Description

The Paul Reed Smith Eddie’s Guitars Wood Library Santana Retro in Violet is a stunning fusion of artistry, innovation, and musical soul. At its core lies a mesmerizing Quilted Ten Top Maple top, a true visual marvel with hypnotic waves of figure that shimmer beneath the deep, luxurious violet finish. Paired with a rich mahogany back, this instrument offers a sonic foundation that is both warm and articulate, exuding depth, sustain, and a breathtaking aesthetic.

Carved to perfection, the torrefied figured maple neck is a revelation—both visually striking and tonally responsive. Its Santana Pre-Factory carve delivers a sublime feel, perfectly shaped for effortless bends, rapid-fire runs, and soulful phrasing. Capped with an ebony fretboard, this guitar offers a glassy smooth surface that enhances note articulation and clarity, while the WL - J-Bird inlays with abalone outlines add a celestial elegance to the fingerboard.

Every note sings with the unmistakable voice of the Santana treble and bass pickups, designed to capture the legendary sustain, warmth, and singing lead tones that have defined generations of music. The three-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls provide a simple yet powerful interface, unlocking a world of tonal versatility. The PRS Phase III locking tuners and Gen III patented tremolo ensure impeccable tuning stability, allowing for expressive vibrato and dramatic dives without compromise.

Dressed in smoked black hardware, this masterpiece exudes an air of refined aggression—bold, sophisticated, and undeniably striking. Weighing in at the perfect balance of comfort and substance, it becomes an extension of the player's spirit, ready to channel raw emotion into every note. Encased in a premium hard case, the PRS Eddie’s Guitars Wood Library Santana Retro is not just an instrument—it is a work of art, a testament to master craftsmanship, and a dream come to life.

Other specifications include:

Top Wood Quilted Ten Top Maple
Back Wood Mahogany
Number of Frets 24
Fret Wire Santana Fret Wire (Jumbo)
Scale Length 24.5"
Neck Wood Torrefied Figured Maple
Neck Shape Santana Pre-Factory
Neck Depth At The Nut 14/16"
Width of Fretboard at the Body 2 1/4"
Width of Fretboard at the Nut 1 22/32"
Fretboard Wood Ebony
Fretboard Inlay WL - J-Birds with Centers, Abalone Outlines
Bridge PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Tuners PRS Phase III Locking
Hardware Type Smoked Black
Treble Pickup Santana
Bass Pickup Santana
Controls Volume and Tone Control with 3-Way Toggle Pickup Selector
Strings 10's
Hard Case
WL_02478
7 lbs 15 oz