PRS Silver Sky Defender Portofino Red Limited Edition

PRS Silver Sky Defender Portofino Red Limited Edition – Iconic design inspired by the Land Rover Defender.

The PRS Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition combines the award-winning Silver Sky platform with an exclusive colour collection inspired by some of the most iconic finishes from the Defender range. The result is a limited-edition model where classic design, modern precision and vintage-inspired playability come together.

Developed through the close collaboration between John Mayer and PRS, the Silver Sky was designed to capture the feel, response and tone of the most sought-after vintage guitars while delivering the reliability and build quality that define PRS instruments.

The alder body provides a balanced tone with a clear attack, rich midrange and open resonance. The bolt-on maple neck adds stability and fast response, while the rosewood fretboard contributes warmth and a natural playing feel. The 635JM-R neck profile is specifically designed to offer exceptional comfort across the entire fretboard, whether you're playing chords, rhythm parts or expressive lead lines.

The three PRS 635JM single-coil pickups deliver a full and dynamic voice inspired by classic vintage instruments. The tone is warm and articulate with an open high end that retains clarity and detail without becoming harsh or brittle. Combined with the traditional 5-way pickup selector, the guitar offers a wide range of inspiring sounds suitable for everything from blues and funk to pop, rock and modern studio productions.

For this limited edition series, the inspiration came from John Mayer’s own Defender in Arles Blue.

"Teaming up with Defender to offer the Silver Sky guitar in their legendary Defender colors is a dream come true. I’ve always chosen colorways based on objects and materials that inspire me in the world, and as a collector and lover of Defenders, this collaboration is the perfect crossover between two great passions of mine."

– John Mayer

Each guitar also features a matching painted headstock, an exclusive neck plate engraved with the colour name and "1 of 500", and is delivered in a rugged PRS ATA Molded Case with a custom Defender badge.

Features

• Alder body for balanced tone and clear resonance
• Maple neck with 635JM-R neck profile
• Bolt-on neck construction
• Rosewood fretboard with Small Birds inlays
• Three PRS 635JM single-coil pickups
• PRS Steel Tremolo with Gen III knife-edge construction
• Vintage-style locking tuners
• Matching painted headstock
• Specially engraved neck plate with colour name and numbering
• PRS ATA Molded Case with Defender badge included

Specifications

• Construction: Solidbody
• Body Wood: Alder
• Top: Flat Top
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Type: PRS Medium
• Neck Wood: Maple
• Neck Construction: Scarfed
• Neck Profile: 635JM-R
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 7.25"
• Fretboard Inlays: Small Birds
• Neck Joint: Bolt-On
• Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
• Nut Width: 42 mm
• Finish: High-Gloss Nitro
• Bridge: PRS Steel Tremolo
• Tuners: Vintage-Style Locking Tuners
• Hardware: Nickel
• Nut: Bone
• Neck Pickup: PRS 635JM
• Middle Pickup: PRS 635JM
• Bridge Pickup: PRS 635JM
• Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone Controls, 5-Way Pickup Selector
• Tuning: Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)
• Case: PRS ATA Molded Case with Defender Badge

FAQ

Question: What makes the Silver Sky so popular among guitar players?
Answer: The Silver Sky combines vintage-inspired tone and feel with modern PRS craftsmanship. The result is a responsive and versatile instrument that performs equally well on stage and in the studio.

Question: Which tonewoods are used in the guitar?
Answer: The model features an alder body, a maple neck and a rosewood fretboard. This combination delivers a balanced sound with clear attack, warm mids and excellent resonance.

Question: Is the Defender Limited Edition different from a standard Silver Sky?
Answer: The core construction and specifications are the same as the standard Silver Sky, but this model features exclusive Defender-inspired finishes, a matching painted headstock, a unique neck plate and a custom Defender-branded case.

Question: How limited is this edition?
Answer: Only 500 guitars are produced in each colour, resulting in a total worldwide production run of 2,000 instruments.