The legendary partnership between Carlos Santana and Paul Reed Smith has fundamentally influenced the evolution of PRS Guitars, creating instruments that bridge the gap between artisanal craftsmanship and modern innovation. This enduring collaboration has produced numerous signature model variations over the years, each celebrating their remarkable creative alliance.
The Santana Retro serves as a tribute to those early "Pre-Factory" guitars that Paul Reed Smith handcrafted for Carlos during the early 1980s. This model reintroduces several distinctive design elements from that era, featuring a deeper body carve, the original style heel, and the classic headstock shape with original nut placement that defined those pioneering instruments.
By combining historical authenticity with contemporary manufacturing precision, the Santana Retro creates a highly musical instrument that meets the exacting standards of its namesake. This guitar represents the perfect fusion of vintage character and modern reliability, worthy of professional performance at the highest level.
- Wood Mahogany back w/ Carved Figured Maple top
- Mahogany Santana Pre-Factory neck w/ 24.5" scale
- Rosewood fretboard w/ Birds inlays
- 24 Santana Fret Wire (Jumbo) frets
- Phase III Locking tuners
- Bridge PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III bridge
- Santana bass pickup, 58/15 treble pickup
- Volume and Tone controls, & 3-Way Toggle switch
- Includes Hardshell Case



