PRS Silver Sky Rosewood Electric Guitar - Black Plum Satin | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The PRS Silver Sky is a vintage-inspired electric guitar co-designed by Paul Reed Smith and John Mayer, built to replicate the feel of John's prized early-'60s instruments while incorporating modern PRS refinements. Its trio of 635JM single-coil pickups produces glassy, articulate tones that shine through any tube amp, making this a compelling choice for intermediate to professional players who demand vintage character with contemporary reliability.
Product Overview
The Silver Sky's alder body is finished in a striking Black Plum high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, with a contrasting tone in the cutaway scoop that gives the guitar its immediately recognizable look. Alder is a go-to tonewood for classic single-coil-equipped guitars, delivering a balanced frequency response with a slightly warm midrange and clear, defined highs that complement the 635JM pickup voice perfectly.
The bolt-on maple neck features the 635JM carve — modeled directly after John Mayer's favorite vintage instruments — paired with a rosewood fingerboard at a vintage-correct 7.25" radius and 25.5" scale length. Twenty-two custom-sized frets and small bird inlays round out a neck that feels immediately comfortable for players with classic guitar experience. A modified PRS-style headstock improves intonation geometry, and vintage-style locking tuners keep things in tune without sacrificing the traditional aesthetic.
Hardware throughout reflects PRS's attention to the details that matter: a classic-styled steel tremolo with an unthreaded trem arm and Gen III knife-edge screws, a PRS proprietary bone nut, molded metal jack plate, and a double-action truss rod for precise neck adjustment in any climate. The SSS configuration runs through a 5-way blade switch and a straightforward volume/dual-tone control layout for quick, intuitive access to the full range of classic single-coil tones.
Ideal For
- Blues and rock players seeking glassy single-coil tones from a premium PRS electric guitar in Idaho Falls
- John Mayer fans and vintage-guitar enthusiasts who want an early-'60s-inspired playing experience with modern build quality
- Intermediate to professional players who play in front of tube amps and demand excellent note definition
- Studio guitarists looking for a versatile SSS platform that handles clean, overdriven, and everything in between
- Players who appreciate vintage specs — 7.25" radius, rosewood board, slab body — in a well-supported modern instrument
Key Features
635JM Single-Coil Pickups The three 635JM single-coils were voiced specifically for this instrument, delivering the glassy clarity and musical harmonic content of vintage single-coils with improved consistency and output. All five switch positions yield usable, defined tones with excellent string-to-string balance.
7.25" Radius Rosewood Fingerboard The vintage-correct 7.25" fingerboard radius gives the Silver Sky its unmistakably classic playing feel, ideal for chord work and lower-position runs. The rosewood board adds warmth and a smooth surface that pairs naturally with the single-coil character of the pickups.
Alder Body with High-Gloss Nitro Finish Alder delivers the balanced, slightly warm tonal foundation that made it the go-to for classic single-coil guitars. The high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish enhances resonance compared to thick poly coatings while giving the Black Plum color exceptional depth and clarity.
Classic Steel Tremolo with Gen III Knife-Edge Screws PRS's refined tremolo system returns to pitch reliably and operates smoothly, with the unthreaded trem arm providing a natural, vintage-style feel. The Gen III knife-edge screws improve contact and stability over traditional vintage designs.
Vintage-Style Locking Tuners The locking mechanism keeps strings locked at the post for rock-solid tuning stability — especially valuable when using the tremolo — while the vintage closed-back housing maintains the instrument's classic aesthetic from headstock to strap button.
What's Included
- PRS Silver Sky Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar (Black Plum Satin)
- PRS gig bag
- PRS strings (.010–.046)
- Manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | Alder, solidbody, PRS John Mayer shape |
| Neck | Maple, bolt-on, 635JM profile |
| Fretboard | Rosewood, 7.25" radius, small bird inlays |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Frets | 22, custom-sized |
| Pickups | 635JM single-coil (neck), 635JM single-coil (middle), 635JM single-coil (bridge) |
| Electronics | 1 volume, 2 tone, 5-way blade switch |
| Hardware | Steel tremolo with unthreaded arm & Gen III knife-edge screws, vintage-style locking tuners, bone nut |
| Finish | High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, Black Plum |
| Weight | 7.07 lbs. |
Get Your Hands on This PRS Silver Sky Today
Visit No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to play the PRS Silver Sky through one of our amps and experience those 635JM single-coils firsthand — it's the kind of guitar that reveals itself most when you plug in and play. Our team is happy to answer questions and help you decide if the Silver Sky is your next instrument. Stop by or reach out through our website to check availability.
