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Description

The PRS Private Stock Carlos Santana I is a recreation of an early guitar used by the multi-Grammy-winning artist and built by Paul Reed Smith. As a part of Guitar Center’s 2023 Crossroads Collection, the PRS Private Stock Carlos Santana I electric guitar is spec’d to replicate one of the first guitars that PRS ever created for Santana. This one-of-a-kind model features tons of PRS pre-’85 appointments, including body and headstock shapes and factory parts. It also features a beautiful 24-fret fingerboard made from Brazilian rosewood derived from PRS' legendary wood collection. As with any guitar from PRS, everything about the Carlos Santana I is flawless—you’re going to want this one in your collection.

Premium Specs for a Classic Look

The PRS Private Stock Carlos Santana I electric guitar features PRS' pre-1985 body and headstock shapes and factory parts, making it a stunning recreation of one of the first guitars that PRS ever built for the legendary Carlos Santana. This stunning PRS also boasts a 24-fret fingerboard of coveted Brazilian rosewood, period-correct abalone eagle headstock inlays and PRS bird inlays on the fingerboard. Other premium features that decorate this special guitar include abalone purfling and a custom abalone Santana OM inlay on the truss rod cover. Last but certainly not least, it’s finished with the figured maple top that PRS is renowned for.

Top-of-the-Line Electronics for a Timeless Sound

The PRS Private Stock Carlos Santana I features signature PRS Santana humbuckers and Santana’s unique take on pickup selection. These dual mini toggle switches deliver all of the incredible tonal and sonic versatility you could want from a PRS.

Limited-Edition Crossroads Series Model

Only 10 PRS Private Stock Carlos Santana I models were made for this series. Each guitar in this very limited production features a frameable certificate of authenticity signed by Paul Reed Smith and a letter signed by Carlos Santana. A custom PRS Private Reserve hardshell case is also included.

PRS Private Stock Carlos Santana I Crossroads 2023 Santana Orange
PRS Private Stock Carlos Santana I Crossroads 2023 Santana Orange
PRS Private Stock Carlos Santana I Crossroads 2023 Santana Orange

Features

  • Curly maple top and mahogany body
  • Set maple neck with Santana profile
  • Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
  • Santana humbuckers

Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway, Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Curly maple
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck
  • Neck shape: Santana
  • Neck wood: 1-piece mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.5"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose lacquer
Fingerboard
  • Material: Brazilian rosewood
  • Radius: 11.5"
  • Fret size: Santana Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Birds
  • Nut width/material 1.687"/PRS proprietary
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: 3520 LT Open zebra coil
  • Bridge: HFS Open zebra coil
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume
  • Pickup switch: Individual on/off mini toggles
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: PRS plate-style
  • Tuning machines: PRS Phase III locking
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Custom Crossroads edition hardshell leather case
  • Orientation: Right-handed
  • Country of origin: United States

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