Silver Sky SE - only £599

Wazmeister · January 2023

Well, I've joined the PRS Silver Sky SE crowd...

Very very impressed, if I'm being honest. Mine came in the green, and as many say, it looks really good in the flesh.
Set-up is great; I prefer the trem floating, so will sort that out. Maybe touch lower action too...

Stonking value for money, and it's sitting alongside a Masterbuilt Strat

It is very Straty, as people say... instant Richard Thompson for me, and the 2 and 4 positions are alarmingly good.

I'd love to try a 'real' Silver Sky, if the SE is this good.

I had a really good deal on this as well

bluecat · January 2023

The SE Tremont I would fit the bill in deep purple with a hard tail. Specs read well,looks well made in the pics and good price too.

grungebob · January 2023

Not quite purple and a bit of a blatant plug but…..
https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/240023/fs-ft-prs-se-chris-robertson-price-drop-550

BigBearKris · January 2023

Wazmeister said:

Well, I've joined the PRS Silver Sky SE crowd...

Very very impressed, if I'm being honest. Mine came in the green, and as many say, it looks really good in the flesh.
Set-up is great; I prefer the trem floating, so will sort that out. Maybe touch lower action too...

Stonking value for money, and it's sitting alongside a Masterbuilt Strat

It is very Straty, as people say... instant Richard Thompson for me, and the 2 and 4 positions are alarmingly good.

I'd love to try a 'real' Silver Sky, if the SE is this good.

I had a really good deal on this as well

Nice one Waz! I have the green one as well and it looks so much better in flesh than on my poorly-lit-mobile-camera photo.

I'm glad to read your comment about the quality as I was bit surprised by one of the previous posts about them feeling cheap and some £200 guitar appearing superior. Of course each to their own but I was genuinely amazed how my opinion on the guitar could be so much different!

joeyowen · January 2023

Wazmeister said:

Well, I've joined the PRS Silver Sky SE crowd...

Very very impressed, if I'm being honest. Mine came in the green, and as many say, it looks really good in the flesh.
Set-up is great; I prefer the trem floating, so will sort that out. Maybe touch lower action too...

Stonking value for money, and it's sitting alongside a Masterbuilt Strat

It is very Straty, as people say... instant Richard Thompson for me, and the 2 and 4 positions are alarmingly good.

I'd love to try a 'real' Silver Sky, if the SE is this good.

I had a really good deal on this as well

If you're ever near North Wales let me know, I've got a 'real' and we can have a brew and compare!

Wazmeister · January 2023

grungebob said:

I went to an actual guitar shop yesterday, first time in about 3 years.
What I found was the SS felt cheap and I really didn’t like the neck. I plugged it in and it sounded very quiet, dark and dead. I was very surprised.
They have 2 more so I tried them too in case it was an anomaly but nope all were (as you’d expect from PRS), pretty consistent.
The cheap Jet 400 strat I tried though was truly amazing, felt great, played great and sounded like a very good strat.
Oh and I also tried my first chapman and it was really good too.
It just goes to show don’t base your opinions on the internet and go out and experience the guitars with your own hands and ears.

Despite the Jet only being £169 with a neck a touch too narrow for me I’ll still probably get one as it was a fun playing and great sounding guitar.
The chapman felt very heavy and I picked it up out of pure curiosity. I liked the neck profile and it was very resonant. Plugged in it sounded and played great. If it didn’t say chapman on the headstock I’d have walked out with it. I may still go back for it.

Ive got to say Im surprised at this… if anything, the couple ive played seem quite bright…

Still, its all about opinions

The SE SS is a bloody great guitar I think. Maybe its the single coil in me, but Implayed a few PRS last week, and the SESS just stood out.

Ive landed one at a gorgeous price, but at any money, this is impressive.

I did play one at GG, though, where the knobs seemed a bit twisted/spiral. Mine is fortunately not like that.

I have a strange few days; gone from playing a Masterbuilt Jason Smith Strat into a Two Rock, to a SESS into a Boss Dual Cube LX !!

exocet · January 2023

Wazmeister said:

grungebob said:

I went to an actual guitar shop yesterday, first time in about 3 years.
What I found was the SS felt cheap and I really didn’t like the neck. I plugged it in and it sounded very quiet, dark and dead. I was very surprised.
They have 2 more so I tried them too in case it was an anomaly but nope all were (as you’d expect from PRS), pretty consistent.
The cheap Jet 400 strat I tried though was truly amazing, felt great, played great and sounded like a very good strat.
Oh and I also tried my first chapman and it was really good too.
It just goes to show don’t base your opinions on the internet and go out and experience the guitars with your own hands and ears.

Despite the Jet only being £169 with a neck a touch too narrow for me I’ll still probably get one as it was a fun playing and great sounding guitar.
The chapman felt very heavy and I picked it up out of pure curiosity. I liked the neck profile and it was very resonant. Plugged in it sounded and played great. If it didn’t say chapman on the headstock I’d have walked out with it. I may still go back for it.

Ive got to say Im surprised at this… if anything, the couple ive played seem quite bright…

Still, its all about opinions

The SE SS is a bloody great guitar I think. Maybe its the single coil in me, but Implayed a few PRS last week, and the SESS just stood out.

Ive landed one at a gorgeous price, but at any money, this is impressive.

I did play one at GG, though, where the knobs seemed a bit twisted/spiral. Mine is fortunately not like that.

I have a strange few days; gone from playing a Masterbuilt Jason Smith Strat into a Two Rock, to a SESS into a Boss Dual Cube LX !!

I'm with you on the tonality. To my ears it's on the brighter side (I normally play SC guitars with lower output vintage style pickups). The bridge pickup is a little less bright / more rounded than a typical 60s Strat tone.

lustycourtier · January 2023

BigBearKris said:

Wazmeister said:

I'm glad to read your comment about the quality as I was bit surprised by one of the previous posts about them feeling cheap and some £200 guitar appearing superior. Of course each to their own but I was genuinely amazed how my opinion on the guitar could be so much different!

That may of been my comment, but about the hollowbody feeling cheap. I still think the cheapest epiphone Dots Ive played over the years felt better than the 2 I tried. I was gutted as I ready to buy one.

Wazmeister · January 2023

lustycourtier said:

BigBearKris said:

Wazmeister said:

I'm glad to read your comment about the quality as I was bit surprised by one of the previous posts about them feeling cheap and some £200 guitar appearing superior. Of course each to their own but I was genuinely amazed how my opinion on the guitar could be so much different!

That may of been my comment, but about the hollowbody feeling cheap. I still think the cheapest epiphone Dots Ive played over the years felt better than the 2 I tried. I was gutted as I ready to buy one.

Actually, I agree; I thought Id like the Hollowbody Piezo - but it did play a bit 'cheaper', although the look and finish was great.
Ultimately, unlike the SS, it did not grab me.

mark123 · January 2023

Don't want to be seen as the spoilsport just this video shows a bad one , nut fit ,wonky vol contol knobs ,frets not polished, loose scratchplate screws and it sounded really dark as mentioned by @grungebob earlier in this thread.
When he mentioned this issue a few days ago i thought hmmmmm every review i've watched on you tube they have sounded stratty and chimey but the one on the video does sound "Dark" .
Perhaps its a bit pot luck? 75% good /25% like the video and the three S/Skys grungebob tried in the guitar shop .

sunshinewelly · January 2023

Be interested in having buyers comments on what relief they have on these. It came set up with almost zero relief but was choking then with full bends on the g string on frets 15 and up.i generally like a flat neck so not sure if the radius dictates having some relief in the neck

dazzajl · January 2023

Wazmeister said:

lustycourtier said:

BigBearKris said:

Wazmeister said:

I'm glad to read your comment about the quality as I was bit surprised by one of the previous posts about them feeling cheap and some £200 guitar appearing superior. Of course each to their own but I was genuinely amazed how my opinion on the guitar could be so much different!

That may of been my comment, but about the hollowbody feeling cheap. I still think the cheapest epiphone Dots Ive played over the years felt better than the 2 I tried. I was gutted as I ready to buy one.

Actually, I agree; I thought Id like the Hollowbody Piezo - but it did play a bit 'cheaper', although the look and finish was great.
Ultimately, unlike the SS, it did not grab me.

The jury is still out here on the Hollow Piezo. I can totally see why folks are saying it feels cheaper, I think that comes from several areas. The lightness of the thing doesn’t help it feel substantial for a start. The knobs, pots and switch definitely don’t feel at all premium. Presumably because it’s not the premium guitar and should be less than the Core hollows. Also, and this is very personal, a gloss neck doesn’t feel nearly as refined as a good satin finish.

There isn’t really anything I can point to that would make it a better playing guitar if more was spent on build or parts. It is simply a very good guitar.

rlw · January 2023

dazzajl said:

Wazmeister said:

lustycourtier said:

BigBearKris said:

Wazmeister said:

I'm glad to read your comment about the quality as I was bit surprised by one of the previous posts about them feeling cheap and some £200 guitar appearing superior. Of course each to their own but I was genuinely amazed how my opinion on the guitar could be so much different!

That may of been my comment, but about the hollowbody feeling cheap. I still think the cheapest epiphone Dots Ive played over the years felt better than the 2 I tried. I was gutted as I ready to buy one.

Actually, I agree; I thought Id like the Hollowbody Piezo - but it did play a bit 'cheaper', although the look and finish was great.
Ultimately, unlike the SS, it did not grab me.

The jury is still out here on the Hollow Piezo. I can totally see why folks are saying it feels cheaper, I think that comes from several areas. The lightness of the thing doesn’t help it feel substantial for a start. The knobs, pots and switch definitely don’t feel at all premium. Presumably because it’s not the premium guitar and should be less than the Core hollows. Also, and this is very personal, a gloss neck doesn’t feel nearly as refined as a good satin finish.

There isn’t really anything I can point to that would make it a better playing guitar if more was spent on build or parts. It is simply a very good guitar.

Compared to the last Casino I had, my Hollowbody is built like a brick shit house and feels it. Nothing flimsy about it at all and it just works as intended.

HandwrittenHero · January 2023

mark123 said:

Don't want to be seen as the spoilsport just this video shows a bad one , nut fit ,wonky vol contol knobs ,frets not polished, loose scratchplate screws and it sounded really dark as mentioned by @grungebob earlier in this thread.
When he mentioned this issue a few days ago i thought hmmmmm every review i've watched on you tube they have sounded stratty and chimey but the one on the video does sound "Dark" .
Perhaps its a bit pot luck? 75% good /25% like the video and the three S/Skys grungebob tried in the guitar shop .

The difference between the first and second in that video is fairly obvious. I don't think it's a case of being a spoilsport since obviously things do get out there from time to time with issues. It's a bit unexpected with PRS since they do have the reputation for being incredibly consistent, but nothing is bulletproof.

YellowLedBetterMan · January 2023

I tried one in the shop over the weekend. It was good, but nothing that screamed "wow, this is the best thing ever"

Instead, it was just another good strat type guitar in a world of good strat type guitars for around the same price like the Sires and Fender Players. It was also a lot heavier than I expected.

roberty · January 2023

I've talked myself out of it. Had this delivered today. I have so many nice guitars now. I'm very lucky. I will take the time to enjoy what I have

Musicman20 · January 2023

roberty said:

I've talked myself out of it. Had this delivered today. I have so many nice guitars now. I'm very lucky. I will take the time to enjoy what I have

That is lovely! Stick with it.

roberty · January 2023

Musicman20 said:

roberty said:

I've talked myself out of it. Had this delivered today. I have so many nice guitars now. I'm very lucky. I will take the time to enjoy what I have

That is lovely! Stick with it.

Thanks, I'm quite taken with it. I mean I talked myself out of a SS SE, although I'm sure they're great

hollywoodrox · January 2023

therealting said:

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

We wish, bedroom dealers will buy all the 2nd hand ones and bump the price up quoting how well they are. Made etc

HandwrittenHero · January 2023

YellowLedBetterMan said:

I tried one in the shop over the weekend. It was good, but nothing that screamed "wow, this is the best thing ever"

Instead, it was just another good strat type guitar in a world of good strat type guitars for around the same price like the Sires and Fender Players. It was also a lot heavier than I expected.

I think realistically for the price that's more than good enough.

roberty said:

I've talked myself out of it. Had this delivered today. I have so many nice guitars now. I'm very lucky. I will take the time to enjoy what I have

had to flip a coin for wow or wisdom, looks great and I know the sentiment. Happy NGD!

TTBZ · January 2023

Had a play on a Silver Sky SE again today, I really like them. Seems to hang better on a strap for me than a normal strat, do all PRS doublecuts feel similar? I've only ever played them sat down! One of those guitars that just feels "right" when you first put it on.

Shame the SS is so ugly though cause it feels way better than a normal strat to me, and i liked the sound of it more than most Fenders I've tried - seemed warmer and fuller, less harsh with gain.

Wazmeister · January 2023

TTBZ said:

Had a play on a Silver Sky SE again today, I really like them. Seems to hang better on a strap for me than a normal strat, do all PRS doublecuts feel similar? I've only ever played them sat down! One of those guitars that just feels "right" when you first put it on.

Shame the SS is so ugly though cause it feels way better than a normal strat to me, and i liked the sound of it more than most Fenders I've tried - seemed warmer and fuller, less harsh with gain.

You're right about the 'warmth'... I have been so impressed with the SE SS; in fact, I've acquired a Core Silver Sky today.

Probably sell my green one, but I must admit, there is very little between them, as others have reported.

Adamski · January 2023

Wazmeister said:

TTBZ said:

Had a play on a Silver Sky SE again today, I really like them. Seems to hang better on a strap for me than a normal strat, do all PRS doublecuts feel similar? I've only ever played them sat down! One of those guitars that just feels "right" when you first put it on.

Shame the SS is so ugly though cause it feels way better than a normal strat to me, and i liked the sound of it more than most Fenders I've tried - seemed warmer and fuller, less harsh with gain.

You're right about the 'warmth'... I have been so impressed with the SE SS; in fact, I've acquired a Core Silver Sky today.

Probably sell my green one, but I must admit, there is very little between them, as others have reported.

You don’t mess about!

HandwrittenHero · January 2023

Got to keep all 3, they form a set of traffic lights

Wazmeister · January 2023

HandwrittenHero said:

Got to keep all 3, they form a set of traffic lights

Love it.

Wazmeister · January 2023

Adamski said:

You don’t mess about!

Tis true

https://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/240747/ngd-prs-silver-sky-two-in-the-house#latest

Devil#20 · January 2023

Wazmeister said:

You're right about the 'warmth'... I have been so impressed with the SE SS; in fact, I've acquired a Core Silver Sky today.

Probably sell my green one, but I must admit, there is very little between them, as others have reported.

So I suspect it's the law of diminishing returns but what's the differences do you find between the SE and the Core?

hyperben · January 2023

I’ve just joined the Silver Sky SE party. I originally ordered a moon white model and that came Friday. I have to admit I was really underwhelmed with it as it sounded a bit flat unplugged and plugged in, and the neck felt very dry to me. It also had a deep indentation in the neck finish that felt like some over sanding perhaps. The satin finish was also not that nice under the hand. So I went to Andertons this morning to return it and tried it against 2 evergreen models. Both the evergreen models sounded a lot better, and one really stood out. The neck finish on this one also felt completely different, much smoother and softer under the hand, but had that more orange hue to it. It also rings like a tuning fork, so I took that home instead. Side by side against my masterbuilt and there’s no noticeable difference in quality of tone. Both guitars play great too. This Silver Sky SE completely holds it own against the masterbuilt, so it’s an absolutely bargain for £599 if you get a good one! I have to say as well that evergreen looks incredible in person! My favourite colour by far. Though I hated it in pictures.

menamestom · January 2023

hyperben said:

This Silver Sky SE completely holds it own against the masterbuilt, so it’s an absolutely bargain for £599 if you get a good one!

Part of the attraction of PRS over Fender/Gibson is consistency so it's a bit disappointing if you have to root out a good one.

That said I would imagine S2 and beyond are very consistent.

HandwrittenHero · January 2023

menamestom said:

hyperben said:

This Silver Sky SE completely holds it own against the masterbuilt, so it’s an absolutely bargain for £599 if you get a good one!

Part of the attraction of PRS over Fender/Gibson is consistency so it's a bit disappointing if you have to root out a good one.

That said I would imagine S2 and beyond are very consistent.

Rhett Shull will be chuffed to bits though, apparently that must mean the SE have character.

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