Carlos Santana All Access with Paul Reed Smith 

I can listen to Carlos Santana talk all day. Very poetic and speaks from the soul just as much as his playing.

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

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.

Love Santana and PRS guitars.

I figured the whole video would just be Santana saying "I like PRS with the tone knob all of the way down."

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.

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!

What a nice Honor.. Way to go Paul..Carlos, Very well spoken my man..

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 hope when this man passes, that his company thrives and lives on and sticks to its principles that have gotten it this far.

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.

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

I love Santana’s emotional playing. But he makes no sense when he talks and especially if he tries to be profound.

Dr Drew makes guitars!!!!

I buy the PRS Santana SE, sounds great.

Still loved his sound with the SG and fender amps

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!

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.

Carlos is not only a legendary guitarist, but also a philosopher! Fantastic interview, thanks for sharing it with us Paul :)

I'd be all like..........''hey man, just answer the fucking question''!!!!

Santana put PRS guitar on the map, the tone and how he plays PRS guitar on stage really seem to be a perfect match

Carlos is one of the few ORIGINAL guitarists left on the planet! Pure genius!

i seen guys at guitar center playing $150 guitars and make dem sound great,if you know you know,simple as that,.theres guys that buy $4000 guitars and sound like shit

haha Santana is always so deep in every interview. great guy!

Carlos is such good humble man with a big heart for people

pauls like.........jesus dude just tell me wtf u like in your guitars!

5:30 Carlos - "Its gonna get really deep now..." It was already deep man :D

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....

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.

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.

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.

He says very little with a lot of words

Let's not forget who named the Mesa Boogie? "Man this little amp Boogies." (upper left)

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.

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

moral of this interview : don't do drugs kids , it fucks you up for a life time .

So spritual and so Samba, I love Carlos

Ok Carlos so one more time... What do you look for in a guitar?

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

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.

I've never heard Black Magic Woman played through a Dumble before. Thank you! Also,.. I love my PRS Santana III !

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 💒😀

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

PRS吉他太牛逼了我就用PRS吉他我用可是美产的吉他。

carlos' first answer = 2 minutes long and nonsensical… PRS' analogy that a guitar should be as comfortable as an old tshirt = brilliant

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!

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.

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Carlos still looks good. Lovely shirt. Beautiful guitars, but I imagine he could make even the most inexpensive ones sound great. Very soulful chat.

Paul should have though of a simpler Question to ask Carlos than, What do you look for in Guitar? Lol

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...😫😫😫😫😫😫

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!

So good

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!

Carlos does a masterful job of pumping Paul's ego. It's not necessary...

Orianthi should have stayed playing in Carlos' band

weird video picture!!! is paul penetrating santana ??

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.

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.

The ONLY THING I don't like about Carlos is that he tries to hard to sound smart, and so he ends up using words that dont make sense or make a clear or proper point.

I didn't know Carlos is a great guitar salesman!

santana is still high on all of the drugs he took back in the day.

BMW intro totally fucked up...bah...

Does Paul have an interview with Tom Johnston?

Anyone who says that PRS guitars have no soul, have never heard Carlos play his.

Remember kids it s not what you play but how you play it!

Santana is one crazy cat xD

I have had 3 prs guitars. The worst crap in the world. They do not stay in tune, frets are shit and everything.

Santana's philosophy doesn't apply to the young fucks playing these days. They need all the hype they can get.

Carlos Santana mi guitarrista favorito. ❤️🇲🇽

1:40 Carlos most important message starts here. And here 1:50

Can't listen to Carlos. Something not right.

funny, I played a PRS and it doesn't sound ANYTHING LIKE Carlos..... hmmm the "Difference"??? Carlos isn't PLAYING it!!!!!!! the High Tension Stringed instrument isn't "ALIVE" until YOU pick it up Carlos!!!! like David Letterman saying "Why is everybody waving??" BECAUSE YOUR "DAVID LETTERMAN"!!!!! Carlos should accept that he's a little different then most MORTALS!!!!

The only way to understand whatever Carlos is trying to say is to gulp some LSD first. Even more amazing to me is the fact he is reading it from a prepared script, as you will observe he is looking at a monitor near the floor and still he cannot get it right.

Man, don't tell me you don't know Black Magic Woman!

Orianthi 😍😍

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 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.

Carlos sounded better on an sg…

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.

To sound good #1 a decent 🎸#2 have it set up RIGTH#3 a good amp #4 USE 8 GAUGE OR 7 strings you be surprised bends easier 😂😂😂😁😁😁😁

Too be or not to be! Very True.

On the other side of the spectrum there's Jack White who says he likes a guitar that's difficult and forces him to struggle to get it to sound good. I think Jimmy Page is in that vein as well. Totally different vibes. None better than the other

I don't know very much about PRS guitars and I suppose I should. I think I understand what Carlos is saying here. Wynton Marsalis once said "the trumpet doesn't care who's playing it". It's all on you and the integrity of the instrument is important - but ultimately it is in your hands. With that said however - the renditions of Black Magic Woman in this clip sound horrible and over thought and choppy. I have a good friend who has more experience with guitars than I do that swears by Paul Reed Smith. From what I have read they are very high quality guitars and I see how meticulous their QC is. But like every other company that starts off - well- now they make guitars in Korea. Profit - okay - capitalism. They say those guitars also have strict QC. Having said all that - with respect to Santana here: I liked his tone much better when he had the Gibson SG's... but ... whatever. I am not a big fan of this fuzzy tone he has now - or the kind of fuzzy tone he has now. IMHO. I don't dislike him I just don't like his tone as much.

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???

Carlito's You Got it right With PRS .

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!

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'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".

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.

"breathing" becomes automatic/, Natural!, you dont have to think about it or be self conscious.😝😌🙌

Boy, Carlos just called out EVERYBODY! No excuses!

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.

He who makes an slanderous allegation has the burden of proof...I am not saying that I don't believe you but what are your sources..I have 5 PRS guitars and would like to know whether or not PRS did as you say engage in unethical behaviour.

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.

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.

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.

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 ;)

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

i look for a mesa boogie mark 1 amp is what he was trying to say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!