PRS Santana Retro (Santana Yellow) inc Hard Case

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 vintage craftsmanship and contemporary innovation. This enduring collaboration has produced numerous signature models over the decades, each capturing different aspects of Santana's musical journey and tonal preferences.

The Santana Retro represents a faithful tribute to the original "Pre-Factory" guitars that Paul Reed Smith handcrafted for Carlos during the early 1980s. This model reintroduces several distinctive design features from that era, including the deeper body carve that enhances resonance and sustain, the original-style heel construction, and the classic headstock shape with its period-correct nut placement.

By combining historical accuracy with modern manufacturing precision, the Santana Retro achieves exceptional musicality and playability. This guitar maintains the authentic character and feel of those early custom instruments whilst benefiting from today's refined production techniques, resulting in an instrument worthy of Carlos Santana's exacting standards.