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
DISC PRS Santana Retro, Gold Top #0309389 Overview
Achieve the smooth, iconic tone of Carlos Santana. Captivate everyone. The PRS Santana Retro allows you to do just that, and yet it still lets you put your own stamp on your sound. Commemorating the "Pre-Factory" models Paul built for Carlos in the early 1980s, this guitar features a 58/15 treble pickup, Santana bass pickup, a mahogany body, and a classic rosewood fretboard. 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 elegant curves and sleek cutaways. 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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View Full DescriptionSensational sound
If you're looking for a tone that is situated between vintage beauty and modern capabilities, 58/15 treble pickup is your ideal match. Immerse yourself in rich, warm humbucking goodness. With incredible bite, definition, and a pronounced midrange, you can experiment with a whole host of wondrous tones knowing each and every note will blaze through the air with purpose and clarity. Complementing the treble 58/15 is a Santana bass pickup. It produces 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' history of renowned instruments, 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 maple top, delivering glistening clarity and brilliant volume. Maple is the ideal tonewood for gigging with thanks to its ability to separate the notes of even the most complex of chords. Exude amazing definition and exhilarating textures, maple doesn't disappoint.
The back and sides are crafted from mahogany, a superb tonewood that balances maple's sonic capabilities with warmth and resonance. Even better, mahogany promises a lifetime of exquisite playing. Its unwavering strength and durability are matched with an ever-growing tone that becomes more focused as it ages. The potential is endless.
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: Flame Maple Top
- Body Back: Mahogany
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Type: Santana Pre-Factory
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Number Of Frets: 24
Hardware & Electronics
- Treble Pickup: 58/15
- Bass Pickup: Santana
- Bridge: PRS GEN III Tremolo
- Tuners: Phase 3
- Case: PRS Hardshell Case (Included)
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