PRS Silver Sky Defender Sandglow Yellow

Sandglow Yellow: the Defender yellow John Mayer wanted to see on a guitar

The PRS Silver Sky Defender Sandglow Yellow is the result of a collaboration between PRS, John Mayer, and Land Rover Defender, and that’s no marketing spin, but a personal obsession. Mayer collects Defenders, and his own Arles Blue model served as the starting point for this series. "As a collector and enthusiast of Defenders, this is the perfect intersection of two of my great passions," said Mayer. From that vintage 4x4, a palette of four heritage colors was chosen, with Sandglow Yellow being the sunniest: a warm, sandy hue straight from Defender history. Only 500 units of each color will be produced worldwide, for a total of 2,000.

That automotive story carries over into the details. Just as 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 reserved 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 builders have been drawing inspiration for their colors from the road for years, but this tradition has become deeply personal here.

Beneath that new finish is the Silver Sky players know. Three PRS 635JM single-coil pickups deliver the open, dynamic tone the Silver Sky is known for: clear highs, a solid yet controlled bass, and a musical midrange, ranging 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 vibratos and larger pitch bends. The solid alder body is paired 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 date 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 give us a call for more information about the PRS Silver Sky Defender Sandglow Yellow.