Incoming 2024 Vela!

[Sybo]

Morning all, having been yearning for another Vela since letting go of mine awhile back, I contacted Sweetwater yesterday and they had two, Satin White, Semi Hollow with the new Pups and electronics! I am so beyond stoked, I absolutely love all hog guitars and Satin! I love Satin guitars! I love how they start to gloss, then the wear… it just feels “right”.


It should be arriving at Sweetwater today or tomorrow, then Nashville isn’t that far away! I am so stoked, thinking of ye Aahzz!

 

[TheCraftsman]

Congratulations!

 

[Aahzz]

Can't wait to see your impressions of it!

 

[bodia]

Sweet!

 

[Rider1260]

Morning all, having been yearning for another Vela since letting go of mine awhile back, I contacted Sweetwater yesterday and they had two, Satin White, Semi Hollow with the new Pups and electronics! I am so beyond stoked, I absolutely love all hog guitars and Satin! I love Satin guitars! I love how they start to gloss, then the wear… it just feels “right”.


It should be arriving at Sweetwater today or tomorrow, then Nashville isn’t that far away! I am so stoked, thinking of ye Aahzz!

Well let us know how it sounds I am torn between the satin or "shiny" new Velas

 

[Xtcclassic]

Well let us know how it sounds I am torn between the satin or "shiny" new Velas

Satin is the way to go, UNLESS you’re the type to baby your guitars to keep them looking new. It will show wear quickly and scratch easily. But the feel, look, and added resonance are worth it.

 

[d^rren]

Satin is the way to go, UNLESS you’re the type to baby your guitars to keep them looking new. It will show wear quickly and scratch easily. But the feel, look, and added resonance are worth it.

My Vela Satin is super resonant. I love it.

 

[deathworlder]

What's the top edge radius like?
I recently bought a SE CE Standard Satin, and the the top radius is at times, uncomfortably sharp; depending on how much tequila I've had.

 

[SinSir]

What's the top edge radius like?

Of the guitar body? The Vela is probably the most comfortable guitar I've ever owned. The whole s2 line with the bevel is super comfy, but the Vela even more so.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Well let us know how it sounds I am torn between the satin or "shiny" new Velas

100% satin for me! I want a new one bad and swap out the DS-01 for a 59/09

 

[Aahzz]

Can't wait to see your impressions of it!

What's the top edge radius like?
I recently bought a SE CE Standard Satin, and the the top radius is at times, uncomfortably sharp; depending on how much tequila I've had.

I've owned an SE CE, and several Velas. The top edge on the Vela is FAR more comfy.

 

[vchizzle]

Satin white is my favorite finish on the Vela. Congrats! Can’t wait to see it and hear what you think.

 

[Gtrbldr]

Satin white is my favorite finish on the Vela. Congrats! Can’t wait to see it and hear what you think.

Agreed. Somehow SW works for that guitar.

 

[Sybo]

Well let us know how it sounds I am torn between the satin or "shiny" new Velas

They had two Satin White and one Black Satin Semi hollow comin in..

 

[Sybo]

What's the top edge radius like?
I recently bought a SE CE Standard Satin, and the the top radius is at times, uncomfortably sharp; depending on how much tequila I've had.

Let you know when it’s delivered!

 

[Xtcclassic]

Satin white is my favorite finish on the Vela. Congrats! Can’t wait to see it and hear what you think.

If I ever convince myself that having three Velas is remotely rational, the third one will be a satin white with a white pickguard and a single humbucker. But three Velas is just crazy. Right?

 

[dmatthews]

If I ever convince myself that having three Velas is remotely rational, the third one will be a satin white with a white pickguard and a single humbucker. But three Velas is just crazy. Right?

Nope says the guy with 4 different 594s...

 

[vchizzle]

If I ever convince myself that having three Velas is remotely rational, the third one will be a satin white with a white pickguard and a single humbucker. But three Velas is just crazy. Right?

It’s tough, right? The reason I don’t currently have a Vela is not even as bad as yours. I have 2 McCarty standards, a Starla and an S2 Singlecut Standard. That’s quite a few all mahogany guitars. I’ve considered the Vela, multiple Mira’s and a Knaggs Honga. I just wonder how much variation I would get despite a significant different tailpieces and the semi hollow options on the 2 PRS models.

 

[Sybo]

The waiting is the worst, hopefully it will arrive this coming week!

 

[rcsrich]

The waiting is the worst, hopefully it will arrive this coming week!

Tom Petty said it best.