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ComparePRS S2 Vela vs S2 Studio

The S2 Vela and S2 Studio differ on 12 of 37 listed specs. Most differences are in Body (3). Where they part ways: Body Wood, Top Wood, Back Wood, Fretboard Inlay, Finish Type and 7 more.

12 of 37 differAmber marks every spec where the two disagree.
S2 VelaS2

S2 Vela

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S2 StudioS2

S2 Studio

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Body

3 differences
Body Construction
S2 Vela: Solidbody
S2 Studio: Solidbody
Body Wood (differs)
S2 Vela: Mahogany
S2 Studio: Not listed
Top Wood (differs)
S2 Vela: Not listed
S2 Studio: Maple
Back Wood (differs)
S2 Vela: Not listed
S2 Studio: Mahogany
Top Carve
S2 Vela: Asymmetric Bevel
S2 Studio: Asymmetric Bevel

Neck

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

Construction & Finish

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

Hardware

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

Electronics

3 differences
Treble Pickup (differs)
S2 Vela: PRS DS-01
S2 Studio: 58/15 LT
Middle Pickup (differs)
S2 Vela: Not listed
S2 Studio: PRS Narrowfield
Bass Pickup
S2 Vela: PRS Narrowfield
S2 Studio: PRS Narrowfield
Controls (differs)
S2 Vela: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
S2 Studio: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control with 5-Way Blade Switch

Strings, Tuning & Case

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

Finishes

1 difference
Finishes on prsguitars.com (differs)
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 Studio: Black Amber, Faded Gray Black Purple Burst, Lake Blue, Faded Gray Black Burst, Vintage Natural