Vela Semi-Hollow - What's under the Pickguard?

[ShawnF1222]

Hi Folks,

I am wondering if anyone have pics of the pick up routs under the pickguard? I've been searching the internet to no avail. Curious if there is room for a 9v battery? Any know or have a photo? It's a lot easier to find info on Fender body routs. Thank you.

 

[shinksma]

Don't open that up! It is where all the unicorn farts and fairy dust is stored!





Pretty sure there are photos around here somewhere.

Here ya go, direct from PRS itself (left photo is what you want):

https://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/blog/post/ptc_guitar_overhaul_vernon_reids_s2_vela

So not really enough room for a 9VDC battery, I don't think.

 

[ShawnF1222]

Don't open that up! It is where all the unicorn farts and fairy dust is stored!





Pretty sure there are photos around here somewhere.

Here ya go, direct from PRS itself (left photo is what you want):

https://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/blog/post/ptc_guitar_overhaul_vernon_reids_s2_vela

So not really enough room for a 9VDC battery, I don't think.

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Awesome, thank you!

 

[Wailing]

I'm a little confused... (not unusual) in the pictures above the one on the left looks like a solid Vela with standard Tele like bridge, and the two on the right look like tremolo bar (is that the right description?) options...am I going bonkers..

 

[xjbebop]

Neither of those are semi-hollow models. The "Before" is a standard Vela, the "After" looks like the Vernon Reed model.

 

[xjbebop]

Here's a pic of my 'reclaimed' Vela

I suspect the regular production semi-hollows are built the same.

 

[shinksma]

I'm a little confused... (not unusual) in the pictures above the one on the left looks like a solid Vela with standard Tele like bridge, and the two on the right look like tremolo bar (is that the right description?) options...am I going bonkers..

Well, do note the link is to the PRS PTC article about overhauling Vernon Reid's Vela, which the production version comes with a Floyd Rose...

That's why I said look at the left-hand photo.

@xjbebop 's photo is the most useful, though.

 

[Ovibos]

Here's a pic of my 'reclaimed' Vela

I suspect the regular production semi-hollows are built the same.

Am I mistaken, or is that a full humbucker route in the neck?

 

[Wailing]

Here's a pic of my 'reclaimed' Vela

I suspect the regular production semi-hollows are built the same.

I cannot believe you posted that picture !! I have been lusting after a reclaimed Vela for ages... and you remind me with this awesome beast !!

 

[xjbebop]

Am I mistaken, or is that a full humbucker route in the neck?

Not really... note the lack of the ear cutout...

I cannot believe you posted that picture !! I have been lusting after a reclaimed Vela for ages... and you remind me with this awesome beast !!

You're welcome!

 

[ShawnF1222]

Here's a pic of my 'reclaimed' Vela

I suspect the regular production semi-hollows are built the same.

That's a beautiful instrument. Thank you for sharing that. It's great to be able to see the body rout.