Why isn't the Santana model more popular?

[bodia]

That should be pretty easy to fix.

You'd think so, wouldn't you!?

 

[squirrel211]

I'd rather have the regular body shape, and knob positions, but I'd love to have my custom 24 in that scale length and headstock shape!!!!

A fatback mahogany bodied, 24.5" scale custom 24, with the Santana headstock shape; mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!

 

[dogrocketp]

I`m not picky, I just want one of everything.

 

[László]

I think it's because they're a bit more money, and the ergonomics are a little different from the models most folks are used to, i.e., neck, fretboard radius, control placement.

Others have said the inlays in the top throw them. I kinda like the look, it's more or less a classic one from PRS.

They certainly are great guitars. I should probably get one at some point, but I seem to always be tempted by some other new, shiny object coming at me from PRS.

 

[veinbuster]

You'd think so, wouldn't you!?

Well I know where you can try 3, through three different decent amps AND sample delicious beverages. You should bring Sergio - he might even let you have a turn on the grey one.

 

[veinbuster]

I should probably get one at some point, but I seem to always be tempted by some other new, shiny object coming at me from PRS.

Having eavesdropped on what you really like, I think you could just borrow one for a few days some time.

 

[bodia]

Well I know where you can try 3, through three different decent amps AND sample delicious beverages. You should bring Sergio - he might even let you have a turn on the grey one.

Now THAT'S tempting

 

[shallbe]

Look at this. What is not to love?



The big belly carve is unique to the Santana, and I really dig it.

 

[Tosca]

No matter how much I've lusted for a Core Santana, I'd rather have one of the now impossible to find limited edition Santana King Snake amps.

On my list as well. Have never touched one.

A match made in heaven....

 

[sergiodeblanc]

You'd think so, wouldn't you!?

You can take my bruiser for a spin any time. It's not exactly a Santana but you'll know in an instant if the whole Santana/West St. platform is for you.

 

[veinbuster]

Now THAT'S tempting

Just do it. It is inevitable anyway, so you might as well just get it done. I have a spare room with a nice bed, and a spare tempurpedic mattress without a room - but the library has a floor and is close to the wine and beer.

You can take my bruiser for a spin any time. It's not exactly a Santana but you'll know in an instant if the whole Santana/West St. platform is for you.

This you should definitely do. Even if you find the platform odd, you can still come to my place and play guitars Sergio isn't fighting you for. I have four quite nice blue guitars.

 

[xjbebop]

Nice Kingsnake!

 

[bodia]

Just do it. It is inevitable anyway, so you might as well just get it done. I have a spare room with a nice bed, and a spare tempurpedic mattress without a room - but the library has a floor and is close to the wine and beer.



This you should definitely do. Even if you find the platform odd, you can still come to my place and play guitars Sergio isn't fighting you for. I have four quite nice blue guitars.

I'm good with the floor if it's closer to the adult beverages. If those guitars are blue, I'm not going to have to fight Sergio for them!

Alas, it won't be anytime soon. I've got a wife with a bum wheel. Surgery coming in September and 8-10 weeks of recovery before she's back on both feet. It's been a long spring/summer for her, plus she hits the big 6-0 in September. It's been a challenge keeping her spirits up. On the other hand, a week on her own, and a case of gin might be just what she needs!

 

[JMintzer]

I love the body, I love the neck, but I just can't get comfortable with the short scale 24 fret neck...

 

[Jimi D]

I don't have a Santana but have wanted one for a long time.... Unfortunately, I've never actually seen/played one... This 10 Top in Purple Hazel makes me weep it's so beautiful:

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Thread needs more pics.

 

[László]

Look at this. What is not to love?



The big belly carve is unique to the Santana, and I really dig it.

A match made in heaven....

Er-mah-gerd!

I love both of these guitars, plus the amp, and uh...

Listen, just gimme one of everything. I see very little point in abstaining from guitars that are cool. Who's with me on this?

 

[CatStrangler]

I'd rather have the regular body shape, and knob positions, but I'd love to have my custom 24 in that scale length and headstock shape!!!!

A fatback mahogany bodied, 24.5" scale custom 24, with the Santana headstock shape; mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!

I have thought about commissioning this very PS but with the regular HS shape.

 

[veinbuster]

Thread needs more pics.

 

[justmund]