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ComparePRS S2 Standard 22 vs S2 Vela

The S2 Standard 22 and S2 Vela differ on 7 of 34 listed specs. Most differences are in Hardware (3). Where they part ways: Bridge, Tuners, Truss Rod Cover, Treble Pickup, Bass Pickup and 2 more.

7 of 34 differAmber marks every spec where the two disagree.

Body

No differences
Body Construction
S2 Standard 22: Solidbody
S2 Vela: Solidbody
Body Wood
S2 Standard 22: Mahogany
S2 Vela: Mahogany
Top Carve
S2 Standard 22: Asymmetric Bevel
S2 Vela: Asymmetric Bevel

Neck

No differences
Number of Frets
S2 Standard 22: 22
S2 Vela: 22
Scale Length
S2 Standard 22: 25"
S2 Vela: 25"
Neck Wood
S2 Standard 22: Mahogany
S2 Vela: Mahogany
Neck Construction
S2 Standard 22: Scarfed
S2 Vela: Scarfed
Neck Shape
S2 Standard 22: Pattern Regular
S2 Vela: Pattern Regular
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret
S2 Standard 22: 27/32"
S2 Vela: 27/32"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret
S2 Standard 22: 59/64"
S2 Vela: 59/64"
Neck Width at the Nut
S2 Standard 22: 1 21/32"
S2 Vela: 1 21/32"
Neck Width at the Body
S2 Standard 22: 2 1/4"
S2 Vela: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood
S2 Standard 22: Rosewood
S2 Vela: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
S2 Standard 22: 10"
S2 Vela: 10"
Fretboard Inlay
S2 Standard 22: Birds
S2 Vela: Birds
Fret Wire
S2 Standard 22: PRS Standard Fret Wire
S2 Vela: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown
S2 Standard 22: .104"
S2 Vela: .104"
Height of Fret Crown
S2 Standard 22: .047"
S2 Vela: .047"
Truss Rod
S2 Standard 22: PRS Double-Acting
S2 Vela: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo
S2 Standard 22: Signature, Decal
S2 Vela: Signature, Decal

Construction & Finish

No differences
Neck/Body Assembly Type
S2 Standard 22: Set
S2 Vela: Set
Finish Type
S2 Standard 22: High-Gloss Nitro, Satin Nitro
S2 Vela: High-Gloss Nitro, Satin Nitro

Hardware

3 differences
Bridge (differs)
S2 Standard 22: PRS Patented Tremolo
S2 Vela: PRS Plate Style
Tuners (differs)
S2 Standard 22: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
S2 Vela: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
Nut
S2 Standard 22: PRS
S2 Vela: PRS
Hardware Type
S2 Standard 22: Nickel
S2 Vela: Nickel
Truss Rod Cover (differs)
S2 Standard 22: "S2 Standard"
S2 Vela: "S2 Vela"

Electronics

3 differences
Treble Pickup (differs)
S2 Standard 22: 58/15 LT
S2 Vela: PRS DS-01
Bass Pickup (differs)
S2 Standard 22: 58/15 LT
S2 Vela: PRS Narrowfield
Controls (differs)
S2 Standard 22: Volume and Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch
S2 Vela: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch

Strings, Tuning & Case

No differences
Strings
S2 Standard 22: PRS Signature 10-46
S2 Vela: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning
S2 Standard 22: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
S2 Vela: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case
S2 Standard 22: Premium Gig Bag
S2 Vela: Premium Gig Bag

Finishes

1 difference
Finishes on prsguitars.com (differs)
S2 Standard 22: Antique White, Black, Platinum Metallic, Black Rainbow Holoflake, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Red Apple Metallic, Mavis Mint Metallic, Pearl White, Matcha Green, Cloud Burst
S2 Vela: Metallic Midnight, Red Apple Metallic, Mavis Mint Metallic, Pearl White, Matcha Green, Cloud Burst, Antique White, Black, Platinum Metallic, Black Rainbow Holoflake, Dark Cherry Sunburst