NGD - 2017 PRS Vela

[ibanezfan1]

Just traded my 2012 American Standard Strat for PRS #2.

Sisters:

Thanks for looking - Bodie

1997 PRS CE24
2017 PRS Vela
2011 Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe
2013 Gibson SGJ
1992 Ibanez RG-550DY
'62 Warmoth Tele
2003 Carvin Bolt-T
2003 Alvarez AC/EL

Carvin Legacy 1/2 stack

 

[toothace]

Nice pair! Dig the Egyptian Gold...you got yourself a Blue and Gold Banquet going there

 

[ibanezfan1]

Nice pair! Dig the Egyptian Gold...you got yourself a Blue and Gold Banquet going there

Thanks!!! I was told the color is Champagne Gold - not sure ?? Thanks again!!!!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Bangin’!

Yeah, that’s champagne gold. Love it.

 

[ieso]

cool. love my vela

 

[veinbuster]

Gold is good.
Nice Vela.

 

[bodia]

Good choice! Looks sweet! Only 6 more to go

 

[drawshot]

Gold is my least favorite color for just about everything...but that Vela is HOT!

It looks amazing, and pairs well with your Blue Beast.

Well played.

What's your next one gonna be?!?!?!?

 

[ibanezfan1]

Gold is my least favorite color for just about everything...but that Vela is HOT!

It looks amazing, and pairs well with your Blue Beast.

Well played.

What's your next one gonna be?!?!?!?

Thanks!!!! I agree - gold is not my preferred color either and this one kinda just fell in my lap for the trade, so I took it And the color has kinda grown on me too.

This guitar has a really cool vintage vibe to it. I really won't be able to test it out until next Thursday (band practice) as my half-stack is at the band room. So we'll see. I know this will sound crazy, but this guitar (to me) screams for that Tube Screamer boost sound. I do not use any distortion pedals on my board, but may be inclined to add one for this baby. But again, we'll see how she sounds through the Legacy rig Thurs.

Next - ???? I would love a Mcarty somewhere down the road.....Bodie

 

[Boogie]

The Vela is a fantastic model! Add the rad color and, man...congrats!

 

[László]

I’d rock that all day long. Nice score!

 

[Deleted member 5962]

Very cool! And gold just works on the Vela.

 

[dcm_guitar]

Oh, you're going to LOVE it. I bought a Vela and simply can not pout it down. Everything about that guitar feels right. I play the Vela more than my AP HBII.

It's like a Tele / SG love child

 

[jjhookemup]

Very nice! They’re very unique looking guitars...never tried one...like to one day.

 

[gush]

Nice score! I seem to be drawn to the Vela for some reason. I've never played one but if they would put a prs trem on it I'd be in trouble.

 

[ibanezfan1]

Thanks to everyone for your replies!!!!! Great group of people here for sure

We'll I had my first practice Thurs with the Vela (and brought the CE too).

First impressions - amazing playing guitar. I was able to get the action very low/comfortable with no fret buzz and the intonation is spot on. Finish - immaculate. I was worried about the painted/gloss neck, but no issues there - at least from the first practice.

Our band plays everything from hard rock to contemporary/ballad type songs. There is nothing that my CE cannot handle in that spectrum, but wanted another PRS that would be a great backup guitar. The Vela is unlike any of my other guitars - definitely has a voice of it's own. Sorta fits in between my SG & Tele.

If I had to pick an album/band that this guitar nails the tone of - Black Crowes 'Southern Harmony and Musical Companion" comes to my mind. It does sound really, really good through my Legacy 1/2 stack - even came up with a new original song Thurs night with the Vela!!!

I do think I'm going to need a pedal added, just to add just a little "umph" for solo's. Looking at the Wample Tumnus right now.

Can't wait til the next practice to try 'em together. Thanks again everyone!!! - Bodie

1997 PRS CE24
2017 PRS Vela
2011 Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe
2013 Gibson SGJ
1992 Ibanez RG-550DY
'62 Warmoth Tele
2003 Carvin Bolt-T
2003 Alvarez AC/EL

Carvin Legacy 1/2 stack

 

[Boogie]

Thanks to everyone for your replies!!!!! Great group of people here for sure

We'll I had my first practice Thurs with the Vela (and brought the CE too).

First impressions - amazing playing guitar. I was able to get the action very low/comfortable with no fret buzz and the intonation is spot on. Finish - immaculate. I was worried about the painted/gloss neck, but no issues there - at least from the first practice.

Our band plays everything from hard rock to contemporary/ballad type songs. There is nothing that my CE cannot handle in that spectrum, but wanted another PRS that would be a great backup guitar. The Vela is unlike any of my other guitars - definitely has a voice of it's own. Sorta fits in between my SG & Tele.

If I had to pick an album/band that this guitar nails the tone of - Black Crowes 'Southern Harmony and Musical Companion" comes to my mind. It does sound really, really good through my Legacy 1/2 stack - even came up with a new original song Thurs night with the Vela!!!

I do think I'm going to need a pedal added, just to add just a little "umph" for solo's. Looking at the Wample Tumnus right now.

Can't wait til the next practice to try 'em together. Thanks again everyone!!! - Bodie

1997 PRS CE24
2017 PRS Vela
2011 Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe
2013 Gibson SGJ
1992 Ibanez RG-550DY
'62 Warmoth Tele
2003 Carvin Bolt-T
2003 Alvarez AC/EL

Carvin Legacy 1/2 stack

As a user of a Klon KTR with my Vela, I think you’ll like the Tumnus. It’s still dependent on the amp, but I really like it with my rig.

 

[Atomic]

 

[IOI]

Nice score! I seem to be drawn to the Vela for some reason. I've never played one but if they would put a prs trem on it I'd be in trouble.

Whatever you do DON'T look at the S2 Studio!




I told you not to!