Description

The Paul Reed Smith Eddie’s Guitars Wood Library Santana Retro in Makena Blue is a vibrant celebration of Latin-inspired artistry and masterful design, echoing the spirit of its legendary namesake. Its Figured Ten Top Maple glows with the rich hues of Makena Blue, a color as dynamic as a tropical sunrise. The mahogany back ensures a deep, resonant tone, perfectly complementing the guitar's tonal palette. With 24 jumbo frets and a 24.5-inch scale length, this instrument is built for expressive playing, inviting soaring leads and intricate passages with ease.

The neck, carved from luxurious East Indian Rosewood in the Santana Pre-Factory profile, offers a smooth, familiar feel with a 14/16" depth at the nut for ergonomic comfort. The fingerboard, also of East Indian Rosewood, is adorned with exquisite J-Bird inlays featuring abalone outlines and vibrant centers, adding an exotic elegance. The PRS patented Gen III tremolo bridge and Phase III locking tuners in smoked black hardware ensure precision tuning and expressive vibrato. Powered by Santana treble and bass pickups, this guitar delivers the warm, singing tones and dynamic range Carlos Santana is renowned for, making it a faithful tool for emotive, soulful music. The Santana Retro is not just an instrument; it is a muse, a tribute to the Latin soul in every note it plays.

Other specifications include:

Top Wood Figured Ten Top Maple
Back Wood Mahogany
Number of Frets 24
Fret Wire Santana Fret Wire (Jumbo)
Scale Length 24.5"
Neck Wood East Indian Rosewood
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 East Indian Rosewood
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
8 lbs 1 oz