The Expert Classic Rock’s sounds are complemented by innovative features such as a sturdy 10/90 neck with a strip of carbon for reinforcement. Tone-sculpting is provided by a single master tone control – rather than the conventional pair – a master volume knob and a five-way pickup selector. The sounds in question are delivered by a trio of hand-wound, alnico V single-coils designed by Amber, a boutique manufacturer from Ribnitz, Germany. The French brand pays homage to late-60s Strat tones with this model. As for the tops on offer, you have the choice of these stunning options: flame or quilted maple, koa and walnut. You’ll also notice that this axe has a swooping forearm contour – more dramatic than a traditional Strat’s – that’s created from a bent (or dropped) top over the guitar’s body. Tom Anderson lauds this model as the ‘apex’ of S-shapes, a claim he backs up with his focus on stylish trimmings and unique craftsmanship. The Silver Sky’s neck dimensions are reminiscent of a pre-CBS Strat but its 635JM single-coil pickups have been voiced to eliminate some of the very high trebles that Mayer usually dials out of his vintage Fenders. The partnership eventually yielded 2018’s controversial Silver Sky, a guitar that Mayer has dubbed “sort of a high-definition Strat.” PRS Silver Skyįollowing his public break-up with Fender, John Mayer found a kindred spirit in Paul Reed Smith. It sports a 10-to-14-inch-radius compound fingerboard as well as Zero-Shift neck pins that virtually eliminate neck shift from the body. Upon closer inspection, you’ll see that the guitar’s wear isn’t created by a simple template – great attention is paid to the dings, abrasions and fine checking lines that make every instrument one-of-a-kind.ĭespite the old-school appearance, the Vintage-S caters to the needs of the modern player. With Jackson/Charvel veteran Grover Jackson on the Friedman team, it’s no surprise that the brand nailed it with this S-type guitar. The S-Classic’s angular six-in-line headstock is a modernistic touch but the tone is authentically vintage. The pickups, meanwhile, are Macmull’s own vintage-inspired design, hand-picked for each individual instrument. The C-shaped maple neck and Madagascar rosewood fretboard have an appealing broken-in feel straight out of the case, with rolled edges for comfort. Macmull’s S-Classic model is inspired by vintage Fenders of the 50s and 60s, but the Israeli company goes further than most when it comes to wood selection, light weight and bespoke electronics.
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