The Paul Reed Smith John Mayer Silver Sky in Polar Blue with a maple neck is a modern reimagining of a vintage single-coil guitar, meticulously designed to meet the high standards of Grammy Award-winning musician John Mayer. Weighing in at a comfortable 7lbs 5oz, this guitar is the culmination of two years of collaboration between Mayer and Paul Reed Smith, blending the best elements of 1963 and 1964 instruments with contemporary innovations. The Silver Sky offers the warmth and familiarity of a classic guitar, enhanced with the precision and finesse of a brand-new instrument.
One of the standout features of the Silver Sky is its unique headstock shape, which is based on PRS’s trademark design but inverted to suit Mayer’s playing style. This design also ensures a consistent string length behind the nut, aiding in tuning stability. The vintage-style, closed-back tuners incorporate PRS’s locking design for added reliability. The steel tremolo bridge, featuring Gen III knife-edge screws, is set up flush to the body to only go down in pitch, increasing the guitar's acoustic volume and improving the signal-to-noise ratio of the 635JM single-coil pickups. These pickups deliver a round, full tone with a musical high end that avoids the harshness often associated with single-coils.
The Silver Sky offers a choice between a rosewood or maple fretboard, with the maple option featuring the original 635JM neck shape. Both neck shapes were developed through extensive research of vintage instruments and Mayer's hands-on testing to ensure optimal comfort and playability. The 7.25” fretboard radius provides a familiar feel for those accustomed to vintage guitars. Additional high-quality specifications include a bone nut, a molded metal jack plate for easy cable management, retooled knobs, and PRS’s double action truss rod, which is accessible from the front of the headstock. The guitar comes with a PRS premium gig bag, ensuring it is well-protected and ready for any musical journey.
Features:
- Collaboration between John Mayer and Paul Reed Smith
- Unique inverted headstock design for tuning stability
- Vintage-style, closed-back tuners with PRS locking design
- Steel tremolo bridge with Gen III knife-edge screws for increased acoustic volume
- 635JM single-coil pickups for a round, full tone with a musical high end
- Maple fretboard with original 635JM neck shape and 7.25” radius
- Includes bone nut, molded metal jack plate, retooled knobs, and PRS double action truss rod
- Comes with a PRS premium gig bag for protection and portability
