The S2 Vela Semi-Hollow Satin | Demo | PRS Guitars

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  • Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
  • The S2 Vela Semi-Hollow 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 semi-hollow body and satin nitro finish gives the Vela added attitude and resonance with a truly addictive feel. Its pickguard-loaded electronics feature a PRS DS-01 pickup in the treble pickup position, providing a bright, punky tone, while 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 tap into 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 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.
    For more information on the S2 Vela Semi-hollow Satin, please visit:
    prsguitars.com/electrics/mode...
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    Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro Playing
    0:36 - Model Introduction
    1:05 - S2 Vela Semi-Hollow Satin Specs
    2:32 - Pickup Demo: Position 1 - Treble Humbucker
    2:57 - Pickup Demo: Position 1 - Treble Coil Tapped
    3:19 - Pickup Demo: Position 2 - Treble Humbucker + Bass Humbucker
    3:48 - Pickup Demo: Position 2 - Treble Coil Tapped + Bass Humbucker
    4:17 - Pickup Demo: Position 3 - Bass Humbucker
    5:01 - Closing Thoughts
    5:34 - Outro Playing

КОМЕНТАРІ • 40

  • @radiopools
    @radiopools 2 місяці тому +28

    I love the official PRS videos because it's always an excuse to listen to Bryan jam. He is a special player!

  • @dandee9692
    @dandee9692 2 місяці тому +6

    Brian Ewald sure did nail it, by bringing the spirit and essence of this beautiful guitar. One of the best demo videos done to bring out the character of a particular piece of art. Kudos!

  • @jdeery1990
    @jdeery1990 День тому

    The charcoal version of this is the best looking guitar I’ve ever seen. I will have it one day…when I can afford it 😂

  • @jwilder2251
    @jwilder2251 2 місяці тому +5

    I own a 2017 S2 Vela because of a video like this. Bryan Ewald strikes again

  • @cordieturbeville6309
    @cordieturbeville6309 2 місяці тому +4

    Wow I have a black satin s2 Vela 2017 solid body and I love it. Those American pickups and electronics sound really good. This guy does the best demos.

  • @gasaddict
    @gasaddict 2 місяці тому +9

    I Just received mine from Sweetwater a few weeks back and it's everything I expected and then some. Mine weighs barely over 5lbs which is fantastic for someone with chronic back pain.

    • @Robstafarian
      @Robstafarian 2 місяці тому +2

      You might want to check out Gruv Gear's Duo Strap Neo (still in stock with some dealers) and its optional tension strap (still available) for a two-shoulder strap system, just bear in mind that you might need straplocks to use the tension strap (I use Dunlop Dual Design Straploks.). Also, the Hinomi H1 Pro ergonomic chair is EVERYTHING! Signed, someone who has spastic cerebral palsy and a deep passion for guitar.

  • @stuco
    @stuco 3 дні тому

    Great upgrade on the electronics. I would have kept the dots because they suit this model but that's just me.

  • @jamesdeananderson1411
    @jamesdeananderson1411 2 місяці тому +4

    Perhaps the most original design and best all-around lead tone in their line, the S2 Vela is simply one of the most underrated guitars that PRS, (or anyone), is building.

    • @stuco
      @stuco 3 дні тому +1

      It's a nearly perfect guitar.

  • @henrikhansen6617
    @henrikhansen6617 Місяць тому +2

    Nice playing!

  • @yuan_yuan275
    @yuan_yuan275 2 місяці тому +1

    What a rich tone! The PRS with a pickguard is cool. I like Vela!

  • @VintageRadius
    @VintageRadius 2 місяці тому

    Great upgrades! I love everything about this guitar.

  • @edusalles_gtr
    @edusalles_gtr 27 днів тому +1

    My Dreams...😍

  • @cliffgraham5185
    @cliffgraham5185 2 місяці тому

    That thing sounds and looks great! Love the dark board and guard combo and how that NF neck pickup almost disappears

  • @kingfisher7960
    @kingfisher7960 17 днів тому

    Wow the vela has birds now? Kinda liked it with the dots.

  • @thanhhuynh2044
    @thanhhuynh2044 2 місяці тому

    The prs narrowfield sounds great and clean. Love it. Yet totally different than the “old” neck pickup. Less grit/girthy/vintagery/teley… if that make sends

  • @pursharthchawla8306
    @pursharthchawla8306 2 місяці тому

    it would be fantastic if PRS could make these awesome backing tracks available on their website for everyone to play over. just a thought. Fantastic guitar btw 👍🏼

  • @poesybeat
    @poesybeat 2 місяці тому

    Sounds great

  • @ronzinale
    @ronzinale 2 місяці тому

    This sounds incredible. I've had a Vela and it was great, but this new version seems better

  • @user-lt6cf3wk6h
    @user-lt6cf3wk6h Місяць тому

    Would love an option of Tremolo, please!! Great demo and beautiful looking guitar.

  • @batpigguitar
    @batpigguitar 2 місяці тому

    Oh man I wish PRS had released the S2 standard or custom 22 satin in a Semi Hollow as well with the upgraded pickups this year.

  • @felixayala05
    @felixayala05 2 місяці тому

    If I had money I would ask Paul and co to make me the equivalent of a core Vela. One of one. 😊

  • @lyleanderson5407
    @lyleanderson5407 2 місяці тому

    Nice demo and guitar! Please tell me you'll have an option for the dot inlay?

  • @chefallen520
    @chefallen520 2 місяці тому +2

    Great playing excellent tone very inspiring

  • @vonbleak101
    @vonbleak101 2 місяці тому

    I would love a 12-String version of this...

  • @sbigglesby
    @sbigglesby 2 місяці тому +1

    Any insight on why the aluminum bridge plate was changed to steel and a narrowfield added in the neck position? Both of these choices seem to seek to reduce the resonance and thick growl I love in my Vela's in favor of a more standard "Made in California" styled guitar.

  • @LaMarrBrewster
    @LaMarrBrewster 2 місяці тому

    Such a cool guitar. The neck shape isn’t my thing, but it’s a great design

  • @LLVG83
    @LLVG83 Місяць тому

    The DS-01 pickup was always in this guitar, right? Not sure how big the improvement is for this guitar.

  • @boogerz
    @boogerz 2 місяці тому +1

    i will buy this guitar and then be sad when I am not as good as Brian Ewald 🤣

  • @timhoran118
    @timhoran118 2 місяці тому

    Someone help!!! Is he just jamming or is he playing an actual song at 2:30 on the single on humbucker?

  • @danielvelazquez18
    @danielvelazquez18 2 місяці тому

    core model wen?

  • @benrios7902
    @benrios7902 Місяць тому

    How come, Paul Reed Smith keeps getting the coil tap correctly yet Gibson can’t

  • @kingfisher7960
    @kingfisher7960 17 днів тому +1

    PRS should start turning the F holes on the semi hollows into the same bird on the 12th fret. Why put an F on a PRS? A bird hole!

  • @defsantiago
    @defsantiago 2 місяці тому +1

    3:25 = Jane’s Addiction “ocean size” 👍🏽 nice!

  • @musicalcompanion5890
    @musicalcompanion5890 Місяць тому

    Would really like a S2 with a floyd option!

  • @souldreamer9056
    @souldreamer9056 15 днів тому

    I have gassed for this guitar for many years, and now that I almost have the money ready, I’m absolutely gutted to see that they removed the dynasonic and added the birds. This is not a Vela any more. 😢 The vela is gone. They should give this guitar a new name. Gutted. I’ll now have to go with plan b: a Reverend Double Agent.

  • @MrDrewseph
    @MrDrewseph 2 місяці тому

    Would hoon

  • @leehenderson8132
    @leehenderson8132 2 місяці тому

    Quality keeps going down in tjis company. This model sucked the first run.And that fugly telecaster rip off you did paul is just a joke.And people bought it.KNAGGS,HUBER,MANY MANY GREAT BUILDERS.PAUL HAS FALLEN INTO MEDIOCRITY. JESUS.

    • @dublev78
      @dublev78 Місяць тому

      There’s that ray of sunshine