PRS SE Silver Sky Defender Ltd Edition (Petra Copper) w/Custom Gig Bag

John Mayer's collaboration with Defender brings four striking finishes from the automotive brand's extensive palette to the SE Silver Sky platform, marking the first time this model has worn a black pickguard. This Petra Copper edition represents one of those carefully chosen colours, selected from more than 900 options spanning decades of Defender history. The limited production run includes a custom neck plate specific to this collaboration and a purpose-made gig bag, with ordering available from September 15, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The guitar maintains every core characteristic that defines the Silver Sky design while introducing a contemporary visual direction drawn from outside the traditional guitar world.

The SE Silver Sky platform delivers the same response and playability standards established by the original model, executed through PRS's bolt-on neck construction in the SE series. The black pickguard creates a stark contrast against the Petra Copper finish, departing from previous Silver Sky configurations. Hardware, electronics, and construction remain focused on stage reliability and consistent tonal performance. Every element—from neck profile to pickup voicing—stays true to the specifications that players recognise in the Silver Sky name, with the Defender colour treatment serving as the defining visual departure rather than a redesign of functional components.

The pairing of an instrument platform with an automotive colour programme reflects Mayer's approach to selecting finishes based on materials and objects from beyond music retail. This Petra Copper finish sits alongside Sedona Red, Carpathian Grey, and Woolstone Green as the four selected options, each chosen to give the SE Silver Sky a modern character while maintaining the model's reputation as a working player's instrument. The collaboration acknowledges shared ground between two product categories that balance utility with visual appeal, both remaining functional tools that carry cultural significance beyond their primary purpose.

Features

• Petra Copper finish drawn from contemporary Defender automotive colour palette
• Black pickguard marking a first for the Silver Sky model
• Custom neck plate unique to the Defender Limited Edition run
• Bolt-on neck construction in PRS SE series build specification
• Standard Silver Sky electronics and hardware configuration maintained throughout
• Custom gig bag designed specifically for this limited collaboration
• Limited ordering window from September 15, 2026 to June 30, 2027
• One of four finishes in the complete Defender Colour Collection