Am I making a big mistake? PRS S2 Vela Semi-Hollow Guitar
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- I hope this isn't the one that got away...
I didn't know the PRS S2 Vela existed a month ago. This PRS guitar came in on a trade to my shop Little Box Effects and I was immediately intrigued by its semi-hollow mahogany body, shorter 25" scale and dynamic and lively resonance. Now it's headed off to its next home and I'm wondering if I've made a mistake! Let me know what you think!?
Hear the clean and dirty sounds of the PRS Vela Semi Hollow electric in the sound samples, and let me know what other PRS models I should have on my radar!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Am I making a mistake?
01:04 Specs and thoughts
02:55 Sounds
Beautiful playing, Andrew!
thanks man!
My Vela is my #1. It's just fantastic. The pattern regular neck is my favorite neck shape of all time.
they're beautiful guitars. Just seeing that they did a little refresh of the Vela and might have to check out the new ones down the road...
Dang. The tones coming out of this video are amazing.
I *just* dropped it off at UPS and already feeling such regret...
@@AmbientEndeavors I know the feeling. Ha. I had an s2 custom 24 that I regret getting rid of. Now I just have my single cut McCarty. It’s great but I do miss the other guy.
This guitar has been one that has intrigued me for a while now. They are available for good prices used. But I have never kept any PRS that I have tried. So I am afraid to go for other models. You definitely made this one shine.
totally get that; I played a silver sky at NAMM this year and thought "ah, this is kinda cool" and I was pleasantly surprised to pick this one up - probably the coolest and most aligned PRS I've tried for the stuff I play and like. it does have me more interesting in the brand overall, but I can understand your feelings!
@@AmbientEndeavorsWas this one the satin finish or gloss?
So glad you got to check out the Vela! Nice job. #WeMakePRS
Thanks Jeanne! Really killer guitar :)
I played a Vela for a few days (don't ask) and I absolutely loved it. My favorite effect I ran through it was a distortion/overdirve pedal I have. Those humbuckers on that thing are HOT. They scream
rad! Yeah, there is definitely a lot of life in this guitar! The bridge is hot, the neck has some nice clarity. I'm interested to hear the new model's pickups.
Keep it! I took a chance like that on it and 2 years after, I bonded with it completely for some reason.
I’ve got an American made CE 24 I got in 2022. Love it! Sounds great, plays great but the newer SE CE’s I’ve heard sound just as good at a fraction of what I payed! They’ve really stepped up the already good quality of the SE and S2 lines. This is my first time seeing the Vela. I really dig it!
I’m not sure how I missed em, but yeah I had no clue that had this model - specifically in the semi hollow design
The Vela is one of the nicest PRS guitars ever. For me, its top 5 for sure in the PRS line up
I believe it. It was a fun one to have around for a minute. I'm guessing there might be another through the studio here before it's said and done...
Dream guitar of mine!
they're really killer; I have experienced regret many times after letting this one fly ha
I bought a used 2019 same color and I think same specs. It is a great instrument. Nice playing/demo by the way.
Thanks! Yeah I think I’ll need to circle back to one in the future. They’re great guitars
New 2024 model has new pickups, I am excited to try one ❤. I had a 2019 Vela and didn't get on with the neck pickup but otherwise it was superb
I saw that! Also intrigued. Would love to see how those new ones compare.
It sounds delicious. Keep it
Ugh. Haha the resounding sentiment - should have kept it! Perhaps another vela is in my future
Killer sounding and playing guitar!! I love my PRS ⚓️
Man if I had a shop don’t think I’d ever sell anything, understand your temptation.
The s2 vela is the only prs guitar that’s ever appealed to me and now they’ve dropped a semi-hollow 🤔
Think if you sell it & find yourself missing it you will know it’s for you, tough call!
Good luck 🤞
haha the struggle is real. The last few guitars I've got in on trade have been mighty hard to let go. but always glad to hear when they land with their new owner and they love it!
@@AmbientEndeavors least you get to try 'em 😃, im currently sulking cos after years trying to save for a maton bb1200jh i get close & find out its discontinued 🤦🏼
If you ever get one come into your store hit me up here 👍🏼
My Egyptian Gold Vela is my fave. But to this day I think about the semi hollow satin models I’ve played.
All these comments are overwhelmingly making me regret this decision ha! I was made aware of the reclaimed wood series that are absolutely stunning so might have to save up some dough for one of those. 😬
I love this model but we gotta play what works for us. My vela is my number 1. I'm gonna try to find a loaded pickguard off one of the new ones with the USA pickups and continue enjoying it.
yeah I'm intrigued by the new pickups as well; I think another Vela is probably in my future, this was a cool guitar.
I have the black satin 2017 solid body same pickups. I love it so low in weight and sparkles like tele but can get dirty as well just a great player . I haven’t watched the entire video yet but I don’t know what you’re trading for but that’s a really nice guitar. The new ones are more expensive but come with the PRS American pickups and pots and elects etc. Anyway if you haven’t already traded I would keep it unless you’re getting something way better. GOOD LUCK.
it's so light-weight! Yeah definitely a fun guitar. It was shipped off the day I shot this video, I just wanted to give it a proper (and conflicted ha!) send-off. Perhaps another is in my future...
Great guitar, big mistake trading it. It’s truly unique and versatile. Future classic
I'm feeling that! ha. Can't keep em all, but I think I'll be looking to track down one of these again in the future. Perhaps one of the reclaimed versions, they're stunning!
Owned this guitar. Lot of great specs for the price with that amazing PRS quality they are known for. It’s definitely one of those keep in your arsenal guitars but as a number 1 it’s kind of a one trick pony tone wise.
Maybe, but I've seen guys do convincing metal on them, blues, rock... and these cleans are amazing as well..
AMBIENT SQUAD!!!! SQUAD UP!!!!!
I’ve been interested in this specific model for awhile now. I think they look great and have some nice features.
I owned a Studio 22 for awhile that sounded great and the playability was off the charts. I ended up moving it along because I couldn’t get on with the flashy flame top finish, but I’d like to pick one up again in a solid color someday.
Yeah I do love that about this model - more subtle and mellow satin finish is refreshing. I imagine another one of these will cross my path at some point, or a similar model. It’s a comfy player and sounds great.
Depending what is in the trade in return. It a matter of taste some don't get the PRS thing. For my part I was stunned the only time I tried one (USA made).
love the guitar feel and sounds... least favorite neck, its the one i'd sell of all my prs due to that
Yes. Big mistake. That is the perfect guitar. That is my dream guitar.
Haha ughh 😬
@@AmbientEndeavors I'm into ambient soundscapes too. Nothing beats the low end and full spectrum roundness of a mahogany instrument. Hollow means air and movement. 22 frets its the perfect reach for those deep slow dives. The Vela series is the perfect ambient machine.
Today... I thought about you again. You had a Vela! You sent it away... Daaamn!
You made a big mistake. I had a Vela, let it go. Realized the mistake. Now I have two.
NOOOO! Devastated. HA. I do think another Vela is in my future...this was a really cool guitar.
There great..you'll regret selling it
Indeed I already do 🤦♂️
Am I the only one who thought the playing was great but was not into the tone at all? It lacked warmth or something hard to explain. Towards the end of the demo it chilled out a bit and was close to enjoyable, but I wouldn't hang onto something I wasn't truly inspired by. That's my personal thought
that's fair! we all judge with our ears , and sometimes there are even small nuances that either captivate or deter us from gear.
@AmbientEndeavors cosmetics had me wanting to like it too. Maybe backing the tone off a bit might change my opinion, but I'm not really in the market for one anyway. That blue gretsch you demo ed the other day or the orange one from a few back is more my taste for hollowbody tone.
@@rappel28 I put a Filtertron in the bridge and a Firebird in the neck of mine. It sounds much better now. I've always been disappointed by the sounds of the Vela but the vibe and aesthetics always drew me to them. I took the risk and bought one with the intention of changing the electronics. I actually had to preorder it so I had all the electronics wired up to a new pickguard before I even had the guitar. When I received it, it was my worst sounding guitar. But it became my #1 after the upgrade. It wasn't supposed to but it was a really pleasant surprise.
Keep it. As of 2024 Velas don’t exist any more. Vela WAS a guitar with a DYNASONIC-type pickup in the neck and NO BIRDS on the fretboard, like the one you have. Now PRS are selling another guitar with the word “VELA” on the headstock, with a Narrowfield Humbucker in the neck and BIRDS on the fretboard. But don’t be fooled. That’s NOT a Vela. Your is.
Well, it’s gone forever ha. Have you played them both?
@@AmbientEndeavors hopefully not gone FOREVER. Ifwe raise enough hell, PRS may bring it back. Think of when Gibson put robot tuners on their entire lineup. Hell was raised, and soon the normal guitars were back. We need to do the same to PRS now, otherwise the Vela will be lost.
Yes I’ve played them both. The new neck humbucker sounds like… like a humbucker. Surprise surprise. Not as dark as a PAF, granted, but still a humbucker. Not having a single-coil in the neck changes the entire guitar.
And regarding the birds.. some people want a more down-to-earth look, and for those people, there was the bare-bones, bird-free “S2-Standard” line, which included the “Vela”, the “Standard 22” and ”Standard 24”. These were stripped down workhorses without excessive cosmetics or glam. Now the stripped-down look of the “S2 Standard” line has been ruined with all the new cosmetics.
Sorry, but my 2016 Vela has birds. I dont think it was until 2020 or so when they changed to the dots. I wouldnt have got it if it didnt have the birds. Its a PRS man. Its supposed to have them!
@rogiemac My 2016 Vela also has birds. Those were a must-have deal breaker for me. I'm so glad I could get it! And I LOVE IT!! 😊
@@johndesousa7937 Right! Was a deal breaker for me too. I had to search and find the one I got.