Who was the Luckiest? Paul or Carlos... #7777 Tribute

[GTRMAV]

When you look at the History of a young Paul Reed Smith and the introduction and relationship with Carlos Santana, the question has to eventually be asked... Who was the Luckiest?
https://www.guitarmaverick.com/prs-private-stock-ps-7777-the-lucky-man-guitar/
18 months ago, that question came into my mind and the Private Stock Team was very kind to Let me Spec and Build the # 7777 Private Stock. The inspiration also had a personal connection to this Forum for me. Some of you also were here very early, and will remember or still have a PRS Playing Card that Paul had signed and given to early Forum members who committed to help support this wonderful PRS Forum...
The 7 of Diamonds, was the card I received signed from Paul. In Fact, The Club, Diamond, Hearts and Spade # 7 Cards where the Santana Guitar.. so we began the quest to build # 7777

Carlos, has spent a ton of time performing in Las Vegas and the thought occurred I should spin this guitar based on the Lucky Man Theme..
Carlos Santana Signature Model and Color most represented by Carlos (like the Card)
Start with a PS Eagle on the Headstock... Classic Paul Design
Moving Down the Fretboard
There the 4 Aces...A Winning Hand
Tumbling Dice 5+2 Combination = 7
A Slice of the Roulette Wheel with the Ball in the #7 Slot
And Finally the One Arm Bandit combination 7777 on the Heel..
This is a Very Special Guitar, and the PS Team made sure it was Spectacular!
Enjoy!! We picked every single piece of wood for this Guitar in October...

 

[toothace]

That is really cool! Congrats on the build and having a sweet story to go with it!

 

[andy474x]

That’s cool as heck!!! Let’s get a closeup of that inlay work!!!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Love the story, love the concept, and I stand in awe of the execution.

Bangin’!

 

[Mozzi]

Whilst its not my particular taste (not a fan of yellow or Gambling), I have to say the artistry and craftsmanship of this is absolutely stunning!! The inlay work on the neck is absolutely incredible. For the right person, you would have to say they are the 'lucky' ones for getting an incredible instrument with incredible craftsmanship...

 

[WA Paul]

JD, that is spectacular! Great origin story, flawless execution from concept to extraordinary guitar. Someone is going to get a great fiddle!

 

[bodia]

Love everything about it, and the idea behind it. Well done, JD. I raise my glass to you!

 

[veinbuster]

Fantastic piece of work JD.
My card happens to the 7 of clubs, so same Santana as yours.

 

[11top]

One of my favorite inlays EVER.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Tasty build!

 

[jfb]

Very, cool! I like this idea a lot. I remember those early forum days. The cards are one of my absolute favorite memories. I still remember getting mine. It just so happens to be...

Fantastic piece of work JD.
My card happens to the 7 of clubs, so same Santana as yours.

JD is 7 of Diamonds
Veinbuster is 7 of Clubs
I am 7 of Hearts
Any chance the last 7 will make an appearance?!

 

[veinbuster]

Very, cool! I like this idea a lot. I remember those early forum days. The cards are one of my absolute favorite memories. I still remember getting mine. It just so happens to be...

JD is 7 of Diamonds
Veinbuster is 7 of Clubs
I am 7 of Hearts
Any chance the last 7 will make an appearance?!

I think this means we have to visit JD.

 

[jfb]

I think this means we have to visit JD.

I'm in. I think the 7's should each pay 25% and pick Q1, 2, 3, or 4.

 

[veinbuster]

JD is 7 of Diamonds
Veinbuster is 7 of Clubs
I am 7 of Hearts
Any chance the last 7 will make an appearance?!

@andy474x is, I believe, the 7 of spades

 

[jfb]

@andy474x is, I believe, the 7 of spades

I would gladly split a guitar with you three.

 

[11top]

I would gladly split a guitar with you three.

I thought you lucky 7 guys were gonna draw straws for it.

 

[ViperDoc]

Signed on 5.7.2019 to boot. That’s got to be the coolest Santana I’ve ever seen.