PRS Paul Reed Smith S2 Vela Satin Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

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PRS Paul Reed Smith S2 Vela Satin Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag), Mavis Mint Metallic, Body Straight Front

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PRS Paul Reed Smith S2 Vela Satin Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag), Mavis Mint Metallic, Headstock Straight Back

zZounds Gear Experts Say...

Unique in the PRS lineup for its offset shape and pickup specs, this S2 Vela Satin offers a rustic, open-pore nitro finish for plenty of character.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
Mahogany body	Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
Mahogany neck	Great sustain, strength, and warm tone
Pattern regular neck	Variation of PRS's "Standard" neck profile
Rosewood fretboard	Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel

Overview

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 thin, satin nitro finish provides added resonance and 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 split to single coils, providing additional tonal versatility.

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 tone.

Specs

- Body Construction: Solidbody
- Body Wood: Mahogany
- Top Carve: Asymmetric Bevel
- 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 1/2 Fret: 27/32"
- Neck Depth at 12 1/2 Fret: 59/64"
- Neck Width at Nut: 1 21/32"
- Neck Width at Body: 2 1/4"
- Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
- Radius: 10"
- Inlay: Birds
- Headstock Logo: Signature, Decal
- Neck/Body Assembly: Set
- Finish: Satin Nitro
- Bridge: PRS Plate Style
- Tuners: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
- Hardware: Nickel
- Nut: PRS
- Truss Rod Cover: "S2 Vela"
- Treble Pickup: PRS DS-01
- Bass Pickup: PRS Narrowfield
- Controls: Volume and Tone Controls with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
- Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
- Tuning: Standard (E, A, D, G, B, E)
- Case: Premium Gig Bag

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Mavis Mint Metallic

Shipping Weight: 13 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 6 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 112831::MA:

Metallic Midnight

Shipping Weight: 13 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 7 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 112831::MM:

Satin Pearl White

Shipping Weight: 13.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 6 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 112831::PW:

Satin Red Apple Metallic

Shipping Weight: 13.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 6 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 112831::RA:

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 410-643-9970
Email: custserv@prsguitars.com
Web: https://prsguitars.com/support

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted October 15, 2026 by TIM BARNES in Suffield, CT

"My third PRS S2 Vela and My Favorite!"

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This is actually my third Vela from PRS, and it's the upgraded generation. The electronics are all American-made, and that improves the build quality, although all of these instruments are built in Maryland. When comparing this to my previous Velas it comes with the same excellent consistency of build that you expect from PRS. The neck pickup has been replaced by a new Narrowfield model, and I'm really warming up to this pickup. It is a bit bolder and I do like the tonal quality. Overall, I am very pleased with this instrument as it came in under 6 lbs. which is so desirable when you're playing a long gig. And lastly I would like to speak to cosmetics. The blue color is beautiful and I just love the offset shape of a Vela which distinguishes it. Playing a satin neck is wonderful, as it offers little friction as you move up and down the fretboard. I highly recommend this guitar to those who appreciate the quality of a PRS instrument, and want a guitar that is unique, comfortable to play, and provides a lot of sonic versatility.