NVD....not an STD

[bodia]

New Vela Day. Satin Semi Hollow. Velas have been on my radar for a long time. Always hesitated due to the electronics. The announcement about the US pickups, etc pushed me into buying mode. My guy at Sweetwater told me there were 2 on the truck expected "any day" back in late April. I told him to put one in the queue for me. That was a lot of "any days" ago. I started searching Reverb daily. One would show up, and be gone quick. I hemmed and hawed about spending MSRP and doubts started to creep in. Last week a few showed up and I put them on my "Watch" list. Of course, I got an offer on one, and it was at pre-2024 pricing. There was also one at a small shop that appeared to still be using 2023 MSRP. The Mrs liked the Vintage Cherry better, so the order was placed. Fun guitar. Highly recommended to anyone on the fence. Nothing fancy to look at, but here are the obligatory pictures........

 

[Zoot Allures]

Love my Vela SH! Congrats and happy playing….

 

[andy474x]

Nothing wrong with a plain top/finish - when that sound gets you, it doesn’t matter!

I bet that’d have been a killer even with the older pickups - but I’m looking forward to trying the new stuff!

 

[DISTORT6]

Congrats! HNVD!
Great finish.
I hear that they’re “magical”.

 

[dmatthews]

Aw man... LOVE IT!
Love the semi-hollow thing as well.
How do you like the DS01 pup?

 

[nac]

Very cool! Congrats!

 

[SinSir]

Vela Satin SH is the way to go for sure Congrats!

You summed it up.. it's a fun guitar!

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Love it! I want a new Satin white. Toss a 59/09 in the bridge and just rock!

 

[veinbuster]

Nice addition mate.

 

[ElrytNamrogo]

Hell yeah! Nice addition, looks great!

 

[Moondog Wily]

With a cherry on top sweetness! Congrats on a great score!! I look forward to hearing your tone report!!!

 

[RickP]

Looks great Jim. Is that a NF in the neck position? They sound sweet there!

 

[Going Modal]

I don't know why, specifically, but I do think that "semi hollow" is the way to go with the Vela. I heartily endorse your new purchase. Congrats!

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Looks great Jim. Is that a NF in the neck position? They sound sweet there!

Yeah! Fantastic upgrade to the Vela in my personal opinion.

 

[Jimi D]

Congrats! SH Velas are the cat’s meow!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Fun!

 

[Greywolf]

I was just watching the Vid on that specific model and think it TOTALLY ROCKS ! Lots of Vela love in PS land lately too

 

[NazgulUK]

HNVD! Great grab

 

[watelessness]

dude, i'm stoked you dont have an STD!

 

[d^rren]

Nice.