PRS S2 Vela Antique White, (Used, Comm)

The PRS S2 Vela in Antique White is a distinctive USA-made offset electric guitar built for players who want PRS quality with a more alternative, retro-inspired personality. With its asymmetric bevelled mahogany body, 25" scale length, set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, PRS plate-style bridge and flexible pickup layout with coil-tap control, the S2 Vela offers bright, punchy and characterful tones that sit beautifully between classic single-coil snap and humbucker authority.

This pre-owned example is listed in Excellent condition, meaning it shows only very light signs of previous use and remains fully functional and ready to play.

Supplied with a gigbag, this PRS S2 Vela is a superb choice for indie, alternative, rock, blues, punk, pop, worship, studio work and players who want something different from a traditional double-cut or single-cut guitar.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	PRS
Model	S2 Vela
Finish	Antique White
Country of Manufacture	USA
Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Body	Mahogany
Body Style	PRS Offset
Neck	Mahogany
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	25"
Frets	22
Neck Profile	Pattern Regular
Bridge	PRS Plate-Style Bridge
Electronics	Passive with Push/Pull Tone Control
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent Condition
Included	Gigbag
Main Appeal	USA-made PRS offset guitar with versatile, punchy and characterful tones
Best For	Indie, rock, alternative, blues, pop, punk, worship, studio and live performance

Condition Overview

Excellent Condition

This PRS S2 Vela is in Excellent condition. This means it shows very light signs of use while remaining fully functional and well presented.

Excellent condition is ideal for players who want a clean pre-owned PRS with only minor evidence of careful previous ownership.

What’s Included?

✔ PRS S2 Vela Antique White Electric Guitar
✔ Gigbag

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

This guitar shows very light signs of previous use such as minor surface marks, faint handling wear or small signs of careful previous ownership.

No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing. The guitar has been checked for playability and functionality before sale.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned PRS S2 Vela has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.

Our checks include:

• Electronics tested
• Pickups checked
• 3-way toggle switch tested
• Master volume checked
• Push/pull tone control checked
• Coil-tap function checked
• Output jack tested
• Frets inspected
• Rosewood fingerboard checked
• Neck condition assessed
• Tuners checked
• PRS plate-style bridge checked
• Hardware inspected
• General playability assessed
• Gigbag checked for basic usability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.

This PRS S2 Vela has been assessed for playability, with the following checked:

• Action checked
• Neck relief checked
• Frets inspected
• Tuning stability checked
• Electronics tested
• Pickup output checked
• Coil-tap operation checked
• Hardware checked
• Bridge setup checked
• Intonation checked

Please note that guitar setup can sometimes shift slightly during delivery due to changes in temperature and humidity. We take this into account during our checks, but wood can naturally move in transit.

Why Choose The PRS S2 Vela Antique White?

Distinctive PRS Offset Design

The S2 Vela stands apart from more familiar PRS shapes thanks to its offset body design. It has a fresh, slightly retro personality while retaining the build quality, playability and finish standard players expect from a USA-made PRS.

USA-Made S2 Quality

PRS S2 guitars are made in Maryland, USA, offering professional PRS craftsmanship in a more accessible format than the Core range. The S2 Vela is a strong choice for players who want a gig-ready, studio-ready instrument with a unique voice.

Antique White Finish

The Antique White finish gives this Vela a clean, timeless look that works beautifully with the offset body shape. It has vintage-inspired character without feeling overly traditional.

Punchy And Flexible Pickup Voice

The S2 Vela is known for its bright, punchy and articulate tone. Its pickup layout gives a useful blend of clarity, midrange and bite, making it a great guitar for clean parts, driven rhythm work, angular indie tones, bluesy leads and pedal-based setups.

Push/Pull Coil-Tap Control

The push/pull tone control expands the guitar’s tonal range by offering a brighter, more open voice from the bridge pickup. This makes the Vela more versatile than a standard fixed-voice two-pickup guitar.

PRS Plate-Style Bridge

The PRS plate-style bridge is an important part of the Vela’s feel and sound. It gives the guitar excellent sustain, stable intonation and a comfortable right-hand playing surface.

Excellent Used Condition

This example is listed in Excellent condition, making it a great option for players who want a clean pre-owned PRS with strong presentation and dependable playability.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

PRS S2 Vela vs PRS S2 Custom 24

The S2 Custom 24 is more modern and versatile in a familiar PRS double-cut format. The S2 Vela has a more individual offset design, a punchier retro-inspired voice and a simpler, more character-driven layout.

PRS S2 Vela vs PRS S2 McCarty 594

The S2 McCarty 594 is more vintage single-cut inspired, with a warmer and more traditional humbucker feel. The S2 Vela is brighter, more alternative and better suited to players who want offset character with PRS reliability.

PRS S2 Vela vs Fender Telecaster

A Telecaster is known for sharp attack and classic single-coil twang. The S2 Vela offers some of that directness and snap, but with set-neck PRS construction, offset styling and a broader pickup voice.

PRS S2 Vela vs Fender Jazzmaster

A Jazzmaster offers classic offset Fender character with a longer body feel and single-coil identity. The PRS S2 Vela gives players offset appeal with PRS build quality, a set neck, plate-style bridge and a more compact, focused playing experience.

PRS S2 Vela vs Gibson SG Special

An SG Special gives raw Gibson-style midrange and P-90 bite. The S2 Vela feels more refined and modern, with PRS tuning stability, a 25" scale and a brighter, more articulate response.

Who Is It For?

Indie And Alternative Players

The offset body shape, punchy voice and Antique White finish make the Vela a natural fit for indie, alternative, post-punk and modern guitar-driven music.

Rock And Blues Guitarists

The Vela works well for players who want expressive overdrive tones, articulate rhythm sounds and a guitar that responds well to picking dynamics.

Studio Musicians

Its clear, characterful tone makes it easy to place in a mix, especially when you want something different from a Strat, Tele, Les Paul or standard PRS Custom 24.

Worship And Pedalboard Players

The Vela’s clarity, coil-tap flexibility and strong note definition work well with delay, reverb, modulation and ambient pedalboard setups.

Players Wanting Something Different

This is ideal for guitarists who want PRS quality but prefer a more unusual, offset-inspired design with plenty of personality.

Suitable Genres And Uses

This PRS S2 Vela is well suited to:

• Indie
• Alternative
• Rock
• Blues
• Punk
• Post-punk
• Pop
• Worship music
• Classic rock
• Garage rock
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Rehearsals
• Clean rhythm playing
• Driven rhythm tones
• Expressive lead guitar
• Pedalboard-based rigs
• Players wanting a USA-made PRS offset guitar

Why Choose A PRS Offset Guitar?

Offset guitars are loved for their comfort, visual character and slightly unconventional feel. The PRS S2 Vela takes that offset idea and filters it through PRS design, giving players something that feels familiar enough to use every day but different enough to inspire new ideas.

Unlike many traditional offset guitars, the Vela keeps the control layout straightforward and performance-focused. The 3-way toggle, master volume and push/pull tone control make it easy to move between core sounds without overcomplicating the playing experience.

For players who want a guitar with attitude, clarity, stability and professional build quality, the S2 Vela is one of the most interesting models in the PRS S2 range.

Looking for advice on choosing the right PRS guitar, offset electric or pre-owned USA-made instrument? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context: PRS S2 Vela

The S2 Vela is notable as PRS’s first offset body design, giving the brand a model with a more individual and slightly alternative identity. It was created for players who wanted PRS craftsmanship and reliability in a guitar that looked and sounded different from the company’s more familiar double-cut and single-cut instruments.

The Vela has become a favourite among players who want a lightweight-feeling, lively and responsive guitar with a punchy voice and stage-ready reliability. Its simple control layout, distinctive bridge and versatile pickup pairing give it a personality that sits somewhere between vintage-inspired and modern professional.

This Antique White example, supplied with a gigbag and listed in Excellent condition, is a superb choice for players looking for a clean pre-owned PRS with standout character.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	PRS
Series	S2
Model	Vela
Finish	Antique White
Country of Manufacture	USA
Body Construction	Solid Body
Body Material	Mahogany
Top Carve	Asymmetric Bevel
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Shape	Pattern Regular
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	10"
Fingerboard Inlays	PRS Birds
Scale Length	25"
Number of Frets	22
Bridge	PRS Plate-Style Bridge
Tuners	PRS Tuners
Hardware Finish	Nickel
Electronics	Passive
Controls	Master Volume, Push/Pull Tone
Switching	3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
String Configuration	6-String
Included	Gigbag
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent Condition

Specification Note

This listing is based on the supplied product details and published PRS S2 Vela specifications. PRS S2 Vela pickup and hardware specifications can vary by production year, with current models listed by PRS as using a PRS DS-01 treble pickup and PRS Narrowfield bass pickup, while earlier examples can differ. Exact production year, serial number, pickup version and factory paperwork have not been supplied for this listing.

Power Requirements

No power supply or battery is required. This is a passive electric guitar and only needs a standard 1/4" instrument cable and a suitable guitar amplifier, pedalboard or audio interface.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The PRS S2 Vela Antique White is a brilliant choice for players who want something distinctive, practical and genuinely inspiring. It has the reliability and playability expected from a USA-made PRS, but with a more alternative offset look and a punchy, characterful voice that sets it apart from more traditional PRS models.

This Excellent condition example, supplied with a gigbag, is ideal for indie, alternative, rock, blues, worship and studio players who want a clean pre-owned PRS with personality, versatility and strong long-term appeal.

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FAQ

What condition is this PRS S2 Vela in?

This guitar is listed in Excellent condition, meaning it shows very light signs of previous use while remaining fully functional.

Does this PRS S2 Vela come with a gigbag?

Yes. This PRS S2 Vela comes with a gigbag.

What finish is this guitar?

This guitar is finished in Antique White.

Is the PRS S2 Vela made in the USA?

Yes. The PRS S2 Vela is part of PRS’s USA-made S2 range.

What scale length does the PRS S2 Vela use?

The PRS S2 Vela uses a 25" scale length.

What makes the Vela different from other PRS guitars?

The Vela has an offset body shape, plate-style bridge and a more alternative, punchy tonal character than many traditional PRS double-cut or single-cut models.

Does it have coil-tap sounds?

The S2 Vela uses a push/pull tone control for additional tonal flexibility, including a coil-tap voice on the bridge pickup on standard Vela specifications.

What styles does this guitar suit?

It suits indie, alternative, rock, blues, punk, pop, worship music, recording and live performance.

Does it require a battery?

No. This is a passive electric guitar and does not require a battery.

Can I try this guitar in-store?

Fair Deal Music has a large Birmingham showroom, and our team can offer advice on PRS S2 guitars, offset electrics and pre-owned USA-made instruments.