The legendary collaboration 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 partnership 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 personally crafted for Carlos during the early 1980s. This model resurrects several distinctive design features from that era, incorporating a deeper body carve, the original heel styling, and the classic headstock shape with its authentic nut placement.
By combining historical design elements with contemporary manufacturing precision, the Santana Retro creates an exceptionally 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.
- Mahogany back w/ Carved Figured Maple top
- Mahogany Santana Retro neck w/ 24.5" scale
- Rosewood fretboard w/ Birds inlays, & 24 frets
- PRS Phase III Locking tuners & PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
- Santana bass and treble pickup(s)
- Volume and Tone Control knobs, & 3-Way Toggle Pickup switch



