Paul Reed Smith Santana II Signature Model Review

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Overall Rating 2.59

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Features 2.03

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Quality 3.26

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Reliability / Value 2.13

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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-1/2"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Neck Shape: Wide fat  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Abalone Bird inlays  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Tuners: PRS  
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  • Bridge: Tremolo  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Classic  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 4-Position Blade  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Headstock eagle. OM symbol truss rod cover. Santana Treble and Bass pickups with zebra bobbins.

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It feels that Paul Reed Smith could have done better with Santana II Signature Model, but still, this is a useful musical instrument. You should really give Santana II Signature Model a chance if you feel that this is a right instrument for you in this moment in time.

Paul Reed Smith could throw in a bit more features into Santana II Signature Model but this guitar is definitely a usable musical instrument. Whether it's the price cut, or Paul Reed Smith felt that simplicity is a good way to go, Santana II Signature Model is built with a limited set of features, so one needs see if it fits the need. Not the best equipped instrument, but Santana II Signature Model will do well for some musicians.

If you try playing Santana II Signature Model after an average guitar, it becomes obvious that this Paul Reed Smith deserves to be proud of making it sound so beautifully. It delivers great tone when plugged in to most amps and, versatile as it is, it will allow you to find your own tone that you will be proud of as well. Paul Reed Smith's Santana II Signature Model is surely a world class sounding instrument.

You could find a better fitted guitar, but Santana II Signature Model is ready to be played by any musician willing to take time and adjust it to his/her needs. Paul Reed Smith built a guitar that has nice finish but it lacks something that would make it feel even better. Guitar stays in tune reasonably well, if you don't force it too much, and the Santana II Signature Model's neck is playable.

If you're happy with Paul Reed Smith's Santana II Signature Model overall performance and characteristics, you can consider it to be a replacement guitar for your gigs. Even if used as only guitar Santana II Signature Model will perform, but don't overrate it and always try and find a backup. It is a solid guitar that will last long and perform well if you treat it right.