PRS John Mayer Silver Sky Electric Guitar Mapleboard with Gig Bag
The PRS Silver Sky is an idealized version of the classic vintage instrument. Featuring maple fretboard, improved signal-to-noise ratio, & unique 635JM pickups.
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Imagine John Mayer and Paul Reed Smith spending two years in a workshop with vintage '63 and '64 guitars, modern ingenuity, and plenty of coffee. The Silver Sky is the result. It's not just another single-coil guitar; it's a tribute to the golden age of electric guitars, redesigned for today's players.
The Silver Sky combines the soulful warmth of a classic with the reliability of a new instrument. Available in a spectrum of vibrant finishes, there's a Silver Sky to match any vibe, from understated to eye-catching.
Silver Sky Shine: A Modern Classic
The Silver Sky's alder body and maple neck combo give you that familiar, balanced tone that's been the backbone of countless legendary recordings. But PRS didn't stop at "vintage-inspired" — they refined every detail to create an instrument that feels like it's been broken in just for you, right out of the case.
Alder Body & Maple Neck: Classic tonewood pairing delivers warm, resonant lows, crisp highs, and a midrange that sits perfectly in any mix.
Inverted Headstock Design: Based on PRS's signature shape but flipped to suit Mayer's playing style, this design keeps string tension consistent behind the nut for rock-solid tuning stability.
Small PRS 'Bird' Inlays: Subtle yet distinctive fretboard markers that nod to PRS heritage without stealing the show.
Powerful Pickups That Deliver More
At the heart of the Silver Sky are three 635JM single-coil pickups, custom-voiced to deliver round, full tones with a sweet, musical top end that never crosses into harsh or brittle territory. These pickups are designed to sing whether you're playing clean jazz chords or cranking up the overdrive for bluesy leads.
635JM Single-Coil Pickups: These three versatile pickups deliver glassy cleans and rich, singing leads without the harshness often coming from those bright single-coils.
5-Way Blade Pickup Switch: Classic switching gives you five distinct tonal options, from neck warmth to bridge bite and everything in between.
One Volume, Two Tone Knobs: Intuitive control layout lets you dial in your sound quickly, so you spend less time tweaking and more time playing.
Modern Build, Classic Tone
PRS didn’t just throw vintage specs onto a new guitar and call it done. The Silver Sky is packed with thoughtful design features that enhance both playability and tone. Its steel tremolo bridge uses PRS’s patented Gen III knife-edge screws and sits flush against the body, improving sustain, acoustic resonance, and the signal-to-noise ratio of the single-coils. The vintage-style closed-back tuners include PRS’s locking design, combining classic aesthetics with modern tuning stability.
PRS Steel Tremolo Bridge: Flush-mounted design increases body contact for better resonance and sustain, while Gen III screws ensure smooth, stable pitch bends.
Locking Vintage-Style Tuners: Classic aesthetics meet modern reliability — these tuners keep you in tune through aggressive bends and vibrato abuse.
Premium Hardware Details: Bone nut, molded metal jack plate, retooled knobs, and a double-action truss rod (accessed from the front of the headstock) all add up to a guitar that's built to last and easy to maintain.
Your Go-To Guitar
The PRS John Mayer Silver Sky isn’t designed to be a showpiece or a gimmick. It’s a guitar built for serious players, blending classic inspiration with modern innovation. Whether you’re after vintage tones or crafting your own unique sound, the Silver Sky delivers — and looks great doing it. It also comes with a premium PRS gig bag, ready to go wherever creativity takes you.
PRS John Mayer Silver Sky Electric Guitar Features:
Alder body with maple neck for classic, balanced tone
Inverted headstock shape based on PRS design and Mayer's playing style
Small PRS 'Bird' inlays for subtle, elegant style
Three 635JM single-coil pickups for round, full, versatile sounds
One Volume and Two Tone knobs with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch
PRS steel tremolo bridge with Gen III knife-edge screws for smooth pitch bends
Locking vintage-style tuners for tuning stability with classic aesthetics
