Love them! I’ll have a White satin SH Vela coming my way soon.I didn’t own a S2 24-08 but I had the SE 24-08. It was fun. But the 2024 S2 upgrade is worth the extra money. Better tuners. Vastly superior pickups. Better electronics.
I think the new s2 line is amazing. Yes, they got a price upgrade, but they can stand toe to toe with same price fenders/gibsons. I only wish they upgraded the tremolos. I swapped in a MannMade to get the brass like the core.
The new S2 line is crazy good. The new velas are somehow even more magical.
You won’t regret it. Very spanky. Louder. I think the bridge split sounds even better now.
Mine is in route, white, Satin, Semi Hollow!
Mine should be shipped this week, I am STOKED
Birds.
HOLY CRAP that might be the most beautiful S2 I've seen. They should absolutely be doing more satin S2 Customs with natural (or vintage natural burst) finish. That is gorgeous! Is it a special run?
Swapped my s2 24-08…for another S2 24-08. The new one is all satin with ebony board. A nice subtle quilt that absolutely pops in lighting… this photo was taken this morning in some peeking morning sunlight. I found it rings less acoustically than the regular run BUT I prefer the sound of it plugged in! This guitar is slightly brighter sounding, which I prefer for the neck position for clarity. And I adore that the back/neck does not have the grained filled. Feels wonderful with my satin vela semi hollow.
Yes. Baytunes Guitars is having a run of 5 satin quilts. I nearly went for the black quilt. I sat on it too long. The lead singer of Bush bought it last week after playing a festival that the shop and PRS sponsored.
The S2 is still waaay cheaper than buying the Core model and with the updated pickups, your closer to the Core sound for half the price.
To follow up on sustain: I installed MannMade upgrade kit but swapped for a steel block and steel screws. Did the trick. Sustain increased with more top end. Certainly brighter than the original run. I credit that to the Ebony board and satin finish.
Dude, that is so hot! You done good with this one. Huge congrats!
Swapped my s2 24-08…for another S2 24-08. The new one is all satin with ebony board. A nice subtle quilt that absolutely pops in lighting… this photo was taken this morning in some peeking morning sunlight. I found it rings less acoustically than the regular run BUT I prefer the sound of it plugged in! This guitar is slightly brighter sounding, which I prefer for the neck position for clarity. And I adore that the back/neck does not have the grained filled. Feels wonderful with my satin vela semi hollow.
