PRS SE Silver Sky Summit Purple LH

PRS SE Silver Sky Summit Purple LH review

The PRS SE Silver Sky Summit Purple LH is a left-handed, six-string electric guitar in a Strat-style design. It is a John Mayer signature model, finished in Summit Purple, with a poplar body, maple neck, and maple fingerboard. The listed price is $699. The model has been available since October 2024, and its item number is 591928.

The available specifications describe the instrument's construction and controls, but they do not include customer reviews or independent measurements. This assessment therefore focuses on what the listed details establish. It does not make claims about tone, setup quality, tuning stability, or playing comfort.

Construction and dimensions

The body is made from poplar, while both the neck and fingerboard are maple. The fingerboard has 22 frets, Small Birds inlays, and a listed radius of 216 mm. Its 648 mm scale length corresponds to a long-scale electric guitar. The nut is 42 mm wide and made from synthetic bone.

PRS lists the neck profile as 635JM. That designation identifies the specified profile, but the supplied data does not give a fuller shape description or measurements beyond the nut width. Players comparing necks should avoid assuming that the profile will match another instrument based on its name alone.

The finish is Summit Purple. The data identifies no separate top, so there is no listed contrasting top wood or decorative top layer to account for. The overall specification is straightforward: poplar for the body, maple for the neck and fingerboard, and a synthetic bone nut.

Pickups and controls

The guitar uses three 635JM "S" single-coil pickups in an SSS layout. A five-way switch selects the pickup positions, while the control set consists of one volume knob and two tone knobs. The specification confirms the pickup type and switching arrangement, but does not provide output readings, wiring details, or measured frequency response.

The three-pickup layout and five-way selector offer several selectable pickup combinations. How those positions sound will depend on the amplifier, effects, playing technique, and individual setup. No sound samples or independent listening results are included in the supplied information, so specific tonal descriptions would go beyond the evidence available.

Tremolo and included equipment

A tremolo is listed as included. The specifications do not identify its construction, range, or adjustment details, so those points would need to be checked on the instrument itself. This is relevant for left-handed buyers who want to confirm the bridge arrangement and its operation before purchase.

The package includes a gig bag, listed as an included bag. A hard case is not included. The data does not describe the bag's padding, storage capacity, or weather resistance, so it should be treated as basic included transport protection until its details are confirmed.

Who the specification may suit

The left-handed configuration is the defining practical detail for players who need controls and playing orientation arranged for left-handed use. The six-string format, 22 frets, and 648 mm scale place it within familiar territory for many electric-guitar players. The maple fingerboard and 42 mm nut width provide useful comparison points when checking fit against an instrument already in hand.

At $699, the listed price gives buyers a clear point of comparison within the SE Silver Sky range. Whether the instrument represents good value depends on factors not established by the specification sheet, including setup, component performance, and personal preference. A hands-on inspection is the sensible way to assess those qualities.

Technical summary

• Model: PRS SE Silver Sky Summit Purple LH, John Mayer signature model
• Orientation: Left-handed
• Body, neck, and fingerboard: Poplar body, maple neck, maple fingerboard
• Fingerboard: 22 frets, Small Birds inlays, 216 mm radius
• Scale and nut: 648 mm scale, 42 mm synthetic bone nut
• Electronics: Three 635JM "S" single coils, five-way switch, one volume and two tone controls
• Other details: Tremolo included, gig bag included, hard case not included
• Listed price: $699

The PRS SE Silver Sky Summit Purple LH has a clearly defined specification for players seeking a left-handed, Strat-style signature guitar. Its main points are the poplar and maple construction, the three 635JM single coils, and the included gig bag. The supplied data supports a factual overview, but not a verdict on sound or build quality. Those remain questions for a direct test.