Key Features
- The product of Carlos Santana's expertise and PRS' renowned craftsmanship
- Fiery tones exude from two powerful humbucking pickups
- An incredibly sturdy mahogany and maple build will last you a lifetime
- A dreamy playing experience is made possible by an ultra-smooth rosewood fingerboard
SOLD PRS Santana Retro, Santana Yellow # 0346274 Overview
The PRS Santana Retro lets you achieve the smooth, iconic tone of Carlos Santana, and yet it still allows you to put your own stamp on your sound. Commemorating the "Pre-Factory" models Paul built for Carlos in the early 1980s, this guitar features Santana pickups, a mahogany body with a deeper carve, and original appointments such as the heel style, headstock shape, and nut placement. It combines vintage components with modern innovation, allowing for a gorgeous retro sound as well as brilliant versatility.
Sumptuous playability matches the warm, fluid tone of this guitar. Perform with incredible ease and comfort thanks to the sleek cutaways and smooth rosewood fretboard. You won't want to stop. And when you're armed with a reliable and sturdy tremolo bridge, you can be sure that your shimmering vibrato will reach new heights. Better still, protect your magnificent instrument on the road using the PRS hardshell case that is included. Your guitar will always be ready and waiting in pristine condition for a mind-blowing gig.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionSensational sound
If you're looking for a tone that is situated between vintage beauty and modern capabilities, the Santana pickup is the one for you. Immerse yourself in rich, warm humbucking goodness. You can experiment with a whole host of wondrous tones knowing each and every note will blaze through the air with purpose and clarity. Loaded at the bass and treble positions, these pickups produce the smooth, caramel-like sound that Santana is known for, giving you articulation and power in abundance.
An iconic construction
Santana's signature showcases a build that is iconic, not just in terms of PRS' renowned history, but in terms of Santana himself. Paying homage to Santana's '80s guitars, this model allows you to embody his greatness - the type of greatness that is idolised by guitarists around the world. It exhibits a stunning carved figured maple top for unbeatable beauty whilst mahogany back, sides, and neck provide all the unwavering strength you need for a lifetime of exquisite playing. Original features - the heel style, headstock shape, and nut placement - give us a glimpse into the past, showcasing details that adorned Santana's 1980 model. And thanks to a deeper body carve, you'll be granted heavenly playability.
Built for fearless performances
Equipped with a PRS tremolo bridge, the Santana Retro gives you the chance to experiment with dive-bombs, vibrato, and other techniques, making your performance more enchanting than ever. Captivate your audience with your wild playing and then return to solid ground afterwards as your strings go back to being firmly in tune. Prepare for unforgettable gigs and thrilling play experiences. A robust hardshell case is also included to ensure you can travel to and from the studio stress-free. The case can handle any knocks and scrapes on the road so your prestigious guitar doesn't have to. Arrive at your sold-out venue knowing your instrument is in impeccable condition and ready for a mesmerising performance.
Specifications
- Product Code: SRM4FNHBI63_N-NN_CC_N #0309389
Body
- Body Top: Carved Figured Maple
- Body Back: Mahogany
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Type: Santana Retro
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Inlays: Birds
- Number Of Frets: 24
- Scale Length: 24.5"
- Weight: 3.25 kg
Hardware & Electronics
- Treble Pickup: Santana
- Bass Pickup: Santana
- Controls: Volume & Tone
- Pickup Selector: 3-Toggle Switch
- Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
- Tuners: Phase III Locking
- Hardware Type: Nickel
- Case: PRS Hardshell Case (Included)
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