Santana “I had only one concern: Would Jimi Hendrix like it if he were here?" Carlos Santana on the making of the Supernatural album On the release of his astonishingly successful 'Supernatural' album, Carlos Santana discussed taking inspiration from Miles Davis, Peter Green's legato lines, and revealed what (and who) finally got him to use a Tube Screamer “I’m Definitely Not a One-Guitar Person”: Carlos Santana Pulls out His Favorite PRS, Gibson and Fender Axes “It may look nice, but if it doesn’t have the tone I want, I’m not interested,” says the discerning six-string master “The Ultimate Destination for Guitar Players is to Create Heaven and Wonderment”: 5 Spiritual Lessons for Guitarists by Carlos Santana We celebrate the Grammy-winning guitarist’s 75th birthday with this insightful interview extract from the GP archive. Latest Santana More Cowbell! 10 Rock Guitar Classics That Bring the 'Bell By Guitar Player Staff published 30 April 21 Laugh all you want, but that distinctive 'tonk' can mean the difference between a good rock song and a great one. Carlos Santana's Magical 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom By Alan di Perna published 5 February 21 This holy grail of Santana guitars defined the supernatural sound on ‘Abraxas’ and beyond. How Santana Took Their Blues-Rock Jazz Fusion to Exotic New Realms with 'Abraxas' By Nikki O'Neil published 27 January 21 Over 50 years later, Carlos Santana sits down with GP to reflect on one of his most enduring, influential works. Watch Stevie Ray Vaughan (Playing a Doubleneck Guitar) Jam with Carlos Santana By Damian Fanelli published 14 July 20 Santana exchanges solos with Stevie Ray, Jimmie Vaughan and Cesar Rosas, all of whom are in top form. 12Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1All-star tribute to David Lindley, one of the greatest sidemen of all time, announced2“We all knew it was really good… The guitar playing is just amazing”: How Dickey Betts made “Ramblin’ Man”, triumphed over tragedy and led the Allman Brothers to their greatest success3Ritchie Blackmore on Steve Howe, Jimi Hendrix, classical influences and more4The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts has died at 805“Joe Walsh insisted that I buy it”: Jimmy Page on his “Number 1” 1959 Gibson Les Paul
More Cowbell! 10 Rock Guitar Classics That Bring the 'Bell By Guitar Player Staff published 30 April 21 Laugh all you want, but that distinctive 'tonk' can mean the difference between a good rock song and a great one.
Carlos Santana's Magical 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom By Alan di Perna published 5 February 21 This holy grail of Santana guitars defined the supernatural sound on ‘Abraxas’ and beyond.
How Santana Took Their Blues-Rock Jazz Fusion to Exotic New Realms with 'Abraxas' By Nikki O'Neil published 27 January 21 Over 50 years later, Carlos Santana sits down with GP to reflect on one of his most enduring, influential works.
Watch Stevie Ray Vaughan (Playing a Doubleneck Guitar) Jam with Carlos Santana By Damian Fanelli published 14 July 20 Santana exchanges solos with Stevie Ray, Jimmie Vaughan and Cesar Rosas, all of whom are in top form.