PRS Silver Sky Defender Arles Blue

The Silver Sky that rolled straight out of John Mayer's own Land Rover Defender

The PRS Silver Sky Defender Arles Blue is the result of a collaboration between PRS, John Mayer, and Land Rover Defender, with the color literally plucked from Mayer's own garage. Mayer has been a collector and enthusiast of Defenders for years, and his own Arles Blue example served as the starting point for this entire series. "As a collector and enthusiast of Defenders, this is the perfect intersection of two of my great passions," says Mayer. From that vintage 4x4, a palette of four heritage colors was chosen, with Arles Blue being the color that started it all. Only 500 units of each color are being produced worldwide, for a total of 2,000, making this model just as interesting for collectors as it is for discerning guitarists.

That automotive story is also woven into the details. Where Defender is known for bright body colors with a contrasting roof, PRS translates that contrast to the guitar with a matching painted headstock, a detail used only for select limited-edition Silver Sky models. Each instrument also features a unique neck plate with the color name and "1 of 500," and comes with a Land Rover gig bag. Guitar makers have been taking their colors from the road for years, but here that tradition has become very personal.

Underneath that new finish is the Silver Sky that players know. Three PRS 635JM single-coil pickups deliver the open, dynamic tone for which the Silver Sky is famous: clear highs, a firm but controlled bass, and a musical midrange, from crystal-clear cleans to expressive overdrive. The 25.5-inch scale length, 7.25-inch radius, and the 635 JM-R neck profile ensure a familiar playing feel, and the steel PRS tremolo responds smoothly to subtle vibrato and larger pitch bends. The solid alder body is combined with a bolt-on maple neck and a rosewood fretboard with Small Birds inlays and 22 PRS Medium frets. Vintage-Style Locking Tuners keep tuning stable, the bone nut contributes to resonance, and the electronics consist of one volume, two tone controls, and a five-way switch.

The expected delivery time is November/December. Color has always been part of the Silver Sky story, but this time the inspiration was parked right in Mayer's own driveway. Visit our store or call us for more information about the PRS Silver Sky Defender Arles Blue.