Yesterday, 29 July 2025, we had a very special visitor. Carlos Santana had two dates to play at the Noches del Botánico festival and contacted the shop to visit us, as he hadn’t been there for almost 20 years. Alex and I welcomed him behind closed doors to make this magical moment even more intimate.
An experience to remember
It will surely be one of the experiences that I will cherish most in my memories. I cannot explain the aura of peace and magic that this great guitarist has, nor the kindness and humility he showed at all times.
What I liked most was that, after trying out three guitars, he chose the one made by my brother José Enrique Ramírez without hesitation. He told me that he had come back because he could tell that ‘things were made from the heart’.
A gesture that transcends
He was in a hurry and I asked him to wait five more minutes because my two-and-a-half-year-old son was arriving, as we were very excited to take a photo with him to show him in the future. He had no qualms about doing so. He even gave him a guitar pick, as one of my son’s favourite toys is guitar picks.
Gratitude and meaning
I am very grateful to have received such a special visit. These moments remind us why, since 1882, at Ramírez Guitars we have been working with passion, taking care of every detail so that our instruments convey soul and authenticity.
Carlos Santana‘s choice and his words reinforce our conviction that true excellence is achieved when craftsmanship comes from the heart. It was not only an encounter with a great musician, but an exchange of respect, admiration and love for the guitar that will remain engraved in our history.
Cristina Ramírez Sanginés
