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Two years parts and labour against manufacturing defects, on top of your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Consumables such as strings, reeds, heads and batteries are covered for 90 days.

PRS "Dead Spec" Silver Sky Limited Electric Guitar - Satin Moc Sand — view 1

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Paul Reed Smith

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Electric Guitar

Paul Reed Smith

PRS "Dead Spec" Silver Sky Limited Electric Guitar - Satin Moc Sand

Name: PRS "Dead Spec" Silver Sky Limited Electric Guitar - Satin Moc Sand
Brand: Paul Reed Smith
SKU: NGM-B591A3BA
Price: 1270.32 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU: NGM-B591A3BABrand: Paul Reed Smith

£1,270.32Inc. VAT

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PRS "Dead Spec" Silver Sky Limited Electric Guitar - Satin Moc Sand: Channeling the Best of John and Jerry Experience the reimagined Silver Sky, revered in the hands of Dead & Company’s John Mayer, now reincarnated with modifications that will thrill Deadhead gear enthusiasts. The Silver Sky “Dead…

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What we do before it ships

Fretwork inspected for sprout and levelled where needed
Electronics bench-tested through a reference amp
Nut slots checked for smooth, rattle-free tuning
Photographed on the bench so you see the exact instrument leaving us
Fresh strings fitted and stretched so it holds tune out of the box

Gigging playersHome recordingPractice & lessonsStudio sessions

Free insured UK delivery
30-day free returns
2-year Northgate warranty
Workshop set-up included

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01 — Full details

PRS "Dead Spec" Silver Sky Limited Electric Guitar - Satin Moc Sand: Channeling the Best of John and Jerry

Experience the reimagined Silver Sky, revered in the hands of Dead & Company’s John Mayer, now reincarnated with modifications that will thrill Deadhead gear enthusiasts. The Silver Sky “Dead Spec” Limited pays homage to Jerry Garcia’s “Alligator” guitar from the early ’70s, prominently featuring swamp ash construction, an Alembic Blaster preamp, and a brass nut and string retainer at the headstock. Noteworthy appointments include a surface-mounted hardtail Gen III Tremolo, vintage-style locking tuners, and a trio of 635 JM single-coils, delivering reliability and delightful playability. Fusing Mayer’s and Garcia’s quintessential guitar tones and styles, the Silver Sky “Dead Spec” Limited from Irvine Art and Music encapsulates a special energy rooted in decades of musical and communal legacy.

Exciting tonewoods, blending old and new This Silver Sky “Dead Spec” Limited shares the same swamp ash body as Jerry Garcia’s ’55 “Alligator” guitar, offering a warm yet sparkling tone—a quintessential sound for Grateful Dead melodies. Its contemporary complement includes a maple neck and rosewood-topped fingerboard boasting 22 frets, inviting exploration across genres from soft rock to psychedelia, jazz, folk, and beyond.

Three-of-a-kind 635 JMs Adored by single-coil aficionados, the Silver Sky “Dead Spec” Limited boasts three 635 JM single-coils, merging the best qualities of early-'60s American electric guitars: a full, round tone with articulate highs that never become piercing. These pickups deliver incredible harmonics, growling beautifully with exceptional note definition when paired with a tube amplifier. Offering a higher signal-to-noise ratio and noise-canceling in-between sounds, these precision-valued electronics ensure consistency across all pickups.

Tone-preserving preamp Embracing Jerry Garcia's preamp choice—the Alembic Blaster—the Silver Sky “Dead Spec” Limited's mini-toggle on a brass control plate boosts your guitar’s output while allowing effortless volume adjustments without compromising tonal integrity.

Sonically solid hardware Influenced by Garcia’s legacy, the hardware includes a brass nut and string retainer, providing clarity, brightness, and sustain while maintaining stable string seating. Vintage-style locking tuners and a modified hardtail Gen III Tremolo ensure precise intonation, offering the confidence needed for any performance.

PRS Silver Sky “Dead Spec” Limited Electric Guitar Specifications:

Swamp ash body, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard on a maple neck
635 JM single-coils with a 5-way blade selector for extensive tonal versatility
Alembic Blaster preamp for tonal preservation and output enhancement
Brass nut and string retainer for stability and tonal clarity
Vintage-style 18:1 locking tuners and a modified hardtail Gen III Tremolo for consistent intonation

Unlock a new realm of tonal possibilities with the PRS "Dead Spec" Silver Sky Limited Electric Guitar - Satin Moc Sand, available at Irvine Art and Music.

Tech Specs

GENERAL
Number of Strings6
Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
BODY
Body TypeSolidbody
Body ShapeSilver Sky
Body MaterialSwamp Ash
Body FinishSatin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
ColorMoc Sand
NECK
Neck MaterialMaple
Neck Shape635 JM-R
Neck JointBolt-on
Radius7.25"
Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
Fingerboard InlayBirds
Number of Frets22
Scale Length25.5"
Nut Width1.655"
Nut MaterialBrass w/String Retainer
HARDWARE
Bridge/TailpiecePRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III, Surface-Mounted
TunersVintage-Style, Locking
ELECTRONICS
Neck PickupPRS 635 JM Strat Single-coil
Middle PickupPRS 635 JM Strat Single-coil
Bridge PickupPRS 635 JM Strat Single-coil
Controls1 x volume, 2 x tone
Switching5-way blade pickup switch, 1 x mini-toggle (blaster preamp)
MISCELLANEOUS
StringsPRS Signature, .010-.046
Case/Gig BagHardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number:113511::25:

02 — From order to doorstep

Order placed

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Workshop check

Bench inspection and set-up, usually the same working day.

Packed & dispatched

Double-boxed and handed to the courier with tracking.

Delivered

Free insured delivery, 1–3 working days across mainland UK.

03 — Buying with confidence

Bought from a UK company

Northgate Music Co. is a UK-registered retailer. Every order is invoiced with VAT and covered by UK consumer law.

30-day returns

Change your mind within 30 days of delivery and we arrange a free return collection, then refund to your original payment method.

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04 — Questions about this product

Yes — we hold 5 in UK stock. Orders placed before 14:00 on a working day are picked the same day and dispatched with free insured tracked delivery, arriving in 1–3 working days.

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