Three single-coil 635JM "S" pickups power the guitar and provide the classic single-coil sound, with the frequencies being balanced and even. The pickups are connected through a single volume control and two tone controls, as well as a five-way switch for the pickups, so choosing your tones is never an issue.

John Mayer may be one of the most famous blues guitarists of the modern era, but the PRS SE Silver Sky is not limited to this genre at all. This guitar can just as easily interpret Hard Rock or Pop, Reggae or Punk, Country or Alternative, Metal or if you have such an inclination, Jazz, even Hip-Hop!

John Mayer and PRS collaborated to ensure that the pickups and electronics give guitarists all the good elements of the vintage sound they know and love, but with all the advantages of modern techniques.

The volume and tone controls allow you to further shape your sound in the way you see fit. The bridge pickup has its own dedicated tone knob, for adjustment where a warmer sound is required from the bridge pickup.

John Mayer has been collaborating with PRS since 2004, when he introduced his first signature electric guitar, the John Mayer Signature Model. This guitar was manufactured at PRS's factories in Stevensville, Maryland, and features a range of unique characteristics.

Following this success, Mayer continued to work with PRS to create various guitar models that introduced new features and design elements. Some of these models include the John Mayer Silver Sky, a guitar inspired by the iconic Fender Stratocaster, and the John Mayer Super Eagle, a guitar that combines features from various other guitar models.