PRS Paul Reed Smith S2 Vela Semi-Hollow Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, USA Pickups, Scarlet Sunburst

Player's Perspective

Along with the McCarty 594 Thinline, the PRS S2 Vela Semi-Hollow is one of our absolute favorite PRS models. It's unique in that there's no real Core equivalent, and we love that because it truly is a special beast in more ways than one! Featuring a unique offset body, the S2 Vela Semi-Hollow is a dark horse and a true gem hidden in the PRS lineup. At the time of this guitar's introduction, the offset body was a first for PRS, but from the perfected comfort of the design, you'd think they had been at it for some time.

It borrows a few elements from guitars from days gone by, featuring a semi-hollow construction that rings out beautifully along with lightening the weight on your shoulders, as well as a USA Narrowfield neck pickup reminiscent of a single-coil pickup on steroids, but without the hum. The amazing DS-01 humbucker is in the bridge, which draws some similarities with a Filtertron-style pickup. The sound is bright, punchy, and clear, with a hint of jangle and plenty of body.

Check out the cool bridge on this axe. If you're a vintage T-style guitar enthusiast, the design of the saddles may look familiar to you. The aesthetic of this bridge imparts a truly vibey look to this axe. But it's not just for looks - those big brass saddles provide gobs of resonance and sustain!

This guitar is perfect for anyone who's looking for classic PRS quality on something a little different.

Manufacturer's Description

The S2 Vela Semi-Hollow is a vintage-inspired guitar with loads of personality and tonal textures. Its offset body shape is at once elegant and edgy, and the addition of a semi-hollow body and f-hole gives the Vela added attitude and resonance.

The pickguard-loaded electronics feature a PRS DS-01 pickup in the treble pickup position, providing a bright, chimey tone, and the PRS Narrowfield in the bass pickup position gives the Vela some noteworthy bite. The coil-tap on the tone control allows the treble pickup to split to singlecoils, providing a balanced tone that will cut through the mix with style. Anchoring this guitar is the PRS plate-style bridge with two saddles that were designed to compensate for intonation. This bridge harkens back to Paul’s early designs and traditional bass plate-style bridges, but is top-loading for easy restringing. Like the bridge found on Paul’s Guitar and some Private Stock models, PRS’s plate-style bridge features brass saddles and a steel plate for maximum tonal sustain.

After ten years, the PRS S2 Series is being updated with USA-made pickup and electronics for 2024 (and beyond). We are proud to bring this added value to what has become a fully integrated part of our manufacturing line and product offering.

Plate-Style Bridge

Our steel plate-style bridge is easy to string, comfortable, fully-intonating and it sounds great. 

Low-Mass Locking Tuners

Our lightweight, locking tuners make stringing a snap and keep your guitar in tune. 

PRS DS-01 & Narrowfield

A lively pickup combination that provides full midrange and articulate, chimey high-end. 

Specifications

Body

• Body Construction: Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole
• Body Wood: Mahogany
• Top Carve: Asymmetric Bevel
• Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro

Neck

• Number of Frets: 22
• Scale Length: 25"
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Construction: Scarfed
• Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
• Neck Shape: Pattern Regular
• Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret: 27/32"
• Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret: 59/64"
• Neck Width at the Nut: 1 21/32"
• Neck Width at the Body: 2 1/4"
• Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 10"
• Fretboard Inlay: Birds
• Headstock Logo: Signature, Decal
• Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set

Hardware

• Bridge: PRS Plate Style
• Tuners: PRS Low Mass Locking
• Hardware Type: Nickel
• Nut: PRS
• Truss Rod Cover: "S2 Vela"

Electronics

• Treble Pickup: PRS DS-01
• Bass Pickup: PRS Narrowfield
• Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch

Miscellaneous

• Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
• Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
• Case: Premium Gig Bag
• Instrument Weight: 6.8 lbs
• Serial #: S2078266

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for PRS. This S2 Vela is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.