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ComparePRS S2 Vela vs S2 Standard 24

The S2 Vela and S2 Standard 24 differ on 12 of 34 listed specs. Most differences are in Neck (6). Where they part ways: Number of Frets, Neck Shape, Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret, Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret, Neck Width at the Nut and 7 more.

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

Body

No differences
Body Construction
S2 Vela: Solidbody
S2 Standard 24: Solidbody
Body Wood
S2 Vela: Mahogany
S2 Standard 24: Mahogany
Top Carve
S2 Vela: Asymmetric Bevel
S2 Standard 24: Asymmetric Bevel

Neck

6 differences
Number of Frets (differs)
S2 Vela: 22
S2 Standard 24: 24
Scale Length
S2 Vela: 25"
S2 Standard 24: 25"
Neck Wood
S2 Vela: Mahogany
S2 Standard 24: Mahogany
Neck Construction
S2 Vela: Scarfed
S2 Standard 24: Scarfed
Neck Shape (differs)
S2 Vela: Pattern Regular
S2 Standard 24: Pattern Thin
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret (differs)
S2 Vela: 27/32"
S2 Standard 24: 53/64"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret (differs)
S2 Vela: 59/64"
S2 Standard 24: 57/64"
Neck Width at the Nut (differs)
S2 Vela: 1 21/32"
S2 Standard 24: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at the Body
S2 Vela: 2 1/4"
S2 Standard 24: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood
S2 Vela: Rosewood
S2 Standard 24: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
S2 Vela: 10"
S2 Standard 24: 10"
Fretboard Inlay
S2 Vela: Birds
S2 Standard 24: Birds
Fret Wire
S2 Vela: PRS Standard Fret Wire
S2 Standard 24: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown (differs)
S2 Vela: .104"
S2 Standard 24: Not listed
Height of Fret Crown
S2 Vela: .047"
S2 Standard 24: .047"
Truss Rod
S2 Vela: PRS Double-Acting
S2 Standard 24: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo
S2 Vela: Signature, Decal
S2 Standard 24: Signature, Decal

Construction & Finish

No differences
Neck/Body Assembly Type
S2 Vela: Set
S2 Standard 24: Set
Finish Type
S2 Vela: High-Gloss Nitro, Satin Nitro
S2 Standard 24: High-Gloss Nitro, Satin Nitro

Hardware

3 differences
Bridge (differs)
S2 Vela: PRS Plate Style
S2 Standard 24: PRS Patented Tremolo
Tuners (differs)
S2 Vela: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
S2 Standard 24: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
Nut
S2 Vela: PRS
S2 Standard 24: PRS
Hardware Type
S2 Vela: Nickel
S2 Standard 24: Nickel
Truss Rod Cover (differs)
S2 Vela: "S2 Vela"
S2 Standard 24: "S2 Standard"

Electronics

3 differences
Treble Pickup (differs)
S2 Vela: PRS DS-01
S2 Standard 24: 58/15 LT
Bass Pickup (differs)
S2 Vela: PRS Narrowfield
S2 Standard 24: 58/15 LT
Controls (differs)
S2 Vela: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
S2 Standard 24: Volume and Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch

Strings, Tuning & Case

No differences
Strings
S2 Vela: PRS Signature 10-46
S2 Standard 24: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning
S2 Vela: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
S2 Standard 24: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case
S2 Vela: Premium Gig Bag
S2 Standard 24: Premium Gig Bag

Finishes

No differences
Finishes on prsguitars.com
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
S2 Standard 24: 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