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@crazygirlfun1
Жыл бұрын
if I'm spending over $2,000 it's going to look better than basic. I like pretty designs 🤣
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
me too! I wanted the nicer bird inlays. Maybe better paint jobs too.
@maxwellblakely7952
Жыл бұрын
Trouble is, for a US made guitar, it’s starting to feel like $2K is almost bare bones now. An American standard Strat (no frills) will set you back $2K. If you want something baller you’re looking like $4K to $5K on up. Seems pretty ridiculous too me.
@papaidolatrine2499
Жыл бұрын
2eechizone
@Rockandrollgeerage
Жыл бұрын
Definitely a Strat Style guitar, but I think it is a much improved Strat. I love the look with that added PRS touch at the top of the body. I bought the SE version and love the neck better than any other Strat neck. I can't put this thing down.
@j_freed
Жыл бұрын
@@maxwellblakely7952 $2500 used to get you close to a used Gibson Les Paul R7, a neck glued and carved top guitar, not a few pieces of flat CNC wood assembled in minutes using a few screws.
@erickmo1188
Жыл бұрын
Quickly becoming one of my fav guitar content pages. Keep it up man. These vids are high quality
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@yellowdog2181
Жыл бұрын
I don’t even play guitar and I watch his videos due to the way he orates information, though I’m a huge fan of music and I like to see people who have passion for certain subjects
@adamricard9410
Жыл бұрын
I think they nailed what they were going for. There’s endless strat sounds. These sound like vintage 63-65 era strats without having to wait or pay the price tag. Exactly what their mission was. Pretending it’s not a strat is silly. Embracing that it’s a strat with PRS feel and build quality is what people should do.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@j_freed
Жыл бұрын
I’d love a video where somebody re-milled and glued the headstock to make it Fender shape.
@Bellabaddi
Жыл бұрын
I keep trying to like them…but I don’t. I prefer the mij strats, luckily got a couple before the hype rose their prices. I honestly don’t think 90% of these guitars out there are worth 1/4 of their price tag. Don’t believe me? Look up Jack Pearson! That guy kills…oh yeah, Fuckkk John Mayer!
@Thebarbariantruckershow
Жыл бұрын
Oh I wish that was true. I've owned one and tried playing multiple others the quality control of everything was just not there, I found so many flaws with multiple PRS SE silver skies but the other PRS SE editions are way better. If you don't believe me next time you're at the music shop take a business card or credit card and stick it in the neck pocket. Every neck is 1/16th off the size. I went to other brands of equal value and not one did that. I guess it's hit or miss.
@ShamanicSavant
Жыл бұрын
If it doesn't say Fender on it, it's not a strat. "Stratocaster" is a registered trademark and it was registered to Fender, not PRS :)
@jamesmarkham7489
Жыл бұрын
Great review and an honest comparison. Im actually seeing the se version going for $650 now on reverb. Absolute value compared to mim strats.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Agreed but I did grow up with a mim strat
@rickydossantosjr5840
9 ай бұрын
I just got my PRS SS Se for $400 brand new. Wanted a fender but couldn’t pass up that deal
@jarinsmith7827
9 ай бұрын
@@rickydossantosjr5840 Whoa! Where did you find a deal like that?
@gdawgs101
6 ай бұрын
One thing with the strat is availability of parts and modability. Everybody and their mom makes drop in replacement parts for strat. Wanna change the sound and look? Drop in a loaded pick guard, wire it up and you're ready to go. Want to upgrade to locking tuners? There are tons of drop-in options that require no additional routing. Do you like your strat but the neck doesn't feel quite right. There are TONS of replacements at various price points with different specs that will be a perfect fit for the neck pocket and will intonate correctly without any additional work. On the SE Silver Sky: want to upgrade to locking tuners? Hope you like the PRS ones, or else you're gonna be routing/drilling holes. You like the feel of the neck profile but wish it had a flatter radius? You're gonna have to live with the 1 neck that PRS offers or take it to a luthier and have them plane the fretboard. You get the picture
@jperryfan
Ай бұрын
Paid $500 on FB Marketplace for the SE. Great guitar. Very happy!
@FelipeHernandezCA
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your honesty! It’s so refreshing. I love strats and have considered the PRS Silver Sky. But for $2700, I think most can find a used Fender custom shop strat which are awesome and quite special (harder to find but they exist). Or for that money one can get lots of other guitars. Great review! New subscriber after watching it. Well done.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I totally agree. A used fender custom shop would be a great option
@RiffChord
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been playing since the 70’s and amazed at the quality of todays under 1k guitars. Your honesty is refreshing and rare in todays social media
@MrJvieira72
Жыл бұрын
Great review. This is a better take than anyone else. I feel like nobody has been honest enough about this guitar.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@murphvienna1
Жыл бұрын
The B Pickups have a little less clarity, but a bit more body. But the difference A to B, in my opinion, could also be "before/after Amp finetuning", or "before/after pickup height adjustment". They are really close to each other, in my ears.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
mine too!
@Fugettaboutit
Жыл бұрын
Kudos to PRS for making the SE versions so good.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@Stringprodigy
Жыл бұрын
they aren’t that good actually
@Fugettaboutit
Жыл бұрын
@@Stringprodigy really? Too bad. I prefer classic Fenders anyway, but I welcome quality instruments from anyone.
@Stringprodigy
Жыл бұрын
@@Fugettaboutit they aren’t quality though. many players have reported quality control issues with these guitars and for around the same price you can get a higher quality Fender.
@Fugettaboutit
Жыл бұрын
@@Stringprodigy Got it, too bad. I've checked out other 'SE series' PRS's before and they seem solid for the money, almost got a semi-hollow years back.
@Stef140
Жыл бұрын
I don't have a Silversky but I do have a PRS SE. It's so well built that I don't see a single reason that could make a USA version of it 3 times more expensive. Also, pickups sounded exactly the same, and that's with me fully paying attention to every nuance, meaning there's not a single way anyone can hear a difference in a mix.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
No way you’d hear it in a mix that’s for sure
@mbuby7
Жыл бұрын
Nowadays we can have great guitars between $600 and $1000. I've tested some great Schecters around this price. But depending of the niche, players are forced by this specific community to use expensive gear. Congrats for your channel. Cheers from NJ.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
NJ!
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
UPDATES: 1) I grew up a pretty big John Mayer fan, especially Continuum and everything that came before it. When I was 16, if I had the money to buy the USA version, I would totally choose it over a different $2,7000 strat solely for the fact that it's John Mayer. Sometimes, I forget that people often buy gear of their favorite guitar players. Nothing wrong with that! In fact, I'm considering buying a Jeff Beck strat for that exact reason. 2) I was wrong in my assumptions. About 75 - 80% were able to guess the right guitar. That being said, I think if I added some eq, I could make them identical. And without the A/B test, or with them in a mix, I doubt anyone would notice or care. Nonetheless, you all have some amazing ears.
@micemr76
Жыл бұрын
I've always wanted a David Gilmore strat for the same reason 😊
@garycoates4987
Жыл бұрын
I have played a Jeff Beck strat, never owned one great sounding guitars ,Beck likes a chunky guitar neck too. I'd even say the old versions with lace pickups are killer guitars
@therealone1288
Жыл бұрын
For me it would be the billy Corgan strat but they don't pop up. Often any more
@norseman61
Жыл бұрын
I kind of did the opposite. I bought a Schecter Nick Johnston “Strat”, having never heard of Nick Johnston prior to that. I love Strats, I love Schecter’s quality and price, and I love the specs of the Nick Johnston model…. especially the 2-knob arrangement that gets that dang volume knob out of the way!
@josephlerz6889
Жыл бұрын
The colours on the U.S. version are better than the SE's, but I don't truthfully think the SE colours are that bad, During the sound test I preferred A actually over B on all samples, but despite that, the difference of price for something minimally better is not worth it, Unless you want the visual of the colour finish and better headstock badge plate, Paying $3,000 dollars more for something so similar but minimally better, is absolutely not worth it, the SE is far better value, Also like the satin neck and slimmer neck profile
@kuyaemil2077
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being honest. And Oh man, its such a relief to hear someone else say that they're basically stratocasters, I thought I was alone in thinking that. That's exactly how I felt when I tried that SE, it felt and sounded like a strat. and since I already have a couple nice strats, I didn't feel the need to get different looking one that sounds identical to my fenders.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
They really are haha.
@micemr76
Жыл бұрын
I think, everything taken into consideration, I'd sell a strat and buy an SE. The QC is better, and you actually get what your paying for. The US made are doing exactly what fender does and that's have u pay up for a name brand as much as what it's actually worth to you or I. Now that's just me and I'm only one guy. But I'd prefer an SE over a fender, don't care what country it's made in. Until u get to the custom shop level it does not make a 300% difference going from mim to mia, or mii to mia
@markuyehara7880
Жыл бұрын
The SS and Strat don't feel anything alike to me. I find Strats fairly uncomfortable. I can identify a SS just by putting my arm over it because it won't jab me.
@gdawgs101
6 ай бұрын
@@micemr76 I agree with you but there are a few sticking points that keep me from switching sides: First I hate the headstock. I'm not in love with the regular PRS headstock to begin with, but the reverse headstock looks particularly strange to me on this one, and I generally like reverse headstocks. Also the 3 + 3 tuner orientation vs 6 in a line may seem insignificant, but it genuinely does change the feel of the guitar and negativity impacts tuning stability on the G string in my experience. Also wish the headstock was straight instead of angled. Beyond the fact angled headstocks are far more prone to snapping, the increased break angle can introduce additional friction at the nut. Also the fretboard radius... Why would they not offer a 9.5 in radius option??? If John prefers a vintage 7.25 radius, that's cool, I get it. But for the mass-market version, aimed at the modern musician, why would you only offer vintage radius? The vintage strat purists are likely never going to opt for a SS over a Fender anyways. Why wouldn't you cater to your own fanbase and keep the 10 in radius as an option? Also I don't live the birds... I guess I really just wish I could have a SS with a Fender neck
@the_armada5579
Жыл бұрын
There was a very noticeable difference between the two guitars. I love blindfold tests. I picked A sounding better immediately, however I found the middle pickup on B to sound better. Just interesting to note
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Def interesting
@ShamanicSavant
Жыл бұрын
I'm a PRS fan, I own a core 594. I couldn't get onboard with the SS tho, and I still see it as a nothing more than a cheap money grab in the already over saturated, overpriced strat copy market. It doesn't have anything over any of its competition, in fact $ for $ it's kind of lame by comparison. It tries to be an all purpose strat copy, but fails in every niche when compared to guitars designed to fill those niches. It's also hideous looking with the headstock design and those ugly cheap AF grey plastic tuners. The core SS isn't actually a core, it's more like an S2 quality wise and definitely not worth the premium price PRS wants for them. It's not a strat BTW, it's a strat copy. I'd get a Mexican strat before I'd even consider the SS SE. The marketing hype was kinda stomach turning tbh, all it did was make me not want one even more. I freaking love my 594 WL, but I don't consider the SS to even be a good PRS product, much less a good strat copy :)
@anotherstart1
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had both, I give them high praise but nothing can beat the original Fender Stratocaster.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Fair enough
@easye9-21
Жыл бұрын
I disagree. There's plenty of smaller companies that build a strat as good or better than Fender. K-Line, Danocaster, even Suhr build Custom Shop quality guitars.
@ERMAV
Жыл бұрын
Not your typical response for a guitar review video… the thing that struck me the most about this review, the lighting!!! Bang up job dood! Each guitar having its own unique vibe to hang out in, the golden hues making your skin tones shine… everything is super vibrant and glowing!! The review speaks for itself great job comparing the two with no monetary influence:) I’ll be coming back for more!
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)! I do really appreciate your comment. I make these videos with a cheap camera in an old ugly basement. Since I don't have the gear of the big channels, I do my best to make it a little interesting.
@TheThreadofLifeInc
Жыл бұрын
You nailed it. A $1500 guitar that has been overpriced on hype. The S2 lineup are leagues better than the American silver sky. They need to halve the price and then I’d buy one. Also, why are there no wood tones? That price justifies having boutique grain showing.
@garycartwright4860
Жыл бұрын
They’ve managed to eliminate the age old strat problem. That horrible ringy ear piercing bridge pick up. Well done PRS
@isaiahj117
Жыл бұрын
I tried the SE Silver Sky at GC today. It's an amazing guitar. The satin finished neck is perfect. I know that the SE version neck is fatter compare to the USA made PRS but the SE Silver Sky is not as fatter as other SE guitar, instead it feel comfortable. The only upgrade need to do just swap the tuner to the SE locking tuner.
@georgeargon5113
Жыл бұрын
You confused the model and thickness. The SE Silver Sky is thinner and more generic in keeping with guitars at this price point. The PRS Silver Sky (expensive version) is thicker. Rewatch the video, timestamp 03:13 onward.
@tomolewine5743
6 ай бұрын
The SE definitely has a thicker neck than the core, I own both. If I'm being totally honest, I prefer the SE on all counts.
@rick00770
Жыл бұрын
IV been wanting the SE version for months, finally got one. Brought me back to the strat world, love the tones. I'm having to adjust the string height. Thanks for your in depth review. I can't afford the USA version. Just happy with the SE for now. IV played since 1966 top 20 cover stuff , just copied anything I could. Like blues , thanks brother. Have to say ,your review is spot on. Much appreciated. I enjoy my SE more now because of it.
@nigelnunes
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised PRS haven't roasted the maple necks on either version, esp. given that this is such a commonplace feature across premium strats (LSL, Xotic, Suhr, Anderson) and that it's becoming increasingly standard practice with premium OEM instruments (Sire, Fender, Schecter NJ Series), too. Surely the increased resonance and stability that come with 'roasting' would be welcomed plusses, right?
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Me too.
@seancca
Жыл бұрын
most of that is because PRS spends so much time drying their woods for guitars. There is probably a little less time at the SE factory but USA model. There is not need they dry them to stability, which is all roasting does but quicker, PRS just chooses to take the time.
@ripwildy2022
Жыл бұрын
I have a bigger problem with these two guitars - I can't quite understand why one would pick either of them up over an actual Strat (or a partscaster). one of the many wonderful things about a Strat is the versatility that it possesses thanks to its modular design. there is just a insane plethora of aftermarket options that make changing practically any part of a Strat (neck, body, pickups, electronics, etc.) an absolute breeze. heck, you can even change the scale length of your strat by getting a conversion neck. and because of the endless availability of aftermarket options, one could even build a partscaster for around the same price as the SE Silver Sky, with specs and options that can't be found on any of the Silver Skys or even a traditional strat direct from Fender. the very existence of these Silver Skys (other than the fact that it was their way of snagging John Mayer, and the huge marketing boost that resulted thanks to said acquisition) feels like PRS's attempt at reinventing the wheel.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
I think it's another good option in the strat world.
@gaborfarkas9352
Жыл бұрын
According to your comparative sound samples the I hear the SE version to be a bit more flat and dumped , less chime like sounding, it is most likely not because of pick-up specs differences but due to the cheaper body wood.
@bogfish9664
10 ай бұрын
Well said! I do not understand this at all. Here in Australia, they're completely outrageously over priced. You can get an EJ signature for way less. I made the mistake of getting into an online argument with a moron over this on the new light solo clip. I don't get why the 'inspired by' guitar was even thought to be a good business venture for the prs team. If John Mayer had nothing to do with it, we wouldn't be looking at it. It simply wouldn't exist.
@xenophonkirby
Жыл бұрын
I love these honest reviews. Keep them coming Andre. I have the core Sliver Sky with a MAPLE neck. That's the key for me. The SE doesn't come with a maple neck. I much prefer that maple-feel over rosewood or ebony. Also, the thicker neck just fits into my palm nicely and feels awesome for days! (Disclaimer: I bought the core before the SE existed).
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
I also like thicker necks
@jihunlee9316
10 ай бұрын
But here comes SE version which with maple neck!
@rockhead69
Жыл бұрын
Silver Skies are Fender Stratocasters with a different headstock. All PRS does is copycat Gibson and Fender...the man is buying out channels all over KZitem to keep the PRS trend going strong. Come up with something unique and I will take the brand serious...Ibanez did that after years of copycatting the major brands.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
So not a PRS fan I take it? Haha
@kellyb9432
Жыл бұрын
Such a big difference when its really your money on the line. It's clear in your expressions - that's your money at risk, not a relationship with a builder you are trying to protect. Regardless of how unbiased paid promoters try to be, there's a degree of bias that cannot be suppressed when someone's income is part of the equation. Thanks for taking the risk Andre!
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Someone has to do it haha
@travissimpson7829
Жыл бұрын
Love your reviews Andre. It's so rare to find an honest reviewer on KZitem nowadays.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@IndyRockStar
Жыл бұрын
I bought the Silver Sky SE while trying to convince myself it was "just as good as". The truth is the SE is good, no question, but it's not the Core.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@nathankeene2551
Жыл бұрын
At the PRS USA price point, you’re absolutely right that there are so many other brands offering boutique strat-style guitars at a very similar, if not more competitive, price point. I feel like you’d either have to fall in love with the neck to justify it, although the strong resale value of the silver sky also probably attracts buyers!
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Also the John Mayer thing. I’m a big fan of his early stuff. If I was 17 and rich, I’d totally choose his USA model over a different boutique guitar. I wish I remembered to mention this point in the video
@leer.2137
Жыл бұрын
I didn't watch the video in it's entirety. However, when you talked about the body, you didn't mention the different woods used. Also starting at the headstock, you didn't bring to attention, the plastic pegs on the SE model. Also, your captions are flashed too fast. Thank you for the un biased review
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
The first thing I mentioned was that I will be discussing this from the perspective of a player and not someone who just looks at specs. You can find a full list of the specs that include the wood with a very simple google search if you care about that. Thanks!
@joejohnson8966
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate your dedication to your work more than you'll ever know. Love the SE version. Also, yes. The rambles always pay off and it's a main part of why we're here.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you more than you know! It’s the loyal viewers that keep this channel afloat.
@joejohnson8966
Жыл бұрын
@@andrefludd Thank you so much.
@MaximGuitarist
Жыл бұрын
Before I see an answer: I think the A tone is the PRS Silver Sky USA. That sound more glassy on a neck and neck+middle position. Now I'll continue to watch this video for an answer.Before I saw an answer: I think the A tone is the PRS Silver Sky USA. That sound more glassy on a neck and neck+middle position. Now I'll continue to watch this video for an answer.
@michaelkhorsandi8623
Жыл бұрын
My take, the price difference probably can be chalked up to materials (e.g., number of pieces of the body, cut of the wood for the neck) manufacturing labor, scale of production, and snob appeal to a Made in the USA model vs Asian origin). Great to hear your perspective! I recently had a similar experience when considering to “upgrade” my Epiphone Les Paul to a Gibson. I went into the store and spent significant time playing a bunch of LPs. Yes, they were a bit nicer than my current Epiphone, but the differences were not earth shattering. I kept my Epiphone.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Good for you! Epiphone makes some nice stuff. They are def more than “cheap Gibsons” imo.
@lazvt8469
Жыл бұрын
Your review is consistent with the many others I've watched. I picked right guitar...."A" sounded a bit more clear...but NOT 3x more clear. I keep watching your channel, didn't realize I never sub'd. Took care of that! Kudos! I'd love a lefty SE....not gonna happen anytime soon.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Man it's rough being a lefty. I am a lefty as well but I play right handed guitar. thanks for the support!
@1scooterpilot1
Жыл бұрын
I own both the Silver Sky SE and the Silver Sky made in America. First, let me say you did a great job in the compare and contrast of the two instruments. The PRS Silver Sky has a solid alder body. The PRS SE Silver Sky has a solid poplar body. The two differences for me is the American version has the 7.5 radius vs the 8.5 on the SE. I like the 7.5! The second is the finish on the neck: The PRS Silver Sky has a gloss polyester (body), clear nitrocellulose (neck) finish. The PRS SE Silver Sky is painted with a gloss polyester (body), satin (neck) finish. The feel of the SE neck is nice for me because it has a satin finish but I prefer the fatter American neck with the 7.5 radius. The voicing on both are great and a matter of personal preference. The best of both worlds for me would be to have the American Silver Sky with a satin finish neck. Hope this makes sense.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Yep! Makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing. What color is your usa? I feel like they should have better colors for the price
@1scooterpilot1
Жыл бұрын
@@andrefludd It's white and with age hopefully it will yellow a bit. Time will tell.
@bobbyarthur8809
Жыл бұрын
Interesting as my maple neck usa silver sky has a nitro body .. sure of that as i gave it a minor wound … and see the wear under my arm yet early days and still looks complete … what i kinda don’t care but did find annoying is the shoulder on fretboard … nitro wear was fast and top and bottom 1-22 almost you can see soiling marks from hand wear … that was quite a bit faster than I expected but I accept it as a sign I’m playing it often enough to do that 😉
@mikec3454
Жыл бұрын
Good perspective you shared owning both. Personally, I think 98% of guitar players wouldn’t notice the slightly rounder radius of 7.25 vs 8.5. From 7.25 to 9.5? Yes. I think Andre’s closing remarks are spot on and I said the same thing on another video. PRS has devalued the USA one and made it harder to justify when their SE offering is basically 90% the guitar it’s “trying” to be.
@Texian78
8 ай бұрын
Extremely well thought out review. You Described the nuances of each guitar in great detail. Much appreciated! Love the videos.
@mikedamisch
Жыл бұрын
You need to try the Yamaha Revstar Standard. Best value of any guitar right now in my opinion. So blown away by mine, it has become my main guitar even though I have a lot of more expensive guitars.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
It’s on the list for 2023! Someone recommends it almost every day haha that says a lot to me
@mikedamisch
Жыл бұрын
@@andrefludd cool. Thanks for great content as well. And I do agree that sound samples doesn’t say much on you tube. I watch your channel and reviews even when the guitars are not really something I would buy myself. Also interested in the Strandberg videos. I have a Standard one that I get a long with great.
@jonkomatsu8192
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this suggestion, been wondering about the Revstars, especially the P90 equipped model. 👍🎸
@micemr76
Жыл бұрын
Yamahas are the red headed step children of the guitar world. Always overlooked.
@xenophonkirby
Жыл бұрын
That Revstar feels like $2000 instrument !
@darthsensei3838
10 ай бұрын
I’ll say it. The colors on the SE suck. I have a feeling prs wants to sell more of the SE version. I’m sure making American ones take up a lot of time and space in the factory.
@arnelpineda4924
5 ай бұрын
No kidding I wish they had better colors
@Martin_OK
Жыл бұрын
I hear a lot of difference. "A" lacks character, sounds a little hollow. "B" is full and deep. Fantasizing what could have cause that tone difference, I'd say that "B" is fuller because of a thicker neck. So my bet is that "B" is the pink strat, because it sounds rich. But I hope I'm wrong :D
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Interesting
@petririntala
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you about the tone comparison. For all the reasons you mentioned, and also because they all totally boring. Tone is such a matter of taste. I also dare to say, that you can make any guitar up from 200 dollars to sound just great. What makes the real difference is how they feel to play. For me anyway that is the most important thing. Of course there are many who seek the perfect tone and hear things nobody else hears, and what they can't hear they imagine. But I can't imagine a situation where I find for example a perfect strat style guitar to play, but can't get a good sounding tone out of it. Or other way round, if you listen to a good guitarist playing beautiful music, do you really think "That would be great, if only the high register would be 5 % lower"? Yes there are people who does, but I am sure most of us would just enjoy the music.They all sound different, they all sound great. No tone or sound has ever made any guitarist a legend. It's the guitarist who by their incredible skill and creativity, makes a sound that becomes legendary.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@marziograva
Жыл бұрын
Very honest and fair review, Andre. I have the same exact impressions - so you saved me some time in doing a review myself :) Thanks a lot for the great content. Cheers from Spain!
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope to visit Spain one day. Beautiful country.
@efraincontreras1645
4 ай бұрын
Reached the end and I conclude the same as you !, getting the SE the next week and I was trying to convince myself.
@msi1985
Жыл бұрын
I'm listening through a phone speaker, so not only did KZitem compression hurt this comparison, my listening devices are also fairly poor. With that being said, there was definitely a noticeable difference on what are some of the middle position and bridge position variations. I tended to like a for most of the middle positions, and I actually like B on the bridge because it was a little less bright.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
me too!
@duncanyoyoboy
Жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried an Abasi guitar? They’re very modern with good classic features IMO
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
I will in 2023
@duncanyoyoboy
Жыл бұрын
@@andrefludd I have a few of you want to review one.
@mellowfred8935
15 күн бұрын
There’s always a psychological struggle on this topic with PRS and other leading brands. I played an LP Gibby and a Epiy LP And came home with the more affordable Epiy and felt and sounded better. My SE out performs all my guitars, when it comes to staying in tune A close runner up would be my Crestwood. Props on an exceptionally informative video.
@GhostofMozart
4 ай бұрын
I played both EXTENSIVELY in the shop for about a month before buying and I gotta say, every single one of your thoughts are EXACTLY my thoughts. When it comes down to it, IF the USA version was anywhere between $1-500 more, I'd probably make the jump and get the USA version just for the fact that it feels slightly more premium and "feel" is a big deal for me in a guitar... but man for almost $2000 more? I'm sorry but no. I bought the SE version last month and it still feels so good. The maple neck and rosewood fretboard are enough "feel" for me to enjoy playing it all of the time. So yeah, saving $2000 to get basically the same guitar was a great decision for me. (not to mention i found a used SE in almost perfect condition other than a paint blemish on the back, and that brought it down to $600. frikin STEAL of a guitar for $600)
@JonasArthurMusic
Жыл бұрын
I definitely prefer A and there is a big sound difference in clarity and definition. I’m quite positive that A is the core model and B is the SE model
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Fair enough
@bransonpullin6832
Ай бұрын
100% the USA version sounds brighter and better to me… however, my se has not failed me and the it feels has allowed me to better express myself ( I feel ) than my other more expensive guitars. GREAT BREAKDOWN AND COMPARISON VIDEO!!!
@bartlettpsj
13 күн бұрын
It was obvious to me that B was SE pickups. They really just sounded like the strings were a bit older. I wish we could buy USA pickups on their own as the SE is phenomenal and good enough for me. I have replaced my pickups with Custom Shop ones on my fenders. Maybe I do that one the SE.
@Fatherflot64
Жыл бұрын
I've tried used versions of both. I absolutely loved the expensive USA one. It seriously had me thinking of owning a strat-style guitar for the first time in my life. I really wanted to discover in the SE version the same experience for a lot cheaper, but that was not what happened. The SE was good, but not absolute magic like the USA-made version.
@dr_drungus3167
7 күн бұрын
For the price of a new silver sky just buy a Tom Anderson classic
@rogerlawson9184
Жыл бұрын
B
@rogerlawson9184
Жыл бұрын
B
@ekisoderqvist
29 күн бұрын
Very good stuff Andre! Couldn't agree more, for that price difference it's very hard to justify getting the US model over the SE. That said, I was buying a strat a couple months ago and the US silver sky was my favorite after trying the silver sky SE, different fenders, squiers, sterlings, Ibanez az, etc etc... I think there's a larger issue here. We find a lot of cheaper guitars in the under 1k price point like the SE line, sire or even jet that are either close enough as is, or can easily be modded to be close enough in playability and tone to guitars that cost 2-3k. There's extreme examples like the jet js400 that goes for 200€ and imo with new pups and pots you can bring it on stage or in the studio with zero shame and get 95% of what you would with a US silver sky or equivalent fender. It's getting harder and harder to justify spending that extra money, unless you can afford to and of course it's always good to support fair labor conditions
@mattyq9130
20 күн бұрын
I do really appreciate your review, insights and honesty. I own an SE and I will say it's every bit as comfy to play and probably encourages me to play guitar more than my Strats do, currently anyway....
@RelicOnMaui
5 ай бұрын
Was a no-brainer for me. The only mod I consider is replacing the tuners for sealed Gotoh “keystone” buttons. One of the main reasons I bought PRS - nut width is closer to my Martin 000-10e. Fenders feel MUCH narrower. (The temperature/humidity change difference is likely because the SE is thinner profile. It can also be one is slask cut compared to edge-grained “quartersawn”. On unpainted necks , where it’s viewable, I ALWAYS choose the more edge-grained, if more than one is in stock)
@YouRebelChief
Жыл бұрын
Just picked up a yellow SE like yours and I love it! I’ve had more expensive American made fenders that left more to be desired. This made me feel like I had a great guitar in my hands. The problem is, I can’t put it down!
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Great problem to have! Congrats :)
@jakesmith4506
Жыл бұрын
Come back in 20 years. The USA model will have value. The Import might be used like a canoe paddle or hold a lamp shade. It's kind of like the difference between a 1974 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe and a Hondo (import) copy of a Les Paul built in 1974. One has value and one doesn't. This is not a matter of being a fortune teller or mystic. certain things have value, others don't. If the thinking is short term the import is the choice, if the thinking is long term I want the USA build. Short term thinking and choices rarely turn into anything of value. Overall, your evaluation was superb. Always filled with much information.
@MultiSpeedr
Жыл бұрын
I would have to be given a Silversky, I did not appreciate the disrespect to Fender when they first came out talking about this is not a strat, and i would not look at a 2700 dollar brand new Guitar.. Now if we are talking vintage that is another story, my most expensive axe is a 1966 Epiphone Coronet, it was $1750.00 and is a nice example, but I was willing to go because it is Vintage... period! Lol...
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
I totally get your take. Fair
@garychen483
6 ай бұрын
I have a fender Strat ultra luxe. It’d probably be unnecessary to get a PRS silver sky. “They’re Stratocasters.” as repeatedly mentioned in the video. Am I right for making this conclusion??
@dowaliby1
4 ай бұрын
To my ear, A (the USA) sounds significantly better on every pickup or pickup configuration. A just sounds more articulate and vibrant than B. There is a noticeable drop-off in both the highs and fullness of tone when B (the SE) is played after A. To put it another way, B sounds rather dull in comparison to A.
@DIGITAL7Media
2 ай бұрын
I’ve been constantly researching what i want my next guitar to be and wanted to try a brand im not very familiar with. Had my eye on a PRS for decades (santana and 311 in the 90s) Definitely going for the SE. having the John Mayer endorsement helps. But your vid gave me that push. And you got a new subscriber. Your candor is appreciated.
@lestattt100
4 ай бұрын
Exactly the video I needed to see. I wasn't sure on the actual differences between the two. Been playing for 40 years and I do own a couple of 2800$ guitars already so I really wasn't excited to spend another 2600 for a new guitar. IMO both guitars sounded very similar in sound/ tone, so close that a few tweaks on the EQ would make them even more comparable. I was looking for an all around great guitar that's reasonably cheap that I can take anywhere, camping, front yard, couch, tailgate, church ect, and not worry about dings and scratches so much. In fact I may even take a whool wheel to some areas and just relic it here and there to make it look even more warn, I just like that look. If I take my Les Paul anyplace I'm constantly concerned about my guitars safety at all times, I don't like the anxiety of guarding the queen when I just want to jam. With all that being said I personally I prefer a thinner neck so this absolutely works in my favor, I would choose the SE strat in a heartbeat. Now the last issue.... What color???? Thank you for the informational video.😊
@travismccartney
Жыл бұрын
I liked A slightly better. It had a bit more clarity to my ears. However, I would be pleased with either and could only really pick up the difference since the sounds were straight back to back.
@EXMORr
Жыл бұрын
That's Exactly Why I'm Buying a Strat !! Why Buy a Copy When I Can Buy The Real Thing ?? Thank You , I'm Not Sure Why You Don't Like Strats ?? You Said it's Because You Played Them All Your Life ?? You Didn't Stop Breathing Air , Eating Food , Or Drinking Water , or Did You ?? 🤣🤣😅😅 Trust Me , I Understand That We All Experience Changing Taste , and I Too Do Put Down a Guitar For That Reason , But To Swear Them Off is Something I'm Incapable of , or of Understanding . I Hope Someday You Could Return To What Once Gave You So Much Joy , and I Would Love To Hear You Rip Out Some Clapton and STV !! Peace To You and Thank You , Your Channel is One of The Best For Guitar Info !!
@AaronNGBnTech
11 ай бұрын
the first silver sky SE that I played disappoint me so damn bad.. y just grab the neck and the fret were so sharp that I could get hurt just by sliding my hand over the neck...
@scottanchelowitz9774
9 ай бұрын
Wow, you hit it right on the nose, great review, what you said makes sense, great video, you explained it perfect, thank you 👍✌️
@thedevilinthecircuit1414
Жыл бұрын
The 2-post steel vibrato bridge on the SE is the same one as used on the USA-made Fiore (Mark Lettieri signature) guitar. It is an outstanding bridge with an adjustable clutch on the bar that surpasses anything Fender puts on their Strats--save for the Floyd Rose bridge.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@57ebartley
Жыл бұрын
The Neck on the American version is based on a Vintage carve, 7.25 radius. And the Se is like a 10 radius if I remember right. I think John Mayer bought a SRV Strat when He was young and really liked the Vintage radius thicker neck. The first time I picked up an SRV Strat I was really disappointed on how thick the neck was. And doesn’t the SE have Tone To the Bridge pickup? Mine does. I really like my Fender Pickups Better I think. But I do like the playability of the Paul Reed Smith better then my Fender Strats.
@ForeverDownByLaw
Жыл бұрын
I prefer PRS to build PRS guitars, not strats. Personally, if I want a strat, I go Fender. As I'm not a Mayer fan, the association doesn't mean anything to me and I'm not into sig guitars unless there is something about the specs that really speaks to me. I have a 6120 Horton Heat, and I like the Rev, but I bought the guitar due it's unique feature set, not the association.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@markuyehara7880
Жыл бұрын
Fender doesn't build very good Strats at this price point, though. The QC is all over the map and if you're like me and prefer them on the lighter side, you're going to have to hunt quite a bit.
@ForeverDownByLaw
Жыл бұрын
@@markuyehara7880 Fender builds many more strats than PRS builds Silver Skys, so I would imagine that the chances of running across a dud is higher. But, the new Pro II line is a great guitar for the money. The quality is generally very good and it is far less expensive. Not a strat, but my 2020 Tele Pro II Deluxe, which I ordered from Sweetwater, is 7.5 lbs, had no factory flaws and came ready to gig out of the box. I would still rather run the racks for a Fender that spoke to me than consider a SS. I don't hate PRS, but a strat is not the kind of guitar I think they should build. Far too many strat knock offs to choose from already.
@donross8725
6 ай бұрын
Appreciate the candor, thank you. I watched your review and many others. Listened to demos and most important, I played both. I agree, as a life long Strat player for more than 30 years, these are strats. They maintain both the most important traditional aspects in appearance and sound, but for the price, they are both very good strats. Better than the “F” ones I have played except for custom shop, but these beat the production models of any other Strat style guitar. One thing, I do love the heel truss rods in the Charvels. Schecter have that but they are all slim necks. I preferred the wider frets, and I would rather spend the money on other guitars, so I bout the SE rosewood. I have no regrets. Mine, too, had high action from the factory and shop. I adjust all my guitars to my preferred set up so I didn’t care about this. Think about this: with the difference in price, I bought a hand-wired 27 watt boutique tube amp. Now that felt very, very good because the Silver Sky sounds sublime through the new rig. 😊
@crashhamilton
8 ай бұрын
I thought B was maybe a hair darker. But I wouldn’t spend the extra cheddar if B is the USA model.
@jimantonino4394
Жыл бұрын
Not much commentary about the difference in fretboard radius. I find the 7.25 to be a bit tight, if that’s the right word. I’ve got the SE, and of my 5 PRS guitars, it’s is the only non USA. Very happy with it.
@Arcturian1111
6 ай бұрын
Nice honest video. PRS SE for me. Especially the price.
@everlymarshall9179
Жыл бұрын
I personally have a hard time with PRS in any price point. To be honest, I haven't played that many PRS guitars, rather SE or core. If I had to guess, I maybe would say I've tried maybe 6 SEs, 3 or 4 S2s and I think maybe 1 core, but not too sure. Anyway, I just don't understand why the prices are the way they are. (I feel this with a lot of brands besides PRS, but I think PRS seems to have this sort of snobbery in some way at almost every price point, that is at least what I have observed). Not to say the SEs and Cores, S2s, etc aren't great guitars, I think they are good, I just don't understand how they justify the price. I just think it's a little expensive for what it is. I only pick on PRS a lot because 1) they are the brand in this video and 2) As I said earlier, PRS (including SE) seems to have the most snobbery around it, unlike other "budget" brands in the price range of the SE such as Epiphone and Squier.
@TaahaAhmed
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Makes makes me want to try the se! Genuinely appreciate the attention to detail and practical advice eg locking tuners.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@gsimons213
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video review. I'm excited by the Silver Sky SE. To me, the Silver Sky sounds like the kind of Strat that I have been looking for. I really like the features of the SE more than the Core model, mostly two point trim and thinner neck. Being less than 1k really helps. I don't know if I will purchase it, because I have too many guitars already to purchase another but if I get rid of one or two then the SE will be on my list... after the PRS SE Custom 24-08.
@andrefludd
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support it’s a great guitar!
@1sotheary
Жыл бұрын
For almost $3000, the guitar would have to be superior to the other $800 guitar in almost every way. I feel like the guitar itself isn't worth $2800, but once you slap John Mayer's name on it, it instantly becomes desirable for his fan base. I feel like at this point you're paying more for the simple fact it's a signature model. Take Mayer's name off it, and it's probably a $1600 guitar at best.
@Arwndr
10 ай бұрын
1) Prefer A more than B )) 2) Not big difference, but noticeable if carefully listen.
@CocoKoi321
Жыл бұрын
Why do people still treat it like a shock Like no sh!t we all know it's a strat, everyone knows this, and jts no big deal, why do people freak out on this cause every guitar company in the world has a strat Btw also no it's a prs trem, the prs USA trem still rests kn knife edge screws, its prs design, you can MAKE IT FLOAT like a custom 24 trem
@telezonika-mg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your amazing comparison!
@agentwhitesnake3097
8 ай бұрын
Guitar A had a brighter top end with clarity throughout. Guitar B was darker on top and overall muddy by comparison. Either would work great depending on what you’re wanting.
@jerrycrabb9234
9 ай бұрын
No it don’t that’s like saying Gibson isn’t as good because of Epiphone the Premium version of guitars will hold value and increase in value it might take 50 years before SE will keep a higher value now I know second hand people are almost doubling down to get because of hype and the really are good but if you’re going to pay 1300 might as well save for the core version you can find after market sales where somebody wants a chug machine instead.
@lordlucan529
9 ай бұрын
Clear difference - I prefer A, more depth and actually sounds like it has more reverb for some reason. I bet that’s going to be the SE? 😂
@Chris_mueller
5 ай бұрын
I agree the SE is phenomenal. I have two custom shop strats and like playing the SE as much.
@MegaGuitman
Жыл бұрын
A friend of mine bought the se version and I played it and it felt like a toy guitar...of course I also don't care for single coil pickups they sound Anemic to me ...give me a les Paul any day...but that's just me.
@KelvinNotYou
Жыл бұрын
I've heard the difference and preferenced A it just sounded more enhanced and I could hear it's tone definitions more I've heard such a subtle differences with player mexican stratocasters vsing American made it's not worth the money Makes me think would you be happy with the SE silver sky if you had a princeton 65 amp with a lovely clean setting
@TennesseeMule
8 ай бұрын
I slightly prefer A. It sounds a little fuller across all 3 pickups to me. But it's really damn close as far as how "good" they sound.
@josephturnner6390
Жыл бұрын
But we didn't hear the guitars.A comparison video in which we can't hear the difference?
@tob564
Жыл бұрын
Thought A had more clarity and a more focused bottom end wheres B was boomier and muddier. To me, A sounded better, but then again I think a Fender strat sounds better than any Silver Sky. Fender sound simply suits me and my playing better. I didn't comment during the video but I was pretty certain that A was USA because it sounded better and more clear to me.
@mike70s
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, your personal opinion is much needed,thankyou
@donald-parker
Жыл бұрын
re 6 screw bridge vs 2 screw bridge ... I wonder if there is a longevity/robustness issue. Maybe they both stay in tune great when they are new, but the metal-on-metal contact points will wear. If the 6 screw version "shares the wear" maybe it lasts 3 x longer? I don't know but it would be interesting to revisit the comparison of the two bridge styles after a year of comparable use. I tend to favor 2 point vs 6 point just on the principal that less points of friction seems like a better idea, but now I'm wondering if the wear factor means that a 2 point trem actually has more friction over time due to increased wear. What are your thoughts on this?
@demolay8
Жыл бұрын
I think B sounds more full and A is slightly more crunchy. I I like B more but it doesn't seem like a big difference at all.
@guyslayer9933
Жыл бұрын
Awsome review. Thank You. (Ps I bought the SE)
@demodeiowa
6 ай бұрын
What really makes the neck feel more expensive? The finish or the shape? I’ve played both n the only difference I really felt was in the finish which to me doesn’t sum up to a price difference
@BAgodsmack
10 ай бұрын
A seems cleaner, I guess that’s the original one. Even though I’ve heard they got the same pickups so that’s confusing
@sidewaysrain7609
6 ай бұрын
An EQ pedal will eliminate any kind of tonal difference. And the fact ridiculously that it went out of tune I tune my guitar every time I pick him up and there's more variables than the guitar build string brand string tension did you install the strings etc
@JeremiahStordahl
7 ай бұрын
i didn't hear you mention it, but the body of the PRS silversky is also slightly wider than the original fender strat.
@picanha694
Жыл бұрын
the USA one has slightly weaker pickups to make it sound more vintage
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