2015 Santana ii ? Is it a thing?

[darkmavis]

Hello all. I was weak earlier last year and bought a knaggs Severn! After playing it for some time I've decided it's not for me and have been offered a 15 Santana ii in trade. Now, I thought they stopped in 07? It's a lovley looking instrument (I'll add a link to photos soon) it has the purfling signifying a ii. The hang tag does not signify a 10 top either, I thought all 2s were artist grade (I must confess this is my weak point in PRS) can anyone shed light on this? Thanks in advance!


Here are some photos

http://proof.ttpgp.co.uk/TTPGP/Guitars/Prs---santana---2015

 

[Felipe]

Looks like a legit Santana 2 to me. The Headstock overlay is not really Brazilian looking, but it could be. Ask for a pic of the back of the Headstock. A "USA only guitar" will tell if it has the BR board (although some recent BR board/neck guitars had "wood passports" for, and were not USA only).

 

[CatStrangler]

I'll be suspect this one is just a core Santana not a Santana II, so probably indian rosewood used. I love the color, If I bought a core Santana, blood orange would be at the top of the list.

 

[darkmavis]

Is there a 'core' santana? Never knew that! Still a worthy trade for a knaggs teir 3 Severn? Not sure on used prices

 

[dkilpatrick]

Is there a 'core' santana?

The website lists the Santana "retro" as a core model.

 

[CatStrangler]

Is there a 'core' santana? Never knew that! Still a worthy trade for a knaggs teir 3 Severn? Not sure on used prices

There has been a core Santana for the last several years, not that the specs are a bit different than the current core Santana retro.

The website lists the Santana "retro" as a core model.

 

[Emmanuel]

That is a Santana core 2015. Great guitar but better play it before you buy it. Different taste and needs for different players and playing styles.

 

[darkmavis]

I have a private stock howard leese, was thinking king g it would make adequate backup?

 

[CatStrangler]

I have a private stock howard leese, was thinking king g it would make adequate backup?

If I were you and liked the Golden Eagle, I would hold out for a Santana Retro, a more similar instrument in specs to the Golden Eagle than a Santana II or similar.

 

[Emmanuel]

I have a private stock howard leese, was thinking king g it would make adequate backup?

If you are familiar with the short scale and 24 frets then I would not exclude at all the Santana II as a backup for your PS Golden Eagle. Just play it and decide.