Silver Sky SE - only £599

joeyowen · December 2022

sweepy said:

If there was a maple board version for £599, it’d be in my hands now

You might be in luck....

dazzajl · December 2022

lustycourtier said:

dazzajl said:

It’s going to be great playing guitar isn’t it but what a gopping range of colours.

The colours are decent in person, just do not photograph well.

I stand totally corrected!! Saw the M*A*S*H green one today and it’s gorgeous. A really well made guitar that feels amazing and plays so nicely.

Anyone looking for a new Strat in the £600 range who doesn’t get one of these is an idiot. And I say that as big fan of Squier and Mexi Fenders.

Calla85 · December 2022

Mine arrived today from Peach via Reverb, even got the £50 off code to work! Went for the Moon White (Custard). Haven't bought from Peach before was a little surprised to find guitar only single boxed with a little foam to the top and bottom of the box then more padding around headstock in the gig bag, but got here in one piece.

A few dirty marks on the neck (thankfully came off with a bit rubbing) and two pieces of loose solder in the pickup cavity that were rattling round were the only issues.

Been 22 years since I bought my last 'brand new' guitar (still own that guitar too), early days but very impressed so far.

therealting · December 2022

mark123 said:

therealting said:

I welcome this mainly as there will probably be plenty around the £400-450 mark secondhand next year.

Thats what i was thinking but if the new batch next year go back to £800+++ S/H these will sell for at least the same price if not more.

lustycourtier said:

therealting said:

I welcome this mainly as there will probably be plenty around the £400-450 mark secondhand next year.

I remember buying 2 2015 LP Jnrs for £270, and they were everywhere at that price. They are now £750 now.

Gilly said:

therealting said:

I welcome this mainly as there will probably be plenty around the £400-450 mark secondhand next year.

I doubt it because the new price will be going up so the 2nd hand price will inevitably rise when you can no longer buy these new for £599.

I get all those points, but I think the initial shortage has given way to an oversupply (these are SE rather than USA models after all), and we are headed into a recession so (a) fewer people will be buying new especially if the prices go up, and (b) lots of impulse purchases will end up being offloaded.

Anyway, it’s not the right time for me to buy - I encourage others to do the same so there are more for me to pick from next year

roberty · December 2022

I am still tempted by these. Also the discount S2 McCarty SC's at Andertons

Musicman20 · December 2022

therealting said:

mark123 said:

therealting said:

I welcome this mainly as there will probably be plenty around the £400-450 mark secondhand next year.

Thats what i was thinking but if the new batch next year go back to £800+++ S/H these will sell for at least the same price if not more.

lustycourtier said:

therealting said:

I welcome this mainly as there will probably be plenty around the £400-450 mark secondhand next year.

I remember buying 2 2015 LP Jnrs for £270, and they were everywhere at that price. They are now £750 now.

Gilly said:

therealting said:

I welcome this mainly as there will probably be plenty around the £400-450 mark secondhand next year.

I doubt it because the new price will be going up so the 2nd hand price will inevitably rise when you can no longer buy these new for £599.

I get all those points, but I think the initial shortage has given way to an oversupply (these are SE rather than USA models after all), and we are headed into a recession so (a) fewer people will be buying new especially if the prices go up, and (b) lots of impulse purchases will end up being offloaded.

Anyway, it’s not the right time for me to buy - I encourage others to do the same so there are more for me to pick from next year

It was probably part marketing/part covid that led to the initial low supply. Now there are absolutely loads out there hence £599. Be interesting to see how the market reacts at +£400 and a recession.

darthed1981 · December 2022

Very, very tempted by one of these.

Has anyone actually bought and been living with one of this PRS SE Silver Skys? They seem to impress everyone in the shop!

I can't exactly pop to Andertons or Peach to buy one, but tempted!

Might become my new default guitar for where I'm not just hammering at something with humbuckers, does it do a good Gilmour as well as Mayer?!

CountryDave · December 2022

My mate bought one of the green ones when they first dropped to 599, having recently sold his USA SS. He has also previously owned a Suhr Classic amongst many other strats.
He is seriously impressed with it. Visited earlier for a catch up and he’s let me borrow it for a few days.
Now, I’m really a tele player, but have owned a number of strats over the years at various price points. The only one that has stuck around is an old roadworn 60’s strat that I’ve stuck a Dimarzio SDS1 in the bridge.
If I was looking for a strat right now, I’d have no hesitation in buying one of the SE’s on offer.
It does everything you need a strat to do really well. Stays in tune, plays nicely, fretwork and overall finish is great and sounds really nice.
Pickups sound stratty, without being weak or scratchy. The bridge pickup works very well.
I’d quite happily gig this thing tonight without any worries.
My only problem now is talking myself into not buying one. The green finish is lovely. As mentioned above, much nicer than the photos let on.

DrHungry · December 2022

darthed1981 said:

Has anyone actually bought and been living with one of this PRS SE Silver Skys? They seem to impress everyone in the shop!

I've had one about 6 months and I'm still very happy with it. My original thoughts haven't really changed, it's comfy to play and sounds nice and strattish to my ears. It's stood up to gigging but admittedly plays second fiddle to a tele (it never complains though).

I'm not really up to emulating Mayer or Gilmour but the pickups seem versatile enough to me. Here's my entry for Solo Of The Month from earlier this year which features the SS SE for all the lead parts - seems to cover quacky, spiky and fat well enough (if I say so myself

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My only gripe with it is that I bought it used for £100 more than you can pick them up new now

DrCornelius · December 2022

DrHungry said:

darthed1981 said:

Has anyone actually bought and been living with one of this PRS SE Silver Skys? They seem to impress everyone in the shop!

I've had one about 6 months and I'm still very happy with it. My original thoughts haven't really changed, it's comfy to play and sounds nice and strattish to my ears. It's stood up to gigging but admittedly plays second fiddle to a tele (it never complains though).

I'm not really up to emulating Mayer or Gilmour but the pickups seem versatile enough to me. Here's my entry for Solo Of The Month from earlier this year which features the SS SE for all the lead parts - seems to cover quacky, spiky and fat well enough (if I say so myself )

My only gripe with it is that I bought it used for £100 more than you can pick them up new now

I need to get back into SoTM , if for nothing else to hear some exciting and inspiring entries . That sounded fantastic Dr Hungry

darthed1981 · December 2022

I ordered one

Hopefully coming tomorrow... incoming NGD!

Strat54 · December 2022

I feel sorry for the dealers like World Guitars who persist with their £899 examples. Three hundred quid is a big percentage difference.

rlw · December 2022

Strat54 said:

I feel sorry for the dealers like World Guitars who persist with their £899 examples. Three hundred quid is a big percentage difference.

It's a very competitive market right now. GAK's January sale is starting now and they have the Hollowbody IIs at £825 and £819 and a Standard at £829 while the Silver Sky's are £799 except for the Moon White which is £979.

It's a crazy world.

darthed1981 · December 2022

Mine has arrived and is a beautiful thing, fantastically well put together and very nicely set up.

Need to have a proper play

lustycourtier · December 2022

rlw said:

Strat54 said:

I feel sorry for the dealers like World Guitars who persist with their £899 examples. Three hundred quid is a big percentage difference.

It's a very competitive market right now. GAK's January sale is starting now and they have the Hollowbody IIs at £825 and £819 and a Standard at £829 while the Silver Sky's are £799 except for the Moon White which is £979.

It's a crazy world.

Hollowbody is under £500 in some places. Utter madness. Very cheap feeling guitar though, after going to try one to buy I think they are overpriced.

guitargeek62 · December 2022

lustycourtier said:

rlw said:

Strat54 said:

I feel sorry for the dealers like World Guitars who persist with their £899 examples. Three hundred quid is a big percentage difference.

It's a very competitive market right now. GAK's January sale is starting now and they have the Hollowbody IIs at £825 and £819 and a Standard at £829 while the Silver Sky's are £799 except for the Moon White which is £979.

It's a crazy world.

Hollowbody is under £500 in some places. Utter madness. Very cheap feeling guitar though, after going to try one to buy I think they are overpriced.

Where??

grungebob · December 2022

guitargeek62 said:

lustycourtier said:

rlw said:

Strat54 said:

I feel sorry for the dealers like World Guitars who persist with their £899 examples. Three hundred quid is a big percentage difference.

It's a very competitive market right now. GAK's January sale is starting now and they have the Hollowbody IIs at £825 and £819 and a Standard at £829 while the Silver Sky's are £799 except for the Moon White which is £979.

It's a crazy world.

Hollowbody is under £500 in some places. Utter madness. Very cheap feeling guitar though, after going to try one to buy I think they are overpriced.

Where??

Yeah what he said

roberty · December 2022

darthed1981 said:

Mine has arrived and is a beautiful thing, fantastically well put together and very nicely set up.

Need to have a proper play

Oof this isn't helping lol. I am on the fence having already sprung for an S2 592

mark123 · December 2022

guitargeek62 said:

lustycourtier said:

rlw said:

Strat54 said:

I feel sorry for the dealers like World Guitars who persist with their £899 examples. Three hundred quid is a big percentage difference.

It's a very competitive market right now. GAK's January sale is starting now and they have the Hollowbody IIs at £825 and £819 and a Standard at £829 while the Silver Sky's are £799 except for the Moon White which is £979.

It's a crazy world.

Hollowbody is under £500 in some places. Utter madness. Very cheap feeling guitar though, after going to try one to buy I think they are overpriced.

Where??

+2....
I had a look online and £575 is the cheapest.

dazzajl · December 2022

roberty said:

darthed1981 said:

Mine has arrived and is a beautiful thing, fantastically well put together and very nicely set up.

Need to have a proper play

Oof this isn't helping lol. I am on the fence having already sprung for an S2 592

If you want a Strat, this is a really good deal. The neck feels lovely and won’t disappoint. Aaaaaand since the prices will almost certainly go up, if you bail down the road it shouldn’t be to painful.

Captain Enabler, at your service;)

dazzajl · December 2022

Or this, for someone quick on the button…

https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/190603344344008-8951938--fender-vintera-50s-stratocaster-sea-foam-green-maple-fi

guitargeek62 · December 2022

dazzajl said:

Or this, for someone quick on the button…

https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/190603344344008-8951938--fender-vintera-50s-stratocaster-sea-foam-green-maple-fi

Nah, buy my LPB roadworn one for £625 instead

roberty · December 2022

dazzajl said:

Or this, for someone quick on the button…

https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/190603344344008-8951938--fender-vintera-50s-stratocaster-sea-foam-green-maple-fi

Vinteras are nice but not a fan of the 7.25" radius. Good deal for someone who is!

Adamski · December 2022

8.5 is actually a really nice radius for vintage feel but also not feeling like the top E is falling off the fretboard (honestly this is how I feel about all 7.25. Might just be my cack handed playing though!) The 9.5 on a lot of Fender CS stuff, of which I have a Strat, is super comfortable too but the neck does feel a bit wider and not quite as vintage.

Like I say to everyone that asks, the SE Silver Sky is the best £599 you’ll spend. I have had loads of guitars and I have friends in the industry so hang around lots of guitars and I will stand by that statement. The neck is of a quality that the PRS core line would be proud of.

guitars4you · December 2022

rlw said:

Strat54 said:

I feel sorry for the dealers like World Guitars who persist with their £899 examples. Three hundred quid is a big percentage difference.

It's a very competitive market right now. GAK's January sale is starting now and they have the Hollowbody IIs at £825 and £819 and a Standard at £829 while the Silver Sky's are £799 except for the Moon White which is £979.

It's a crazy world.

I'm guessing, but I bet they did not buy any, or were not offered any at the crazy deal price that PRS UK will have offered to 'select' dealers, pre Christmas - Hence their dealer cost price will be higher, hence the higher 'asking' price

TimmyO · December 2022

guitars4you said:

rlw said:

Strat54 said:

I feel sorry for the dealers like World Guitars who persist with their £899 examples. Three hundred quid is a big percentage difference.

It's a very competitive market right now. GAK's January sale is starting now and they have the Hollowbody IIs at £825 and £819 and a Standard at £829 while the Silver Sky's are £799 except for the Moon White which is £979.

It's a crazy world.

I'm guessing, but I bet they did not buy any, or were not offered any at the crazy deal price that PRS UK will have offered to 'select' dealers, pre Christmas - Hence their dealer cost price will be higher, hence the higher 'asking' price

World Guitars only have any SS SEs because it was a condition of ordering certain Core models

guitars4you · December 2022

TimmyO said:

guitars4you said:

rlw said:

Strat54 said:

I feel sorry for the dealers like World Guitars who persist with their £899 examples. Three hundred quid is a big percentage difference.

It's a very competitive market right now. GAK's January sale is starting now and they have the Hollowbody IIs at £825 and £819 and a Standard at £829 while the Silver Sky's are £799 except for the Moon White which is £979.

It's a crazy world.

I'm guessing, but I bet they did not buy any, or were not offered any at the crazy deal price that PRS UK will have offered to 'select' dealers, pre Christmas - Hence their dealer cost price will be higher, hence the higher 'asking' price

World Guitars only have any SS SEs because it was a condition of ordering certain Core models

And going back 5 years ago, or so, that is one reason I dropped my PRS dealership - At the time I was in the top 3/4 UK dealers, even hit #1 one year, based on turnover with PRS UK - But it changed when we could not just cherry pick the USA Core models , which was effectively my gig/strength - I did not want to be an S2 or SE stockists, but it was expected of me, so I choose to walk away

Wazmeister · December 2022

Strat54 said:

I feel sorry for the dealers like World Guitars who persist with their £899 examples. Three hundred quid is a big percentage difference.

Feel sorry for World Guitars ?!?!

Wow. There lack of flexibility in the marketplace is well known, imho.

Barnezy · January 2023

Right, I’m going to pull the trigger today.

Thinking the green one, but haven’t seen it in the flesh. Reminds me of Clapton’s 7up strat. Any opinions on colours, now a few have them in their hands?

I like the red, but not for £100 extra.

dazzajl · January 2023

Barnezy said:

Right, I’m going to pull the trigger today.

Thinking the green one, but haven’t seen it in the flesh. Reminds me of Clapton’s 7up strat. Any opinions on colours, now a few have them in their hands?

I like the red, but not for £100 extra.

I thought the green was far far nicer in the flesh than it looks in any photos. Not a million miles from Fender’s (should have been called) M*A*S*H’ocaster.

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