The Eagle has landed…..

]-[@n$0Ma☩!© said:
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“When Alnus met Sally”?







I think you should name your new piece “Sally Santana.”
 
Alnus Rubra said:
For those of you in the know, I was not quick in becoming a PRS owner.

This was a result of immense kindness from you wonderful people (Jim & Sergio to mention a couple).

I have deliberated for some time over my next purchase and a couple of weeks ago this beauty came up for sale.

I gulped as soon as I saw it. I’m a big figured wood guy and the medial rays on this just caught my eye.

I did all the usual checks, asking the seller to send more pics (just in case).

I took advice from a couple of knowledgeable guys on here and felt a hand on my back pushing me toward the “buy it now” button.

Well, with the postal strikes we’re experiencing here, it took sometime to arrive. Being the cautious guy I am, I didn’t want to “crack a light”, just in case it didn’t happen.

It arrived and I gave it some love, strings, fretboard and fret polish. And of course a gentle polish of the body & neck.

Enough of my blethering, here’s some pics.









It’s really resonant and all that Sergio said it would be.

I guess I’m a proper forum member now. Thanks everyone for allowing me to share this great day with you all.

I’m off to make some noise through my Mesa.
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That is VERY NICE!!!
 
Alnus Rubra said:
For those of you in the know, I was not quick in becoming a PRS owner.

This was a result of immense kindness from you wonderful people (Jim & Sergio to mention a couple).

I have deliberated for some time over my next purchase and a couple of weeks ago this beauty came up for sale.

I gulped as soon as I saw it. I’m a big figured wood guy and the medial rays on this just caught my eye.

I did all the usual checks, asking the seller to send more pics (just in case).

I took advice from a couple of knowledgeable guys on here and felt a hand on my back pushing me toward the “buy it now” button.

Well, with the postal strikes we’re experiencing here, it took sometime to arrive. Being the cautious guy I am, I didn’t want to “crack a light”, just in case it didn’t happen.

It arrived and I gave it some love, strings, fretboard and fret polish. And of course a gentle polish of the body & neck.

Enough of my blethering, here’s some pics.









It’s really resonant and all that Sergio said it would be.

I guess I’m a proper forum member now. Thanks everyone for allowing me to share this great day with you all.

I’m off to make some noise through my Mesa.
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O M G ... spectacular!! Welcome to the club of beautiful Santana owners.

The guitars, that is, not necessarily the players. ;)
 
Alnus Rubra said:
For those of you in the know, I was not quick in becoming a PRS owner.

This was a result of immense kindness from you wonderful people (Jim & Sergio to mention a couple).

I have deliberated for some time over my next purchase and a couple of weeks ago this beauty came up for sale.

I gulped as soon as I saw it. I’m a big figured wood guy and the medial rays on this just caught my eye.

I did all the usual checks, asking the seller to send more pics (just in case).

I took advice from a couple of knowledgeable guys on here and felt a hand on my back pushing me toward the “buy it now” button.

Well, with the postal strikes we’re experiencing here, it took sometime to arrive. Being the cautious guy I am, I didn’t want to “crack a light”, just in case it didn’t happen.

It arrived and I gave it some love, strings, fretboard and fret polish. And of course a gentle polish of the body & neck.

Enough of my blethering, here’s some pics.









It’s really resonant and all that Sergio said it would be.

I guess I’m a proper forum member now. Thanks everyone for allowing me to share this great day with you all.

I’m off to make some noise through my Mesa.
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FINALLY!
 
DISTORT6 said:
I’ll have what she’s having.
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Me too

Andrew Paul said:
Totally awesome! Huge congratulations to you and enjoy it! What a great looking top an awesome classic Santana yellow!!!! Beautiful
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Thanks.

Tonart said:
That’s a classic beauty! Great top with “grid” flame and kickass color. You’ve been happy for everyone here over the years. Now it’s our turn to be happy for you. Cheers!
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Cheers.

WA Paul said:
Congrats, that’s PERFECT! Short scale trems rule :)
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Yes they do.

Wow! Way to jump in there, AR! When you go, you go big!

Thanks Rick

11top said:
“When Alnus met Sally”?







I think you should name your new piece “Sally Santana.”
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Sally it is.

Black Plaid said:
Oh h*ck yes! I'm totally chuffed for you mate! May it bring you joy and inspiration for all time!
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Thanks BP

EdSevered said:
Yowza!
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Haha, thanks.

Bogner said:
That is VERY NICE!!!
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Cheers.

Black Plaid said:
I'll have what @]-[@n$0Ma☩!© is having.
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Sloppy sec….. never mind.

Fullmoon 1971 said:
Freakin beautiful Rueben, I'm officially green with jealousy. May you enjoy it in full health for many years fo come.
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Thanks John.

Rod/ said:
Nice! Gotta love a great Santana.. congrats:)
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Thanks.

aamefford said:
Oh my yes!!! Beautiful.
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Cheers.

aphantomvaper said:
That is a sweet, sweet guitar man and you deserve it. Looking forward to some video to see and hear the beauty that it contains!

Congrats again!!
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You don’t want to hear my playing, seriously.

alantig said:
C’mon, man - he has no idea what’s happening to her there! He’s never seen a woman do that,



Again, picture, the word - he still won’t understand!
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Nail on the head. Yeah, yeah, I know I’m doing it wrong.

alantig said:
Congrats, AR! That’s a beauty of a guitar. I’m sure you’ll get loads of enjoyment from it.

And ownership doesn’t determine membership. Like i5 or not, you’ve been one of us for a while.

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Thanks Alan. Another member added to the band of freaks.

AaeCee said:
O M G ... spectacular!! Welcome to the club of beautiful Santana owners.

The guitars, that is, not necessarily the players. ;)
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Haha, thanks brother.

jxe said:
FINALLY!
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…it happened to me. Thanks.
 
Alnus Rubra said:
For those of you in the know, I was not quick in becoming a PRS owner.

This was a result of immense kindness from you wonderful people (Jim & Sergio to mention a couple).

I have deliberated for some time over my next purchase and a couple of weeks ago this beauty came up for sale.

I gulped as soon as I saw it. I’m a big figured wood guy and the medial rays on this just caught my eye.

I did all the usual checks, asking the seller to send more pics (just in case).

I took advice from a couple of knowledgeable guys on here and felt a hand on my back pushing me toward the “buy it now” button.

Well, with the postal strikes we’re experiencing here, it took sometime to arrive. Being the cautious guy I am, I didn’t want to “crack a light”, just in case it didn’t happen.

It arrived and I gave it some love, strings, fretboard and fret polish. And of course a gentle polish of the body & neck.

Enough of my blethering, here’s some pics.









It’s really resonant and all that Sergio said it would be.

I guess I’m a proper forum member now. Thanks everyone for allowing me to share this great day with you all.

I’m off to make some noise through my Mesa.
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Lovely, lovely, whatcha think about that neck?:cool:
 
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