PRS Santana Retro FW
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PRS
Santana Retro FW
Product Info
Article Number:
500356
Brand:
PRS
Model:
Santana Retro FW
Category:
Signature Guitars
Price:
$6,268.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Santana Retro FW is a beautifully crafted instrument, offering that classic PRS feel and Santana’s signature tones. The flamed maple top looks gorgeous, and the neck profile is a joy to play. It’s a premium-priced guitar ideal for players seeking a comfortable, focused rock and blues machine with a vintage vibe.
Product Description
- PRS Santana Retro FW
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Flamed maple
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Fretboard inlays: Birds
- Fretboard binding: Faux bone
- Neck profile: Santana Pre-Factory
- Scale: 622 mm (24.5")
- 24 Santana Jumbo frets
- Pickup: 1 Santana bass (neck) and 1 58/15 treble (bridge) humbucker
- 1 Volume control and 1 tone control
- 3-Way toggle switch
- PRS Gen III tremolo
- PRS Phase III locking machine heads
- Hardware: Nickel
- Strings: .010 PRS
- Serial number: 298239
- Nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Colour: Faded whale blue
- Weight: 3.72 kg
- PRS case included
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides warm, resonant sustain and a rich low-end.
- • Santana Pre-Factory neck profile is exceptionally comfortable for extended playing.
- • 58/15 pickup delivers articulate highs and a focused, powerful tone.
- • PRS Gen III tremolo offers smooth vibrato without tuning instability.
CONS
- • The weight (3.72 kg) might be tiring for some players over long sets.
- • Faux bone binding is a cost-saving measure that some may find less premium.
- • Limited pickup versatility; primarily suited for rock and blues tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Faux Bone Binding
Pickups
1 Santana Bass (neck), 1 58/15 Treble (bridge)
Scale Length
622 mm (24.5 in)
Frets
24 Santana Jumbo
Bridge
PRS Gen III Tremolo
Weight
3.72 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Santana Bass pickup is voiced for a thicker, warmer low-end and a more compressed dynamic range, designed to complement Santana's signature rhythm style.
Yes, the Santana Pre-Factory profile is generally slimmer and has a more rounded feel compared to many standard PRS neck shapes, offering enhanced comfort.
The Gen III design provides improved stability and smoother operation compared to earlier PRS tremolo systems, reducing tuning issues when using vibrato.
