***PREORDER*** Paul Reed Smith Silver Sky Defender - Portofino Red ***PREORDER***

***PREORDER*** Paul Reed Smith Silver Sky Defender - Portofino Red ***PREORDER***

When iconic instrument craftsmanship collides with legendary off-road heritage, a truly spectacular guitar is born. The PRS Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition represents a extraordinary collaboration between Paul Reed Smith and signature artist John Mayer. Crafted around a solid, resonant alder body and a bolt-on maple neck, this guitar delivers the organic warmth, crisp attack, and lively mid-range response that define the Silver Sky legacy. Finished in high-gloss nitro Portofino Red—a warm, confident finish reflecting a generation of owners who chose Defender as much for its bold character as its capability—it comes complete with a matching painted headstock and classic white plastics for a striking visual statement.

At the heart of its voice is a trio of custom-voiced PRS 635JM single-coil pickups. Designed to emulate the warm, musically expressive voice of prized vintage single-coils, these pickups provide full-bodied lows and clear, musical highs that never feel brash or "ice-picky". Coupled with a vintage-accurate 635 JM-R neck profile, 7.25" radius rosewood fingerboard, small bird inlays, and custom Defender neck plate, this limited model perfectly bridges the gap between classic guitar heritage and modern precision engineering.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!

  Highlights

Limited to only 500 instruments produced worldwide in classic Portofino Red.

Includes a custom-engraved Defender neck plate denoting its place as 1 of 500.

Comes protected in a heavy-duty PRS ATA molded hardshell case with a custom "DEFENDER" badge.

Loaded with three custom-voiced PRS 635JM single-coils for rich, musical vintage tone.

Head-turning Portofino Red finish featuring a matching painted headstock and white pickguard.

  Specifications

Body Wood: Alder

Neck Wood: Maple

Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

Fretboard Wood: Rosewood

Scale Length: 25.5"

Fretboard Radius: 7.25"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Small Birds

Neck Profile: 635 JM-R

Finish: High-Gloss Nitro

Hardware: Nickel

Tuners: Vintage-Style Locking Tuners

Neck Pickup: 635JM

Middle Pickup: 635JM

Bridge Pickup: 635JM

Electronics: 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Way Blade Switch

Bridge: PRS Steel Tremolo