This is pretty cool: Vernon Reid Signature S2 VR Vela
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xjbebop
Yippy ki yay...
Wow... they are actually offering these!
Very interesting... that will bring a whole other crowd to the Vela model... nice!
even I might look for one of these down the road... replace the p/g and have a sweet variation...
Very interesting... that will bring a whole other crowd to the Vela model... nice!
even I might look for one of these down the road... replace the p/g and have a sweet variation...
Ovibos
Naughty Wood Librarian
Pretty bada$$.
I never thought the hex pickup would make it to production, but kinda expected the EMGs.
It's got a bit of the vibe of HIDE's old sig model (X-Japan), which I always dug.
I never thought the hex pickup would make it to production, but kinda expected the EMGs.
It's got a bit of the vibe of HIDE's old sig model (X-Japan), which I always dug.
bodia
Authorities said.....best leave it.....unsolved
Sold! I'd like to check out that V neck!
Screamingdaisy
(O)))m
I like it.
ViperDoc
Plugged In.
I don't see the pickups listed in the spec page. ???
bodia
Authorities said.....best leave it.....unsolved
andy474x
Knows the Drill
This is so cool! Glad to see S2 sig models becoming a thing, I've been waiting for it.
DogPhishHead
New Member
With all those effects and gain and a floyd rose, tone is about dead last on the design priority check list.
my two cents.
veinbuster
Zombie Three, DFZ
I think it is pretty hot.
I have to laugh at this. I'm no fan of Vernon Reids tone. I really don't think he has tone, now that you mention it. But, some of the best tones ever put the record were with floyds, high gain, effects, 9 Ga strings, and any other number of things that make a lot of you guys go running to mommy. Go tell Eddie Van Halen that his tone sucks, or Steve Vai, or Satch, or Alex Lifeson, or Petrucci, or whoever. I guess the key to making millions in music is crappy tone, because any one of those guys has more money than most of us can ever dream of having.
WeFixFlats
Respect The Clave
This is from April of 2016...but this was the first time this guitar was seen as far as I know...
https://www.premierguitar.com/artic...ing-colours-vernon-reid-and-doug-wimbish-2016
https://www.premierguitar.com/artic...ing-colours-vernon-reid-and-doug-wimbish-2016
sloanthebone
I love quilts!
That is trippy awesome! Looks great in black.
WEDGE
Zombie five, DFZ
Hot! New black pickguard and I would rock that, curious about pricing.
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Deleted member 5962
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I like it. Would definitely try one when I see it and consider a purchase. Would like to know for sure what the pickups are. He said "like" which leaves some wiggle room. Heck, these could be \M/ pickups! I which case my interest would go up even more very quickly!
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From the website link above...
"The S2 VR Vela was developed with Living Colour founder, Vernon Reid. Initially attracted by the Vela’s offset body shape, Vernon took this guitar to another level through a unique set of appointments. Loaded with two HFS pickups, the S2 VR Vela has an aggressive sound with clear highs and strong mids and bass."
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Ok, the specs didn't show any pickups. Note to self: Always read EVERYTHING before you comment. LOL
One thing though that I've seen is a lot of old Mesa users love the HFS and say they mate well with both Recto and Mark amps. He used Mesa for years (not sure what he's using now) so it's not surprising that he likes those pickups.
But hey, \M/s would fit!
Side note: Seeing that employee demo, I think they slipped Les in there for some of those Whammy bar tricks. I think Les has tried to throw us off in the past, saying he doesn't like Floyds and all. But I'd swear that one while part was him! Can't wait for the old guys metal album after seeing this!
One thing though that I've seen is a lot of old Mesa users love the HFS and say they mate well with both Recto and Mark amps. He used Mesa for years (not sure what he's using now) so it's not surprising that he likes those pickups.
But hey, \M/s would fit!
Side note: Seeing that employee demo, I think they slipped Les in there for some of those Whammy bar tricks. I think Les has tried to throw us off in the past, saying he doesn't like Floyds and all. But I'd swear that one while part was him! Can't wait for the old guys metal album after seeing this!
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