In the bridge position is the Starla humbucker pickup with coil tap, putting forth the high-output tone that put PRS on the map, while the neck pickup is a newly-designed Type-D single coil. This pickup doesn't necessarily look like what you'd find in an old "Blackguard" guitar, but absolutely nails that twangy sound either straight into an amp or piped into a train of pedals. The plate-style bridge with adjustable brass saddles gives the S2 Vela singing sustain and makes intonation a breeze, keeping you in tune no matter where you are on the fretboard. Whether you're a dedicated Paul Reed Smith devotee or just want a workhorse guitar that covers lots of ground, the PRS S2 Vela should be at or near the top of your list.