GD!

[Black Plaid]

Title says it all, in more ways that one.

I guess I was feeling a bit Tuesday.

Never fancied myself a Santana model, but bodia and Sergio's enthusiasm for them got the best of me. When I saw this come up, I figured it was now or never.

 

[Black Plaid]

I was ready to think there wasn't anything super special about the Santana model, and just be happy with it being a stunning color and a generally good guitar.

But WOW. There is a very special something about these, they have their own kick 4ss attitude.

Ablalam-a-ding-dong

 

[Black Plaid]

As great as this is, I think it might really want an unplated brass bridge from our very own John Mann...

 

[Black Plaid]

Am loving the headstock and the fantastic bird. Om.

 

[bodia]

Aw yeah! Welcome to the club!!! You're right, they have an attitude all their own. Love the color on that one!

 

[Black Plaid]

This was listed as a 10-top, but the grain is intense!

 

[Black Plaid]

I played this thing for like 4 hours last night. Could not put it down.

I love that there's no backplate, if I ever do a PS, there will be no backplate.

But I kept wondering ... what are the three divots for? Are they like the seashells?

 

[Black Plaid]

All I can say ... glorious. Can I get into Santanafest now? That's all I really ever wanted.

It's a 2014, not sure what exact Santana that makes it. Filled J-Birds, but no binding.The back is a dark dark dark dark green. Love. It.

 

[Going Modal]

... what are the three divots for? Are they like the seashells?

I always sort of assumed the 3 dots on the bridge block indicated the "Gen III" bridge. But I've been wrong before, and will continue to occasionally be...

 

[SinSir]

Absolutely brilliant! Stunning

 

[bodia]

Hell yeah that gets you in to Santanafest!!!!

 

[bodia]

I played this thing for like 4 hours last night. Could not put it down.

I love that there's no backplate, if I ever do a PS, there will be no backplate.

But I kept wondering ... what are the three divots for? Are they like the seashells?

I always sort of assumed the 3 dots on the bridge block indicated the "Gen III" bridge. But I've been wrong before, and will continue to occasionally be...

You may be onto something with the Gen III. All of mine, from 2019 onward, have those dots. Nothing before them does. Although, the "newest" I have prior to that is 2009. That has no "dots".

 

[toothace]

My oh my!!!


Sweet top!

 

[RickP]

Best looking “Admit One” ticket I've ever seen! Nice addition!

 

[Tucson Thump]

Am loving the headstock and the fantastic bird. Om.

That's quite a nice piece be with you.

 

[Mike Duncan]

LOVE IT!!

 

[veinbuster]

Spectacular!
Welcome to the Santana club.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I always sort of assumed the 3 dots on the bridge block indicated the "Gen III" bridge. But I've been wrong before, and will continue to occasionally be...

Yeah, this is one of those times.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

F@ckin’ Bangin’! (Lifts velvet rope and opens door)

These are just “Santana” models, and they’re awesome guitars and a tremendous value for the price.

 

[Tonart]

Lovely!!