John Mayer Silver Sky 

Imagine getting offended by a slab of wood

I find your lack of Slow Dancing in a Burning Room quite disturbing.

I guess making the best Les Pauls wasnt enough for PRS.

Great review Phillip! I just wanted to let you know, and you probably know this, but the reason they come from the factory with "high" 1.5mm action is because of John's playing style. I play with a similar attack as he does, and I can attest that you do need a higher action to be doing things like raking and pre bending, otherwise the string will hit the fretboard and the note will die. Additionally, for me personally and a lot of other players, high action makes it easier to bend and vibrato, as we can "dig in" more to the fretboard and really squeeze a note out! I'm sure you knew this, but just in case there are any new(er) guitar players here on the channel and looking through the comments, I just wanted people to know that high action isn't necessarily a bad thing. Cheers!

Am I the only one who thinks this body with this headstock looks good? I think it's a very classy look.

Something that expensive should come with a hardshell case. I also find it kinda' strange that it has plastic tuning keys.

I have had this guitar for just over a year and I absolutely love it. I wouldn’t change a thing.

It's weirdly perfect for playing Chili Peppers songs.

Played this guitar, I was pleasantly surprised by the modern take of this instrument. It made it to the “best strat” I’ve played and I love my strats.

When i lowered the action at the bridge the screw tops were super sharp. I called them about it and they told me to file it. I thought this was strange for such an expensive guitar.

YES! I’ve been waiting for this review since I saw it hanging on your wall. Great rundown of it. I have the same color and absolutely love it. The feel and tone are truly inspiring and it’s one guitar I’m never parting with

Fantastic review Phillip. When the Silver Sky first came out, it was like you’d hear the same things from everyone. Great pickups, neck radius, etc. Thanks for going deeper and letting everyone know what you like, and what you don’t like about the guitar.

Thanks Phil... love this type of review. I have 2 Tom Andersons. One is a Strat and one is a Tele. They both fall into the hollowbody Drop Top category. They are both exactly 7 lbs even. I love that and they are both excellent high end alternatives to the Fenders that I love.

Something really unique about the sound vs other strats, it has an almost acoustic quality to the tone, sounds really resonant. Not quite as woody sounding as Fender, more note separation and clarity I think. The look is polarizing for sure, but I like it. For me it reminds me of the 'space age' aesthetic of the 50s, so still has some vintage influence, but more precise and modernized. I like the bird inlay too, makes me think of Goro Takahashi jewelry.

Thanks Phil. Great review. Not sure I will ever own a silver sky but appreciate you telling us about your experience.

Just got the Silver Sky in Tungsten like the one in the video. Blown away, great guitar!

Gibson: ‘we’re gonna sue Dean for having a similar shape’

I love the pedals that states if a product is provided, if it sponsored, indepentent review. Very easy to understand. Good job Phillip.

I love the 7 in a quarter inch radius. It allows for easy thumb over playing.

Phil, a great review. You hit on all the points that I was curious about. Thank you.