PRS S2 Vela Space Blue

The PRS S2 Vela takes the PRS concept into a more alternative realm, featuring an offset mahogany body, set neck, and a bright, direct response with plenty of character. Its combination of a PRS DS-01 humbucker in the bridge position and a PRS Narrowfield in the neck offers a highly versatile palette, with punch, clarity, and coil-tap options to expand the available sounds.

• Series: PRS S2
• Body shape: Offset
• Body type: Solidbody
• Body: Mahogany
• Top carving: Asymmetric Bevel
• Neck construction: Set neck
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck profile: Pattern Regular
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard radius: 10"
• Scale length: 25"
• Frets: 22
• Inlays: Birds
• Nut: PRS
• Nut width: 1 21/32"
• Bridge: PRS Plate Style
• Tuning machines: PRS Low Mass Locking
• Hardware: Nickel
• Bridge pickup: PRS DS-01
• Neck pickup: PRS Narrowfield
• Controls: Volume, push/pull tone, and 3-way selector switch
• Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
• Includes Premium Gig Bag
• Made in the USA

Series S2

The PRS S2 series is manufactured in the United States, at PRS's factory in Stevensville, Maryland. It’s a range designed for guitarists seeking the character, comfort, and reliability of PRS with a more straightforward approach than the Core series.

The name S2 stands for “Stevensville 2,” referring to the second production line created by PRS within their own factory. This series features highly versatile models, from modern-cut guitars to more traditional options like the McCarty 594.

Our Opinion

The S2 Vela is one of the most interesting PRS models for players looking to step away from the brand’s more traditional formats without sacrificing a serious, comfortable, and well-built instrument. The offset body offers a distinctive aesthetic, but the real strength lies in its balance of clarity, punch, and versatility.

The combination of DS-01 and Narrowfield pickups works very well for distinctive clean tones, defined crunch, and vintage-inspired sounds without losing stability or precision. It’s a highly recommended guitar for those seeking a less conventional PRS, ideal for studio work, live performance, and styles that benefit from an instrument with its own character.