PRS "Dead Spec" Limited Edition John Mayer Silver Sky Guitar in Satin Nitro

The PRS Dead Spec Silver Sky is a limited-edition, modded version of John Mayer’s signature guitar, designed to celebrate his iconic work with Dead & Company. Inspired by Jerry Garcia’s legendary “Alligator” tones, this reimagined Silver Sky delivers classic Mayer playability, vintage-inspired sound, and premium PRS craftsmanship. With only a small number available in Australia, this collector’s guitar combines signature tone, upgraded specifications, and stage-ready performance, making it a must-have for professional players and serious enthusiasts alike.

Features

• Lightweight Swamp Ash body with Moc Sand Satin Nitro finish enhances resonance and showcases natural wood grain.
• Surface-mounted bridge is a hardtail adaptation of the PRS Gen III
• Tremolo, adding warmth and sustaining string vibration.
• Brass nut and string retainer bar provide warm, piano-like tone while maximizing resonance.
• Alembic Blaster preamp delivers 3–14dB of adjustable gain for extra punch and preserves note clarity.
• Preamp also lowers effective cable capacitance, ensuring consistent tone over long stage cables.
• All modifications work together to create enhanced playability, vintage-inspired tone, and stage-ready performance.

Specifications 

Body
Body Construction: Solidbody
Body Wood: Swamp Ash
Top Carve: Flat Top
Finish: Satin Nitro

Neck
Number of Frets: 22
Scale Length: 25.5"
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Construction: Scarfed
Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
Neck Shape: 635JM-R (Rosewood Fretboard)
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret: 55/64"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret: 63/64"
Neck Width at the Nut: 1 21/32"
Neck Width at the Body: 2 15/64"
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 7.25”
Fretboard Inlay: Birds
Headstock Logo
Signature, Decal
Neck/Body Assembly Type: Bolt-On

Hardware
Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III, Surface-Mounted
Tuners: Vintage-Style, Locking
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nut: Brass w/ String Retainer

Electronics
Treble Pickup: 635JM
Middle Pickup: 635JM
Bass Pickup: 635JM
Controls: One Volume and Two Tone Controls with a 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch
Preamp: Alembic Blaster, Brass