Brutally Honest Gear Review #7: PRS SE SILVER SKY!

-Brutally Honest Gear Review #7: PRS SE Silver Sky! (made in Indonesia)
*price on screen is the current going rate as of 9/15/22

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[squishy]

Always loved how PRS guitars feel with their playability. Doesn't matter the model, every one just feels like butter on the the neck. They really have it dialed in. Love the tones you can get out of this. It's really well spec'd out. Regarding the tuners, I have an old Yamaha acoustic that my daughter knocked over when she was little, and broke the D string plastic off of the tuner. I used pliers for years to tune it, and it worked because it stayed in tune pretty well. Years later, I have a 3D printer, and printed a new knob. I put some super glue in it and hammered it on. It's surprisingly stayed on for at least 3 years now, and has not stripped out as others I have tried to fix it with. So, if they're plastic, but made right, there shouldn't be any issues. Time will tell...

[anotherstart]

Best sounding/playing sss guitar made today at any price point. Had 2 core ones and preferred the SE. It took a 1950, s design and modernize it in all the right ways. My # 1 favorite

[valuedhumanoid]

I bought the actual USA Core model and I regret it. Not that it's a bad guitar, just the opposite. It's a stunningly perfect instrument. I regret not waiting and getting the SE. I paid over $3200 for mine new ($2700 + tax + ext warranty + shipping) But back then I didn't even think there would be an SE version. For what I do, the SE would have been more than good enough. I noodle around in my bedroom and jam with some friends on weekends. That's a lot of money for not so much usage. And even if I were a gigging musician, the SE would still be more than I need.

[HannahCope]

What you were playing right at the beginning was just damn beautiful, it sounds amazing coming through my speakers. I do love the headstock shape on the PRS guitars, and the bird inlays especially the pearl ones, but the plain white still looks nice too. I actually quite like the colour of the neck, and the rosewood fingerboard is just so nice. Looking forward to more reviews!

[GaryDGuitar]

I have this guitar in the same color. I ditched the tuners and swapped them with locking tuners (which required enlarging the peg holes), installed graph tech saddles, installed graph tech nut. I also sanded the back of the neck, it's definitely stained yellow because the bare wood is white. Plays great, sounds great.

[harrisontownsend]

1 thing I've gotta say is GIVE THE MIDDLE PICKUP SOME LOVE. The middle pickup is amazing on its own, even if you're used to digging in with the pick. It sounds great both driven and clean.

[electricworkshop]

Absolute masterpiece of a strat at that price honestly. Same with Mike’s playing in the intro. Wow.

[Wilbrankat]

I just bought one and I like it better than my American Pro II Strat. The neck radius is more comfortable and the pick ups sound better to me. Best 700 bucks I've spent!
Really good quality from PRS, especially being made overseas. Thanks for the great review!

[BrianClem]

Wow. You really got that srv stuff down! And this guitar sounds really good. Good review.

[MrKrampyHands]

Man i love strats in general especially 50's and 60's strat sounds this guitar is Definitely on my radar its now time to save for this guitar imo this is the best strat copy you can get without breaking the bank

[CEbding]

I've always felt the most comfortable on a Strat style guitar, but I haven't liked what Fender has put our in a decade. I've been looking at this blue Silver Sky SE as a daily driver guitar when I put my Inca Silver Stratocaster into retirement. These sounds and play amazing!!!

[eddiejr]

Mike…I’m so glad to hear you comment on 22 frets…I have played 22 frets for so long, when I play anything else, I actually lose my place when I’m up hi on the neck…it’s really weird, and I never admit it cuz I think people will laugh and call me crazy!!!!

[SarahElisabethJoyal]

I've always thought about getting one of these so it's good to hear your opinion

[jebac]

Just tried it in the store. I like those big tuners. We tune the guitar every day. Bigger is better + It doesn't feels cold as steel. Bigger switch is also great. Headstock is also better then from strat, because string trees are unnecessary and silly. They did it, they improved the strat! That said, I would personally prefer HSS for more tone versatility.

[erickiuri]

oh man, that's was a really great review!

[bradgilligan]

Really love this inlay design with the birds.

[nammajeff]

Well you finally have a strat now! Nice

[chrisday]

Great demo and overview man. I have the core model and I adore it. Fantastic guitar. I can't wait to get my hands on an SE for comparison. The tones you got out of this are spot on.

[mpactdesignmedia]

Great review and a +1 for the shirt! "I can hold my breath a time!" Great movie!

[kylerowe]

Man that guitar sounds so good. I ordered one in the same colour, I can't wait!!