The PRS Santana Signature Retro Wood Library guitar is a masterful blend of tradition and innovation, designed for musicians who appreciate both classic style and modern performance. Paying homage to the iconic partnership between Paul Reed Smith and Carlos Santana, this guitar features a unique 24.5-inch scale length, offering a slinky, comfortable playing experience that makes wide, expressive bends a breeze. The guitar's maple-on-mahogany body showcases a vintage-inspired PRS neck heel and an extra-deep body carve, enhancing both comfort and playability. Its mahogany neck, shaped in the robust Santana Retro profile, is complemented by a rosewood fingerboard adorned with the iconic PRS Brushstroke Birds inlays.

Equipped with PRS's cutting-edge TCI Santana pickups, this guitar delivers a spectrum of tones from crystal-clear cleans to fiery overdrives, catering to the tonal demands of both rock legends and modern players alike. The integration of Phase III locking tuners and a Gen III tremolo ensures reliable tuning stability and seamless, customizable tremolo action, perfect for dynamic performances.

Whether you're channeling the spirit of Santana or crafting your unique sound, this guitar provides the tools and inspiration needed. Its balance of historical homage and contemporary features makes it a standout choice for any discerning guitarist.

Key Features:

• Inspired by early pre-factory PRS instruments for Carlos Santana
• Maple top with mahogany body and deep carve
• 24.5-inch scale length for a slinkier, more expressive feel
• Santana Retro mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
• Dual TCI Santana pickups for versatile tonal range
• Phase III locking tuners for stability
• Gen III tremolo for smooth action and reliable intonation
• Iconic PRS Brushstroke Birds inlays and Santana’s “Om” symbol on the headstock

Product specs

FAQs

What type of music is the PRS Santana Signature Retro Wood Library best suited for?

The PRS Santana Signature Retro Wood Library is designed for rock and blues, offering warm and full tones that are ideal for these genres, thanks to its mahogany body and Santana humbucker pickups.

What is the neck profile of the PRS Santana Signature Retro Wood Library?

The neck profile of the PRS Santana Signature Retro Wood Library is a Santana Retro shape, providing a comfortable and familiar feel for players who appreciate a vintage-style neck.

Are the pickups on the PRS Santana Signature Retro Wood Library suitable for high-gain settings?

Yes, the PRS Santana Humbucker pickups are versatile and can handle high-gain settings, delivering clear and articulate tones even at high volumes.

Does the PRS Santana Signature Retro Wood Library come with a case?

Yes, the PRS Santana Signature Retro Wood Library comes with a hardshell case to protect the guitar during transport and storage.

How does the PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III, enhance the playability of the Santana Signature Retro?

The PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III, offers smooth operation and stable tuning, allowing for expressive playing while maintaining the guitar's intonation and tuning stability.