I'm 66 and i just started to learn to play so i went and bought a prs guitar.I chose this make because of the care that this company puts into its instruments.This guitar is a lovely thing.
I'm 27, and after saving substantially for years as a kid and being gifted a final X-mas sum of money from my grandfather who passed, my parents put the finishing touches on my PRS savings + upped my dream pacakge. I have had my Custom 24 PRS Artist Package (Tortoise shell finish) since 2007. Once I ordered it I had to wait several months for it to be constructed. Like Santana states, when it arrived, the look, the feel, the smell, it was special. It is an incredibly well built instrument that I keep pushing and pushing, yet more and more beautiful responses come out of it and I learn more of it's capibility as each day passes. It never siezes to amaze me and I grow more fond of it every day. Thanks PRS and all those who put my guitar together! I hope it will be a family heirloom as time passes.
I just got one after ten years of looking for the one I longed for. At 62,,,, and playing since ten years old.I became ageless instantly ! I have amazing Guitars and this one is truly amazing beyond words.If you ever get other Guitars as you grow older.None of them will ever take the place of the one you love now.Cheers Mate:>)
Carlos goes deep in his praise for Paul Reed Smith and his guitars. Having just bought my first one this year, I humbly admit my Paul's Guitar is the best guitar I have ever seen or owned. It contains a touch of magic
Carlos is one of the few guitarists in the world who has 'it'. BB, EVH, Clapton, Beck, SRV, Eric Johnson, Slash, and few other household names...That category. You hear him play one note, and you immediately know who's playing. Just listen to that rich, saturated tone. That's purely HIM, no gimmicks. He is a continued inspiration to just forget technique and gadgets, and let my soul pour out through the instrument.
I'd definitely add Joe Bonamassa and John Mayer to this list. They're great players who have their own voice on the guitar thats recognizable only to them!
@@drewhaffner3484 clapton is instantly recognizable but he doesnt just follow orders like you camp guards. Erick calls out the obvious; he calls out the bs.
@@American-Dragon ah yes he doesn't follow orders but he certainly borrows all of his licks from Freddie King, Albert King and BB King. Guy had one good album and it was good because of Duane Allman. He's literally the bottom of the list when compared to all of his contemporaries.
i didnt get into carlos playing till recent and he is the definition of a player with FEEL. He can throw in some fast notes here and there but you can actually hear the soul. Probably my favorite guitarist so melodic
My CE 24 is my first PRS and is the most versatile guitar I've ever played. Whatever tone I want I can get from this guitar. I like my Les Paul and my Strat but I love my CE 24. It's the first guitar since my first LP Custom I bought in the 70s that makes me want to pick it up and play every day. Congrats to Mr. Smith for the work he does.
I agree. I don't have a Les Paul, but I love my Teles and Strats. But Nothing really compares to my CE 24. So good to play, really screams with humbuckers and can be very dynamic with the coil split. My favorite guitar - I'm a PRS fan!
Over the years I've had far too many Guitars to even count. At One time I had 43... And- between the amplifiers and all the other gear that I had I couldn't even walk around my tiny apartment. With sincerity I can say that if you are going to be a working musician or a studio musician without question there are certain guitars that I think you ABSOLUTELY NEED to have! And now I've cut it back a little bit! LOL! So now I have about 20 "or So." Recently I just bought a Paul Reed Smith which would be the one that has been built to be exactly like the one he introduced at the Namm show in 1985. And I have to tell you that from tearing it out of the box, NOW it LOOKS like it might be my NUMBER ONE! BEYOND the RAW BEAUTY of the instrument - the tones and the playability are UNMATCHED and now I UNDERSTAND WHY CARLOS SANTANA plays these guitars because it's just like putting on your favorite old Tee Shirt that you've had for years! So I must say that just like LEO FENDER - PRS got it RIGHT the FIRST TIME! And I'm not even sure if Paul even plays guitar - but I'm assuming that he does? ALSO- WHEN I SAY that I have had over the years a "FEW" AXES- I'M trying to Convey that I've had the "So Called" ABSOLUTE BEST that money can buy... Custom Shop Fenders, C S. GIBSONS, There isn't enough room for ALL of them. ( AND- BE SURE TO UNDERSTAND THAT I'm NOT Boasting in ANY WAY. But I'm TRYING to make a POINT here! 47 years of playing, An old "Road Dog!" Toured, Blessed to have been able to work for BGP ( BILL GRAHAM PRESENTS )🙏 I say this NOT IN ANY WAY to DEFILE PEOPLE WHO might not be able or in a position to buy Certain Instruments! I have been Blessed with my career 🙏 and myself have been able to find ( BASICALLY on the "LOOKOUT" ALWAYS for that "SPECIAL SOMETHING!" WHICH MOST PLAYERS DO! PAWNSHOPS ARE GOOD 🤔 ! ) Some Extraordinary Instruments... Spilling up to 10k & Change. I'm posting this to say that my New PRS IS One of the best guitars I've EVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO PLAY... "BANG FOR THE BUCK" QUITE HONESTLY DON'T EVEN HESITATE IF YOU'RE WAVERING IN ANY WAY! The SE is less than 1k... I got the "FADED BLUE BURST" 💙 AND I get up early just to TOUCH IT! YOU ABSOLUTELY 💯 % WILL BE BLOWN AWAY 😳 One of the beauties of this guitar is that it doesn't sound like anything else that I've ever played. Nothing like a Stratocaster or Telecaster or Les Paul, a Rickenbacker or a Gretsche or ANYTHING ELSE! It's NOTHING like ANYTHING I've ever played in any way shape or form! So after watching Carlos talk here - he's so correct regarding the playability and just the way it feels in your hands... The neck is absolutely perfect because I was worried about the radius down by the nut? BUT there's no worries THERE! THAT'S the story BROTHERS and SISTERS - IF you're looking for something and I must say that the workmanship is ridiculous and you can look them up and check out the different colors but the mahogany back itself is gorgeous and the Fret work and it has tens on it right now BUT they feel like Eights! SO ALL I can say IS THANK YOU 🙏 PAUL... WOW! PRETTY MUCH COVERS IT! NOW I'M GOING TO PLAY MY FIDDLE... KEEP ROCKING AND KEEP PICKING! AND- "IF'N" YA'LL GOT A FEW EXTRA GREENBACKS? SNATCH ONE UP WHILE YOU CAN... YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED 🤔🤫😉 💯% ✌ ( HELL - YOU JUST MIGHT GET INSPIRED...!!! ) A'HO & RES IPSA LOQUITUR
How lucky we are to have great people like Paul Reed Smith and Santana (as well as many others) to make all this possible for us. I know you top guys will probably never read anything like this, but we are grateful. Thanks! Ron in Texas.
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Ron Really I couldn't 👍🏼 more. I actually 💭 that Santana was about to say that he is grateful to live at the same ⌚ with Smith and having met him to work together..
When people are sincere what would sound like a load of new age BS in someone else's mouth takes on deep meaning...Santana really moves not only with his music but with his sincere passion and his inner being!
Back before Paul started creating the best guitars on earth, he worked in an Annapolis Md. guitar repair shop, servicing and fine-tuning the best tools for musicians. Never anyone finer. He did several of my instruments back in the day. He wouldn't waste a moment of his time on junk. But he could take a great guitar and make it perfection. No doubt. P.R.S. has many guitarists who love his work, and respect him for the blessing of having one of his works of art. I was blessed with a couple of these miracle instruments. Paul is a guitar genius. Forever grateful. I definitely agree with Carlos on his description of Paul's work. These guitars become an extension of you. No need to do anything but connect to the music within you, through a P.R.S. guitar.
Folks, there is but one way to have an opinion and that is to grab one (any guitar for that matter), plug it in to a few different amps and play it for a bit. In the end you may be surprised at what you end up choosing if you ignore all the stuff people say and just judge for yourself. There is no perfect guitar out there. Lots of really good guitars, but based on your playing ability, ear for sound, style and of course $$$ in your wallet, what makes a good guitar is what works for you. If what you choose brings out the best in you, then you have found a winner, whatever brand and model it may be. Rock on people!
Both these guys are stand-up gentlemen, glad to be a proud owner of a PRS guitar and a customer to such a great company that CARES about their clientele, whether it be a big artist as Santana, or a independent player like myself.....PRS guitars is a prime example of a fine American guitar company. Don't ever change!
Both these guys are stand-up gentlement, glad to be a proud owner of a PRS guitar and a customer to such a great company that CARES about their clientele, whether it be a big artist as Santana, or a independent player like myself.....PRS guitars is a prime example of a fine American guitar company. Don't ever change!
I have to say that this interview is extremely enlightening because of how Carlos lays it on the line; if you have the right guitar, it's on you to play it. You can't blame the sound on the guitar, but on either your ability or inability to make music with it. It also really helps that PRS consistently makes such good instruments, and really listens to the musicians he crafts guitars & amps for. Having just watched the 4-part series Paul made with David Grissom for Wildwood, PRS's attention to detail sets a solid standard for the rest of the guitar makers.
Busting who? Carlos is a Douchebag. only a Douchebag borrows a guitar and refuses to give it back or for that matter..pay for it. I don't care who he is. if Carlos would have pulled the stuff on me like he did Paul, I would have told Carlos to take a hike.........PRS DOES NOT need Carlos...they never have and they never will. Let Carlos go to Gibson and play the Sub-Par crap that they make now. I like the PRS santana....too bad it got Carlos's name on it.
A lot of guitarists can mimic Carlos and his licks. But nobody can create what he created. Those that question the master because you can't understand him, will never be what Carlos what he is.
I love my PRS. Can't wait to buy another. :D Santana is one of my favorite guitarists for reasons like the ones in this video. He's so deep and passionate about making music, it's not just "playing". It's like breathing. Love it.
Peace &Love Carlos & Family I went to Jr. High &College in Santa Rosa. Been following. You for years. I cried when I sold my P.R.S. 24 fret now on 3rd built electric. Some with. AWESOME. Abalone. Inlays Retired Millwright Carlos&Paul INSPIRE. Me Reborn old geezer my dad played with LES PAUL Guitar. & Banjo LOL 💒😀
I just saw Carlos in Honolulu and he's playing a PRS single-cut without a trem. Stayed on the bridge pickup just about all night and his tone was raw/rock n roll. Probably getting ready for the Santana 4 tour with Rolie and Schon.
Okay I'm not a big fan of Santana's music but admire him as a musician and a guitar player. When I saw this vid lasts 6 min I was thinking it was going to get boring and I was just fascinated by Carlo's love for music. He is a real great musician
I have this guitar and I agree.... its always ready for your expressions. No excuses. BTW... I appreciate that Carlos is holding the SE version in this video. Obviously he doesnt have a problem being associated with a "budget" guitar. Carlos puts the Boogie in a Korean masterpiece!
I've picked up guitar again to try and learn with an acoustic at 55 after abandoning it 20 years ago. I'm gonna stick to it this time... and if I decide to get an electric, I'm seriously gonna consider a PRS. Paul is still genuinely passionate about his craft, even after all these years. Just watch his TEDx talk about "Building the Perfect Guitar".
I love to hear Carlos speak. He's the real deal. Not a saint. Not a prophet. But a legendary musician whose music comes from a deeply spiritual place. Yeah, I get that some folks just want him to shut up and play guitar. For those folks I recommend Frank Zappa. Personally, I love to hear Carlos wax eloquent about spirituality and music. Viva Santana!
I was a skeptic, when I first became aware of PRS and saw they were a little pricier, I thought “they can’t be that much better”. So I steered away. I have modest collection and thought what the heck, I’ll add a PRS, nothing too spendy, something mid level, so I picked a used S2 custom 24. The minute I held that guitar in my hands I was okay, I think I get it. While my Strats and Paul’s are still dearly loved, I find myself picking up the S2 more often. I have a used McCarty on the way.
The best guitar I played and sadly had to sell for to fund my case to get custody of my kids many years ago, was a PRS Korina Santana. The best playing guitar I ever owned. I did win custody of my kids so it was worth it. But I miss that guitar still.
I never understood the difference in sound between a dumble and mesa mark. I have heard all the exact dumble clones , and I can take my mark I with a little boost in the mids and roll off eq in the treble and it sounds exact like it? Can someone explain to me why they sound so similar?
It's funny, I've never heard Santana express this view of PRS until now and for years I've been saying the exact same thing. They make a guitar that just kind of disappears and works exactly as it should so now it's 100% up to you and your playing, how you are going to express yourself
His best tone was his Yamaha. I understand that he had shoulder issues and that thing was just too heavy for him, but MAN that Yamaha was a sweet guitar!
The Yamaha SG 175b he had is the ancestor of the SG 2000. They both are legendary guitars. Yamaha actually built the SG 2000 in partnership with Carlos.
Deep and true. Paul is a genius at making guitars that simply are extensions of a fine musician. The ultimate tool. How nice to see this mutual appreciation of two artists.
i love santanas latino grooves.... not many young people get the santana vibe...and i dont ever care about all the behind the scenes bullshit he said this then... he said that an played this... so what... i just wanna hear the music when im in the mood for it..... and just like the stones..... as you age and mellow a bit... carlos will be there waiting for you....
You know that annoyed Paul when not once, but twice Carlos called them Paul Reed Guitars. I know once the guitarist/singer from SOJA was holding the guitar wrong during a photo and Paul was like....no, no, no show the headstock logo. Lol. Btw, the Factory is in Stevensville, not Baltimore. Schedule a Factory tour if you are in the area.
I watch old videos of John McLaughlin playing Gibson’s. The double neck fit one. What is constantly doing, tuning , retuning and tuning again. Almost after every song. He now plays PRS. Doesn’t so it any more. I have a Musicman Stingray and that thing stays in tune gig after gig. It’s amazing. I get my Fender bass out and have to tune it all the time. Why???
Paul was oozing flattery as carlos complimented his craftsmanship. They are good guitars tho. Never played one, but def want one after this interview...
Gottdamn, didn't know Carlos talked that much. Gotta give him his props tho. He's the genius who figured out how to synthesize blues, Spanish and rock music into his own idiom.
Everything Carlos Santana said about guitar playing is true Dimebag Darrell, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Jimi Hendrix , Zakk Wylde and Jeff Hanneman are other examples of playing guitar like gods
I love my Paul read guitar model SE I must admit for the price I pay for it it is a very good guitar and that was brand new it has his own thing going which I like compared to my other guitars all have their own nuances yeah great guitar all rounder
Just had a '97 custom 22 at my house for a couple weeks. Played well, but was flat sounding, and the "10" top was maybe a 3 if you compared it to a Moonstone Vulcan. I'll stick to my Moonstones.
I own a 2001 PRS Custom 24. Grey/ Black, 10 Top. I also own 8 other guitars. I almost ALWAYS play my PRS before I play my other guitars. Why ? Because it feels good, plays well & sound nice....WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE ?
Carlos Santana could obviously play any guitar on the market but he's stayed with PRS's since he first started playing them back in the 80's and that's really saying something. Before PRS, Carlos swapped guitar models and brands every few years because he simply hadn't found his dream guitar... That ended when he started playing his PRS's.
Carlos is an unusually lovable space cadet, but I kept waiting for him to say: "I can't play this guitar … it's an Aries!", or the like … Hell, I'd pay just to watch Paul try and keep a straight face ;)
In 1995, I really wanted the Santana model, it was a lot more $ than the custom 24, so I figured how different can they be. I’m thinking that I should’ve ordered the Santana and not have settled, I had the money. “ NEVER SETTLE”!!!! You’ll be Very Sorry... So.... I ordered a custom 24 in 1995 and it wasn’t built until 1996, 9 months later. The specs that I ordered weren’t correct. I ordered a Quilt top, but let that option go, because if I waited, I’d have had no competition date. I didn’t get that money refunded to me. I ordered a wide thick neck and received a thin neck. I really wanted to have my PRS. Well the guitar was built very well. The neck felt terrible and the pickups had a cold genetic sound. Over 20 years later I contacted Paul, he said, to send it back so he could see what he could do. Paul, put new pickups in, new bridge and did a setup. The guitar is still cold and just sits there. Again... “ Never Settle” !!! If I’d bought the Santana, I may have been happy with my PRS. Now... I just feel sick ever time I go to pick it up or think about it. It haunts me daily for over 25 years...😫😫😫😫😫😫
Yes, Gibson sells a LP Studio Faded for 800 new. They have the same Burstbucker Pro pickups that are in the Standards. I got mine for 650, it was a floor model at a small music shop. It's the only guitar that Gibson makes that's not overpriced. The pickups in a PRS SE Custom 24 aren't as good as in the LP Faded, but it is superior guitar in most other ways. I'm fine with paying 800 since they pay American wages, but 2,600 for a Standard is ridiculous.
If you play guitar and you are consciously thinking of what you are playing, you tend to lose your “soul”, the real guitar is without thought. I noticed when I think about what I’m gonna play, it doesn’t sound as nice as when I just play... I would love to meet both men featured in this video.
I totally agree man! Even though I am right handed it often occurs to me how limited choices you have in the instrument. That sucks. The companies should care a little bit more about people and less about money.
***** That's not true at all. There are ways of doing business without becoming a charity. In our time we assume that profit has to be obscenely high to be considered profit. I don't accept that.
How about this people, when you sell out shows every country and city you play then only then can you talk smack about Santana, otherwise be quiet and listen to one of the great Rock Legends while he is still on the planet.
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I can listen to Carlos Santana talk all day. Very poetic and speaks from the soul just as much as his playing.
such poetic wisdom
no word salad or obfuscation like the legions of grifters nowadays
and i just thought the exact opposite, he is literaly talking about nothing...
I'm 66 and i just started to learn to play so i went and bought a prs guitar.I chose this make because of the care that this company puts into its instruments.This guitar is a lovely thing.
All the best to you, sir.
I hope when this man passes, that his company thrives and lives on and sticks to its principles that have gotten it this far.
I'm 27, and after saving substantially for years as a kid and being gifted a final X-mas sum of money from my grandfather who passed, my parents put the finishing touches on my PRS savings + upped my dream pacakge. I have had my Custom 24 PRS Artist Package (Tortoise shell finish) since 2007. Once I ordered it I had to wait several months for it to be constructed. Like Santana states, when it arrived, the look, the feel, the smell, it was special. It is an incredibly well built instrument that I keep pushing and pushing, yet more and more beautiful responses come out of it and I learn more of it's capibility as each day passes. It never siezes to amaze me and I grow more fond of it every day. Thanks PRS and all those who put my guitar together! I hope it will be a family heirloom as time passes.
This was a great comment! Are you still rocking that PRS?
you do not need sum fancy guitar to play
I have a '64 LP Jr which was, and is
a Student Model
I just got one after ten years of looking for the one I longed for. At 62,,,, and playing since ten years old.I became ageless instantly ! I have amazing Guitars and this one is truly amazing beyond words.If you ever get other Guitars as you grow older.None of them will ever take the place of the one you love now.Cheers Mate:>)
Congratulations on the purchase. Enjoy for a lifetime
Love Santana and PRS guitars.
Carlos goes deep in his praise for Paul Reed Smith and his guitars.
Having just bought my first one this year, I humbly admit my Paul's Guitar is the best guitar I have ever seen or owned.
It contains a touch of magic
Black Magic ;)
I much prefer this version of the PRS Santana guitar to the single cuts of today …
Carlos is one of the few guitarists in the world who has 'it'. BB, EVH, Clapton, Beck, SRV, Eric Johnson, Slash, and few other household names...That category. You hear him play one note, and you immediately know who's playing. Just listen to that rich, saturated tone. That's purely HIM, no gimmicks. He is a continued inspiration to just forget technique and gadgets, and let my soul pour out through the instrument.
I'd definitely add Joe Bonamassa and John Mayer to this list. They're great players who have their own voice on the guitar thats recognizable only to them!
@@gtrman12887 and Brian May. You instantly recognize who it is the moment he starts playing.
@@gtrman12887 and take out clapton
@@drewhaffner3484 clapton is instantly recognizable but he doesnt just follow orders like you camp guards. Erick calls out the obvious; he calls out the bs.
@@American-Dragon ah yes he doesn't follow orders but he certainly borrows all of his licks from Freddie King, Albert King and BB King. Guy had one good album and it was good because of Duane Allman. He's literally the bottom of the list when compared to all of his contemporaries.
What a nice Honor.. Way to go Paul..Carlos, Very well spoken my man..
Carlos is such good humble man with a big heart for people
Carlos is one of the few ORIGINAL guitarists left on the planet! Pure genius!
i didnt get into carlos playing till recent and he is the definition of a player with FEEL. He can throw in some fast notes here and there but you can actually hear the soul. Probably my favorite guitarist so melodic
His generation produced possibly the best ever guitar players. He is still here with us showing why he is one of the best. Smooth Carlos!!!!
My CE 24 is my first PRS and is the most versatile guitar I've ever played. Whatever tone I want I can get from this guitar. I like my Les Paul and my Strat but I love my CE 24. It's the first guitar since my first LP Custom I bought in the 70s that makes me want to pick it up and play every day. Congrats to Mr. Smith for the work he does.
I agree. I don't have a Les Paul, but I love my Teles and Strats. But Nothing really compares to my CE 24. So good to play, really screams with humbuckers and can be very dynamic with the coil split. My favorite guitar - I'm a PRS fan!
Carlos Santana mi guitarrista favorito.
❤️🇲🇽
Over the years I've had far too many Guitars to even count. At
One time I had 43...
And- between the amplifiers and all the other gear that I had I couldn't even walk around my tiny apartment. With sincerity I can say that if you are going to be a working musician or a studio musician without question there are certain guitars that I think you ABSOLUTELY NEED to have! And now I've cut it back a little bit! LOL! So now I have about 20 "or So." Recently I just bought a Paul Reed Smith which would be the one that has been built to be exactly like the one he introduced at the Namm show in 1985. And I have to tell you that from tearing it out of the box, NOW it LOOKS like it might be my NUMBER ONE! BEYOND the RAW BEAUTY of the instrument - the tones and the playability are UNMATCHED and now I UNDERSTAND WHY CARLOS SANTANA plays these guitars because it's just like putting on your favorite old Tee Shirt that you've had for years! So I must say that just like LEO FENDER - PRS got it RIGHT the FIRST TIME! And I'm not even sure if Paul even plays guitar - but I'm assuming that he does?
ALSO- WHEN I SAY that I have had over the years a "FEW" AXES- I'M trying to Convey that I've had the "So Called" ABSOLUTE BEST that money can buy...
Custom Shop Fenders, C S. GIBSONS, There isn't enough room for ALL of them. ( AND- BE SURE TO UNDERSTAND THAT I'm NOT Boasting in ANY WAY. But I'm TRYING to make a POINT here! 47 years of playing, An old "Road Dog!" Toured, Blessed to have been able to work for BGP ( BILL GRAHAM PRESENTS )🙏
I say this NOT IN ANY WAY to DEFILE PEOPLE WHO might not be able or in a position to buy Certain Instruments! I have been Blessed with my career 🙏 and myself have been able to find
( BASICALLY on the "LOOKOUT" ALWAYS for that "SPECIAL SOMETHING!" WHICH MOST PLAYERS DO! PAWNSHOPS ARE GOOD 🤔 ! ) Some Extraordinary Instruments...
Spilling up to 10k & Change.
I'm posting this to say that my New PRS IS One of the best guitars I've EVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO PLAY...
"BANG FOR THE BUCK" QUITE HONESTLY DON'T EVEN HESITATE IF YOU'RE WAVERING IN ANY WAY! The SE is less than 1k...
I got the "FADED BLUE BURST" 💙 AND I get up early just to TOUCH IT! YOU ABSOLUTELY
💯 % WILL BE BLOWN AWAY 😳
One of the beauties of this guitar is that it doesn't sound like anything else that I've ever played. Nothing like a Stratocaster or Telecaster or Les Paul, a Rickenbacker or a Gretsche or ANYTHING ELSE! It's NOTHING like ANYTHING I've ever played in any way shape or form! So after watching Carlos talk here - he's so correct regarding the playability and just the way it feels in your hands... The neck is absolutely perfect because I was worried about the radius down by the nut? BUT there's no worries THERE! THAT'S the story BROTHERS and SISTERS - IF you're looking for something and I must say that the workmanship is ridiculous and you can look them up and check out the different colors but the mahogany back itself is gorgeous and the Fret work and it has tens on it right now BUT they feel like Eights! SO ALL I can say IS THANK YOU 🙏 PAUL...
WOW! PRETTY MUCH COVERS IT! NOW I'M GOING TO PLAY MY FIDDLE...
KEEP ROCKING AND KEEP PICKING! AND- "IF'N" YA'LL GOT A FEW EXTRA GREENBACKS?
SNATCH ONE UP WHILE YOU CAN...
YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED
🤔🤫😉 💯%
✌ ( HELL - YOU JUST MIGHT GET INSPIRED...!!! )
A'HO & RES IPSA LOQUITUR
Santana put PRS guitar on the map, the tone and how he plays PRS guitar on stage really seem to be a perfect match
How lucky we are to have great people like Paul Reed Smith and Santana (as well as many others) to make all this possible for us. I know you top guys will probably never read anything like this, but we are grateful. Thanks! Ron in Texas.
Ron Really I couldn't 👍🏼 more. I actually 💭 that Santana was about to say that he is grateful to live at the same ⌚ with Smith and having met him to work together..
When people are sincere what would sound like a load of new age BS in someone else's mouth takes on deep meaning...Santana really moves not only with his music but with his sincere passion and his inner being!
Back before Paul started creating the best guitars on earth, he worked in an Annapolis Md. guitar repair shop, servicing and fine-tuning the best tools for musicians. Never anyone finer. He did several of my instruments back in the day. He wouldn't waste a moment of his time on junk. But he could take a great guitar and make it perfection. No doubt.
P.R.S. has many guitarists who love his work, and respect him for the blessing of having one of his works of art. I was blessed with a couple of these miracle instruments. Paul is a guitar genius. Forever grateful.
I definitely agree with Carlos on his description of Paul's work. These guitars become an extension of you. No need to do anything but connect to the music within you, through a P.R.S. guitar.
Carlos is not only a legendary guitarist, but also a philosopher! Fantastic interview, thanks for sharing it with us Paul :)
Folks, there is but one way to have an opinion and that is to grab one (any guitar for that matter), plug it in to a few different amps and play it for a bit. In the end you may be surprised at what you end up choosing if you ignore all the stuff people say and just judge for yourself. There is no perfect guitar out there. Lots of really good guitars, but based on your playing ability, ear for sound, style and of course $$$ in your wallet, what makes a good guitar is what works for you. If what you choose brings out the best in you, then you have found a winner, whatever brand and model it may be. Rock on people!
Best comment on the whole thread.
@@SixStringflyboy The guitar will choose you..... you will know once you plug it in. Santa's guitar is the PRS for Clapton it was a Fender
On point!
I have the PRS SE Satana. Love it!!!! He is so right, it feels so good to hold and play. It fits perfect every time.
me, too. and 2 other prs guitars as well. they are so well made it's ridiculous.
Still loved his sound with the SG and fender amps
Also those incredible Yamaha SG's.
Both these guys are stand-up gentlemen, glad to be a proud owner of a PRS guitar and a customer to such a great company that CARES about their clientele, whether it be a big artist as Santana, or a independent player like myself.....PRS guitars is a prime example of a fine American guitar company. Don't ever change!
Both these guys are stand-up gentlement, glad to be a proud owner of a PRS guitar and a customer to such a great company that CARES about their clientele, whether it be a big artist as Santana, or a independent player like myself.....PRS guitars is a prime example of a fine American guitar company. Don't ever change!
I figured the whole video would just be Santana saying "I like PRS with the tone knob all of the way down."
Best comment I've read on this thread LOL
TheSodaLake
That's true! Carlos likes to turn his amps all the way up and control the volume with his guitar. Spot on!
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I have to say that this interview is extremely enlightening because of how Carlos lays it on the line; if you have the right guitar, it's on you to play it. You can't blame the sound on the guitar, but on either your ability or inability to make music with it. It also really helps that PRS consistently makes such good instruments, and really listens to the musicians he crafts guitars & amps for. Having just watched the 4-part series Paul made with David Grissom for Wildwood, PRS's attention to detail sets a solid standard for the rest of the guitar makers.
all these negative comments are from the people that can't play because they still have excuses and they don't like Carlos busting them on their BS
u have to admit, this interview was pretty cringe worthy
Busting who? Carlos is a Douchebag. only a Douchebag borrows a guitar and refuses to give it back or for that matter..pay for it. I don't care who he is. if Carlos would have pulled the stuff on me like he did Paul, I would have told Carlos to take a hike.........PRS DOES NOT need Carlos...they never have and they never will. Let Carlos go to Gibson and play the Sub-Par crap that they make now. I like the PRS santana....too bad it got Carlos's name on it.
He's pretentious. He muddies his waters to appear deep.
Too much negative self-projection here. Can't soar with eagles while slogging with sows.
Buzz off Prick
A lot of guitarists can mimic Carlos and his licks. But nobody can create what he created. Those that question the master because you can't understand him, will never be what Carlos what he is.
I love my PRS. Can't wait to buy another. :D
Santana is one of my favorite guitarists for reasons like the ones in this video. He's so deep and passionate about making music, it's not just "playing". It's like breathing. Love it.
So spritual and so Samba, I love Carlos
Goosebumps! Such high, high praise from a legend!
Peace &Love Carlos & Family I went to Jr. High &College in Santa Rosa. Been following. You for years. I cried when I sold my P.R.S. 24 fret now on 3rd built electric. Some with. AWESOME. Abalone. Inlays Retired Millwright Carlos&Paul INSPIRE. Me Reborn old geezer my dad played with LES PAUL Guitar. & Banjo LOL 💒😀
I just saw Carlos in Honolulu and he's playing a PRS single-cut without a trem. Stayed on the bridge pickup just about all night and his tone was raw/rock n roll. Probably getting ready for the Santana 4 tour with Rolie and Schon.
I buy the PRS Santana SE, sounds great.
Okay I'm not a big fan of Santana's music but admire him as a musician and a guitar player. When I saw this vid lasts 6 min I was thinking it was going to get boring and I was just fascinated by Carlo's love for music. He is a real great musician
Wow! The "Man" once again gives a beautiful view and perspective on life.......
haha Santana is always so deep in every interview. great guy!
Every
I have this guitar and I agree.... its always ready for your expressions. No excuses. BTW... I appreciate that Carlos is holding the SE version in this video. Obviously he doesnt have a problem being associated with a "budget" guitar. Carlos puts the Boogie in a Korean masterpiece!
I've picked up guitar again to try and learn with an acoustic at 55 after abandoning it 20 years ago. I'm gonna stick to it this time... and if I decide to get an electric, I'm seriously gonna consider a PRS. Paul is still genuinely passionate about his craft, even after all these years. Just watch his TEDx talk about "Building the Perfect Guitar".
I love to hear Carlos speak. He's the real deal. Not a saint. Not a prophet. But a legendary musician whose music comes from a deeply spiritual place. Yeah, I get that some folks just want him to shut up and play guitar. For those folks I recommend Frank Zappa. Personally, I love to hear Carlos wax eloquent about spirituality and music. Viva Santana!
I was a skeptic, when I first became aware of PRS and saw they were a little pricier, I thought “they can’t be that much better”. So I steered away. I have modest collection and thought what the heck, I’ll add a PRS, nothing too spendy, something mid level, so I picked a used S2 custom 24. The minute I held that guitar in my hands I was okay, I think I get it. While my Strats and Paul’s are still dearly loved, I find myself picking up the S2 more often. I have a used McCarty on the way.
The best guitar I played and sadly had to sell for to fund my case to get custody of my kids many years ago, was a PRS Korina Santana. The best playing guitar I ever owned. I did win custody of my kids so it was worth it. But I miss that guitar still.
I've never heard Black Magic Woman played through a Dumble before. Thank you! Also,.. I love my PRS Santana III !
I never understood the difference in sound between a dumble and mesa mark. I have heard all the exact dumble clones , and I can take my mark I with a little boost in the mids and roll off eq in the treble and it sounds exact like it? Can someone explain to me why they sound so similar?
Eric Oglesby similar high gain stages, but at lower gain they react a little different, mk ii are the most alike imo, cheers and nice amp you have
Carlos still looks good. Lovely shirt. Beautiful guitars, but I imagine he could make even the most inexpensive ones sound great. Very soulful chat.
It's funny, I've never heard Santana express this view of PRS until now and for years I've been saying the exact same thing. They make a guitar that just kind of disappears and works exactly as it should so now it's 100% up to you and your playing, how you are going to express yourself
Dr Drew makes guitars!!!!
I would love a PRS guitar
one day maybe 🙏🎸
I love my PRS S2 custom 24 thanks for making quality instruments!
Let's not forget who named the Mesa Boogie? "Man this little amp Boogies." (upper left)
His best tone was his Yamaha. I understand that he had shoulder issues and that thing was just too heavy for him, but MAN that Yamaha was a sweet guitar!
They are superior to PRS.
The Yamaha SG 175b he had is the ancestor of the SG 2000. They both are legendary guitars. Yamaha actually built the SG 2000 in partnership with Carlos.
Boy, Carlos just called out EVERYBODY! No excuses!
5:30 Carlos - "Its gonna get really deep now..." It was already deep man :D
Deep and true. Paul is a genius at making guitars that simply are extensions of a fine musician. The ultimate tool. How nice to see this mutual appreciation of two artists.
I wonder how much of these "experts" or guitarists below have created their own sound and style. You can instantly tell its Santana.
I'd be all like..........''hey man, just answer the fucking question''!!!!
i love santanas latino grooves.... not many young people get the santana vibe...and i dont ever care about all the behind the scenes bullshit he said this then... he said that an played this... so what... i just wanna hear the music when im in the mood for it..... and just like the stones..... as you age and mellow a bit... carlos will be there waiting for you....
PRS is like a rock, very solid precision instrument.
Sonho de consumo, a PRS Santana 1997. :(
You know that annoyed Paul when not once, but twice Carlos called them Paul Reed Guitars. I know once the guitarist/singer from SOJA was holding the guitar wrong during a photo and Paul was like....no, no, no show the headstock logo. Lol. Btw, the Factory is in Stevensville, not Baltimore. Schedule a Factory tour if you are in the area.
i love Santana. He's so deep
I watch old videos of John McLaughlin playing Gibson’s. The double neck fit one. What is constantly doing, tuning , retuning and tuning again. Almost after every song. He now plays PRS. Doesn’t so it any more. I have a Musicman Stingray and that thing stays in tune gig after gig. It’s amazing. I get my Fender bass out and have to tune it all the time. Why???
Great guitarist, great guitar maker
Paul was oozing flattery as carlos complimented his craftsmanship. They are good guitars tho. Never played one, but def want one after this interview...
Gottdamn, didn't know Carlos talked that much. Gotta give him his props tho. He's the genius who figured out how to synthesize blues, Spanish and rock music into his own idiom.
Awesome upload! Thanks...
I just dun got me a first series se Santana from mister Reed Smith - I'm looking forward to never catching a cold again...
Everything Carlos Santana said about guitar playing is true
Dimebag Darrell, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Jimi Hendrix , Zakk Wylde and Jeff Hanneman are other examples of playing guitar like gods
So good
I love my Paul read guitar model SE I must admit for the price I pay for it it is a very good guitar and that was brand new it has his own thing going which I like compared to my other guitars all have their own nuances yeah great guitar all rounder
Race car bucket seats make you ‘one’ with the car, you almost feel you ARE the car. I think that’s how Santana feels with his guitars and his music.
Love this interview I play a PRS guitar it is alive..organic.....the sweet zone should be everyone
Dude, I want one of those Paul's SE so badly...I can´t afford the core model but, one step at the time...
What is that 22 fret adjustable bridge non-trem orange Santana PRS guitar?! I would still have my Santana II if it was 22 fret non-trem.
Does Paul have an interview with Tom Johnston?
Too be or not to be! Very True.
The signature sound of Carlos Santana and Paul Reed Smith guitars has and will always will be relevant.
Just had a '97 custom 22 at my house for a couple weeks. Played well, but was flat sounding, and the "10" top was maybe a 3 if you compared it to a Moonstone Vulcan. I'll stick to my Moonstones.
I own a 2001 PRS Custom 24. Grey/ Black, 10 Top. I also own 8 other guitars. I almost ALWAYS play my PRS before I play my other guitars. Why ? Because it feels good, plays well & sound nice....WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE ?
I didn't know Carlos is a great guitar salesman!
Carlito's You Got it right With PRS .
Carlos Santana could obviously play any guitar on the market but he's stayed with PRS's since he first started playing them back in the 80's and that's really saying something.
Before PRS, Carlos swapped guitar models and brands every few years because he simply hadn't found his dream guitar... That ended when he started playing his PRS's.
pauls like.........jesus dude just tell me wtf u like in your guitars!
"you could send me a freaking ukulele at this point and i just love it man." hahahaa xD
Carlos is an unusually lovable space cadet, but I kept waiting for him to say:
"I can't play this guitar … it's an Aries!", or the like …
Hell, I'd pay just to watch Paul try and keep a straight face ;)
Powerful
Remember kids it s not what you play but how you play it!
Super awesome
Grandma Mary
In 1995, I really wanted the Santana model, it was a lot more $ than the custom 24, so I figured how different can they be. I’m thinking that I should’ve ordered the Santana and not have settled, I had the money. “ NEVER SETTLE”!!!! You’ll be Very Sorry...
So....
I ordered a custom 24 in 1995 and it wasn’t built until 1996, 9 months later. The specs that I ordered weren’t correct. I ordered a Quilt top, but let that option go, because if I waited, I’d have had no competition date. I didn’t get that money refunded to me. I ordered a wide thick neck and received a thin neck. I really wanted to have my PRS.
Well the guitar was built very well. The neck felt terrible and the pickups had a cold genetic sound.
Over 20 years later I contacted Paul, he said, to send it back so he could see what he could do.
Paul, put new pickups in, new bridge and did a setup.
The guitar is still cold and just sits there.
Again...
“ Never Settle” !!!
If I’d bought the Santana, I may have been happy with my PRS.
Now... I just feel sick ever time I go to pick it up or think about it.
It haunts me daily for over 25 years...😫😫😫😫😫😫
Amen carlos.
He is a genius wow
i have to do magic with a guitar that i made :) to sound close to carlos.... but anyway one day i hope to have a PRS guitar
Anyone who says that PRS guitars have no soul, have never heard Carlos play his.
Yes, Gibson sells a LP Studio Faded for 800 new. They have the same Burstbucker Pro pickups that are in the Standards. I got mine for 650, it was a floor model at a small music shop. It's the only guitar that Gibson makes that's not overpriced. The pickups in a PRS SE Custom 24 aren't as good as in the LP Faded, but it is superior guitar in most other ways. I'm fine with paying 800 since they pay American wages, but 2,600 for a Standard is ridiculous.
santana talks the truth
"Feel confortable with a guitar of your choice " ... thats it, once we have that " there is no more excuses...."
CARLOS AND PAUL DEAD ON PERFECT....AS I DO THE SAME....MY PRS IS ON WAY AFTER 56 YEARS GIBSON HARMONY ALVAREZ FENDER SQUIER AND ESP.....
Does anyone know how i can get Carlos to autograph my guitar? PLEASE!
take it to a show of his,buy a backstage pass and your set.
other than that it isn't possible,sorry.
If you play guitar and you are consciously thinking of what you are playing, you tend to lose your “soul”, the real guitar is without thought. I noticed when I think about what I’m gonna play, it doesn’t sound as nice as when I just play...
I would love to meet both men featured in this video.
1:40 Carlos most important message starts here.
And here 1:50
Hey where's the support for lefthanded guitarist i'd like to see some prs se Lefthanded electric & electric/acoustic guitars
I totally agree man! Even though I am right handed it often occurs to me how limited choices you have in the instrument. That sucks. The companies should care a little bit more about people and less about money.
Saqib Saqib if they care about the people and not the money PRS will go out of business, just saying.
***** That's not true at all. There are ways of doing business without becoming a charity. In our time we assume that profit has to be obscenely high to be considered profit. I don't accept that.
A thing you could do is buy a right handed one and flip the strings and play left handed like that. Jimi Hendrix and I think Kurt Cobain did that
Orianthi 😍😍
How about this people, when you sell out shows every country and city you play then only then can you talk smack about Santana, otherwise be quiet and listen to one of the great Rock Legends while he is still on the planet.
It's called being a troll. Real musicians play the kazooo