shallbe
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I bought a used but nearly mint 2004 Santana II in the last few months and it has quickly become one of my favorite guitars and primary gigging instruments.
I love my other PRS guitars with 25" scales and 10" radius. I had my reservations about buying the Santana before trying it, due to the 24 frets, shorter scale, bigger neck, signature pickups, etc. No dealer around me has one and will never have one. No one carries PRS core stuff around here anymore.
Took the risk due to the beauty of the guitar. However, once I played it, it was an instant connection. The fat neck carve is wonderful, the scale is comfy and not cramped. 12" radius feels great. The super deep top carve and nice belly cut makes the guitar so comfortable when standing. It just hangs right on a strap for me.
The thicker body and fat neck make the guitar feel substantial without being unwieldy. The uncovered Santana pickups are very open and clear. The neck pickup in my guitar is especially sweet and chimey. The bridge pickup is not dark or flat, and it does everything well.
We played a private party Sat. night and I got a bunch of compliments on the guitar. "Sounds great." "Sure is pretty." Also......"What kind of guitar is that?" He kept staring at it. I forgot that there is no name on the headstock and told him what a great guitar the PRS Santana is.
So........why isn't this a more popular? Is it price alone? I know they tend to be more expensive than other core models typically.
I love my other PRS guitars with 25" scales and 10" radius. I had my reservations about buying the Santana before trying it, due to the 24 frets, shorter scale, bigger neck, signature pickups, etc. No dealer around me has one and will never have one. No one carries PRS core stuff around here anymore.
Took the risk due to the beauty of the guitar. However, once I played it, it was an instant connection. The fat neck carve is wonderful, the scale is comfy and not cramped. 12" radius feels great. The super deep top carve and nice belly cut makes the guitar so comfortable when standing. It just hangs right on a strap for me.
The thicker body and fat neck make the guitar feel substantial without being unwieldy. The uncovered Santana pickups are very open and clear. The neck pickup in my guitar is especially sweet and chimey. The bridge pickup is not dark or flat, and it does everything well.
We played a private party Sat. night and I got a bunch of compliments on the guitar. "Sounds great." "Sure is pretty." Also......"What kind of guitar is that?" He kept staring at it. I forgot that there is no name on the headstock and told him what a great guitar the PRS Santana is.
So........why isn't this a more popular? Is it price alone? I know they tend to be more expensive than other core models typically.