I did a review on the S2 Standard satin here just weeks ago. I returned it and saw a Vela they had. It seemed to have things that would fix the "too dark" sound of the Standard. Everything was nice, but I just don't like the gloss finish on the S2s as much as the satin I tried out. Then....I get home and check Reverb. What? Between Jan and Feb 2017, they made a run of satin Velas! I spotted a couple I liked and got one.
The neck feels a lot like the S2 Standard I played. It is their pattern regular from the 80's. This model is actually really light weight. Mine comes in at 6lbs 4oz. It is well balanced and easy to play. Had some complaints about long bends and vibrato though. I think it is because it is so light, I couldn't cheat by using the weight of the guitar! FrankV suggested I use 9's.... pfffft.... Well, I did and that took care of that. Actually, I am going to try 9.5s as I think that will be perfect for me on this guitar.
Andertons did a review on it with Danish Pete and the pedal guy and got some great sounds out of it. What little I have played through the AX8 is pretty good sounding. I have to limit my playing as I go through PT trying to avoid neck surgery right now.
I think it is a keeper. I sure don't have anything else like it!
The neck feels a lot like the S2 Standard I played. It is their pattern regular from the 80's. This model is actually really light weight. Mine comes in at 6lbs 4oz. It is well balanced and easy to play. Had some complaints about long bends and vibrato though. I think it is because it is so light, I couldn't cheat by using the weight of the guitar! FrankV suggested I use 9's.... pfffft.... Well, I did and that took care of that. Actually, I am going to try 9.5s as I think that will be perfect for me on this guitar.
Andertons did a review on it with Danish Pete and the pedal guy and got some great sounds out of it. What little I have played through the AX8 is pretty good sounding. I have to limit my playing as I go through PT trying to avoid neck surgery right now.
I think it is a keeper. I sure don't have anything else like it!