Fender vs PRS Just Got REAL ... John Mayer Is Now Part of the Story #fenderstratocaster #prs

Venmo Tips: @Badbraddudebro84 Paypal donations/tip jar: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/QR... For Additonal Content Check me out on Patreon:   / badbradjams   Support this channel by shopping at Sweetwater https://sweetwater.sjv.io/NkLG2V You can help this channel by using my Amazon link. https://amzn.to/4az0up5 You can buy me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badbradjams The Fender controversy just took another dramatic turn... and this time PRS is part of the conversation. According to reports from Guitar World, PRS has reportedly received a cease-and-desist connected to Fender's broader effort to protect its iconic guitar designs. That revelation has sparked a brand-new debate across the guitar world, because this isn't just another small builder being discussed. This is PRS. This is the Silver Sky. And this is John Mayer. In this episode, I take a fair and balanced look at one of the most fascinating stories in modern guitar history. We revisit Mayer's legendary Fender years, from the launch of his signature Stratocaster through the Continuum era, the John Mayer Trio, and his rise as one of the most influential Stratocaster players of the modern generation. Then we explore why Mayer ultimately left Fender and partnered with Paul Reed Smith to create the Silver Sky, a guitar that went from internet punchline to one of the most successful signature models in the industry. But now the conversation has changed. With Fender reportedly expanding its efforts to protect its designs, many players are asking difficult questions: At what point does inspiration become imitation? When does a tribute become a copy? Can both Fender and PRS be right? This isn't a rant. It isn't a boycott video. It's a thoughtful discussion about legacy, innovation, ownership, identity, and the future of the electric guitar. And at the end of the episode, I plug in my PRS Custom 24 and rip some soulful minor blues licks over a smooth groove to put a musical exclamation point on the entire conversation. If you love Fender, PRS, John Mayer, the Silver Sky, guitar history, and respectful debate, this episode is for you. What do YOU think? Has Fender gone too far? Or are they simply protecting one of the most iconic guitar designs ever created? Drop your thoughts in the comments. #JohnMayer #PRS #SilverSky #Fender #Stratocaster #PaulReedSmith #GuitarNews #GuitarTalk #GuitarCommunity #ElectricGuitar #GuitarPlayer #GuitarWorld #GuitarGear #BluesGuitar #RockGuitar #Guitarist #PRSGuitars #FenderStratocaster #MusicIndustry #BadBrad