FabSwingers.com forum: Best Guitarist?

By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

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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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Brian May

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"Brian May"

His guitar tone is unique for sure.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alex Lifeson

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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)
over a year ago

Guitar George. He knows ALL the chords.

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

Lindsey Buckingham deserves a shy

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

Not the one out of the Scorpions

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

"Lindsey Buckingham deserves a shy"

Shout *

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
over a year ago

A den in the Glen

"Not the one out of the Scorpions

For me it has to be The Rolling Stones' Ringo Starr

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By *eather_uktvTV/TS
over a year ago

Manchester

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)
over a year ago

Duane Allman deserves a shout

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By *abluesbabyMan
over a year 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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By *hriscooperMan
over a year ago

Warrington

"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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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"Not the one out of the Scorpions

(2)

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.

(3)

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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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

""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)
over a year ago

Graham Coxon severely underrated

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Couldn’t narrow it to just one but some of my suggestions would include -:

Rory Gallagher

Danny Kirwan

Tommy Emmanuel

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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)
over a year ago

"Brian May"

Agree

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By *ulfilthmentMan
over a year ago

Just around the corner

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

I'd have to say Kirk Hammett from Metallica

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"I'd have to say Kirk Hammett from Metallica "

He's writing good riffs for sure.

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

Flagrante

Rory Gallagher and Joe Satriani

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By *ddie1966Man
over a year ago

Paper Town Central, Essex.

Eddie Van Halen

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
over a year 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
over a year 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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By *uffolkcouple-bi onlyCouple
over a year ago

West Suffolk

Angus Young

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By *ookie57Man
over a year ago

maidenhead

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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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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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By *GermanInLondonMan
over a year ago

London

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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By *lexanderSupertrampMan
over a year ago

Gourock

Prince imo, have a watch of 'while my guitar gently weeps' with him, jeff lynne, tom petty and others

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Where’s the love for Peter Buck of R.E.M.?

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By *ak4uMan
over a year ago

chelmsford

John McLaughlin,

Jeff Beck

Jimi H.

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By *omsubdevonCouple
over a year ago

Newton Abbot

On an acoustic, Paul Simon.

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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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By *lexanderSupertrampMan
over a year ago

Gourock

"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.

Who could forget Gary Moore, i will give it a watch, tbf its an infinte list

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By *ivorced manMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Prince.

Highly underrated genius

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over a year ago

Richie Blackmore

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By *ature420Couple
over a year ago

aberdeen

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
over a year ago

Upminster

No, the finger picking was by Ry Cooder

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By *ddie1966Man
over a year ago

Paper Town Central, Essex.

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
over a year ago

Upminster

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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By *0shadesOfFilthMan
over a year ago

nearby

Uli Jon Roth, Gilmour, and Iommi the riff master

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By *octor ProdMan
over a year ago

working Overseas

Robert Fripp or Jimmy Page

Both technically brilliant, but both open to experiment with tunings

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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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By *xciter7169Man
over a year ago

The Midlands

"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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By *ady CurvaceousWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Prince

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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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By *uddy laneMan
over a year ago

dudley

"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 *0shadesOfFilthMan
over a year ago

nearby

Randy Rhoads

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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)
over a year ago

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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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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 *KTim61Man
over a year ago

Tipton

SLASH

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"SLASH "

Overrated

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By *apnDomMan
over a year ago

London

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 *litlicker77Man
over a year ago

dirty old town

Clapton followed by knopfer

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By *r GLTMan
over a year ago

Richmond Upon Thames

Mick Ronson definitely up there

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By *ax777Man
over a year ago

Not here

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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By *iaisonseekerMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

John Frusciante has to be in the conversation

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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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By *jfrenchMan
over a year ago

Stockport

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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By *0shadesOfFilthMan
over a year ago

nearby

"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)
over a year ago

Eddie was a magician.

Beat it is my fave solo of all time

"Eddie Van Halen

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 *uff the Boner!Man
over a year ago

SWANSEA

Frank Zappa

Steve Hackett ( ex Genesis)

Richie Blackmore

Steve Via

Jimmy Page

Robert Fripp

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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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By *razzyhorseMan
over a year ago

cambridge

"Prince "

Seconded.

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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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
over a year ago

Not here

Nils Lofgren deserves an honourable mention.

Gary was influenced by Green.

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.

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wow another Buckethead fan!!!

Very clever guitarist

Going to add a vote for Dave Gilmour.

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By *GermanInLondonMan
over a year ago

London

"John Frusciante has to be in the conversation"

Agree. Love his solo albums!

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By *aggonerMan
over a year ago

for a penny

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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By *igchiefMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Like many are saying there is no "best" but my fave is definitely David Gilmour

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By *adbod2godbodMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Julian Bream, victor Wooten, Peter green.

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By *adbod2godbodMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Oh and I'll throw Les claypool into the mix

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By *aggonerMan
over a year ago

for a penny

"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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By *ustyMilfxxxCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

"SLASH

Overrated

Agreed

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By *ustyMilfxxxCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

"Oh and I'll throw Les claypool into the mix"

Les plays bass. It’s mad the sound he makes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *aggonerMan
over a year ago

for a penny

Did anyone mention Joe Bonnamassa?

He’s quite good.

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

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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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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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By *icked_tongueMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"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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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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
over a year ago

Paper Town Central, Essex.

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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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

Flagrante

I forgot Paul Gilbert and lately been listening to Matteo Mancusso...worth a listen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jimmy Hendrix

David Gilmore

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By *ax777Man
over a year ago

Not here

"I know I'm going to get absolutely slated for this but my favourite guitarist was/is Hank Marvin.

I love The Shadows music.

The album is called Twang

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By *irty-pairCouple
over a year ago

South Essex

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)
over a year ago

Too many to decide from to me it depends on the genre.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rosetta Tharp

Quite brilliant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *apnDomMan
over a year ago

London

"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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John Williams.. Cavatina

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over a year ago

Plus I like any Spanish guitarist

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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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By *esafinadOHolyNightMan
over a year ago

Belfast

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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By *aturefunswTV/TS
over a year ago

bristol

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)
over a year ago

Yes ! Avenge Sevenfold is one of my favs. Did you listen to nobody yet?

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By *xciter7169Man
over a year ago

The Midlands

"Plus I like any Spanish guitarist "

Does Manny Charlton count? RIP Manny.

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By *iddle ManMan
over a year ago

Walsall

"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
over a year ago

Stourbridge

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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By *iddle ManMan
over a year ago

Walsall

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
over a year 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

John Williams and Jose Feliciano.

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By *amJPMan
over a year ago

London

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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)
over a year ago

"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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By *inky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"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)
over a year ago

"On an acoustic, Paul Simon. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Peter Green

John Martyn

Johnny Marr

Graham Coxon

Nile Rodgers

Dave Gregory

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

Robert Fripp.

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By *panksspankedMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

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
over a year ago

Central Portugal

"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

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By *apnDomMan
over a year ago

London

"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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By *panksspankedMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

And I forgot James Burton

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By *ackDorianMan
over a year ago

ashford

Nuno Bettencourt and I will fight anyone who thinks otherwise

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By *otley cruedCouple
over a year ago

sheffield

Slash

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By *arl17Man
over a year ago

Central Portugal

"Slash

Snap xx

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By *arl17Man
over a year ago

Central Portugal

"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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By *panksspankedMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"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 *tsJustKateWoman
over a year ago

London

Jeff Beck, end of!!!

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

Carlos Santana i win

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By *on CheeMan
over a year ago

Ayrshire

Jeff Beck

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By *mo512Man
over a year ago

LONDON

Johnny Marr

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By *mma 88TV/TS
over a year ago

Kings Lynn

Ritchie Blackmore

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Carlos Santana i win

Probably!

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

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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By *unsexual MemelordWoman
over a year ago

Midlothian

Carlos Santana ranks highly for me. Brian May too, of course, and Tracy Chapman.

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By *0shadesOfFilthMan
52 weeks ago

nearby

Randy Rhoads

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8ttdQLrxCX0

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By *arl17Man
52 weeks ago

Central Portugal

"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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By *hePerkyPumpkinTV/TS
52 weeks ago

Bristol

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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By *ataleMan
52 weeks ago

Durham

Andy James

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By *ataleMan
52 weeks ago

Durham

Or Rick Graham

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By *ulfilthmentMan
52 weeks ago

Just around the corner

Any love for the late Michael Chapman?

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By *andy CanesWoman
52 weeks ago

south

Eric Clapton

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By *arl17Man
52 weeks ago

Central Portugal

"Eric Clapton

Nice ass

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By *orny-DJMan
52 weeks ago

Leigh-on-Sea

Dave Gilmour

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By *arl17Man
52 weeks ago

Central Portugal

"Dave Gilmour"

Nice cock

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

Lots of good suggestions on here but it’s not that hard to spell Dave Gilmour

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
52 weeks ago

Pembrokeshire

"In my opinion...

Technic: Yngwie Malmsteen (Massive talent and ego)

Melody and songwriting: Gary Moore

Uniqueness/Style: Mark Knopfler or David Gilmour.

agreed

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By *arl17Man
52 weeks ago

Central Portugal

"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 *ine TimeMan
52 weeks ago

Grantham

Charlie Burchill

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

"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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By *olex99Man
52 weeks ago

Hull

Stuart Adamson

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By *ose manMan
52 weeks ago

kells

Rory Gallagher

.. Didn't think much of the Sun's lits ..

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By *ensible lady 1960Woman
52 weeks ago

Near Bishop Auckland.

John Fogerty.francis Rossi.Billy Gibbons.Dewey bunnell.

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By *ittlebirdWoman
52 weeks ago

The Big Smoke

Jimi Hendrix 100%

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By *arl17Man
52 weeks ago

Central Portugal

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By *andy CanesWoman
52 weeks ago

south

"Eric Clapton

Nice ass

"
thanks but it’s my cleavage

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By *inky Chef OP Man
52 weeks ago

Norwich

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)
52 weeks ago

Roger waters.

So many good solos.

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By *ildbillkidMan
52 weeks ago

where the road goes on forever

Derek trucks, warren haynes

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

Eddie or slash.

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By *inky Chef OP Man
52 weeks ago

Norwich

My second thread is filling up.

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

"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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By *targazer65Man
52 weeks ago

Rorks drift

"Richie Blackmore "

Totally agree

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By *udy3Man
52 weeks ago

Corby

John Frusciante,

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By *targazer65Man
52 weeks ago

Rorks drift

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.

These days though he stills tours and writes music with his wife Candice. A true legend of the guitar

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By *oding1Man
52 weeks ago

marlow

"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
52 weeks ago

Wrexham

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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By *hePerkyPumpkinTV/TS
52 weeks ago

Bristol

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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By *exycarlashane181Couple
52 weeks ago

Leamington Spa

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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By *ennyleeeWoman
52 weeks ago

Southampton

Glen Campbell, Brian Setzer.

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By *xfordjohnMan
52 weeks ago

Oxford

"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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By *ango0505Woman
52 weeks ago

Dumfries

John Martyn

Robert Smith

Mark King

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By *orny PTMan
52 weeks ago

Peterborough

"Plus I like any Spanish guitarist "

Steve Hackett, "horizons" so simplististic and so evocative.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
52 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

Go on YouTube and search ‘classical gas (mason Williams) Tommy Emmanuel’.

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By *istalloverCouple
52 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)
52 weeks ago

"John Martyn

Robert Smith

Mark King "

Nice to see another John Martyn fan

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