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ComparePRS S2 Vela Semi-Hollow vs S2 Special Semi-Hollow

The S2 Vela Semi-Hollow and S2 Special Semi-Hollow differ on 13 of 37 listed specs. Most differences are in Electronics (4). Where they part ways: Body Wood, Top Wood, Back Wood, Fretboard Inlay, Finish Type and 8 more.

13 of 37 differAmber marks every spec where the two disagree.
S2 Vela Semi-HollowS2

S2 Vela Semi-Hollow

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S2 Special Semi-HollowS2

S2 Special Semi-Hollow

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Body

3 differences
Body Construction
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole
Body Wood (differs)
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Not listed
Top Wood (differs)
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Not listed
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Maple
Back Wood (differs)
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Not listed
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Top Carve
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Asymmetric Bevel
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Asymmetric Bevel

Neck

1 difference
Number of Frets
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: 22
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 22
Scale Length
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: 25"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 25"
Neck Wood
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Neck Construction
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Scarfed
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Scarfed
Neck Shape
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Pattern Regular
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Pattern Regular
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: 27/32"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 27/32"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: 59/64"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 59/64"
Neck Width at the Nut
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: 1 21/32"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 1 21/32"
Neck Width at the Body
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: 2 1/4"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Rosewood
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: 10"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 10"
Fretboard Inlay (differs)
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Birds
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: "Old School" Birds
Fret Wire
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: PRS Standard Fret Wire
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: .104"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: .104"
Height of Fret Crown
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: .047"
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: .047"
Truss Rod
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: PRS Double-Acting
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Signature, Decal
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Signature, Decal

Construction & Finish

1 difference
Neck/Body Assembly Type
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Set
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Set
Finish Type (differs)
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: High-Gloss Nitro, Satin Nitro
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: High-Gloss Nitro

Hardware

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

Electronics

4 differences
Treble Pickup (differs)
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: PRS DS-01
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 58/15 LT
Middle Pickup (differs)
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Not listed
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Narrowfield
Bass Pickup (differs)
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: PRS Narrowfield
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: 58/15 LT
Controls (differs)
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Volume and Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil Tap Switches

Strings, Tuning & Case

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

Finishes

1 difference
Finishes on prsguitars.com (differs)
S2 Vela Semi-Hollow: 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
S2 Special Semi-Hollow: Black Amber, Faded Gray Black Purple Burst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Lake Blue, Faded Gray Black Burst, Vintage Natural