BETTER Than FENDER?? - PRS Silver Sky vs Stratocaster!

Is the Silver Sky a better "Strat" than a Fender? Let's Find Out!
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[DarrellBraunGuitar]

Did you guys prefer the bright punch of the Strat, or the fuller more rounded tone of the Silver Sky?
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[jasonb]

Have to be honest ... can't get over that strat sound!!! Its golden.. that chime ...gets me everytime. The se silver sky sounds very nice as well... I wouldn't be opposed to owning one .

[anthonyjohnson]

I own the PRS SE Silver Sky ( Evergreen version ) and it is absolutely fantastic. The warmth and clarity really shines when chasing those ever important triad inversions. I will never doubt Fender ever because they’re guitar gods but the Silver Sky is CLEAN and you just want to stop in the middle of a great line and hug it.

[jeffreyeagen]

Personally I like the warmer tones of the PRS, but it's not a replacement for the strat. It's a great addition to the strat, because there's a tone for certain songs you just need a strat for. And there's nothing wrong with adding another guitar!

[PeterJRadomski]

Hi Darrell,
I have watched a number of the videos you have posted, and enjoyed them all. Your knowledge, enthusiasm and sincerity are a huge part of what makes these videos what they are.
It's refreshing to have a perspective that remains positive, even while critical. Nothing flashy, nothing over the top, just straight ahead, honest reviews, comparisons and assessments.
Keep up the great work!

[ogretattoo]

I bought a MIM Strat months before even knowing PRS was releasing the SE Silver Sky. Kind of wish I had that time back. The PRS body and features are better indeed. Sound wise, they're close enough for my tinnitus-riddled ears.

[zakkwyldesliver]

I bought a SS SE a couple of months ago and can’t get over how good it is.

[noahtenshen]

I love all of my PRS guitars--but I also love all of my Fenders. But my visual taste buds really love the Fender colors. Good demo. Rock on and Stay Well Groovy One!

[stephenschramm]

Surprised that I preferred every tone on the Strat.
Thought 5 was better, then 4, then expected it to shift as we fot near the next but it didn’t.

[fraenkiboii]

I actually prefer the screw in trem arm. I recently bought a US Pro Strat II which has a pop in arm and I'm fighting with it so so much. Sure the pop in mechanism itself works well, but it's always starting to loosen over time and then you have to re-adjust or re-tighten the set-screw knowing that in a couple of weeks, it'll start wiggle again. With the screw-in arm, imho, it is old-school, yes, but it's more stable.

[randallgough]

Both exceptional instruments 🎸 If pressed to choose one it would be the Silver Sky but I would love either one!

[jim]

Gotta be the Strat. I thought the tone of the Fender was superior. I know i can dial down the brightness of the Fender but can I dial up the rounded tone of the PRS? I give credit for the contouring of the PRS and the light weight however I think the wood in the Fender is superior. Finally I think the curb appeal of the Fender blows the PRS out of the water.

[bradshannon]

They are both fantastic guitars! I find my PRS guitars easier to play than Fender but that's just me. I love different things about each. I have not played a silver sky yet but I do have a Strat, a PRS SE245 and a PRS Starla I play them each for their differences.
I'd really love to own a Silver Sky but a Revstar is next.

[scott]

Years back I made this same choice, Fender Player or PRS SE EG.
I chose the PRS and now having played friends Fenders I'm completely satisfied that I made the right choice, I have an HSS EG in tobacco burst and I'd take it over any Strat I've ever played. Unlike the Silver Sky, mine has all metal tuners, I'm convinced that PRS does a better job of setting up the guitar before it's shipped to a dealer, with Fender it feels a bit hit or miss, some are good but others can feel just awful, especially the fret work.

[arnolddealiii]

I think the deal breaker for me is the silver sky routing configuration. I love the idea of dropping a different pickguard on a Stratocaster and going from single coil to humbuckers if I so choose to. Also aftermarket parts. The Stratocaster is king because it’s the Chevy small block 350 of guitars.

[drvijil]

I thought they sounded very similar, but I thought the PRS sounded slightly smoother. For me, I thought the PRS had a more noticeable twang in the 2nd position. For the price point, I give the PRS a narrow win.

[chewybang]

I have that exact SS SE and I'm in love with it, and that's a lot coming from a mainly Gibson dude. It's been hard to put it down since I got it last month. Great video!

[stevefielding]

Thanks Darrell, to my ears the PRS sounded a little more mellow.

[Matt_on_life]

Having wound up with both examples this past year I can’t get past how much better the PRS in terms of thoughtful design… the volume knob for example is a stiffer feel than the two tone knobs… if you’re the type to accidentally smack the volume knob you will appreciate that.
The pickups are so much more balanced and the slightly warmer tone is a nice touch (to me).

The SE is a excellent instrument! I’m very pleased with mine 😁

[Mytro]

Was looking for a strat to compliment a Gibson LP classic. Played 3 player strats and one silver sky, went home with the silver sky because the different tones, feel of the neck and it was already set up. Intonation was pretty much perfect not to mention a month later the thing just stays in tune. great guitar for the price!