The Santana Retro pays homage to the early "Pre-Factory" guitars Paul built for Carlos in the early 1980's.
Carlos Santana’s legendary partnership with Paul Reed Smith has played a major role in defining the sound and success of PRS Guitars. To celebrate this history, PRS presents the Santana Retro, a model that pays tribute to the early “Pre-Factory” instruments Paul built for Carlos in the 1980s.
This guitar brings back several of those original design features, including a deeper body carve, the vintage-style heel, and the original headstock shape with nut placement. Combined with stunning details such as abalone bird inlays, mother-of-pearl stripes on the top, and a striking Yellow finish, the Santana Retro embodies both elegance and character.
With its blend of heritage and modern craftsmanship, the Santana Retro is more than a signature model—it is a guitar built to capture the magic, energy, and sound worthy of Carlos Santana himself.
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