Description
If there’s one partnership that’s helped shape the PRS story from the very beginning, it’s the legendary creative bond between Carlos Santana and Paul Reed Smith. Their collaboration didn’t just make waves — it pretty much carved the path PRS would follow for decades.
To celebrate that iconic relationship, PRS have served up various versions of Santana’s signature axe over the years. But the Santana Retro? That one’s a proper love letter to the early “pre‑factory” guitars Paul built for Carlos back in the early ’80s.
This beauty brings back some seriously tasty vintage details: a deeper body carve, the classic heel design, plus even the original headstock shape and nut placement. It’s PRS reaching back into their roots, pulling forward everything that made those early instruments special and fusing it with modern precision. The result? A guitar that’s dripping with mojo, packed with tone and absolutely worthy of the man himself!Key Features
High-gloss nitro finish: Lets the guitar breathe and resonate like a living thing. The result? Richer tone, tons of character and a look that’s only going to get better with age.
PRS Santana humbuckers: Smooth with singing sustain and crystal-clear note definition. It’s the kind of tone that makes you accidentally play for three hours straight!
PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III: Engineered for rock-solid tuning stability, silky feel and superb resonance transfer. Whether you’re adding gentle vibrato or going full expressive wiggle, this bridge has your back.
PRS Phase III locking tuners: Enjoy quick, hassle-free string changes and bulletproof reliability. These machine heads are a gigging guitarist’s best friend.
Included hardshell case: If you’re taking this beauty out into the world, it deserves to travel in style. The included case keeps your pride and joy snug, safe and ready for the stage, studio or wherever inspiration strikes.
SpecificationsBody
Top Wood: Maple (10 Top)
Top Carve: Violin
Body Wood: Mahogany
Body Construction: Solid Body
Neck
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Construction: One-Piece
Neck Shape: Santana Retro
Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set
Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 10”
Fingerboard Inlay: Birds
Number of Frets: 24
Neck Width at the Nut: 1 11/16″
Neck Width at the Body: 2 1/4″
Scale Length: 24.594”
Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo: Eagle
Hardware
Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking
Hardware Type: Nickel
Nut: PRS
Truss Rod Cover: Santana Om Symbol
Electronics
Treble Pickup: Santana
Bass Pickup: Santana
Controls: Volume & Tone Control with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
Miscellaneous
Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro
Strings: PRS Signature, 10-46
Case: Hardshell Case (Included)
