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By *hubaysi OP Woman
over a year ago
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I’m on a roll tonight guys.
So who do you think in your opinion is the best Guitarist?
For me it’s Slash.....especially his live collaborations on stage with MJ....pop Prince and rock Guitarist together, who would have thought it....
Looking forward to your suggestions,
Bhubaysi xx |
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Hmmm I have a few faves but I love David Gilmour and Brian May xx |
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Eric Clapton
Carlos Santana
Jimi Hendrix |
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By *edhead72Man
over a year ago
Cheltenham and Ashby |
How bout that purple prince of pop, he knew a few licks  |
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I always liked Johnny Marr and Hendrix was a groundbreaking genius |
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Jimi Hendrix!
Brian May
Slash is in there
Metallicas James Hetworth?
Prince (though was very rarely seen in solo action)
Mark Knoppfler possibly
Angus Young of AcDc could get a shout
Possibly Aerosmiths Joe Perry.
Greatest? Maybe other than Hendrix possibly not, in my opinion, definitely a talent that's up there |
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Jeff Hanneman
Dave Mustaine
Richie Blackmore |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hendrix, Tom Morello, Jimmy Page....all depends on what genre/aspect. |
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Jimmy page
David Gilmour
Jimi Hendrix |
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"Matt Bellamy "
Excellent pianist also |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Matt Bellamy "
Oh yeah, forgot about him! Love the touchpad stuff |
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David Gilmour or Prince for me. The way they make the guitars sing is out of this world. Far too many elite Guitarists though it's a tough call |
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Chuck Berry
Eddie Cochran
Hank Marvin.. of the shadows
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By *irsty bTV/TS
over a year ago
blackpool |
Glen Campbell was amazing
Brian May
Nokie Edwards from the ventures |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So so many
But slash I think is mine |
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By *tue555Man
over a year ago
Passed Beyond Reach |
Brian May
David Gilmore
Steve Hackett
Richie Blackmore |
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By *horeyMan
over a year ago
Calne |
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Lindsey Buckingham |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Jimi Hendrix!
Brian May
Slash is in there
Metallicas James Hetworth?
Prince (though was very rarely seen in solo action)
Mark Knoppfler possibly
Angus Young of AcDc could get a shout
Possibly Aerosmiths Joe Perry.
Greatest? Maybe other than Hendrix possibly not, in my opinion, definitely a talent that's up there"
James hetfield |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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all the above under rated one is richard kruspe |
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If I have to pick one then John McLaughlin. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Steve Vai |
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"Jimi Hendrix!
Brian May
Slash is in there
Metallicas James Hetworth?
Prince (though was very rarely seen in solo action)
Mark Knoppfler possibly
Angus Young of AcDc could get a shout
Possibly Aerosmiths Joe Perry.
Greatest? Maybe other than Hendrix possibly not, in my opinion, definitely a talent that's up there
James hetfield "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Jimi Hendrix!
Brian May
Slash is in there
Metallicas James Hetworth?
Prince (though was very rarely seen in solo action)
Mark Knoppfler possibly
Angus Young of AcDc could get a shout
Possibly Aerosmiths Joe Perry.
Greatest? Maybe other than Hendrix possibly not, in my opinion, definitely a talent that's up there
James hetfield "
James HETFIELD everyone.
Thats "Hetfield" except autocorrect decided it should be something else and made me look an arse!!   |
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Dave Gilmour obviously 
Jimmy Page
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"I’m on a roll tonight guys.
So who do you think in your opinion is the best Guitarist?
For me it’s Slash.....especially his live collaborations on stage with MJ....pop Prince and rock Guitarist together, who would have thought it....
Looking forward to your suggestions,
Bhubaysi xx "
Yep . Slash . Cant argue with that |
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From a technical viewpoint: Steve Vai or possibly Yngwie Malmsteen.
From a musical point of view.....Ritchie Blackmore - his work with Rainbow was simply amazing. |
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Couldn’t pick one, but a few suggestions are -:
Rory Gallagher
Peter Green
John Williams
Danny Kirwan |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Nuno Bettencourt is pretty damn impressive |
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By *onyShellCouple
over a year ago
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Stevie Ray Vaughan on one hand and Prince on the other. |
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By *ifty69Man
over a year ago
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Richie Blackmore, .period |
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Slash, gary moore, joe satriani, joe Perry, Angus young |
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"I’m on a roll tonight guys.
So who do you think in your opinion is the best Guitarist?
For me it’s Slash.....especially his live collaborations on stage with MJ....pop Prince and rock Guitarist together, who would have thought it....
Looking forward to your suggestions,
Bhubaysi xx "
I always get slightly annoyed by "best" musician questions, as I think that art is so subjective. It's not like measuring fastest, strongest, or biggest.
My favourites though include: Richie Sambora for his tasteful melodic soloing, Joe Satriani for his imagination, and Brian May for just being Awesome in every way... there are many many more though.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Stuart Adamson!!!"
Good call RIP |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Stevie Ray Vaughan. Absolute genius guitar player. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So many stunning guitar players but If I have to pick one it would be Hendrix he did things with a guitar no one else had done before. |
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Probably not the best but my favourite was always Craig Scanlon from The Fall |
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It ain't Angus Young, great showman for sure but he really just plays the fret board with the amp up high, it's not great guitar playing to be honest |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Stevie ray Vaughan. Amazing guitarist. |
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Kirk Hammett Metallica listen to Orion.
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Slash
Can’t believe Eddie Van Halen hasn’t got many mentions
Ritchie Blackmore |
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"Steve Vai"
Beat me to it, was going to say the same |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Les Paul,
Django Reinhardt,
Chet Atkins,
Chuck Berry,
B.B. King |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Glenn Campbell, legend |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Jimi Hendrix.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Can't belive Randy Rhoads hasn't had a mention rip to a legend |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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David Gilmour for me |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Jimmy Page. |
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I don't think it's possible to decide the greatest of all, but here are some contenders:
BB King
Dan Patlanski (South African)
Gary Moore
Steve Lukather (of Toto)
Eddie Van Halen |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Bernard Butler |
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To name a few....
Trevor Rabin
Alex Lifeson
Dave Gilmore
Daryl Stuermer
Stuart Adamson
Mark Knopfler
mark Tremonti
Tommy Emmanuel |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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les paul |
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Prince was, is and always will be the greatest |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Prince was good and a great performer
Slash Is amazing whatever he did .By the way, op, you had me at Slash and his licks with Jackson . Both are up their in my favourites. But technique and what they could do. Eric Clapton. Santana. The later wins by a slight margin
*just my penny’s worth. |
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So many good ones mentioned I’d like to add Billy Duffy |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Eddie van halen...no one else comes close |
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So many amazing musicians mentioned in this thread. Can I add Rodrigo Y Gabriela to the list? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Richie Sambora
Neil Schon
Joe Walsh
Her x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"John squire of the Stone Roses"
He doesn’t get mentioned enough. And I think he deserves more credit than he gets. |
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"George formby "
Lol I remember his films.. didn't he play a ukulele or something? A tiny guitar |
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By *sh6866Man
over a year ago
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It all depends on the genre of music, some classical guitarists blow me away, yet i never remember their names..
As for rock... EVH... big dave gilmore fan too, he's one of only a few who can make the hairs on my neck stand to attention. |
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Nigel Tufnel..........louder than the rest as his amps go up to 11.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's all a bit rocky.
Julian Bream
John Williams (cavatina)
Segovia
Pat Metheny |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Somebody once said to Eric Clapton...whats it like being the best guitarist in the world? To which he replied "dont know...ask prince" true story...but my fav is
Robby krieger |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Angus young
EVH r.i.p
George Lynch |
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Some names no particular order
Steve Cropper
Steve Hackett
Peter Green
Buddy Guy
Jimi Hendrix
Richard Thompson
Otis Rush
Allan Holdsworth
SRV |
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Here are some more who are not getting many mentions:
Joe Bonamassa
Chet Atkins
Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead)
Peter Green
John McLaughlin
Duane Allman
And let's not forget the wonderful acoustic guitar playing of Bert Jansch.
Adrian Legg also deserves a mention. |
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Eddie Van Halen. He totally changed how the electric guitar sounded. He brought 80's playing into the world around 1978 with release of the first Van Halen album. A massive influence on many, many guitar players and will be much missed. |
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Not easy to whittle down to one- so many different genre
Slash
Jimmy page
Randy Rhodes
Eddie van halen
Frank zappa
Robbie krieger
Brian may
Joe Perry
To name a few |
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Jimi hendrix. God its like aural sex! |
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"Stuart Adamson!!!"
All round nice guy RIP |
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James Jamerson on bass, in his day he was a big influence going forward |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I always fear the risk of coming across as sanctimonious whenever anyone asks this question (certainly not my intention) because my 'answer' is simply this: There is no "best" as playing guitar is not a competition.
What you are really asking is "who is your favourite guitarist?" or alternatively "Who's playing impresses you personally the most?"
My answer to those last two questions is David Gilmour. I like his playing the best and his playing has had the most influence on my own. But he's not the 'best' guitarist. No one is.
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By *jfrenchMan
over a year ago
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"I always fear the risk of coming across as sanctimonious whenever anyone asks this question (certainly not my intention) because my 'answer' is simply this: There is no "best" as playing guitar is not a competition.
What you are really asking is "who is your favourite guitarist?" or alternatively "Who's playing impresses you personally the most?"
My answer to those last two questions is David Gilmour. I like his playing the best and his playing has had the most influence on my own. But he's not the 'best' guitarist. No one is.
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You're actually spot on. Never thought about it that way before but - yep - you're right. |
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By *rm159Man
over a year ago
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Ritchie blackmore deep purple and rainbow |
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By *jfrenchMan
over a year ago
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Too many to mention but the 'new' one who catches my attention most these days is Chris Buck who has a youtube channel and also plays (when he's allowed) in the band Buck & Evans. His talent is frighteningly good! |
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"Some names no particular order
Steve Cropper
Steve Hackett
Peter Green
Buddy Guy
Jimi Hendrix
Richard Thompson
Otis Rush
Allan Holdsworth
SRV"
Otis rush is a good shout. As somebody has said best is a toughie... Influential a little easier...
Mickey Green of the pirates... Rhythm and lead guitar style in one
Wilko Johnson nowhere near a great but very very influential
Tom morello for the same reasons
Peter Frampton ditto
Jeff Healey
Muddy Waters maybe too... So many different genres to choose from...
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Influential while not necessarily the best.... Robert Johnson |
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Nobody has mentioned Wes Montgomery yet! |
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Most influential... Hendrix and van halen
Most technically gifted and knowledgable... Guthrie Govan |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
So many for their own reasons!
Chuck Berry
Jimmy Hendrix
Van Halen
Dimebag Darrel
Dave Mustaine
I could go on...
Absolute favourite is Ace Frehley |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hendrix was once asked what is what like to be the best guitarist in the world .....he replied”ask Rory Gallagher”
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Rory Gallagher
John Williams
Manitas De Plata |
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B.B.King with out a doubt as just about everyone who everyone were influenced by him or by someone who was !!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Rory Gallagher
John Williams
Manitas De Plata "
Agree john Williams, probably THE greatest composer and guitarist of the 20th and 21st Century- everyone will have hummed his film soundtracks |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Dave Gilmour without doubt. He produced one of the most spectacular solos I've ever heard on Comfortably numb  |
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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago
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EVH (Eddie Van Halen).
Not only for his technical playing ability but for the fact he constantly innovated & experimented too!   |
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"EVH (Eddie Van Halen).
Not only for his technical playing ability but for the fact he constantly innovated & experimented too! "
But he copied tapping off Steve Hackett! |
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"Rory Gallagher
John Williams
Manitas De Plata "
Which John Williams?
The soundtrack guy or the Sky/Cavatina guy? |
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For me
Hendrick
Clapton
Page
You can switch them in any order, I don't mind. |
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Clapton was great...but Greenie was greater. So said Clapton and everyone who ever worked with both...ask John Mayall.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Prince.
Highly underestimated and too many people oblivious to his talents |
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"Prince.
Highly underestimated and too many people oblivious to his talents "
Have you seen the video of his disappearing guitar? Magic! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Prince.
Highly underestimated and too many people oblivious to his talents "
I agree |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Carlos Santana"
he has my vote
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's a tough one to pick only one.
Eddie Van Halen is definitely up there is very skilled technically.
Antoine defour makes some amazing sounds with harmonics and finger tapping. |
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"Steve Howe anyone ?"
Another great... If something of a bitter Character. Total opposite of Peter Green in that Howe will use a hundred notes to Green's one. Versatile in that he plays electric, acoustic, mandolin, pedal steel, Spanish... probably more. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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John squires very underated but class |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Prince |
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"EVH (Eddie Van Halen).
Not only for his technical playing ability but for the fact he constantly innovated & experimented too! "
I saw him play live at the Donington festival in 1984. One of the last David Lee Roth fronted gigs. They were excellent. |
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In no particular order
BB King
Eric Clapton
Carlos Santana
Bill Gibbons
Jimmy Hendrix
Prince
Eddie Van Halen
Steven Vai
Mark Knopfler
and least talented
Luvhandle20
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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DJ Ashba |
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Jimmy Page. Check out 'it might get loud' doco - and peoples faces when he casually plays 'Whole Lotta Love', also he rewired guitars bespoke - genius - invented sounds - pedals and effects - played on something like 60% of the 60's hit parade as a session guy - the list goes on! 2nd Jeff Beck - they were both in the Yardbirds at the same time briefly (1966)- Happenings Ten Years Time Ago. The film 'Blow up', is also a classic (1967) 'Stroll On'.. Thank Goodness the Velvet Underground failed to show up for that scene |
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By (user no longer on site)
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In no particular order:
Jimmy Page
Stevie Vai
Mark Knopfler
Eddie Van Halen
Slash
Dave Murray
Janick Gers
Matt Bellamy
Eric Clapton
Paul Weller
Nancy Wilson
Joe Bonamassa
My list could go on and on as I am sure others' would do as well.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Mike McCready of Pearl Jam is very under rated |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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After much internal debate, Richie Blackmore. |
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"I’m on a roll tonight guys.
So who do you think in your opinion is the best Guitarist?
For me it’s Slash.....especially his live collaborations on stage with MJ....pop Prince and rock Guitarist together, who would have thought it....
Looking forward to your suggestions,
Bhubaysi xx "
yea slash is well up there |
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Some Fantastic guitarists mentioned but no one on Saturday did Steve Craddock or Robert Fripp.
I can’t believe neither I’ve had a mention to date |
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Add to the list
Joe Satriani
Steve Howe from Yes
Randy California |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Peter Green
Joe Bonamasa
David Gilmour
So many more |
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By *r GLTMan
over a year ago
Richmond Upon Thames |
Mick Ronson Jimi Hendrix |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Gary Moore with Parisienne Walkways
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Hendrix
SRV
Peter Green
John Mayer
I'm a fan of the blues..
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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K.K.Downing from Judas Priest is rarely mentioned. Some awesome riffs from those guys. |
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By *horeyMan
over a year ago
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…and the less well known, but utterly brilliant, Tomoyasu Hotei. Check him out if you haven’t seen/heard him play. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Brian May |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Clapton
Gilmour
Santana
.. and cheekily add in slash |
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There's so many and I have several favourites from different bands, but when all this covid crap is over and gigs are back on I fully recommend Rodrigo Y Gabriela, the pair of them are amazing guitarists (and Gabriela is hot as hell), check them out on YouTube |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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There is only one and everyone knows it’s James Marshall Hendrix !
No one has come close to his genius!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"There is only one and everyone knows it’s James Marshall Hendrix !
No one has come close to his genius!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Carlos Santana"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Jimi Hendrix, Dave Gilmour, Gary Moore and Angus Young |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Hendrix and Gilmour |
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Rick Derringer, there's a good video of him on you tube doing Rock n Roll Hoochie Koo.
Mark Farner from Grand Funk Railroad.
Scotty Moore I never get tired of his solo on Hound Dog.
James Burton solo on Elvis' Johnnie B Goode 1969 epic.
Gypie Mayo on Dr Feelgoods Take a Tip.
But the one who really does it for me is Jerry"Guitar Man"Reed acoustic and electric, banjo and whatever he is faultless.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Already mentioned artists very talented but the greatest of them all has to be: Jimi Hendrix. |
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over a year ago
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Prince |
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“Jimi Hendrix- Hendrix
1. Jimi Hendrix- Hendrix cited as one of the greatest guitarists ever to live. According to The Top 12 Greatest Guitarists of All Time - Atlanta Institute of Music.”
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By *odgerMan
over a year ago
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Johnny Marr...no doubt about it. |
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Nearly every survey and video footage from the likes of Eric Clapton, etc. indicate Jimi Hendrix to be the greatest guitarist of all time.
Conversations (best guitarist) survey list as follows:-
1 Jimi Hendrix
2 Jimmy Page
3 Eric Clapton
4 Eddie Van Halen
5 Robert Johnson
6 B.B. King
7 Stevie Ray Vaughan
8 Chuck Berry
9 Keith Richards
10 David Gilmour
11 Duane Allman
12 Jeff Beck
13 Tony Iommi
14 Carlos Santana
15 Slash
16 Albert King
17 Dimebag Darrell
18 Randy Rhoads
19 Buddy Guy
20 Brian May
21 Hubert Sumlin
22 Scotty Moore
23 Dave Mustaine
24 Muddy Waters
25 Prince
26 Alex Lifeson
27 Johnny Winter
28 Kirk Hammett
29 Ry Cooder
30 John Petrucci
31 Link Wray
32 Pete Townsend
33 Ritchie Blackmore
Other guitarists mentioned in the lists included Jeff Beck, Queen’s Brian May, Carlos Santana, Dimebag Darryl from Pantera, Slash from Guns N’ Roses, and Duane Allman.
Each and everyone of them gifted with the ability to play guitar very well. It’s just that we all have our personal own favourites, and mine just happens to be Jimi Hendrix - which is not to say I don’t like the music produced by others since I listen to nearly all of them.
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Not the best by any means, but some of my favourites are
Albert King
Ronnie Wood
George Thorogood
Henry Vestine
Samantha Fish |
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"Nearly every survey and video footage from the likes of Eric Clapton, etc. indicate Jimi Hendrix to be the greatest guitarist of all time.
Conversations (best guitarist) survey list as follows:-
1 Jimi Hendrix
2 Jimmy Page
3 Eric Clapton
4 Eddie Van Halen
5 Robert Johnson
6 B.B. King
7 Stevie Ray Vaughan
8 Chuck Berry
9 Keith Richards
10 David Gilmour
11 Duane Allman
12 Jeff Beck
13 Tony Iommi
14 Carlos Santana
15 Slash
16 Albert King
17 Dimebag Darrell
18 Randy Rhoads
19 Buddy Guy
20 Brian May
21 Hubert Sumlin
22 Scotty Moore
23 Dave Mustaine
24 Muddy Waters
25 Prince
26 Alex Lifeson
27 Johnny Winter
28 Kirk Hammett
29 Ry Cooder
30 John Petrucci
31 Link Wray
32 Pete Townsend
33 Ritchie Blackmore
Other guitarists mentioned in the lists included Jeff Beck, Queen’s Brian May, Carlos Santana, Dimebag Darryl from Pantera, Slash from Guns N’ Roses, and Duane Allman.
Each and everyone of them gifted with the ability to play guitar very well. It’s just that we all have our personal own favourites, and mine just happens to be Jimi Hendrix - which is not to say I don’t like the music produced by others since I listen to nearly all of them.
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Not entirely sure what you are saying in this thread.
I think it’s that you like Hendrix  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Nearly every survey and video footage from the likes of Eric Clapton, etc. indicate Jimi Hendrix to be the greatest guitarist of all time.
Conversations (best guitarist) survey list as follows:-
1 Jimi Hendrix
2 Jimmy Page
3 Eric Clapton
4 Eddie Van Halen
5 Robert Johnson
6 B.B. King
7 Stevie Ray Vaughan
8 Chuck Berry
9 Keith Richards
10 David Gilmour
11 Duane Allman
12 Jeff Beck
13 Tony Iommi
14 Carlos Santana
15 Slash
16 Albert King
17 Dimebag Darrell
18 Randy Rhoads
19 Buddy Guy
20 Brian May
21 Hubert Sumlin
22 Scotty Moore
23 Dave Mustaine
24 Muddy Waters
25 Prince
26 Alex Lifeson
27 Johnny Winter
28 Kirk Hammett
29 Ry Cooder
30 John Petrucci
31 Link Wray
32 Pete Townsend
33 Ritchie Blackmore
Other guitarists mentioned in the lists included Jeff Beck, Queen’s Brian May, Carlos Santana, Dimebag Darryl from Pantera, Slash from Guns N’ Roses, and Duane Allman.
Each and everyone of them gifted with the ability to play guitar very well. It’s just that we all have our personal own favourites, and mine just happens to be Jimi Hendrix - which is not to say I don’t like the music produced by others since I listen to nearly all of them.
Not entirely sure what you are saying in this thread.
I think it’s that you like Hendrix "
I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to hijack thread. |
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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago
carrbrook stalybridge |
"Nearly every survey and video footage from the likes of Eric Clapton, etc. indicate Jimi Hendrix to be the greatest guitarist of all time.
Conversations (best guitarist) survey list as follows:-
1 Jimi Hendrix
2 Jimmy Page
3 Eric Clapton
4 Eddie Van Halen
5 Robert Johnson
6 B.B. King
7 Stevie Ray Vaughan
8 Chuck Berry
9 Keith Richards
10 David Gilmour
11 Duane Allman
12 Jeff Beck
13 Tony Iommi
14 Carlos Santana
15 Slash
16 Albert King
17 Dimebag Darrell
18 Randy Rhoads
19 Buddy Guy
20 Brian May
21 Hubert Sumlin
22 Scotty Moore
23 Dave Mustaine
24 Muddy Waters
25 Prince
26 Alex Lifeson
27 Johnny Winter
28 Kirk Hammett
29 Ry Cooder
30 John Petrucci
31 Link Wray
32 Pete Townsend
33 Ritchie Blackmore
Other guitarists mentioned in the lists included Jeff Beck, Queen’s Brian May, Carlos Santana, Dimebag Darryl from Pantera, Slash from Guns N’ Roses, and Duane Allman.
Each and everyone of them gifted with the ability to play guitar very well. It’s just that we all have our personal own favourites, and mine just happens to be Jimi Hendrix - which is not to say I don’t like the music produced by others since I listen to nearly all of them.
Not entirely sure what you are saying in this thread.
I think it’s that you like Hendrix
I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to hijack thread. "
no mark knofler ???? philistines  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Nearly every survey and video footage from the likes of Eric Clapton, etc. indicate Jimi Hendrix to be the greatest guitarist of all time.
Conversations (best guitarist) survey list as follows:-
1 Jimi Hendrix
2 Jimmy Page
3 Eric Clapton
4 Eddie Van Halen
5 Robert Johnson
6 B.B. King
7 Stevie Ray Vaughan
8 Chuck Berry
9 Keith Richards
10 David Gilmour
11 Duane Allman
12 Jeff Beck
13 Tony Iommi
14 Carlos Santana
15 Slash
16 Albert King
17 Dimebag Darrell
18 Randy Rhoads
19 Buddy Guy
20 Brian May
21 Hubert Sumlin
22 Scotty Moore
23 Dave Mustaine
24 Muddy Waters
25 Prince
26 Alex Lifeson
27 Johnny Winter
28 Kirk Hammett
29 Ry Cooder
30 John Petrucci
31 Link Wray
32 Pete Townsend
33 Ritchie Blackmore
Other guitarists mentioned in the lists included Jeff Beck, Queen’s Brian May, Carlos Santana, Dimebag Darryl from Pantera, Slash from Guns N’ Roses, and Duane Allman.
Each and everyone of them gifted with the ability to play guitar very well. It’s just that we all have our personal own favourites, and mine just happens to be Jimi Hendrix - which is not to say I don’t like the music produced by others since I listen to nearly all of them.
Not entirely sure what you are saying in this thread.
I think it’s that you like Hendrix
I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to hijack thread. no mark knofler ???? philistines "
not listed but definitely not forgotten, Mark Knopfler - Brothers In Arms (awesome) |
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"I’m on a roll tonight guys.
So who do you think in your opinion is the best Guitarist?
For me it’s Slash.....especially his live collaborations on stage with MJ....pop Prince and rock Guitarist together, who would have thought it....
Looking forward to your suggestions,
Bhubaysi xx "
Randy Rhoads. What a loss and genuine one off talent.Ozzys Diary of a Madman, Tonight fadeout. Still makes me shiver. |
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Interesting topic there isnt a best to look at guitar you have to look at who started it off and inspired its not about technical ability or who can hammer or do the touchtone technique jimmy webster started that most wont of heard of him and stevie vai Copied it you have rhythm lead spanish jazz world music guitar is part instrument art Emotion and feeling and the ambiance and when it all comes together its outstanding it doesnt have to be complicated bb king wasnt it just has to make emotions i make guitars ive tools that have made instruments for many on this list and ill continue to use them so people can create music |
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"Interesting topic there isnt a best to look at guitar you have to look at who started it off and inspired its not about technical ability or who can hammer or do the touchtone technique jimmy webster started that most wont of heard of him and stevie vai Copied it you have rhythm lead spanish jazz world music guitar is part instrument art Emotion and feeling and the ambiance and when it all comes together its outstanding it doesnt have to be complicated bb king wasnt it just has to make emotions i make guitars ive tools that have made instruments for many on this list and ill continue to use them so people can create music"
If you going old school chuck barry . |
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By (user no longer on site)
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George Benson is a good guitarist
BB King
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Interesting topic there isnt a best to look at guitar you have to look at who started it off and inspired its not about technical ability or who can hammer or do the touchtone technique jimmy webster started that most wont of heard of him and stevie vai Copied it you have rhythm lead spanish jazz world music guitar is part instrument art Emotion and feeling and the ambiance and when it all comes together its outstanding it doesnt have to be complicated bb king wasnt it just has to make emotions i make guitars ive tools that have made instruments for many on this list and ill continue to use them so people can create music
If you going old school chuck barry ."
I prefer Chuck Berry |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Interesting topic there isnt a best to look at guitar you have to look at who started it off and inspired its not about technical ability or who can hammer or do the touchtone technique jimmy webster started that most wont of heard of him and stevie vai Copied it you have rhythm lead spanish jazz world music guitar is part instrument art Emotion and feeling and the ambiance and when it all comes together its outstanding it doesnt have to be complicated bb king wasnt it just has to make emotions i make guitars ive tools that have made instruments for many on this list and ill continue to use them so people can create music
If you going old school chuck barry .
I prefer Chuck Berry "
BB was great Seen him it just amazing to listen to him play and tell a story at the same time. Lucille was his love. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Don’t forget Paul Kossof"
Paul kossof had such a unique sound |
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Frusciante and last word |
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