Santana Retro

[Moondog Wily]

I was watching a rig rundown from Premier on Santana ... both of his have rosewood necks , an all brazilian on his US tour , indian on the CITES effected countries. This was a nice affirmation on my hunt for one with a rosewood neck . Interestingly he was playing II's even though the later models were out.

Thanks for posting that Greywolf, great rig rundown! If anyone is interested, here is the video (FYI, it is from 2014 but after you watch it, you will understand that it is unlikely anything has changed):

 

[gemyneye]

Thanks for posting that Greywolf, great rig rundown! If anyone is interested, here is the video (FYI, it is from 2014 but after you watch it, you will understand that it is unlikely anything has changed):

Any idea the difference on the neck carve on the Santana II compared to the new retros?

 

[Moondog Wily]

Any idea the difference on the neck carve on the Santana II compared to the new retros?

I am not sure, but from the way his tech was describing it, stuff like that never changed! I am sure Sergio DeBlanc has the official answer though!!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I was watching a rig rundown from Premier on Santana ... both of his have rosewood necks , an all brazilian on his US tour , indian on the CITES effected countries. This was a nice affirmation on my hunt for one with a rosewood neck . Interestingly he was playing II's even though the later models were out.

“Son of salmon” haha.

Yeah I watched this a few years ago, great vid.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I am not sure, but from the way his tech was describing it, stuff like that never changed! I am sure Sergio DeBlanc has the official answer though!!

I don’t have a Retro, I’m also unsure if I’ve ever even played one.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Just leaving this here in case anyone’s interested -

PRS Santana Signature Retro 2017 - 2023 | Reverb

Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear.

reverb.com

 

[bodia]

I don’t have a Retro, I’m also unsure if I’ve ever even played one.

I never had one. The Bruiseburst one was advertised as one, but it wasn’t. I did get some money back from the seller one that one.

 

[CatStrangler]

Retro has a very elegant top and heel carve and are slightly warmer than the II's. Do it.

 

[Greywolf]

dang I was doing pretty good with the "YOU HAVE ENOUGH, STOP!" this one has me weak in the knees .. rosewood neck and all ...I'm trying to hold out until my birthday .....

 

[Simon Says]

Thanks for posting that Greywolf, great rig rundown! If anyone is interested, here is the video (FYI, it is from 2014 but after you watch it, you will understand that it is unlikely anything has changed):

One thing did change. He is no longer playing Boogies since Mesa-Boogie ownership hand-over to Gibson

 

[sergiodeblanc]

dang I was doing pretty good with the "YOU HAVE ENOUGH, STOP!" this one has me weak in the knees .. rosewood neck and all ...I'm trying to hold out until my birthday .....

Does your grandma send you birthday checks that big?

 

[Alnus Rubra]

One thing did change. He is no longer playing Boogies since Mesa-Boogie ownership hand-over to Gibson

I bet he still has his original one though.

 

[Simon Says]

I bet he still has his original one though.

I bet. I wonder what Gibson did to Santana?

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I bet. I wonder what Gibson did to Santana?

I doubt we will ever know.

Could we see a PRS Santana amp?

PRS critics would name it the King Snake-oil

 

[Greywolf]

A PRS Santana Amp would be epic ...in snake skin and flame maple ... Snake charmer ....

 

[Simon Says]

I doubt we will ever know.

Could we see a PRS Santana amp?

PRS critics would name it the King Snake-oil

He is already using PRS cabs. I wouldn't be surprised

 

[bodia]

dang I was doing pretty good with the "YOU HAVE ENOUGH, STOP!" this one has me weak in the knees .. rosewood neck and all ...I'm trying to hold out until my birthday .....

LOVE!

 

[Greywolf]

By the way ...ain't no grannie, or ma n pa . I'm the Patriarch of my Clan worldwide ... a scary thought .. and am pushing 68 where does the time go ?

Being a 5th generation San Franciscan , I remember when Carlos was just a local player (along with Garcia, Bloomfield, Cippolina) , of course the 60's in the San Francisco area was a TRIP to be sure . I got my first "dream setup " to emulate him .. i.e. a Les Paul Custom and a Mesa/Boogie that was back in '79 ...still have both.

As we all have gone on a Big Life adventure in the past 4 decades, our tastes mature and we find ourselves in the glory of PRS land

I'll know when the right Santana comes along... it will the one I can't say no to .....

 

[Greywolf]

Rosewood neck , brazillian fretboard and delicious quilt ....it needs the brown paisley case

 

[MichaelS]

Rosewood neck , brazillian fretboard and delicious quilt ....it needs the brown paisley case

That’s the one at Dave’s… saw that in my reverb feed too.
It didn’t list if it has all Santana pups or 58/15 somewhere.