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ComparePRS Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026 vs Silver Sky Maple

The Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026 and Silver Sky Maple differ on 10 of 35 listed specs. Most differences are in Neck (6). Where they part ways: Neck Shape, Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret, Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret, Neck Width at the Nut, Fretboard Wood and 5 more.

10 of 35 differAmber marks every spec where the two disagree.
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026Bolt-On

Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026

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Silver Sky MapleBolt-On

Silver Sky Maple

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Body

No differences
Body Construction
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Solidbody
Silver Sky Maple: Solidbody
Body Wood
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Alder
Silver Sky Maple: Alder
Top Carve
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Flat Top
Silver Sky Maple: Flat Top

Neck

6 differences
Number of Frets
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: 22
Silver Sky Maple: 22
Scale Length
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: 25.5"
Silver Sky Maple: 25.5"
Neck Wood
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Maple
Silver Sky Maple: Maple
Neck Construction
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Scarfed
Silver Sky Maple: Scarfed
Neck Shape (differs)
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: 635JM-R (Rosewood Fretboard)
Silver Sky Maple: 635JM (Maple Fretboard)
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret (differs)
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: 55/64"
Silver Sky Maple: 27/32"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret (differs)
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: 63/64"
Silver Sky Maple: 31/32"
Neck Width at the Nut (differs)
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: 1 21/32"
Silver Sky Maple: 1 41/64"
Neck Width at the Body
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: 2 15/64"
Silver Sky Maple: 2 15/64"
Fretboard Wood (differs)
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Rosewood
Silver Sky Maple: Maple
Fretboard Radius
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: 7.25"
Silver Sky Maple: 7.25"
Fretboard Inlay
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Small Birds
Silver Sky Maple: Small Birds
Fret Wire (differs)
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: PRS Medium
Silver Sky Maple: Not listed
Width of Fret Crown
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: .085"
Silver Sky Maple: .085"
Height of Fret Crown
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: .045"
Silver Sky Maple: .045"
Truss Rod
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: PRS Double-Acting
Silver Sky Maple: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Signature, Decal
Silver Sky Maple: Signature, Decal

Construction & Finish

2 differences
Neck/Body Assembly Type
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Bolt-On
Silver Sky Maple: Bolt-On
Finish Type (differs)
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: High-Gloss Nitro
Silver Sky Maple: High-Gloss Nitro, Satin Nitro
Neck Finish Type (differs)
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Not listed
Silver Sky Maple: Satin Nitro

Hardware

No differences
Bridge
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: PRS Steel Tremolo
Silver Sky Maple: PRS Steel Tremolo
Tuners
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Vintage-Style, Locking
Silver Sky Maple: Vintage-Style, Locking
Nut
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Bone
Silver Sky Maple: Bone
Hardware Type
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Nickel
Silver Sky Maple: Nickel

Electronics

No differences
Treble Pickup
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: 635JM
Silver Sky Maple: 635JM
Middle Pickup
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: 635JM
Silver Sky Maple: 635JM
Bass Pickup
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: 635JM
Silver Sky Maple: 635JM
Controls
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: One Volume and Two Tone Controls with a 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch
Silver Sky Maple: One Volume and Two Tone Controls with a 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch

Strings, Tuning & Case

1 difference
Strings
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: PRS Signature 10-46
Silver Sky Maple: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Silver Sky Maple: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case (differs)
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: PRS ATA Molded Case w/ Defender Badge
Silver Sky Maple: Premium Gig Bag

Finishes

1 difference
Finishes on prsguitars.com (differs)
Silver Sky Defender Limited Edition - 2026: Arles Blue, Portofino Red, Sandglow Yellow, Willow Green
Silver Sky Maple: Moc Sand, Faded Black Tee, Polar Blue, Frost, Tungsten, Midnight Rose, Venetian Blue