This S2 Vela Unveils a Modern Edge
PRS’s highly praised S2 Vela 6-string is renowned industry-wide for its distinctive offset silhouette, incredibly welcoming playability, and exceptional sound design. In this iteration, PRS has doubled down on the lush sonics of the DS-01 humbucker, supplying one for each of the two pickup positions. You'll also find a PRS Patented Tremolo affixed to the mahogany body, allowing guitarists to explore a new sonic horizon of wobbles and dives. While its musical potential has evolved, many elements that have led Sweetwater guitarists to grow so fond of the model over the years remain in place, including 100% mahogany construction, a remarkably stylish and comfortable body contour, pickup coil splitting, and more. Treated to a set neck with PRS’ Pattern Regular profile and, of course, that unmistakable flock of Birds inlays gracing a rosewood sky, the S2 Vela HHT gives guitarists a new expressive take on a PRS classic without ever missing a beat of that legendary PRS attention to detail.
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Wield with authority
That distinct S2 Vela offset shape is one of the guitar world's most recognizable modern body styles, and its thoughtful construction only heightens the appeal. Mahogany is the S2 Vela HHT’s organic pillar of choice for a substantial, resonant foundational sound, with premium cuts of the tonewood used for both the body and neck. This model also features a shaped cutaway, top and back contouring, and an efficient Pattern Regular neck carve, ensuring comfortable command is at the forefront of every performance. Crowned with a 22-fret, Birds-emblazoned rosewood fingerboard, lead and rhythm players alike are sure to enjoy wielding the S2 Vela HHT.
Doubled-up on DS-01s
Players have long revered the PRS DS-01 bridge humbucker for its bright tone, sharp attack, and beautiful bell-like clarity. The S2 Vela HHT now brings a second DS-01 into the equation at the neck position. Here, the DS-01’s lush sonic flavor enables the S2 Vela HHT to tap into a powerful reservoir of bass-end tones, unleashing an excitingly refreshed degree of musical momentum for today's modern player. And just like the original model, you’ve got a push-pull Tone control with coil tap circuitry for instantly accessing chiming single-coil vibes.
Trem-treated and stage-ready
The S2 Vela HHT is primed to showcase stellar craftsmanship, cutting-edge sonics, and a stage-ready assortment of finely appointed hardware. Most notably, one of the S2 Vela HHT's namesakes is its PRS Patented Tremolo, affording guitarists a previously unattainable degree of pitch expression. Beyond its bridge, Phase III tuning machines with wing buttons and exacting 18:1 gear ratios ensure reliable tuning stability, while at the other end, clear lampshade knobs and a body-length pickguard deliver stylish appeal that perfectly complements the S2 Vela HHT's silhouette.
PRS S2 Vela HHT Features:
- A more modern take on one of the most recognizable double-cuts in the PRS lineup
- Mahogany body and neck deliver a solid in-hand feel and a foundation of natural resonance
- Top and back contouring, plus a carved cutaway and Pattern Regular neck profile, instill phenomenal feel across the entire guitar
- Smooth, 22-fret and 10-in.-radius rosewood fingerboard donning iconic Birds inlays
- Duet of DS-01 humbuckers doubles down on the full-bodied energy of the original design
- Push-pull Tone control unveils single-coil tones in the bridge position
- PRS Patented Tremolo allows for maximum musical expressiveness and rock-solid tuning
- Tuning stability bolstered by Phase III tuning machines with 18:1 gear ratios
- Finishing touches include clear lampshade knobs and classic S2 Vela body-length pickguard
