PRS S2 Vela Black Limba Limited Edition Electric Guitar – Natural Smokeburst | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The PRS S2 Vela Black Limba Limited Edition is exactly what its name promises — a genuinely limited, genuinely special guitar built for players who want something tonally and visually distinct from everything else in the S2 lineup. With only 200 examples made worldwide, this run pairs a solid Black Limba body and ultra-thin natural satin nitro finish with a Pattern Regular maple neck, East Indian rosewood fretboard, and a pickup combination — DS-01 bridge humbucker and Narrowfield neck pickup with push-pull coil split — that covers an exceptional range of tones from garage-rock grind to bright, airy single-coil snap. At 6.90 lbs. with a resonant, open, woody voice and exceptional sustain, this is one of the most tonally unique and collectible S2 models PRS has released in years.
Product Overview
Black Limba is the defining choice that makes this Vela Limited Edition something genuinely different. A tonewood more commonly found in high-end boutique and custom shop instruments, Black Limba is prized for its lightweight resonance, open grain, and warm, woody tonal character with natural harmonic richness and exceptional sustain. It produces a voice with an airy, three-dimensional quality that is distinctly different from the mahogany and swamp ash bodies found on standard S2 Vela production runs — closer in character to a fine hollowbody in its openness while maintaining the focused response of a solidbody. The ultra-thin natural satin nitro finish in Natural Smokeburst allows the Black Limba's grain and figure to breathe visually and acoustically, with minimal finish material between the wood and the air — an approach that prioritizes tonal transparency and natural resonance over gloss cosmetics. Nickel hardware throughout complements the natural finish with a warm, vintage-appropriate aesthetic.
The Pattern Regular maple neck is one of PRS's most comfortable and universally accessible carves — a profile with slightly more depth than the Pattern Thin, providing a substantial, confidence-inspiring feel in the hand that suits both rhythm-focused players and lead players who prefer a neck with a bit more to hold onto. The East Indian rosewood fretboard delivers a smooth, warm playing surface with the natural articulation and tonal contribution that rosewood has been valued for across decades of electric guitar building. Old School Bird inlays in ivory run the length of the fretboard, providing a vintage-inspired visual character that suits the natural finish and satin aesthetic beautifully. PRS Phase III non-locking tuners with lightweight wing buttons are selected specifically to enhance resonance and headstock balance — a thoughtful hardware choice that contributes to the overall tonal character of the instrument rather than simply serving a functional role.
The electronics pairing is where the Vela Limited Edition earns its tonal versatility. The DS-01 bridge humbucker is a punchy, forward-voiced pickup with the output and character suited to driven rhythm tones and aggressive lead playing, while the Narrowfield neck pickup delivers the clear, articulate, hum-free single-coil-inspired clarity that PRS's Narrowfield platform is known for. A push-pull coil split on the tone control adds a third dimension of tonal flexibility — pulling up splits the DS-01 for bright, snappy single-coil response that extends the guitar's clean tonal range significantly. Volume, tone, and 3-way toggle keep the control layout intuitive and immediate.
Ideal For
- Players and collectors seeking one of only 200 worldwide examples of a genuinely limited PRS S2 production run with rare tonewood appointments
- Guitarists drawn to the warm, open, woody resonance of Black Limba — a premium boutique tonewood rarely found at the S2 price point
- Intermediate to professional players who want a tonally versatile Vela platform covering garage rock, blues, indie, and clean tonal territory from a single instrument
- PRS enthusiasts who appreciate the ultra-thin nitro finish philosophy and its contribution to acoustic resonance and tonal transparency
- Guitarists in Idaho Falls looking for a lightweight, limited edition electric guitar with genuine collectible value and exceptional real-world playability
Key Features
Solid Black Limba Body — Only 200 Made Worldwide Black Limba is a premium boutique tonewood valued for its lightweight resonance, open grain, and warm, harmonically rich tonal character with an airy, three-dimensional voice rarely found in production S2 instruments. With only 200 examples of this Limited Edition produced worldwide, this is a genuinely collectible instrument with tonal and visual distinction that standard production models cannot match.
Ultra-Thin Natural Satin Nitro Finish The ultra-thin natural satin nitro finish in Natural Smokeburst applies minimal finish material between the wood and the environment — allowing the Black Limba body to resonate freely and breathe acoustically while showcasing the wood's natural grain and figure with a warm, understated elegance.
DS-01 Bridge Humbucker and Narrowfield Neck Pickup with Coil Split The DS-01 bridge humbucker delivers punchy, forward-voiced output for driven rhythm and lead tones, while the Narrowfield neck pickup provides clear, articulate, hum-free single-coil-inspired clarity. A push-pull coil split on the tone control adds a third tonal voice — splitting the DS-01 for bright, snappy single-coil response — giving the Vela an exceptional tonal range for a two-pickup guitar.
Pattern Regular Maple Neck with East Indian Rosewood Fretboard The Pattern Regular carve provides a comfortable, substantial feel in the hand that suits a wide range of playing styles, while the East Indian rosewood fretboard delivers a warm, smooth playing surface with natural tonal articulation and the vintage-appropriate feel that complements the Vela's design aesthetic.
Old School Bird Inlays in Ivory Ivory-colored Old School Bird inlays give the rosewood fretboard a refined, vintage-inspired visual character that ties the overall aesthetic together — classic PRS iconography presented in a tone and style that suits the natural finish beautifully.
PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners with Lightweight Wing Buttons Specifically selected for their contribution to headstock resonance and balance, the Phase III non-locking tuners with lightweight wing buttons reflect PRS's attention to how every component — not just pickups and tonewoods — affects the overall tonal character of the finished instrument.
What's Included
- PRS S2 Vela Black Limba Limited Edition Electric Guitar (Natural Smokeburst)
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | S2 Vela Black Limba Limited Edition |
| Serial Number | 26 S2088508 |
| Limited Edition Run | 200 Worldwide |
| Body | Solid Black Limba |
| Body Finish | Natural Smokeburst, Ultra-Thin Satin Nitro |
| Neck | Maple, Pattern Regular |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-On |
| Fretboard | East Indian Rosewood |
| Inlay | Old School Birds – Ivory |
| Bridge | PRS Plate |
| Tuners | PRS Phase III Non-Locking, Lightweight Wing Buttons |
| Hardware | Nickel |
| Neck Pickup | PRS Narrowfield Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | PRS DS-01 Humbucker |
| Controls | Volume, Push-Pull Tone (Coil Split), 3-Way Toggle |
| Weight | 6.90 lbs. |
Claim One of Only 200 Before It's Gone
The PRS S2 Vela Black Limba Limited Edition in Natural Smokeburst is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls — and with only 200 made worldwide, there is no restock once they're gone. Stop in to play it in person and experience the Black Limba body's resonant, open voice firsthand, or reach out online to arrange your purchase before this one finds its way to another player.