Anyone compare an NF53 to a Vela?

[TheBlueOne]

I own a couple of Silver Sky's and a Vela. I have a soon to arrive NF53 on pre-order. The Vela has become one of my favorite guitars, and I'm curious if anyone has had the opportunity to compare how the Vela and the NF53 overlap/differ? Both have some T-style elements going on in their design DNA...

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

It should be quite different in multiple ways: body wood, neck wood, most specifically the pickups

 

[RickP]

Virtually the same bridge, though a lot of differences too. It would make a fun comparison!

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Virtually the same bridge, though a lot of differences too. It would make a fun comparison!

That’s the only thing similar lol! And the name on the headstock

 

[Rider1260]

I had a really nice Vela , nice guitar good sounds but it did not last in the collection.
I think the NF53 is a keeper better at gain , more interesting clean even with less pickup options

 

[TheBlueOne]

I had a really nice Vela , nice guitar good sounds but it did not last in the collection.
I think the NF53 is a keeper better at gain , more interesting clean even with less pickup options

Thanks for the response! I love my Vela - and probably the closest to T-style tones from a PRS to date before the release of the NF53. I'll see if both stay on the line up once my NF53 arrives...