The PRS Satin S2 Vela delivers classic tone and eye-grabbing visual appeal, thanks to a satin-finished offset body. This solidbody electric guitar yields the full gamut of tones, courtesy of Starla humbucking and Type-D single-coil pickups. Playing the Satin S2 Vela is a thrilling experience, by virtue of its comfortable Pattern Regular-shaped neck, smooth 10"-radius rosewood fingerboard, and easy-playing 25" scale length. A plate-style hardtail bridge serves up maximum twang and sustain, while low-mass locking tuners ensure easy string changes and rock-solid tuning stability. To top it off, an attention-grabbing angular pickguard, low-key dot fingerboard inlays, and traditional chrome hardware give the Satin S2 Vela’s a modern, yet timeless look, that’s impossible to deny.

The PRS S2 series of guitars: extreme value

In their never-ending quest for guitar perfection, PRS has created the S2 series of guitars. These guitars were designed to give you all the tone and playability that the PRS Maryland factory is known for in an affordable, beautiful instrument. Key features of this series include PRS S2 locking tuners, custom-wound pickups, the PRS Pattern Regular neck shape, PRS bridge, and a hybrid gloss finish. The PRS S2 Vela delivers amazing playability and big guitar tone at a killer price.

Eye-grabbing asymmetrical body design

PRS looks to move their legacy ahead with a modern take on a classic body design. Enter the Satin S2 Vela and its offset, contoured mahogany body. If you're looking for a guitar with its own look, or you're already a die-hard PRS devotee who's just looking for a new twist, this guitar is for you. We have found the Satin S2 Vela to be a comfortable fit for classic rock, alternative rock, modern country, and a bevy of other musical styles.

Versatile Starla humbucker and Type-D single-coil pickup combination

The PRS Satin S2 Vela is a killer tool to add to your arsenal of tonal weapons. Its Starla bridge humbucker gives you the sweet sound that PRS is known for, including coil-tap capability that takes you into some serious jangle territory. The Type-D single-coil pickup in the neck position harkens back to some of the greatest tones of the 1950s. With all the versatility you could ask for, the Satin S2 Vela delivers.

Plate-style bridge with brass saddles yields maximum twang and sustain

PRS’s plate-style bridge includes two adjustable brass string saddles, manufactured for precise intonation. Being reminiscent of Paul Reed Smith's early designs, the bridge is a total departure from PRS's current offerings. The Vela's new bridge design will give you all the twang, sustain, and clarity you're after.

Pattern Regular profile neck feels great and plays smoothly

The PRS S2 Vela gives you a Pattern Regular-profile mahogany neck fitted with a rosewood fretboard. A hallmark of PRS quality, neck shapes are, of course, critical to your playing experience. Perfected after years of prototyping, the Pattern Regular neck carve is based on Paul Reed Smith's original, pre-factory neck design — the same one used on instruments he built in the late '80s at PRS's Virginia Avenue location. You'll love the playability and feel of the PRS S2 Vela electric guitar!

What PRS Says...

The S2 Vela Satin is a vintage-inspired guitar with loads of personality and tonal textures. The Vela boasts a contemporary offset body shape, and the addition of a satin nitro finish provides added attitude and resonance and a truly addictive feel. Its pickguard-loaded electronics feature a PRS-Designed DS-01 pickup in the bridge, providing a bright, punky tone, and the PRS-Designed Type-D Single-Coil in the neck that gives the Vela some noteworthy bite. The coil-tap on the tone control allows the bridge pickup to split to single coils, 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 an aluminum plate for maximum tonal sustain.