Why isn't the Santana model more popular?

Thanks, "g"...and I'll definitely post some more pics when I get her tomorrow. And I believe that one of the forum members here is a former owner of this one at one time, and she's a bit unusual in that she is a "true" Santana I, but was custom ordered in 1999 (two years after they stopped production of the "1") and is dated as a 2000...kinda cool!! And she also has documentation that she really does have a BRW which I believe that "1's" didn't have, though many have claimed that their IRW was BRW (but I don't have a dog in that hunt...I'm just thrilled that mine really is BRW).
 
@steve...I'd say I have been in the same camp regarding the Santana model as I've always felt it had a very 80's "Hamer-esque" look, but there was always just something about them that kept them within the perimeter of my "GAS"....they truly have hauntingly unique look w/ the finishes and lines, etc. And I've had a super-nice Byrdland before which is a full inch shorter in the neck scale than the Santana, and it was a DREAM to play (and I'm 6' 3" with large hands, but I could fly on it...and Ted Nugent isn't exactly a small guy either and he's been rocking Byrdlands his entire career). So I don't think I'll have any issue w/ the unique neck scale of the Santana. AND...I found the most beautiful one I've ever seen at a great price LOL!
 
dougstrummer said:
@steve...I'd say I have been in the same camp regarding the Santana model as I've always felt it had a very 80's "Hamer-esque" look, but there was always just something about them that kept them within the perimeter of my "GAS"....they truly have hauntingly unique look w/ the finishes and lines, etc. And I've had a super-nice Byrdland before which is a full inch shorter in the neck scale than the Santana, and it was a DREAM to play (and I'm 6' 3" with large hands, but I could fly on it...and Ted Nugent isn't exactly a small guy either and he's been rocking Byrdlands his entire career). So I don't think I'll have any issue w/ the unique neck scale of the Santana. AND...I found the most beautiful one I've ever seen at a great price LOL!
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Great score! I'm jealous!
 
For me its that I don't like the body shape. Its not an attractive body style to me.

I love the other PRS bodies, but never could get into the Santana shape.
 
OK...I'll try to keep this short: Just rec'd my "unique" 2000 Santana 1 today (yayyyy, NGD!!!). Let me first say that my guitar collection of 98 high-end guitars consists of multiple CS and Historic LP's, multiple MB Strats and Tele's, vintage PRS's along w/ two PS 594's (sensational, btw), vintage 335's, Danocaster's of all shapes and sizes, McInturff's, McKnaught's, vintage Baker's, etc., etc. AND this Santana 1 is by far the best playing and feeling guitar/neck that I've ever encountered (why did it take me this long?!?...and I guess my collection just went to 99 LOL!). The sustain is indescribable, the versatility is...well...insanely versatile, and the guitar is soooo comfortable. There's no "honeymoon" going on here as I play many of the guitars in my collection daily, so the A/B testing is kinda just what I do. Of course this is just all my opinion, but the difference(s) are so huge that it's quite simply just shocking. I've probably played her for at least 3 hours today, and I guess that a.) I'll scratch my head for a while for having not pulled the trigger sooner on a Santana 1, and b.) wonder why this model isn't more popular (though I know accessibility and quantity play into this). At any rate, here's a few more pics:






....now, back to more playing :)
 
dougstrummer said:
OK...I'll try to keep this short: Just rec'd my "unique" 2000 Santana 1 today (yayyyy, NGD!!!). Let me first say that my guitar collection of 98 high-end guitars consists of multiple CS and Historic LP's, multiple MB Strats and Tele's, vintage PRS's along w/ two PS 594's (sensational, btw), vintage 335's, Danocaster's of all shapes and sizes, McInturff's, McKnaught's, vintage Baker's, etc., etc. AND this Santana 1 is by far the best playing and feeling guitar/neck that I've ever encountered (why did it take me this long?!?...and I guess my collection just went to 99 LOL!). The sustain is indescribable, the versatility is...well...insanely versatile, and the guitar is soooo comfortable. There's no "honeymoon" going on here as I play many of the guitars in my collection daily, so the A/B testing is kinda just what I do. Of course this is just all my opinion, but the difference(s) are so huge that it's quite simply just shocking. I've probably played her for at least 3 hours today, and I guess that a.) I'll scratch my head for a while for having not pulled the trigger sooner on a Santana 1, and b.) wonder why this model isn't more popular (though I know accessibility and quantity play into this). At any rate, here's a few more pics:






....now, back to more playing :)
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Just dead sexy! Totally get where you're coming from on "why did it take so long."
 
dougstrummer said:
OK...I'll try to keep this short: Just rec'd my "unique" 2000 Santana 1 today (yayyyy, NGD!!!). Let me first say that my guitar collection of 98 high-end guitars consists of multiple CS and Historic LP's, multiple MB Strats and Tele's, vintage PRS's along w/ two PS 594's (sensational, btw), vintage 335's, Danocaster's of all shapes and sizes, McInturff's, McKnaught's, vintage Baker's, etc., etc. AND this Santana 1 is by far the best playing and feeling guitar/neck that I've ever encountered (why did it take me this long?!?...and I guess my collection just went to 99 LOL!). The sustain is indescribable, the versatility is...well...insanely versatile, and the guitar is soooo comfortable. There's no "honeymoon" going on here as I play many of the guitars in my collection daily, so the A/B testing is kinda just what I do. Of course this is just all my opinion, but the difference(s) are so huge that it's quite simply just shocking. I've probably played her for at least 3 hours today, and I guess that a.) I'll scratch my head for a while for having not pulled the trigger sooner on a Santana 1, and b.) wonder why this model isn't more popular (though I know accessibility and quantity play into this). At any rate, here's a few more pics:






....now, back to more playing :)
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PRS for me has to have the natural binding but this color and burst goes very well with the painted binding. Drooool.
 
I last chimed in this thread back in July 2016 when I didn't have one...I bought this one February 2017...it's a 2011 model...the volume and tone controls are right where I wanted them too...

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dougstrummer said:
OK...I'll try to keep this short: Just rec'd my "unique" 2000 Santana 1 today (yayyyy, NGD!!!). Let me first say that my guitar collection of 98 high-end guitars consists of multiple CS and Historic LP's, multiple MB Strats and Tele's, vintage PRS's along w/ two PS 594's (sensational, btw), vintage 335's, Danocaster's of all shapes and sizes, McInturff's, McKnaught's, vintage Baker's, etc., etc. AND this Santana 1 is by far the best playing and feeling guitar/neck that I've ever encountered (why did it take me this long?!?...and I guess my collection just went to 99 LOL!). The sustain is indescribable, the versatility is...well...insanely versatile, and the guitar is soooo comfortable. There's no "honeymoon" going on here as I play many of the guitars in my collection daily, so the A/B testing is kinda just what I do. Of course this is just all my opinion, but the difference(s) are so huge that it's quite simply just shocking. I've probably played her for at least 3 hours today, and I guess that a.) I'll scratch my head for a while for having not pulled the trigger sooner on a Santana 1, and b.) wonder why this model isn't more popular (though I know accessibility and quantity play into this). At any rate, here's a few more pics:






....now, back to more playing :)
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Wow, wow, and more wow!

Can’t even say how much I like that beautiful, traditional finish, except it’s one of the nicest I’ve seen.

I realize that the looks thing varies by personal taste, and that’s all well and good, but I think the Santana shape is the prettiest one PRS makes. And I say this with no dog in the hunt; all my PRSes are the usual SCs and DCs.

Anyway, it’s great, and I hope you get much joy from it!
 
agreed on the shape, never had one but the symmetry appeals. like a big fat peach.

i need one but i’m trying to keep it under 100 guitars.

LSchefman said:
Wow, wow, and more wow!

Can’t even say how much I like that beautiful, traditional finish, except it’s one of the nicest I’ve seen.

I realize that the looks thing varies by personal taste, and that’s all well and good, but I think the Santana shape is the prettiest one PRS makes. And I say this with no dog in the hunt; all my PRSes are the usual SCs and DCs.

Anyway, it’s great, and I hope you get much joy from it!
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jxe said:
agreed on the shape, never had one but the symmetry appeals. like a big fat peach.

i need one but i’m trying to keep it under 100 guitars.
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A hundred shmundred......everyone NEEDS a Santana!
 
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