Is the PRS Silver Sky better than a Fender Custom Shop Strat? | Demo and Review

Описание: Hey guys! Back for another video, this time doing a quick demo and review on the very popular PRS Silver Sky... Is the PRS Silver Sky Core the best modern S-style guitar on the market today? In this video, we dive deep into one of the most talked-about electric guitars of the last decade — a collaboration between PRS Guitars and John Mayer that blends vintage Strat-style tones with modern PRS craftsmanship. And let me tell you, I was really not expecting to like it at all...

Whether you're a Strat traditionalist, a Mayer enthusiast, or just searching for your next premium guitar, this video will help you decide if the Silver Sky Core Maple belongs in your collection.

🧠 About the PRS Silver Sky Core (Maple)
The PRS Silver Sky is Paul Reed Smith’s take on a 1963/1964-style Strat, refined through years of collaboration with Grammy-winning artist John Mayer. While the original Silver Sky featured a rosewood fretboard, the maple fingerboard version brings added snap, clarity, and visual contrast — perfect for players looking for a brighter, more articulate tone.

📐 Full Specifications – PRS Silver Sky (Core, Maple)
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple, Bolt-on
Fretboard: Maple
Neck Shape: 635JM (custom carve developed with John Mayer)
Fretboard Radius: 7.25"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Frets: 22, Narrow Tall
Pickups: 3x PRS 635JM Single Coils (vintage-voiced, custom-wound)
Bridge: PRS Steel Tremolo (Gen III)
Tuners: Vintage-style, closed-back with PRS locking functionality
Nut: Bone
Finish: [Insert finish name, e.g., Tungsten, Frost, Roxy Pink]
Controls: Volume, Tone x2, 5-way blade switch
Case: Premium PRS hard case included

🎧 What You'll Hear in This Video
Clean tones: neck, middle, and bridge pickup highlights
Edge of breakup: dynamic bluesy tones with a tube amp
Overdriven leads: how it sings with pedals
In-context playing: chords, solos, rhythm work in a full mix
Tone comparison: vs. Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster (60s)

Timestamps
0:00 Intro + Demo
1:56 Specs
5:24 Clean tone demo
9:08 Distorted tone demo
11:45 Overview Silver Sky vs Fender Stratocaster
15:08 SilverSky vs Strat
16:06 Final thoughts

🎛️ Gear Used in This Video
Guitar: PRS Silver Sky Core Maple
Pedals: Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Mic/Interface: UAD Apollo x6

📌 Who is This Guitar For?
This guitar is ideal for:
Strat lovers who want boutique-level upgrades
Session players who need versatile single-coil tones
John Mayer fans seeking his signature tone
Players looking for a vintage feel with modern reliability

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