PRS John Mayer Silver Sky Defender Electric Guitar in Arles Blue

The PRS Silver Sky is a love letter to the golden era of electric guitar tone, reimagined for today's player. Designed in collaboration with Grammy-winning artist John Mayer and Paul Reed Smith, it blends the soul of a '60s classic with the precision and playability you'd expect from a contemporary PRS.

2026 Silver Sky Defender limited edition

PRS, John Mayer and Land Rover have joined forces to unleash a limited run of Silver Sky guitars boasting four heritage Defender colourways. Limited to just 500 of each colour, these collectible instruments feature matching painted headstocks and a unique neck plate engraved with the colour name and a "1 of 500" marking. A PRS ATA moulded case with a custom Defender badge is also included.

John Mayer on the Silver Sky Defender

“Teaming up with Defender to offer the Silver Sky guitar in their legendary 4x4 colours is a dream come true. I’ve always chosen colourways based on objects and materials that inspire me in the world, and as a collector and lover of Defenders, this collaboration is the perfect crossover between two great passions of mine.” — John Mayer

Vintage charm, modern precision

Every detail of the Silver Sky has been carefully considered. From the inverted PRS headstock that keeps string tension consistent (and tuning rock solid) to the vintage-style tuners upgraded with PRS's locking system, this guitar is all about combining old-school mojo with modern reliability. The steel tremolo features PRS's Gen III knife-edge screws and sits flush to the body, so it only drops pitch — giving you extra resonance while keeping things stable.

Packed with tone & player-friendly features

This PRS John Mayer signature guitar comes loaded with three 635JM single-coil pickups voiced to John's exact specifications. They sound warm, round and full of character, with a sweet top end that never gets harsh. Add in a traditional 7.25" fingerboard radius and bone nut for rich sustain, and you've got a guitar that feels like home from the very first strum.

• Limited-edition Defender Arles Blue finish: Open skies, coastal roads and the freedom to take the long way home. A colour to match the horizon, when adventure in a Defender became a destination in its own right.
• PRS 635JM pickups: Full, warm vintage-inspired single-coils with a musical top end that’s never “ice-picky” or brash.
• PRS steel tremolo: A classic design updated with PRS Gen III knife-edge screws for a smooth vibrato action.
• Vintage-style, locking tuners: Traditional machine heads outfitted with PRS’s locking system for fast, frustration-free string changes.
• Included case: Travel in style and confidence with a rugged, stylish PRS ATA molded case featuring a custom Defender badge.

Body

• Top Carve: Flat Top
• Body Wood: Alder
• Body Construction: Solid Body

Neck

• Neck Wood: Maple
• Neck Construction: Scarfed
• Neck Shape: 635JM-R
• Neck/Body Assembly Type: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25” (184 mm)
• Fingerboard Inlay: Small Birds
• Fret Wire: PRS Medium
• Number of Frets: 22
• Neck Width at the Nut: 1.66" (42.1 mm)
• Neck Width at the Body: 2.23" (56.8 mm)
• Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
• Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
• Headstock Logo: Signature, Decal

Hardware

• Bridge: PRS Steel Tremolo
• Tuners: Vintage-Style, Locking
• Hardware Type: Nickel
• Nut: Bone

Electronics

• Treble Pickup: 635JM Single-Coil
• Middle Pickup: 635JM Single-Coil
• Bass Pickup: 635JM Single-Coil
• Controls: One Volume & Two Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch

Miscellaneous

• Strings: PRS Signature, 10-46
• Factory Tuning: Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)
• Case/Gig Bag: PRS ATA Molded Case with Defender Badge