NGD: Pleasantly surprised

[11top]

I received this yesterday. I bought it after learning PRS was dropping the S2 Starla. While I have a few SEs, I had never even played an S2, let alone owned one. I was intrigued with this S2 because I like SCs, the Starla look and weight, and the Bigsby. I decided to put a tuxedo on it and change the strap buttons to Schallers.

Before



And after



What I was unprepared for was how nicely this plays. My two most recent PRSi are this and a 594 SC SH. I have to tell you that I prefer both the playability and the tone of the S2 (of these two specific guitars). I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t experienced the comparison first hand. I’m not saying the S2s are better guitars than the cores, and maybe I just got lucky with this one, but I am convinced the S2s are a great bang for the buck.

Addendum: 1) Frost blue is an interesting color. I thought it was odd how different it looked on different listings on the internet; some appeared dark (which I didn’t care for) and others a much lighter blue. Now I know why; this metallic blue responds differently to light. It is much lighter blue in direct light. 2) Bigsbys are a pain in the a$$ for changing strings.

 

[flux]

Love the pearloid!

 

[11top]

Love the pearloid!

Thanks, I thought it really complimented the color.

 

[Lister]

Love the tux upgrade, it really works with the Frost Blue. Have you given any thought to a Vibramate String Spoiler for your Bigsby?

 

[Turkeyhead]

Pick guard looks great! Those are great guitars.

 

[bodia]

Looks hot, in a Frosty kinda way!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Nice!!

 

[Rockmark]

Looks like a great little guitar. The upgraded pickguard is real nice on it. Enjoy, Steve.

 

[11top]

Have you given any thought to a Vibramate String Spoiler for your Bigsby?

I'd never even heard of it. I just looked it up. Thanks for the suggestion!
Do you use/endorse it?

 

[Eddie kim]

YESSSSS! I knew this was going to look killer!

 

[dmatthews]

Nicely done sir! Pickguard change was a good decision as well. Congrats!

 

[dkilpatrick]

Looks great!
S2’s are great value

 

[shimmilou]

Sweet! Congrats

 

[veinbuster]

That looks really good.

 

[WA Paul]

Lookin sharp!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Really beautiful.

 

[shimmilou]

I received this yesterday. I bought it after learning PRS was dropping the S2 Starla. While I have a few SEs, I had never even played an S2, let alone owned one. I was intrigued with this S2 because I like SCs, the Starla look and weight, and the Bigsby. I decided to put a tuxedo on it and change the strap buttons to Schallers.

Before



And after



What I was unprepared for was how nicely this plays. My two most recent PRSi are this and a 594 SC SH. I have to tell you that I prefer both the playability and the tone of the S2 (of these two specific guitars). I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t experienced the comparison first hand. I’m not saying the S2s are better guitars than the cores, and maybe I just got lucky with this one, but I am convinced the S2s are a great bang for the buck.

Addendum: 1) Frost blue is an interesting color. I thought it was odd how different it looked on different listings on the internet; some appeared dark (which I didn’t care for) and others a much lighter blue. Now I know why; this metallic blue responds differently to light. It is much lighter blue in direct light. 2) Bigsbys are a pain in the a$$ for changing strings.

Have you seen/tried the roller bridge? I have a few Bigsby, and Bigsby-like, equipped guitars, and adding the roller bridge gave better tuning stability with trem use, on every one of them. They fit on TOM style bridge posts, Std or Metric.

 

[Andrew Paul]

Love the pearloid!

I agree, it makes a huge difference. Nice guitar 11top!

 

[alantig]

Looking good, Steve! I really like the pearloid on it. Not that you need my approval!

I’ve always had a bit of regret that I never got a core Starla in gold sparkle.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I want to name it Frozone!

This is so bizarre I just had to upload it!