Silver Sky neck question

[Dave_W]

I've read that there are a few variations of the SIlver Sky neck profile but I cannot figure out what they are.

Which model/year/color? should I be looking at if I want the smallest shoulder possible? I've looked up the depth at a few sites, but that doesn't represent the profile well.

Thanks!!!

 

[gemyneye]

I am by no means an expert but I think the neck profiles on the core are all the same, but the SE models are different. I just go by what's on the site:

Silver Sky - 2022

“It’s been a dream of mine for years to design a guitar that includes some of my favorite vintage specifications but with a modern spirit and aesthetic.…

prsguitars.com

SE Silver Sky - 2022

The PRS SE Silver Sky is a familiar iteration of the original Silver Sky model that was first introduced with John Mayer in 2018. This workhorse guitar…

prsguitars.com

https://support.prsguitars.com/hc/en-us/articles/5841437925659-Neck-Profiles

To be honest I was fretting about neck profiles and the difference, but I found that I can move fairly easily between my guitars and they almost all have different profiles and scales.

 

[Dave_W]

I am by no means an expert but I think the neck profiles on the core are all the same, but the SE models are different. I just go by what's on the site:

Silver Sky - 2022

“It’s been a dream of mine for years to design a guitar that includes some of my favorite vintage specifications but with a modern spirit and aesthetic.…

prsguitars.com

SE Silver Sky - 2022

The PRS SE Silver Sky is a familiar iteration of the original Silver Sky model that was first introduced with John Mayer in 2018. This workhorse guitar…

prsguitars.com

https://support.prsguitars.com/hc/en-us/articles/5841437925659-Neck-Profiles

To be honest I was fretting about neck profiles and the difference, but I found that I can move fairly easily between my guitars and they almost all have different profiles and scales.

I have pretty bad arthritis. Over the last few years I’ve reconfigured all of my guitars to have a similar neck profile to minimize any issues. Switching really aggravates my hand and wrist.

 

[gemyneye]

I have pretty bad arthritis. Over the last few years I’ve reconfigured all of my guitars to have a similar neck profile to minimize any issues. Switching really aggravates my hand and wrist.

Ouch. Maybe shorter scale might suit you better? Are you looking for a thinner profile? The pattern neck I find crazy comfortable.

 

[Dave_W]

Ouch. Maybe shorter scale might suit you better? Are you looking for a thinner profile? The pattern neck I find crazy comfortable.

Shorter scale is actually worse. It’s about the amount of shoulder on the neck. I haven’t touched my old tele in years due to the massive boat tail neck.

I have several strats that all suit me. The modern c is great, I like the Suhr slim even c, the Anderson even taper is great. I want to try a silver sky but want to give myself the best shot at liking the neck profile.

 

[gemyneye]

Ah, a more knowledgeable person will hopefully chime in. I, just this year, started learning about neck profiles, scale, etc. I truly hope you find what you’re looking for!

 

[Rider1260]

The Silver Sky neck is on the bigger side , the maple board looks to have slightly rounder shoulders.
necks new by https://www.flickr.com/photos/152274366@N08/

 

[TheBlueOne]

Not to hijack this thread, but I have two Silver Skies, a '19 (rosewood) and a '22 (maple).. I much prefer the smaller frets on the '19. Did any of the maple fretboard years have the smaller frets, or were they always larger frets on the maple fretboards?

 

[show_a_little_faith]

I've read that there are a few variations of the SIlver Sky neck profile but I cannot figure out what they are.

Which model/year/color? should I be looking at if I want the smallest shoulder possible? I've looked up the depth at a few sites, but that doesn't represent the profile well.

Thanks!!!

Are you asking about Radius too? The Core SS has a pretty round 7.25" (akin to vintage Strats), the SE version is a slightly flatter 8.5".
For comparison, most modern Strats are 9.5", most PRS models are 10", most Les Pauls are 12"

 

[Dave_W]

Are you asking about Radius too? The Core SS has a pretty round 7.25" (akin to vintage Strats), the SE version is a slightly flatter 8.5".
For comparison, most modern Strats are 9.5", most PRS models are 10", most Les Pauls are 12"

Thanks, just the neck shape. The 7 1/4" radius suits me great and matches several of my strats. I'm just concerned the neck has a little too much shoulder on it for me.