope" was directed at your comment saying that it was an odd sales approach. Assuming you are an experienced guitar player, you have the benefit of knowing what guitars have good intonation, regardless of price. This, unfortunately, is not something that can be easily felt by beginners. This is why I think this sales approach was so honest and true to what beginners really need. They emphasize that they focused on intonation so that beginners dont need to worry about. Whether an 800 dollar guitar is truly a beginner's guitar is another story... haha
@Mark Seymour Hey Mark, all of the things that you mentioned are variables that could go wrong in a cheaper guitar. I understand your logic about how setting up intonation should "theoretically" not be a difficult thing, but in reality, it can be very hard to achieve. Yes, I understand that precision manufacturing has improved, but building a good guitar with intonation as a priority has to be done from the design-stage, and not just the manufacturing stage. I've played countless guitars that were JUST set up by proper luthiers/guitar techs that still has problems with intonation. It's like a balancing act where if one or more variable just doesn't want to cooperate with the setup because of either cheap materials or lack or precision, it just wont work. Also regarding CNC machines, yes things can be measured precisely, but intonation is about how all of those things work together, and that's not something precision CNC is responsible for, that's the job of the guitar designer.
@@Canteaus lol lot of nonsense 🤦🏻♂️🤣
Kudos to PRS, this was a perfect way to unveil the SE Silversky. And I'm not a big Mayer fan. It's just quality.
Not a fan of his records either or the birds on PRS fretboards, but he is a damn good guitar player. Awesome to see John stand behind PRS and offer an excellent mid price range guitar.
John Mayer is the greatest salesman ever. If music doesn’t turn out ok ok, he’ll always have that to fall back on! 🤣
I belive its because he really means what he is saying
He's a good talker. That's his signum as much as his music to many fans
I have a PRS CE. Best electric I’ve ever picked up. I love everything about it from the headstock down to the switch and knobs. Everything is silky smooth and adds so much to the playability. Really like how the silver sky is setup like an older guitar, 3 pickups and nice pick guard. I got into PRS before i knew John did, now I feel I need more PRS guitars lol. My credit card company will be rejoicing.
The demo guy seems very talented. Looks like he's going to be the next big thing in the near future!
ikr? PRS should make him a signature guitar!
Brooo don't you guys know who he is... He is John Mayer!!!!!! One of theee best guitarist in thee world.... This guitar he is demoing is his signature also he has a higher end signature guitar which is the silversky core.
Yeah. This video ..... he like, made his own guitar? I hope one day he has the money to buy a store-bought guitar.
@@VillageTechnologies Yes collaborating with PRS he made his own guitar
@@elioncampbell5745 r/wooosh
Nice to see John doing his own, in depth demo. This guitar is going to sell loads.
It’s weird that a pop singer/songwriter active in todays pop music landscape is a guitar hero. It’s so rare nowadays. Mayer is so versatile. He writes some great stuff. It’s mostly his blues stuff that stands above but it’s all great stuff. Really great guitarist.
He is not even remotely pop. It's contemporary. I've never seen someone call a blues guitarist who plays for the Grateful Dead a pop artist. Like dude really? Get a handle on genres better.
@@jscott893 your body is a wonderland isn’t pop?
@@tylerjacobson8012 Room for Squares came out like what 20 years ago from now? Just cause he started as a pop artist doesn't mean he still is one. Yeah he might make a song for the radio here & there sometimes but those have nothing to do with all the magic he constantly puts out whenever he picks up that guitar. Man has explored a variety of genres in music & excelled in each one of them. He truly is a musician's musician.
@@tylerjacobson8012 These people are salty because you said John is pop artist. Like if making pop music is something inherently bad. John is a great artist but his fans are annoying as hell.
@@tokotams are you denying that he’s known in the pop world? Mayer is pop star as well as a great blues guitarist. Deal with it.
My aunt followed this man all around the US for the last decade while she was fighting colon cancer. She died last march. I feel like it would be a great tribute to her if i got one of these. I have a few strats, and a tele. I played a silver sky last year at GC and loved it. Think im gonna get one of these.
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Can we thank Bruce Wayne for letting John use his basement to shoot this?
I love the way John Mayer teaches us about this guitar . He is a natural teacher and the reason is he absolutely loves what he does and wants others to feel the same way. Watching him play you can see the music pour out of every pore of his beautiful soul.
I got a silver sky the first year they came out and still love it. I'm glad that more people will get to experience a great guitar from a great company and player.
I love how this video gives you such a clear and close insight into John's playing
Yeah man. Great to see how he operates in an off the cuff manner up close.
Having John do this video is so smart. All you get from this is his passion about the model and the nitty gritty details.
Really, REALLY sold me on this model.
just wanna say,
picked up my SS se yesterday, and everything he says in this vid is true.
thanks man! right up there with my Custom Shop strats!
The best promo by a guitarist presenting his signature guitar. Absolutely beautiful. I have gain a ton of respect for him. I will surely seek playing one.
"Hear how that feels?"
John is on a level of his own to make people feel a certain way with sounds.
Can't wait to try one out!
Isn't that what music is
@@Crinklidge Yes, he's a great guitarist, but many fans (this happens with other musicians too) magnify and exaggerate some things to a point that it ends up sounding naive.
Music is about emotions, it's good to acknowledge that and put it aside when it's about analysis to have a rational view at the same time.
I tried one today because I thought they were stupid, kinda ugly, and I didn't get the hype.
I now own a Silver Sky, and it's my favorite guitar I've ever played.
@@calvinlee8103 I completely agree! Favorite guitar I’ve ever played!!!
Wow John, such passion for music and playing a guitar! I CAN actually HEAR how that feels. I appreciate your refreshing review of your new signature SE model. Thanks to you and thanks to PRS for continuing to provide quality instruments at a reasonable price point!
Brilliant! This demo was better than anything I could have hoped for 🙌. Now for left hand version 🤞
Just do a Hendrix!
yes!
I was a John Mayer fan long before I saw him driving Bob Saget’s Prius back from the airport (live on Instagram) but watching that solidified my understanding of his passion and more importantly his integrity & this video has that same passion and I believe - integrity. Meaning- he’s not trying to sell you a guitar because he’s getting paid to do so. He’s telling you exactly what he thinks and feels about it. I own a Mark Tremonti PRS SE and was contemplating the Silver Sky but just didn’t want to spend that much money on yet another guitar- but can’t wait to get my hands on this one. Thanks John for sharing your passion with the world and being an inspiration to others.
Yeah……I can hear how that feels. This is the guitar many of us have been waiting for. This is a great thing that John and Paul and his team have done. So many refinements to a classic and iconic guitar shape and sound. From what I am hearing I don’t think there is much of a difference at all with the pickups from the core model to the SE. I think they sound the same. Beautiful tones in all five positions. My biggest fear is that PRS will not be able to keep up with the demand for this guitar. Shops will get them in and you will get one only if you pay for it early or happen to be there when they pull it out of the box. That may be a major problem and shipping them from Indonesia and being held in a port for months on end will cause these to come out in spurts over the next year and a half. Plus they will still be inspected and set up here in Maryland and I know PRS won’t compromise that. And they shouldn’t. I can’t wait to get one in my hands. Thank you John and Paul for your vision and your artistry. The world is a better place with both of you in it!
Such an awesome way to promote this new signature model! John is such an amazing player! Congratulations to PRS and to John on this guitar! Well done for sure!
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That intro....JM, you know what we wanted to hear !
I've never understood the hype around this dude. Then I sat down and listened to a few songs and really got hooked based on the amount of soul that comes out of his songs. This is the first time I've heard him speak. I'm buying this guitar.
His live shows are better than his albums. Look up his LA show where he plays neon.
surprised this is the first time you've heard him speak. dude never shuts his mouth XD
Mayer's one of my favorites artists of all time. It's not only because he writes great songs, not only because he can play tastefully, not only because he can speak in great metaphors. It's mostly because he isn't perfect. He has made mistakes, he has evolved just like us going through life with its ups and downs. And now he uses his experience to influence kids and younger players to get the most out of themselves. Mayer showcases so much humanity in all the things he does, it's humbling and refreshing. He's like a long time highschool friend.
@@apropostt Not trying to one up this by any means. Pitchwisse..would highly recommend even buying the Where The Light Is on Apple TV..that concert in 2008 is what I consider his best Live Performance of all time. So many different songs and John just has this swagger about him, it is undeniable. Keep on keepin on Johnny Boy. Knew I'd be a fan for like when I saw him in West Palm in 2008. Cheers!
I wish I could say the same . When I sat to listen to him , let's just say I felt the opposite way u did . I think he's a sick player but songs like love on the weekend etc don't have any soul .
That Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph im Grey with the rubber strap though 😍 god I love how passionate he is about his watches…as much as his music.
My 9 year old son is on the beginnig of learning guitar, I am extremeley proud of him because he is a John Mayer fan and he says when he learns good enough I have to buy him a John Mayer guitar. I am looking forward to that day!
Love the video, everything was perfect, John was direct and super comforting for new people tuning in or future guitarist out there wanting to give it a try! I'm sure this will bring plenty of inspiration to our future musicians and view of how badass john mayer is as a guitarist 🎸 you've got me sold on this SE already john and PRS!!!
I watched this video at 2am and it still made me want to grab one of my guitars and start playing it.
I can't think of many demos that made me want to start playing right away.
Congrats to PRS and Mr. Mayer. Beautiful guitar🎸
What I love the most about this video is that he is just literally being himself. This could perfectly be him geeking about a guitar in a livestream on his IG. I just love that
This guy is just being honest and that's why this ad is so unique. I couldn't agree more with his takes on budget guitars and learning to play. What matters most about cheaper guitars is that they stay in tune, are easy to play, intonate well, and sound good. I had an SE 24 that I recorded with and played live for about 2 years and it was a solid AF instrument and I'm sure they've only improved since then.
I just recently watched his guitar teacher Tomo teaching about back to the simplest beginning, try your best to focus on each single notes, avoid to flood with even any harmonize without meanings. He clearly shows that exactly, plays mostly on such a clear every single notes, only harmonizing when it needs to, he just makes sure that 10 yrs ago lesson never go anywhere! I can’t impress this man more 😭 Thx god that let me know guitar to understand more of this man that never stop inspiring me for a couple of decades yet 👍🏼
Really sucks how much hate he gets. He’s like in my top 5 favorite players. Sure he isn’t a shred god and plays pop style songs but he still isn’t afraid to get soulful and bluesy.
He gets hate because he rabbits on and could do with an editor. 3/4 of the way through this video I wanted to switch it off. And that’s how I feel about the most of his songs. Please somebody teach him how to write songs with other people and please PRS edit the videos he’s in a little better. I love the guitar though.
what's wrong with writing pop instead of shreddy songs? lmao
@@mrjohnmeredith Couldn’t disagree more.
@@lobato87 it's not about shredding. It's about song craft. I just do not connect to a lot of his material although I can see great potential. So much of his music feels incomplete to my mind and it gets in the way of listening to his playing.
@@mrjohnmeredith You don't connect to his music because you don't want to connect to his music. His music is great, but for some reason you simply don't accept it. Maybe you grew up listening to a specific artist or genre and you're not as open minded as you believe.
Really appreciate the video. John does a great job of communicating the feel of the guitar. Good stuff y’all!
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This is the best marketed guitar I’ve ever seen. I need one now.
John, thanks so much to you and Paul for putting in the effort and time to create what I feel I always wanted out of this TYPE of guitar.
I went into my local guitar shop to pick-up my 20 watt Hendrix Head + Hendrix 2 x 12 cabinet and those tricksters at the shop put the Silver Sky SE in my hands to test out my new rig. Pinch harmonics for days... Yeah, I walked out with the Stone Blue version. Went straight home and played it for 4 hours non-stop! Love it!!! Great Job.
This is decades of experience that’s genuinely a craft. And he’s just talking with you about it. Really listenable.
give this demo guy a raise, he has a future in music career
I think I can hear how it feels John!!! Nice demo, and kudos to JM and PRS for putting this in a more affordable package. I can totally relate to crappy guitars starting out.
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I mean... $850 isn't all that affordable for a beginner. I wish PRS would make a guitar around the $200 range, but who knows if they could make it good quality at that point
Best guitar demo, from the point of view of the playing as well as the narrative and explanation, that I've ever seen. John, you got to the heart of the matter. I've got a core model Silver Sky and can't wait to try the SE version. Thank you!
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literally been obsessed w this song for a week not to mention i live just a few minutes from the factory and have friends who work here. this is probably the most personal ad i’ve ever seen
This is, without doubt, the finest demo of an instrument I’ve ever seen! Your man Mayer is just so good. So good.
Wow.. Those licks from 2:47 are just flawless. John really is a Guitar God.
Pretty stoked about this one - great job, JM & PRS!!
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This guitar reviewer is pretty good. They should keep him on the payroll.
He's got a bright future ahead
Wonder if he’d ever try a fender.
Maybe he might become famous one day and make a lot of money!
Maybe should do some work with Dave Chappell just saying
IV been wanting one for almost a year. Finally found one at guitar center. I really like it it's got that PRS sustain and the tones of the pick ups sound really good. IV been playing for 50 or more years. I'm really impressed. Great quality.
Yeah, I could not imagine Slash doing a similarly amazing video/review/promo for his Epi signature series :D So thumbs-up to PRS and John Mayer for making a meaningful promo/review of an affordable and yet great instrument.
I love this. I hope the Fiore gets the same treatment as this one. I cannot afford the core model so I'm definitely looking forward to an SE model of the Fiore.
Awesome John and PRS! Beautiful guitars…and by the way, how come not to be a fan of John Mayer? He’s the best! Love the tone and feel. God bless you all
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Absolutely a great video! Great job John, Paul and everyone at PRS. what a perfect way to launch a model.
8:00 "I just start with the most basic thing"
me: oh ok lemme just quickly put my guitar back in case
Oh I can totally feel that guitar just by hearing him play it. The response of those pickups is scrumptious.
This might be the best intro video I've seen. John is such a gear geek and I love it! I hold little faith in acquiring a lefty but that's okay because this video is totally worth watching over and over.
0:05 Man knew what I wanted and I didn't even have to ask
Another notch in a legacy of fantastic instruments. Great job great video.
Idc what people say, John Mayer is an amazing musician and is the Stevie Ray Vaughn of our generation. I'm a heavy metal guitarist and I still love, appreciate and respect every genre of any guitarist. I look at it like a family.
He is not our SRV at all, but he is a great guitarist.
@@norwegiansniper9713 He definitely is. I’d never have know about SRV if it weren’t for JM.
SRV was 1 of 1.
@@andrewmorris3479 Then that is because of your age
@@norwegiansniper9713 He’s the SRV of the 21st century.
I just bought one! Guitar has changed my life and am excited to see where the se takes me in my journey
I always thought that this little piece that played from Shot in the Dark was on the electric piano, I never imagined that it was also on the guitar.. Living and learning!!
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A whole lot of players have been waiting for this guitar, it looks and sounds great. I predict that this will be a huge seller for PRS and be back ordered for months.
Why when you can already buy the real thing? (US Strat)
@@Neil-Aspinall Because they're not really that similar? Like it's strat shaped sure, but the pickups are wound different, the headstock is different (makes a different for staying in tune), and the neck carve is like nothing fender is making. Not to mention that the SE is significantly cheaper than a US strat. I think the MIM strats are more it's competition. But at this point the MIM fenders are just about as good as the American ones.
But really that's a different conversation. At the end of the day though just about every manufacturer has made a strat style guitar. And the silver sky might just be the best of all of them.
@@Neil-Aspinall sorry man don't feel like paying a grand for a logo and 800 for the actual guitar itself.
@@UltimateBreloom But it's like putting a GM motor in a Mustang. It's just wrong. PRS should never had made this embarrassing Strat copy with a ridiculous headstock. Play it in your home studio maybe but can you imagine getting on stage with one of these confused contraptions? You couldn't pay me enough to do that!
@@jscott893 But at least you'd still have your credibility in tact Jay unlike if you walked on stage with one of these mongrels.
I own a lot of guitars, mostly mid level priced. I have a few SE's and they all play perfectly. When the Silver Ski came out, the first thought was - I can't wait for the SE model to be released. I have no need to own a $2000 bolt on neck instrument.
I completely trust PRS to make a great neck, because they always do. Their trem system is better than Fender. Now I can get a SSS from PRS. What's not to love?
I can feel myself bonding with mine already. I wonder what color it will be!
you can really imagine how crisp feeling the guitar is to play just from hearing it
I love that he's so passionate about it... nice finish too... I've been a F & G guy for years but PRS are putting out really quality stuff... really impressed!
Wish we got to hear more about the differences between this and the US version such as the fretboard radius and why its so different than on the US model
SE radius is 8.5"
this. It's just like the top carve of the US core models - there's no way cor-tek will do it - looks like the fretboard radius is one of these things too!
Body is poplar and the radius is larger. 7.5 has a really small margin for error in the fret work if you want great playability. My guess is that the 8.5 radius on this SE version is to provide a greater margin to the manufacturer and avoid the time investment required for the fine finishing. That said, 8.5 is still pretty vintage and this looks like a great guitar.
Phil McKnight already covered this. This is a demo not a review.
@@jscott893 He didn't speculate on the reasons though and suggested that either Paul Reed Smith or John Mayer themselves would explain why the 8.5 radius was chosen.
I think this is the first time I have watched and listened to John play. I have heard for YEARS how good he is by musicians I respect. He lives up to the hype by my ears. But what do I know.
That man can sell a guitar like nobody's business as well. Jeez! This model wasn't even a consideration 10 minutes and 28 seconds ago.
Please trust me... listen to last trai home ballad version by him, and skip to 3;20 for the solo... absolutely unreal
Watch any of his John Mayer Trio live concerts...SO good
I was never a big John Mayer fan, (unfamiliarity) but after some UA-cam surfing I am so impressed with his playing. I own 3 PRS guitars, one core and two SEs and the fit and finish on the SEs is spectacular. My new Hollow Body II Piezo is easily as good as any guitar I've owned. I imagine this Silver Sky is equally as good as evidenced by this video. And for the price....
This is why PRS are no.1 simply amazing company who build amazing guitars for all budgets
John is simply a master musician and a class act.
What stands out to me is first the fact that it has a lovely dark rosewood fretboard, which you often don't see at this price range. And more importantly that I'm confident I'll love the neck feel. Per the PRS released specs, the neck depth is 0.828 inches at the 1st fret and 0.968 at the 12th. I'm expecting the feel of a vintage 60's C that thickens out as you move toward the upper frets. But with PRS attention to detail and superb fret work. Love it.
PRS has always done *really* well with their SE line. I wrench on guitars during the day and gig at night so I’ve seen dozens of PRSs from every price range (including two core models of my own). I can’t remember an instance of setting up/repairing someone’s SE where I’ve thought “ugh, this thing sucks compared to my custom 24”. I’ve even played a few SE 24s that closely rivaled my CU24 in playability. That’s one of the better aspects of PRS, imo…you don’t need to spend $4000 to “join the club” as it were, and you aren’t gonna get ripped off at *any* price point. I always cringe when clients say “it’s just an SE”. Dude, that’s a really nice guitar…you don’t need to qualify anything…
I love the direction PRS is going with the Silver Sky and the SE version. The AD is also great as well
Got my PRS... and yeah, it's pretty top notch - Love it.... !!!
i think john and paul have really worked hard together to create a great instrument... but i also love to see the passion and excitement on his face as he's telling you AND SHOWING YOU the finer points of the instrument... that brings the magic. also, he's 100% correct on what it's like many times to pick up/play a budget-minded instrument. kudos to john for a great video and a really fantastic guitar.
This will hands down be the top selling guitar of 2022. Well done.
Seeing the different dimensions of this neck, it looks to be right up my alley, because it's big, thick, wide, and well rounded. I just find it surprising that so many others are liking it too, because the mainstream tastes are usually the complete opposite of all those things 🤷
I didn't think I would like the neck for reasons you mentioned, but is the most comfortable neck I ever played especially compared to other fat round necks. This one is effortless to play
The way he reviews guitars is actually really down to earth. A lot of review channel guys are more pretentious than John Mayer lol. Dudes just having fun and going over very basic specs.
I am so glad, that Mayer, PRS and the whole industrie always want the best for me and provide me always with the best stuff for the money! So very very nice people everywhere :)
Honestly? I saw this and ended up buying the core model. Love the SE too, but this demo sold me on the core. Because if the SE is this good, the core has gotta be there too, right? 100% right!
Earth will run out of wood with this new guitar, LOL… that’s gonna be a massive success, well done PRS!
I was hesitant about the Silver Sky because of the 7 ¼” radius, but I’m a fan of Strats and John Mayer, so I think it’s gonna be a no-brainer for me to get a SE Silver Sky!
Cant wait to buy a barely played one in mint condition 6 months from now for $400. Lol
@@nomnom112 i have a feeing inflation is gonna ruin that plan dude.
This is 8.5
2 years later, I was right, the Silver Sky is one of the best selling guitars…