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Here it is, folks—the Triple H USA Silver Sky in Lambo Orange Pearl with Gold and Silver flakes! Seeing the release of the Orange NF3 reminded me that I never posted this project. It took about 18 months to complete. I ordered the guitar in Polar Blue in April 2022 and received it that September. Due to a backlog, I couldn’t send it to the paint shop until late January 2023. After getting the refinished body back in July, I spent a few weeks with my tech discussing pickup and wiring options while gathering the necessary parts. By mid-October 2023, it was fully assembled and wired.
Initially, I planned to keep it in the SSS configuration after the refinish, even after pre-routing it for the HSS configuration. I even considered a hotter single coil in the bridge, but knowing it wouldn’t compare to a humbucker, I shifted to an HSS setup. Then, I remembered a previous comment on my HSH Silver Sky post suggesting I should go full HHH—and that got me thinking. So here we are, with three humbuckers, and I couldn’t be happier! This guitar rips and has become my favorite, with so many configurations making it the most versatile studio guitar I own.
What do you all think of this build? After spending an extra $1,857 on parts, refinishing, and labor—was it worth it? For me, absolutely! And yes, I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat. In fact, I just received my Roxy Pink Silver Sky and am seriously considering giving it the same treatment. That said, if you’re considering trying these mods, I’d recommend starting with an SE Silver Sky—it's an incredible instrument for the price. Stay tuned for updates on the Roxy Pink project!
PICKUP CONFIGURATION:
5. Neck: Push-Pull to split the coil
4. Neck & Middle Pickup: Push-Pull to split the coil
3. Middle: Push-Pull to split the coil
2. Middle & Bridge: Mini Toggle activates all 3 humbuckers
1. Bridge: Mini Toggle splits the coil
PARTS LIST:
Custom Paint Job - $723 (Expensive, I know!)
PRS 57/08 - $230
PRS 58/15 Multi-tap - $0 Already owned
PRS \m/ - $200
PRS Vintage-Style Locking Tuners - $199 (before the new release and low Mannmade prices)
PRS Core Saddles - $120
Emerson Custom Prewired Kit - $109
Emerson 500K Push-Pull Pots - $25
Mojoaxe Pearl White Guard: 3 Different Style Configurations - $195
Mojoaxe Pearl White Backplate - $20
Tesi Kills Switch: Two Sets of Color Options - $36
Mini toggles - provided by my tech
Labor - $250
Total: $1,857
The last picture shows all of my SS projects, minus my latest, the Roxy Pink, which remains as is from the factory at the moment. And yes, I have two Dodgem Blue Silver Sky's. That's a story for a different post.
Initially, I planned to keep it in the SSS configuration after the refinish, even after pre-routing it for the HSS configuration. I even considered a hotter single coil in the bridge, but knowing it wouldn’t compare to a humbucker, I shifted to an HSS setup. Then, I remembered a previous comment on my HSH Silver Sky post suggesting I should go full HHH—and that got me thinking. So here we are, with three humbuckers, and I couldn’t be happier! This guitar rips and has become my favorite, with so many configurations making it the most versatile studio guitar I own.
What do you all think of this build? After spending an extra $1,857 on parts, refinishing, and labor—was it worth it? For me, absolutely! And yes, I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat. In fact, I just received my Roxy Pink Silver Sky and am seriously considering giving it the same treatment. That said, if you’re considering trying these mods, I’d recommend starting with an SE Silver Sky—it's an incredible instrument for the price. Stay tuned for updates on the Roxy Pink project!
PICKUP CONFIGURATION:
5. Neck: Push-Pull to split the coil
4. Neck & Middle Pickup: Push-Pull to split the coil
3. Middle: Push-Pull to split the coil
2. Middle & Bridge: Mini Toggle activates all 3 humbuckers
1. Bridge: Mini Toggle splits the coil
PARTS LIST:
Custom Paint Job - $723 (Expensive, I know!)
PRS 57/08 - $230
PRS 58/15 Multi-tap - $0 Already owned
PRS \m/ - $200
PRS Vintage-Style Locking Tuners - $199 (before the new release and low Mannmade prices)
PRS Core Saddles - $120
Emerson Custom Prewired Kit - $109
Emerson 500K Push-Pull Pots - $25
Mojoaxe Pearl White Guard: 3 Different Style Configurations - $195
Mojoaxe Pearl White Backplate - $20
Tesi Kills Switch: Two Sets of Color Options - $36
Mini toggles - provided by my tech
Labor - $250
Total: $1,857
The last picture shows all of my SS projects, minus my latest, the Roxy Pink, which remains as is from the factory at the moment. And yes, I have two Dodgem Blue Silver Sky's. That's a story for a different post.
