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Best Guitarist?
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In my opinion...
Technic: Yngwie Malmsteen (Massive talent and ego)
Melody and songwriting: Gary Moore
Uniqueness/Style: Mark Knopfler or David Gilmour.
I wanted to mention Richie Sambora(Interesting?), Buddy Guy(Guitar talking?) and Chris Rea(Nice strange?) as well, but unsure what category. |
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"Brian May"
His guitar tone is unique for sure. |
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Dave Mustaine (recognised as the most technically proficient guitarist in the world) said what Dave Gilmour can do with 1 note other guitar players can’t do with an entire fretboard.
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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Guitar George. He knows ALL the chords. |
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"Dave Mustaine (recognised as the most technically proficient guitarist in the world) said what Dave Gilmour can do with 1 note other guitar players can’t do with an entire fretboard.
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"Sometimes the less is more"
Albert King or B.B.King to Gary Moore.
Well, for his blues stuff. |
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"Dave Mustaine (recognised as the most technically proficient guitarist in the world) said what Dave Gilmour can do with 1 note other guitar players can’t do with an entire fretboard.
"Sometimes the less is more"
Albert King or B.B.King to Gary Moore.
Well, for his blues stuff. "
So Gilmour then? |
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Lindsey Buckingham deserves a shy |
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Not the one out of the Scorpions  |
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"Lindsey Buckingham deserves a shy"
Shout * |
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"Not the one out of the Scorpions "
For me it has to be The Rolling Stones' Ringo Starr |
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I know I'm going to get absolutely slated for this but my favourite guitarist was/is Hank Marvin.
I love The Shadows music. |
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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Duane Allman deserves a shout |
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By *abluesbabyMan 52 weeks ago
Gibraltar/Cheshire/London |
"Its probably a tie between a kid in a council house in Preston, Lancashire and this other kid in a trailer park somewhere in Idaho." Eric Clapton would often say to journalists who asked him the infamous best guitarist question.
"But I've never heard those" the puzzled looking journalist would reply.
"That's the problem" winked Eric, "none of us have..." |
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"Brian May
His guitar tone is unique for sure."
All on the same red guitar he built with his dad as a youngster.. |
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"Not the one out of the Scorpions "
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Uli Jon Roth is good, but probably not as good as Malmsteen.
He wasn't in the Scorpions too long anyway.
(1/3)Michael Schenker is nowhere to Uli.
Even his brother kicked him out of the band.
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Matthias Jabs is good, but nothing exceptional. Well, he's using a lot of pinch harmonies and loves the tremolo bar.
I'm not biased at all.
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""Its probably a tie between a kid in a council house in Preston, Lancashire and this other kid in a trailer park somewhere in Idaho." Eric Clapton would often say to journalists who asked him the infamous best guitarist question.
"But I've never heard those" the puzzled looking journalist would reply.
"That's the problem" winked Eric, "none of us have..." "
Apparently it was Eddie Van Halen or Steve Lukather to each other.
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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Graham Coxon severely underrated |
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Couldn’t narrow it to just one but some of my suggestions would include -:
Rory Gallagher
Danny Kirwan
Tommy Emmanuel |
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"Dave Mustaine (recognised as the most technically proficient guitarist in the world) said what Dave Gilmour can do with 1 note other guitar players can’t do with an entire fretboard.
"Sometimes the less is more"
Albert King or B.B.King to Gary Moore.
Well, for his blues stuff.
So Gilmour then? "
"Uniqueness/Style: Mark Knopfler or David Gilmour."
I could recognize them by tuning their guitar.
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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Another vote for Dave Gilmour here, although his favourite - Jeff Beck - had a pretty eclectic and unique style. He also never stopped experimenting with tone and style. |
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I’ve seen a lot of these folks live, but the suggestions and the answers are somewhat subjective.
However, I’ll throw a list of 10 I personally believe are technically proficient & more importantly pioneers of influence or pushing technical boundaries.
this is only my opinion and in conversation I’m likely to chop and change based on strength of argument and wind direction.
BB King, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Gary Moore, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Brian May, Lindsey Buckingham, Peter Green, David Gilmore, Carlos Santana
Keeping Fabbing you fabulous lot.
Sapiosexual Stag |
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"Another vote for Dave Gilmour here, although his favourite - Jeff Beck - had a pretty eclectic and unique style. He also never stopped experimenting with tone and style."
How did I forget about Jeff Beck and slow hands himself Clapton?!! Been a long day!!
Regards
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I'd have to say Kirk Hammett from Metallica |
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"I’ve seen a lot of these folks live, but the suggestions and the answers are somewhat subjective.
However, I’ll throw a list of 10 I personally believe are technically proficient & more importantly pioneers of influence or pushing technical boundaries.
this is only my opinion and in conversation I’m likely to chop and change based on strength of argument and wind direction.
BB King, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Gary Moore, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Brian May, Lindsey Buckingham, Peter Green, David Gilmore, Carlos Santana
Keeping Fabbing you fabulous lot.
Sapiosexual Stag"
Chuck Berry was THE GUITARIST in his time.
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"I'd have to say Kirk Hammett from Metallica "
He's writing good riffs for sure.
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Rory Gallagher and Joe Satriani
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By *ddie1966Man 52 weeks ago
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Eddie Van Halen
Or
Steve Vai
? Which to choose... both can make a guitar talk.
Eddie Van Halen with Panama
Stevie Vai in Duel (the film Crossroads)
I'd have to say Eddie Van Halen just takes it by a plectrum.... |
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By *zeroMan 52 weeks ago
Glasgow |
So many already mentioned. Carlos Santanas still going strong and Christone Ingram is a young guitarist who could be named alongside the best in the future.
Also James Hetfield is a top drawer rhythm guitarist |
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By *ddie1966Man 52 weeks ago
Paper Town Central, Essex. |
Ps.. for what it's worth, if it was Eddie Van Halen I. The dual with Ralph Machio, the devil would have won....
Just my thoughts..
And incidentally, it was Stevie Vai doing the classical finger pickin in the film too... |
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Jimmy Page has to be one of the best ..also Albert Lee is worth mention not as well known as some of the big names but highy rated by them |
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"Jimmy Page has to be one of the best ..also Albert Lee is worth mention not as well known as some of the big names but highy rated by them"
I love Ten Years After.
Thanks for reminding me to add that to my playlist.
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Buckethead.
The clarity, speed and ability amazes me. Song structures quite interesting as well.
Appearance obviously not to everyone's taste.
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Prince imo, have a watch of 'while my guitar gently weeps' with him, jeff lynne, tom petty and others |
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Where’s the love for Peter Buck of R.E.M.? |
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By *ak4uMan 52 weeks ago
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John McLaughlin,
Jeff Beck
Jimi H. |
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"Prince imo, have a watch of 'while my guitar gently weeps' with him, jeff lynne, tom petty and others"
Watch Gary Moore and George Harrison with the same song.
George had undeniable eargasm.
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"Prince imo, have a watch of 'while my guitar gently weeps' with him, jeff lynne, tom petty and others
Watch Gary Moore and George Harrison with the same song.
George had undeniable eargasm.
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Who could forget Gary Moore, i will give it a watch, tbf its an infinte list |
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Prince.
Highly underrated genius |
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Richie Blackmore |
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Ed Wynne from ozric tenticals is my top for uniqueness .no one else sounds like him..
Steve hillage from gong is in the same boat kinda..
Can't not mention dave Gilmore for feel and getting those hairs on the back of yer neck standing up..
Hank Marvin from the shadows for just being a legend.
Kerry King from slayer for sheer aggression
Alex lifeson from rush is very under rated..
George Harrison is one of my favs too |
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By *atchmoMan 52 weeks ago
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No, the finger picking was by Ry Cooder |
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By *ddie1966Man 52 weeks ago
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I'm also gonna throw another name in here.
Most will never have heard of him but I'd ask you to give him a listen. Highly technical. Classical and blues.
Larry Carleton. |
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By *atchmoMan 52 weeks ago
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Satriani is high on my list, as are a lot of the shredders.
A lesser known guy is Jason Becker. He was playing stadia at the age of 17 or so for Dave Lee Roth but was then diagnosed with MND. He's still composing music despite not having any mobility. He communicates by moving his eyes. |
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Uli Jon Roth, Gilmour, and Iommi the riff master |
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Robert Fripp or Jimmy Page
Both technically brilliant, but both open to experiment with tunings |
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"Uli Jon Roth, Gilmour, and Iommi the riff master "
I started to believe I'm the only one here who knows Uli. |
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"Jimmy Page has to be one of the best ..also Albert Lee is worth mention not as well known as some of the big names but highy rated by them
I love Ten Years After.
Thanks for reminding me to add that to my playlist.
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You're thinking of Alvin Lee from Ten Years After,Albert Lee is the country guitarist,both are legends. |
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"Jimmy Page has to be one of the best ..also Albert Lee is worth mention not as well known as some of the big names but highy rated by them
I love Ten Years After.
Thanks for reminding me to add that to my playlist.
You're thinking of Alvin Lee from Ten Years After,Albert Lee is the country guitarist,both are legends."
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Yes, sorry.
You reminded me anyway.
Thanks!
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"Uli Jon Roth, Gilmour, and Iommi the riff master
I started to believe I'm the only one here who knows Uli."
randy rhoades
Clapton
Me on a balcony, practice amp, guitar and a Newcastle drown ale bottle up and down the strings of righteousness.  |
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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Satriani and Santana have always been favourites of mine, but what about Tom Morello? He might not be to everyone's taste, but there's no denying the talent that man possesses |
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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For me (I'm into the heavy side of it) it's got to be zakk wylde, dimebag, Eddie van halen and randy Rhodes. |
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"Uli Jon Roth, Gilmour, and Iommi the riff master
I started to believe I'm the only one here who knows Uli.
randy rhoades
Clapton
Me on a balcony, practice amp, guitar and a Newcastle drown ale bottle up and down the strings of righteousness. "
Uli was better than Clapton in my (and Malmsteen's) opinion, just less famous. |
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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"SLASH "
Overrated  |
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Modern one: Justin Johnson. What a god on the blues guitar. He even plays on a shovel once...
And then there is Stevie Ray Vaughn |
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By *r GLTMan 52 weeks ago
Richmond Upon Thames |
Mick Ronson definitely up there |
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By *ax777Man 52 weeks ago
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I see both Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett getting a mention. Hammett currently owns the famous ‘Greeny ’ Les Paul, which was previously owned by Moore but neither of them is in the same league as the man who it’s named after and who sold it to Gary Moore….Peter Green!
Nils Lofgren deserves an honourable mention. |
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John Frusciante has to be in the conversation |
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"SLASH
Overrated "
Take away the cilinder,the cigarette and cut the hair off.
Give him a cheap guitar, then you have an average guitarist.
Same applies for the whole Guns N Roses.
I like a few songs, but I wouldn't call them legendary.
Axl surprised me with AC-DC I admit. |
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Of course the question here is "Which guitarist's playing do you like the best?" as its music, not sport or competition.
But in the spirit of the post I always think Allan Holdsworth. Simply for the reason 99.97% of the supremely talented and successful guitarists named here as "best" are not technically gifted enough to play Holdsworth's parts he technique was so advanced of pretty much everyone. |
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"SLASH
Overrated
Take away the cilinder,the cigarette and cut the hair off.
Give him a cheap guitar, then you have an average guitarist.
Same applies for the whole Guns N Roses.
I like a few songs, but I wouldn't call them legendary.
Axl surprised me with AC-DC I admit."
Velvet Revolver over gnr |
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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Eddie was a magician.
Beat it is my fave solo of all time
"Eddie Van Halen
Or
Steve Vai
? Which to choose... both can make a guitar talk.
Eddie Van Halen with Panama
Stevie Vai in Duel (the film Crossroads)
I'd have to say Eddie Van Halen just takes it by a plectrum...."
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Frank Zappa
Steve Hackett ( ex Genesis)
Richie Blackmore
Steve Via
Jimmy Page
Robert Fripp |
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"I see both Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett getting a mention. Hammett currently owns the famous ‘Greeny ’ Les Paul, which was previously owned by Moore but neither of them is in the same league as the man who it’s named after and who sold it to Gary Moore….Peter Green!
Nils Lofgren deserves an honourable mention."
Gary was influenced by Green.
Done a whole album with cover songs. Hammet actually playing it sometimes. I've seen the interview. He's also a big Uli/Scorpions fan along with Hatfield. Metallica was a supporting band for them for a few gigs.
They didn't even get in trouble for stealing the intro from "He's a woman, She's a man" to use it for Master of puppets.
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"SLASH
Overrated
Take away the cilinder,the cigarette and cut the hair off.
Give him a cheap guitar, then you have an average guitarist.
Same applies for the whole Guns N Roses.
I like a few songs, but I wouldn't call them legendary.
Axl surprised me with AC-DC I admit.
Velvet Revolver over gnr"
Honestly I think he's a cool guy, but I get bored of his playing for some reason. |
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By *ax777Man 52 weeks ago
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"I see both Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett getting a mention. Hammett currently owns the famous ‘Greeny ’ Les Paul, which was previously owned by Moore but neither of them is in the same league as the man who it’s named after and who sold it to Gary Moore….Peter Green!
Nils Lofgren deserves an honourable mention.
Gary was influenced by Green.
Done a whole album with cover songs. Hammet actually playing it sometimes. I've seen the interview. He's also a big Uli/Scorpions fan along with Hatfield. Metallica was a supporting band for them for a few gigs.
They didn't even get in trouble for stealing the intro from "He's a woman, She's a man" to use it for Master of puppets.
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I’ve got Moore’s album ‘Blues for Greeny’ ..played it once!
Hammet recorded a version of Man of the World for the book about Peter Green, ‘The Albatross Man’. It’s truly awful ( Hammet’s version, not the book) |
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Wow another Buckethead fan!!!
Very clever guitarist
Going to add a vote for Dave Gilmour. |
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"John Frusciante has to be in the conversation"
Agree. Love his solo albums!
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Usually when people say”best” they mean “favourite”. There can’t be many on this site qualified to rate any musician’s skill. |
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Like many are saying there is no "best" but my fave is definitely David Gilmour |
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Julian Bream, victor Wooten, Peter green. |
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Oh and I'll throw Les claypool into the mix |
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"I know I'm going to get absolutely slated for this but my favourite guitarist was/is Hank Marvin.
I love The Shadows music."
There are plenty of the “cooler” guitarists who rate Hank Marvin highly. Mark Knopfler and Jeff Beck among them. In fact, a number of them released an album of them playing Hank Marvin tunes. I forget the details. |
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"Oh and I'll throw Les claypool into the mix"
Les plays bass. It’s mad the sound he makes |
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"Oh and I'll throw Les claypool into the mix
Les plays bass. It’s mad the sound he makes"
I totally agree |
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Did anyone mention Joe Bonnamassa?
He’s quite good. |
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Tim Henson from the band Polyphia. (Excellent band by the way)
Holy heck is Tim's style incredibly varied.
Incorporating a wide range of musical influences and techniques into his playing – including hybrid picking, tapping, harmonics, sweep picking, and jazzy chord progressions – to create a unique sound that is both technically impressive and emotionally rich. |
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"Usually when people say”best” they mean “favourite”. There can’t be many on this site qualified to rate any musician’s skill. "
I'm not qualified, but play a bit.
I categorized them and only one of them is my favorite.
I hate Rush, but I can say they are awesome musicians except the singer/bassist.
He's singing worse than Bob Dylan.
I like only a few Toto songs, but they are awesome musicians.
I like a few Journey songs, but they are awesome musicians.
I hate black/death metal, but the drummers are awesome.
I love Scorpions, but their Eye to eye album is absolutely disgusting.
I don't need to like something to have a good opinion.
I can have a bad opinion of one of my favorite artist's certain works. |
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"Uli Jon Roth, Gilmour, and Iommi the riff master
I started to believe I'm the only one here who knows Uli."
The guy is a superb guitarist, one of my top 3.... Even seen him a couple of times playing in a pub in Egerton, Bolton a couple of times (yes, it's true), apparently he was a friend of the landlord!
One off my bucket list.
Others include (like other people have already said), Satriani, Moore, Blackmore, Bonamassa, Guthrie Govan.... the list goes on. |
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"Uli Jon Roth, Gilmour, and Iommi the riff master
I started to believe I'm the only one here who knows Uli.
The guy is a superb guitarist, one of my top 3.... Even seen him a couple of times playing in a pub in Egerton, Bolton a couple of times (yes, it's true), apparently he was a friend of the landlord!
One off my bucket list.
Others include (like other people have already said), Satriani, Moore, Blackmore, Bonamassa, Guthrie Govan.... the list goes on. "
Apparently he's a really nice guy and doesn't care about money.
He put a high price on the Sky guitars, so not completely convinced about that.
30000£ is the cheapest model. |
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By *ddie1966Man 52 weeks ago
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Bonamassa is a superb guitarist, however, a gentleman that passed away a few years ago received amazing praise from Bonamassa.
The guys name was Mike Caswell.
Mike jammed with Joe on something called lick library and at the end of the jam session said " with a guy like this, why the hell do you need me here?"
I also had the pleasure of jamming with Mike and Vic Wooton at a music shop in Romford during a promotional day.
I also play bass and it was one of the best days of my life.
Unfortunately Mike died young but when he played, he could virtually pick up any style.
His technique was superb.
He is sorely missed.
RIP Mike Caswell |
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I forgot Paul Gilbert and lately been listening to Matteo Mancusso...worth a listen. |
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Jimmy Hendrix
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David Gilmore |
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By *ax777Man 52 weeks ago
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"I know I'm going to get absolutely slated for this but my favourite guitarist was/is Hank Marvin.
I love The Shadows music.
There are plenty of the “cooler” guitarists who rate Hank Marvin highly. Mark Knopfler and Jeff Beck among them. In fact, a number of them released an album of them playing Hank Marvin tunes. I forget the details. "
The album is called Twang |
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Guthrie Govan is insanely talented (even if his music isn’t my cuppa). Steve Lukather is criminally underrated. |
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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Too many to decide from to me it depends on the genre. |
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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Rosetta Tharp
Quite brilliant |
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"Too many to decide from to me it depends on the genre."
Geetarists don’t need no genre as it comes from the soul |
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"SLASH
Overrated
Take away the cilinder,the cigarette and cut the hair off.
Give him a cheap guitar, then you have an average guitarist.
Same applies for the whole Guns N Roses.
I like a few songs, but I wouldn't call them legendary.
Axl surprised me with AC-DC I admit."
He wasn't a good fit and it was mighty weird to see him up there tho... |
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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John Williams.. Cavatina |
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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Plus I like any Spanish guitarist |
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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"SLASH
Overrated
Take away the cilinder,the cigarette and cut the hair off.
Give him a cheap guitar, then you have an average guitarist.
Same applies for the whole Guns N Roses.
I like a few songs, but I wouldn't call them legendary.
Axl surprised me with AC-DC I admit.
He wasn't a good fit and it was mighty weird to see him up there tho..."
Axle is legendary he has the best vocal range. |
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"SLASH
Overrated
Take away the cilinder,the cigarette and cut the hair off.
Give him a cheap guitar, then you have an average guitarist.
Same applies for the whole Guns N Roses.
I like a few songs, but I wouldn't call them legendary.
Axl surprised me with AC-DC I admit.
He wasn't a good fit and it was mighty weird to see him up there tho..."
Yes, but he turned up.
Also, after years of his Mickey Mouse performances he was singing well.
It kind of proved he can still sing, just didn't give a f*uck about the GNR fans.
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Not the best ever, but Jin San Kim is bloody awesome! Check thus dude out
https://youtu.be/vrUWp36Yqlc?si=ywCKvURLu1WSVl65 |
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Synister Gates - Avenged Sevenfold
Slash
James Dean Bradfield .
Billy Duffy
I’ve seen all those live and some songs you get transfixed but watching the actual hand movement |
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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Yes ! Avenge Sevenfold is one of my favs. Did you listen to nobody yet? |
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"Plus I like any Spanish guitarist "
Does Manny Charlton count? RIP Manny. |
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"Guitar George. He knows ALL the chords. "
I see what you did there.
HE'S got a day time job now, or so I heard. |
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By *_jayxxMan 52 weeks ago
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Its very hard to pick the best guitarist, as they all have different techniques. I agree with all those mentioned so far as being contenders.
However, I'm going to say Dimebag Darrell ?? |
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The problem with picking one, is that your own musical tastes get in the way and you would naturally side with some of the guitarist you listen too.
I'm drawn to metal guitarist, but I admit some of the usual suspects would easily make the grade too. |
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By *ddie1966Man 52 weeks ago
Paper Town Central, Essex. |
"Plus I like any Spanish guitarist "
And oldie but a goodie for you, Becs, is a little piece by an accomplished guitarist called Mason Williams.
Of course, it's Classical Gas.
I learned it when I was 17 for my dad. He loved the piece of music.
Although I never did it the justice it deserved, one of the best renditions of it was in a duet by
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By *amJPMan 52 weeks ago
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Impossible to answer this question. I guess everyone feels different about art and in this case guitar player.
I kind of have my favs split in music styles. From jazz, funk, rock etc |
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And Steven Seagul.. You lot heard him on guitar. Oh my one of my favs too. |
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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"And Steven Seagul.. You lot heard him on guitar. Oh my one of my favs too. "
Along with Kevin Costner
The white horse guitar club.. If I needed you. |
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"The problem with picking one, is that your own musical tastes get in the way and you would naturally side with some of the guitarist you listen too.
I'm drawn to metal guitarist, but I admit some of the usual suspects would easily make the grade too. "
Many people don't know the Metal guitarist by name from a band.
Obviously they are not as commercial as I mentioned for example.
My metal threads die faster than the " Favorite Muffin" or "How long do you wank?" thread.
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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"On an acoustic, Paul Simon. "
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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Peter Green
John Martyn
Johnny Marr
Graham Coxon
Nile Rodgers
Dave Gregory
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John Fahey (his acoustic stuff rather than the later electric feedback stuff)
Keith Richards
Tom Verlaine
Bill Kirchen
Clarence White
Roy Buchanan
So many but just listing some not yet mentioned
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By *arl17Man 52 weeks ago
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"John Fahey (his acoustic stuff rather than the later electric feedback stuff)
Keith Richards
Tom Verlaine
Bill Kirchen
Clarence White
Roy Buchanan
So many but just listing some not yet mentioned
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Slash |
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"John Fahey (his acoustic stuff rather than the later electric feedback stuff)
Keith Richards
Tom Verlaine
Bill Kirchen
Clarence White
Roy Buchanan
So many but just listing some not yet mentioned
Slash"
Was mentioned at the very top somewhere. |
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Nuno Bettencourt and I will fight anyone who thinks otherwise  |
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By *arl17Man 52 weeks ago
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"John Fahey (his acoustic stuff rather than the later electric feedback stuff)
Keith Richards
Tom Verlaine
Bill Kirchen
Clarence White
Roy Buchanan
So many but just listing some not yet mentioned
Slash"
Can prove it. |
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"John Fahey (his acoustic stuff rather than the later electric feedback stuff)
Keith Richards
Tom Verlaine
Bill Kirchen
Clarence White
Roy Buchanan
So many but just listing some not yet mentioned
Slash
Can prove it. "
There is no proof as nobody has ever heard everybody or ever will
Slash is a good player but repeating his name doesn't convince anyone of his worth who doesn't already like him
We haven't even mentioned Richard Thompson, Bert Jansch, Davey Graham or Neil Young yet |
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By (user no longer on site) 52 weeks ago
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"Carlos Santana i win "
Probably! |
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From a technical viewpoint I’d likely cite Steve Vai.
However, musically, I really can’t stand his work which is comprised of essentially, wholly soulless tricking.
Musically, I’d go for Richie Blackmore.
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Carlos Santana ranks highly for me. Brian May too, of course, and Tracy Chapman. |
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Randy Rhoads
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8ttdQLrxCX0
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By *arl17Man 51 weeks ago
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"John Fahey (his acoustic stuff rather than the later electric feedback stuff)
Keith Richards
Tom Verlaine
Bill Kirchen
Clarence White
Roy Buchanan
So many but just listing some not yet mentioned
Slash
Can prove it.
There is no proof as nobody has ever heard everybody or ever will
Slash is a good player but repeating his name doesn't convince anyone of his worth who doesn't already like him
We haven't even mentioned Richard Thompson, Bert Jansch, Davey Graham or Neil Young yet"
I give up |
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There is no greatest but here some of standout ones... for the electric guitar anyway. Acoustic deserves it's own category.
Alan Holdsworth - if you're going to pick a greatest, it's this guy.
Guthrie Govan
Tosin Abasi
Van Halen
Jimi Hendrix
Steve Vai
Stanley Jordan
I know Tim Henson is very talented even though I don't Polyphia
And because I love Iron Maiden
Dave Murray
Adrian Smith |
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Any love for the late Michael Chapman? |
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By *arl17Man 51 weeks ago
Central Portugal |
"Eric Clapton "
Nice ass |
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By *arl17Man 51 weeks ago
Central Portugal |
"Dave Gilmour"
Nice cock |
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Lots of good suggestions on here but it’s not that hard to spell Dave Gilmour |
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"In my opinion...
Technic: Yngwie Malmsteen (Massive talent and ego)
Melody and songwriting: Gary Moore
Uniqueness/Style: Mark Knopfler or David Gilmour.
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agreed |
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By *arl17Man 51 weeks ago
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"Lots of good suggestions on here but it’s not that hard to spell Dave Gilmour "
Say hi if ever in Portugal |
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By (user no longer on site) 51 weeks ago
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"Lots of good suggestions on here but it’s not that hard to spell Dave Gilmour
Say hi if ever in Portugal "
It’s a pretty big place hope you’ve got good hearing |
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Rory Gallagher .. Didn't think much of the Sun's lits .. |
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John Fogerty.francis Rossi.Billy Gibbons.Dewey bunnell. |
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"Eric Clapton
Nice ass "
thanks but it’s my cleavage |
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Check out Marcel Coenen.
Especially his instrumental ballads.
He has his own style, but obviously influenced by some of the big ones. |
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By (user no longer on site) 51 weeks ago
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Roger waters.
So many good solos. |
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By *ildbillkidMan 51 weeks ago
where the road goes on forever |
Derek trucks, warren haynes |
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By (user no longer on site) 51 weeks ago
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Eddie or slash. |
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My second thread is filling up. |
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By (user no longer on site) 51 weeks ago
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"Eddie or slash."
They’re 2 of my favourites. And anyone who says otherwise that they are not one of the greats is just jealous of their iconic stature. 
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"Richie Blackmore "
Totally agree |
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Ritchie Blackmore has got to be the best guitarist imo. So many guitarists from today and even further back admire his work.
Brian May is a massive fan so that tells you something.
Just because he's not mainstream and has a reputation of being a bastard in the musical world can't take away what a true genius he actually is with an axe in his hand. You just have to Look through his back catalogue to see how many great songs he has been involved in.
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"Did anyone mention Joe Bonnamassa?
He’s quite good. "
Quite good.
That he is.
First mention for him, I'd you enjoy blues give him a try.
Rod |
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By *xmcdTV/TS 51 weeks ago
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Yngwie - amazing
Prince - outstanding
Randy Rhoads - amazing
Zak Wylde - amazing range
Ritchie Blackmore
Slash
Eddie VH
Page
Jimi
Gilmour
All depends on the style you like I suppose |
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I know guitar focused music isn't in the mainstream like it used to be
But It's incredible how few modern guitar players have been mentioned. |
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I used to say Slash but seeing him several times do at least a 20 minute guitar solo at a gig gets a tad boring.. He's good but he knows it and that is a no no for me |
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"I know guitar focused music isn't in the mainstream like it used to be
But It's incredible how few modern guitar players have been mentioned."
Yes, a lot of old white males here. For someone much younger and female, how about Samantha Fish? |
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John Martyn
Robert Smith
Mark King |
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By *orny PTMan 51 weeks ago
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"Plus I like any Spanish guitarist "
Steve Hackett, "horizons" so simplististic and so evocative. |
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Go on YouTube and search ‘classical gas (mason Williams) Tommy Emmanuel’. |
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By *istalloverCouple 51 weeks ago
Pays de la Loire -Normandie -Brittany borderFrance |
Skids and Big Country's
Stuart Adamson , he was very underated |
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By (user no longer on site) 51 weeks ago
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"John Martyn
Robert Smith
Mark King "
Nice to see another John Martyn fan |
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