PRS S2 Vela Satin Red Apple Metallic
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A 2025 S2 Vela: PRS DNA Between Tradition and Character
In the S2 series made in the USA, the Vela stands out with its personality: an asymmetrical silhouette, a vintage temperament, and a nitro satin finish that highlights the wood's vibration. This 2025 version adds premium details (notably the PRS Phase III locking tuners with Wing buttons) and a spectacular satin color designed for guitarists who want style without sacrificing playing feel.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
The PRS S2 Vela Satin is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for an expressive solidbody, responsive to pick attack and volume adjustment. Its pickup configuration and split via the Push/Pull tone control make it an excellent companion for rock, indie, punk, biting blues, and alternative sounds that need to "cut through" the mix. The Regular neck and 10" radius offer versatile comfort, suitable for both chords and phrasing.
The Sound
The solid mahogany body provides a warm foundation, with present mids and natural sustain, while the asymmetrical carved top contributes to the instrument's lively character. In the treble position, the PRS DS-01 delivers clear, bright, and punchy attacks, perfect for incisive riffs and leads that remain articulate. In the bass position, the PRS Narrowfield offers bite and solid definition, useful for tight rhythms and more textured tones. The Push/Pull tone control allows switching to finer, more balanced registers, and the 3-position selector facilitates quick changes on stage. Finally, the PRS fixed bridge (brass saddles, aluminum plate) enhances stability, attack, and note sustain.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The guitar comes with a Gig Bag and is strung with 10-46 gauge strings; a set of 10-46 electric strings is a safe choice to maintain the original feel and balance.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Red |
| Type | solidbody electric guitar | Logo | Signature on headstock |
| Body | mahogany | Hardware | nickel |
| Top | asymmetrical carved | Bridge | PRS fixed |
| Finish | Red Apple Metallic satin | Tuners | PRS Phase III locking with Wing buttons |
| Neck | glued mahogany | Treble pickup | PRS DS-01 |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Bass pickup | PRS Narrowfield |
| Profile | Regular | Controls | volume, Push/Pull tone for coil split |
| Frets | 22 | Selector | 3-position switch |
| Scale length | 25" / 635 mm | Made in | USA |
| Radius | 10" / 254 mm | Included | Gig Bag |
| Inlays | "Birds" | Model | 2025 (PRS Phase III locking tuners with Wing buttons, new finish) |
Questions frequently asked
What styles can this guitar cover?
This model is suitable for rock, indie, punk, biting blues, and alternative genres. The PRS DS-01 treble pickup favors sharp attacks, while the Narrowfield bass position provides definition and bite.
Is coil splitting available on the PRS S2 Vela Satin Red Apple Metallic?
The Push/Pull tone control allows for coil splitting and achieves finer, more balanced tones. The 3-way selector facilitates switching between different configurations.
What is the neck comfort of the Vela Satin?
The glued mahogany neck has a Regular profile with a 25-inch (635 mm) scale length. Its rosewood fingerboard features 22 frets and a 10-inch (254 mm) radius. This setup suits both chords and single-note phrasing.
Is the guitar stable for string changes?
PRS Phase III locking tuners with Wing buttons are paired with a fixed PRS bridge. Its brass saddles and aluminum plate contribute to tuning stability and note sustain.
What accessories and strings are provided?
A Gig Bag is included, and the guitar is factory-strung with 10-46 gauge strings.
