# Collaborative Celebrity Guitars John Mayer Joined PRS Guitars in Making 'The Silver Sky' By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-sky References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/john-mayer-prs-guitars-the-silver-sky-signature-model) & [prsguitars](http://www.prsguitars.com/electrics/bolton/silver_sky) Talented singer and guitarist John Mayer joined forces with Paul Reed Smith's PRS Guitar in creating a new Mayer [signature guitar model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-paul-standard-models) entitled 'The Silver Sky.' The new musical instrument is a [retro-style guitar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibsons-certified-vintage-program) that was produced over the span of two-and-a-half years. It incorporates both Mayer's and Smith's favorite [vintage instrument components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-paul-custom-70s) drawn from the 60s. This includes the reverse PRS iconic headstock silhouette shape and the vintage-style tuners with the PRS lock design. The new Silver Sky model also has Mayer's signature on the bolted on maple neck with a 635JM carve. Some other elements of the guitar include a 7.25 fretboard radius, PRS trem arm with a steel PRS tremolo bridge, three-part PRS 635JM single-coil pickups, GEN-III knife-edge screws and prevision-tuned electronics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebproducts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-style Guitars:** There is an opportunity for companies to innovate by creating guitars with a retro aesthetic, such as 'The Silver Sky'. - **Collaborative Design:** Collaborative design processes featuring talented individuals, such as John Mayer and Paul Reed Smith, may lead to innovative new products and designs. - **Signature Models:** Creating signature models for musicians with unique and specific needs, such as John Mayer's preference for vintage components, can be a successful strategy for guitar companies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** Musical instrument manufacturers, such as PRS Guitars, have the opportunity to create unique and innovative products, such as 'The Silver Sky', that appeal to consumers. - **Music Retail:** Music retailers have the opportunity to offer exclusive signature models, such as 'The Silver Sky', to attract customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Collaborative Creative Projects:** Collaborative creative projects, such as John Mayer's partnership with PRS Guitars to create 'The Silver Sky', can showcase individual talents and lead to innovative and successful products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Guitar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-and-marc-jacobs.md) - [Musician-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-1.md) - [Artist-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boygenius.md) - [Musician-Backed Custom Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steve-lacy.md) - [High-End Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/player-plus-meteora.md) - [Singer-Collaborative Luxe Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-oak-perpetual-calendar.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Guitar Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-city-special.md) - [Modern High-Quality Guitar Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martin-guitar.md) - [Exclusive Musician-Inspired Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Limited-Edition-HER-STRATOCASTER-Guitar.md)