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Blank101

08-05-2005, 04:07 PM

if you like rock and/or a guitarist and you haven't heard of this man you should be shot he is

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Denny

08-05-2005, 04:33 PM

What?

Blank101

08-05-2005, 04:34 PM

sorry man that didn't go to well, the person im talking about is eric clapton

Denny

08-05-2005, 04:39 PM

lol, yeah i suppose Eric Clapton is good but i`d prefer someone like Brian May (Queen) or Mick Harvey (Nick Cave and the bad seeds).

Blank101

08-05-2005, 04:40 PM

how about bon jovi

Denny

08-05-2005, 04:45 PM

Nah :(

MossY

08-05-2005, 04:52 PM

Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jini Hendrix and Jonny Greenwood are all great but my favourite-I'm not saying he's the best- is Tom Morello. I just love Rage and Audioslave

Denny

08-05-2005, 04:53 PM

The guy from radiohead (sry forget his name) is simply amazing. he really shines on OK Computer, excellent stuff imo.

Blank101

08-05-2005, 04:54 PM

how about bob marley

MossY

08-05-2005, 05:03 PM

The guy from radiohead (sry forget his name) is simply amazing. he really shines on OK Computer, excellent stuff imo.

thats jonny greenwood

Denny

08-05-2005, 05:04 PM

thats jonny greenwood

oh ok, sry

He great :)

MossY

08-05-2005, 05:07 PM

he is, he done some of the guitar on thenew band aid

Dr. Lucien Sanchez

08-05-2005, 08:21 PM

Eric Clapton, as good as he is/was, has now definitley passed it. If you ever see him live he just plays some 12 Bar Blues stuff, and I've heard his cover of 'Layla' more than enough for one lifetime.

As for Jonny Greenwood, my favourite guitarist. I don't know anyone who is more versatile, he can solo, it may no sound amazingly technical, but it is. He also comes up with some of the greatest riffs in the history of music. And to round it all off.......he's a bloody mutli-instrumentalist.

MossY

08-05-2005, 08:37 PM

Jonny Greenwood is an amazing guitarist theres no doubt about it. In your standard song you have one major riff, two max and a solo. With Paranoid Android theres four(I think) and in Street Spirit there is three but they are pretty similar. Also credit has to go to Thom Yorke as he writes a lot of the music too but as I said my favourite guitarist is Tom Morello

Jester

08-06-2005, 11:48 PM

Rodrigo Y Gabriela have amazing ability with acoutic guitars. Unfortunately, they're not very well known.

The Ricky

08-07-2005, 02:28 AM

You assholes are talking about guitar players and haven't mention Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaugh, or BB King? WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE!

Lunchbox McGillicuddy

08-07-2005, 12:17 PM

I'm not going to say any one favorite guitarist or who I think is best. I think that when you say something like that you're generalizing and overlooking too much. For instance, players like Rhandy Rhodes are highly praised, and yet he had really, really bad rhythms and horrible sound, all he could do was solo. You have to consider all aspects when determining if a guitarist is a truly "good". To me, a guitarist is no good unless he just comes up with decent music in a "round about" way. This means catchy guitar riffs, pleasant tone, and moving, inspired melodic work are essential. There is no real perfect player, but there are those out there who are definitely more inspiring than others. It all comes down to personal opinion, really, but in my mind, only those "well rounded" guitarists, that just plainly come up with great music, are the closest to what I could consider the "best."

MossY

08-07-2005, 12:57 PM

You assholes are talking about guitar players and haven't mention Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaugh, or BB King? WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE!
I mentioned Hendrix. Some more guitarists worth a mention are Joe Satriani and Steve Vai

Starscreams_Ghost

08-21-2005, 01:06 AM

Can't say i really like Hendrix though to name some really good guitarists here are a few:

Yngwie Malmsteem
Steve Vai
Ry Cooder (Awesome Slide Guitarist!)
Mark Knopfler
Joe Satriani (sp?)
Tommy Emmanuelle

If there are none you have heard of in there check em out it'll be worth your time!

zell hell yeah!

08-21-2005, 01:39 AM

well im gonna be the person that no onwe will agree with here but im gonna say Slash is one of my fave's and Mark Tremontti and Lee Gaze but hell i said they were style - my faves NOT the best - the best guitarist may be in a little basement somewhee in Spain riffing the be-jesus outta his guitar and no one will ever know....

scott is 666

08-21-2005, 07:21 PM

There's a few good guitarists:
Tony Iommi
James Hetfield
Dave Mustaine
Slash
Daron(System of a Down)

Lunchbox McGillicuddy

08-22-2005, 07:45 AM

Tony Iommi
James Hetfield
Dave Mustaine

All fine choices, these three have come up with some really great riffs in their careers.

08-22-2005, 02:44 PM

The best guitarist ever was clearly Greg Ginn from Black Flag.

Rapture

08-23-2005, 12:59 PM

Omar Rodriguez, coz he can do allsorts. He's a master with the pedals, and the versatility is amazing, he sounds great on latin guitars, spanish guitars etc. Really impressive.

Slash, dont really need a reason.

Jimi, again, awesome dont really need a reason.

Led Zep is ok too, I spose.

And Wayne Coyne, for rhythm too, his stuff is fucking great.

Maggie Kipling

08-23-2005, 03:25 PM

Jimi Hendrix and Slash all the way. November Rain still gives me goosebumps :swoon:

Slash

08-23-2005, 03:54 PM

well i personaly love slash (hence the name) but i also think clapton, hendrix, kurk hamett (metalica) all kickass....oooh also mark knopler (Dire Straits)

GreyMenace

08-26-2005, 03:17 AM

I don't know his name and I'm not confident that anyone else listens to this band, but the Guitarist for The Atomic Bitchwax always amazes me with his riffs and overeall skill.

Marvelite

08-26-2005, 10:58 PM

JIMI H 4-EVA

Lunchbox McGillicuddy

08-27-2005, 02:37 AM

Kirk Hammett is over rated by many, but his sense of melody is really impressive. His live solos, the ones of old anyway, also show that he's really got a lot of technical skill. The current ones, which are really just small instrumentals more so than solos, showcase his more melodic work. I think based on his playing in Metallica's songs, he's too often considered "the best ever," but I definitely respect his playing and wouldn't have ever picked up a guitar without his influence.

Dog_eat_Dog

08-29-2005, 11:19 PM

WTF?!...no one have mentioned angus young OR eddi van halen...! well let me be the first. angus young,eddie van halen,jimi hendrix,eric clapton,bob dylan,mark knopfler,satriani,malmsteen,vai,tom morello,kirk hammet,dimebag darrel(RIP),toni lommi,jimmy page,knut schreiner(turbonegro),slash �\m/

MossY

08-30-2005, 12:00 AM

Van Halen is great, better than Vai in my opinion but I never really got into that super fast playing

Lunchbox McGillicuddy

08-30-2005, 03:40 AM

Van halen is a weak rhythm player in my opinion, and isn't even all that "super fast" when soloing either, not compared to lots of guys...but that's just my point of view of course.

Metal

09-06-2005, 11:59 AM

John Petrucci > all.
Ofcourse there are Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine, Alex Scolnick, Dimebag Darrel ... (i could go on for days)

Slash

09-09-2005, 06:51 PM

gary moore is also one kick ass guitarist

Moxious

09-19-2005, 03:34 AM

Jimi Hendrix, Steve Vai, Dave Mustaine, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Joe Satriani, Eric Clapton, Dimebag, Slash, and perhaps Van Halen. (NOT VAN HAGAR HE SUCKS DONKEY BALLS)

tommytsk

09-27-2005, 10:29 PM

Vincent, Thunder God

10-12-2005, 11:55 PM

Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd) Mark Knophler-probably mispelled that-(Dire Straits) Neil Young (solo) many others are good, but those are my faves.

jonjon

10-20-2005, 03:40 PM

tom morello of rage (not audioslave)
and also johnny marr (the smiths)

MossY

10-20-2005, 05:13 PM

tom morello of rage (not audioslave)

As much as I like Tom Morello, I'd like to point out that he isn't excessively inventive, is he? His guitar playing is basically the same in both bands and imo, what you are saying is you don't like Chris Cornell, so you can't listen to Audioslave and due to this Tom Morello's guitar playing must have changed style so that you have absolutely no reason to listen to Audioslave. If you did listen to them you'd find that the guitar playing is indistinguishable, except for perhaps some of the effects aren't used as much.

jonjon

10-20-2005, 07:37 PM

just not as cutting edge.
take rage s song "maria" listen to the riff, listen to the solo- can you find that in audioslave

MossY

10-20-2005, 08:04 PM

I find that solo annoying tbh, but I take your point about losing a bit of cutting edge. Although, as I said in my previous post, Audioslave use less effects and I'd put it down to that.

Danoth

10-20-2005, 10:41 PM

I can't really say who my "favourite" guitarist is cuz they all play totally different styles.

To list a few
Eric Clapton
Steve Vai
Jimi Hendrix
Brian May
Slash

etc etc etc

U get the basic idea

although i have to say....
MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO OWNZ ANY GUITARIST OUT THERE

but thats just my opinion

Danoth

10-20-2005, 10:42 PM

mosesdallama

10-21-2005, 05:19 PM

I think Yngwie Malmsteen is the man.. Hes cool. I haven't really heard much hendrix. John Petrucci (dream theater) is awesome. Tommy Emmanuel Is boring but he's pretty good..

Vincent, Thunder God

10-24-2005, 08:48 PM

Oh, and I forgot to mention Alex Lifeson from Rush, he's very good as well.

~Crazy Chocobo~

11-06-2005, 06:06 AM

Definitely Jimi Hendrix, Slash and Eric Clapton

Lunchbox McGillicuddy

11-08-2005, 05:37 AM

Michael Angelo Baito is very technically skilled, but his playing is sort of ridiculous to me. It's purely for show off. I really haven't heard him play anything that sounds too profound. Guys like David Gilmour are way better players for the fact that you actually feel something from the playing, and it's memorable, it's not just a whirlwind of notes. There's a sort of middle ground I feel that should be focused on, a compromise between technicality and feeling. Players that have both and successfully blend them are probably the best, depending on your point of view. Some people focus only on how fast someone can play, while others tend to focus only on how good their vibrato and melodies are. It's all purely opinion.

Just to say, to me, Baito's V shaped double neck guitar is pretty stupid looking

F@HQ

11-11-2005, 07:38 PM

ME.

Yuna's_Reincarnation

11-11-2005, 08:22 PM

I think Slash (but only in guns and roses) and Brian May are great although i think Brian will loose it soon and retire like John Deacon did

gazza

11-13-2005, 10:26 AM

nkwp

Blank101

11-13-2005, 07:11 PM

well this has started quite a good discussion, here are a few of my favs

eric clapton-layla
jimi hendrix-voodo child
brian may-god save the queen(fucking ace)
rush-temple of syrinx
bon jovi-always

boba_medina2000

11-15-2005, 08:41 PM

Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix

There you go. Those men would be my choices. No others come close to the talent those men have/had.

GrilledCheeseSangwich

12-05-2005, 09:01 PM

Joe Satriani, Timo Tolki, Yngwie Malmsteen,

hbk4everdx

12-15-2005, 03:26 AM

Randy Rhoads, John Petruuci, Joe Satriani, and Shawn Lane.

Lunchbox McGillicuddy

12-18-2005, 10:45 AM

Muhammed Suicmez from Necrophagist. Lozl crazy fucking rhythms and really nice sounding technical solos

lionheart2005

12-18-2005, 02:10 PM

Hey, did everybody forget Steven Seagal playing that guitar in 'Fire Down Below'? He rocks eh?

Just kidding, junior. It has to be Jimi Hendrix or Joe Satriani... i can't decide!

Blank101

01-07-2006, 01:27 PM

I also forgot slash with november rain and kirk hammet or whatever from metallica with one.

Alpott

01-07-2006, 02:21 PM

I think i'm going to have to go with Jimi Hendrix and John Petrucci.

fastidious percolator

06-21-2006, 12:23 AM

Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai.

TeknoBlade

06-21-2006, 03:33 AM

Dimebag Darrel and Zakk Wylde both reinvented the guitar, I'm suprised they aren't mentioned prominently in this thread. Other good ones include Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple, Larry Carlton of Steely Dan, Trey Anastasio of Phish, Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, Robert Fripp of King Crimson, Gary Moore, Frank Zappa, Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival, and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd.

Hex Omega

06-21-2006, 04:36 AM

OneWingAngel

06-29-2006, 02:50 PM

The best guitarest to ever walk the face of this planet is Dimebag Darrel. My his soul rest in peace.

Memento Mori

06-29-2006, 02:54 PM

The best guitarest to ever walk the face of this planet is Dimebag Darrel. My his soul rest in peace.

LOL, I hope you mean FAVORITE guitarist and not BEST guitarist. Favorite I can understand, but as far as talent goes and what-not, he's nowhere near the best. However, I do like Pantera a lot and it was a tragedy that he died, and he was a legend...

If you want to talk about best guitarists...

Satch, Vai, Petrucci, Romeo, Tolkki, etc...

Psychotron

06-29-2006, 03:56 PM

Jimi Hendrix, Joe Satriani, Dave Mustaine, Slash or that dude from Led Zeppelin.

Memento Mori

06-29-2006, 04:28 PM

LOL, Jimmy Page dude.

Psychotron

06-30-2006, 09:30 AM

Thats the guy! im really bad with names... and where topics go... and numbers... ill shut up now.

Razorbunny

07-06-2006, 03:58 PM

Herman li from dragonforce...nuff' said

iconoclastic pastry

07-08-2006, 04:41 AM

07-08-2006, 05:25 AM

Okay hold on. I'm just curious: Why would anyone list Kurt Cobain here? What stands out about his guitar playing, exactly? I mean this has nothing to do with the fact that I just don't like Nirvana, I really don't get this at all. As far as I know everybody and their dog can play every Nirvana song ever exactly the way Cobain played them.

iconoclastic pastry

07-08-2006, 08:11 AM

I guess it depends on what criteria you're using. "Best" is a pretty vauge term. Your observation that his guitar playing isn't difficult might not mean much to someone who doesn't place any particular value on how difficult something is to play. I haven't heard Nirvana in quite a while, so I can't really answer your question directly. He wouldn't be on my list, but that's just me.

07-08-2006, 10:46 PM

My comment was mainly about that I think anybody can play his songs the way he did, not just that anybody can play them. It's one thing if people think he's a good songwriter, but his guitar playing isn't special in any way. =/

Monkeydude

07-08-2006, 10:50 PM

Jerry Horton

fastidious percolator

07-08-2006, 10:51 PM

Jerry Horton

Lol, are there other bands besides Papa Roach that you listen to?

Monkeydude

07-08-2006, 10:59 PM

hmmmmmmmmmm dunno

i listen to other music i just think he is the best

MissMurder

07-08-2006, 11:02 PM

Jade Pudget.......and I dont care what you think.
He's creative when playing music.

Top Cat

07-08-2006, 11:23 PM

davy graham.

davy. fucking. graham.

did - indeed, does - wonderful, wonderful things with a guitar.

Meet the Jim

07-08-2006, 11:26 PM

Van Halen is my favorite guitarist. His solo's kick ass.

Monkeydude

07-08-2006, 11:31 PM

actually i have the same guitar as Jerry Horton ;)

fastidious percolator

07-08-2006, 11:50 PM

I'm also gonna mention Billy Childish. Although he's not one of the best, at least i consider him the best in the way of experimenting with guitarplay, since he had a style like a mixture of old rock 'n roll and seventies punk. :p

Psycho_Cyan

07-09-2006, 07:46 AM

All the "faves" or "bests" I would consider have already been mentioned a hundred times. So for a hundred and one, LoL...

Satch, Petrucci, Hammett, Clapton, and Page.

Monkeydude

07-15-2006, 07:47 AM

JerryC is crazy..

fastidious percolator

07-15-2006, 03:09 PM

Jack White's a personal favourite of mine. =)

BizarroSephiroth

07-16-2006, 12:04 AM

Yngwie Malmsteen. Definitively

Blank101

08-02-2006, 11:08 AM

ERIC CLAPTON. whahahahahaahhaaa

dark phoenix

08-07-2006, 10:20 PM

I would have to say herman li (dragonforce) would be one of the best guitarists because in a lot of songs he is very fast paced and his solos are amazing.

If you have never heard of them i have a link to there site and it would be best to see their video to see how fast the guitarists are

dragonforce homepage (http://www.dragonforce.com)

Blank101

09-03-2006, 03:53 PM

im starting 2 like avenged sevenfold

MossY

09-03-2006, 04:15 PM

Hahahahaha

<font size=3>Hahahahaha</font>

<font size=7>Hahahahaha!</font>

(Inspired by AtomNarmor~)

Hogan

09-03-2006, 10:05 PM

im starting 2 like avenged sevenfold

I'm sorry, that is really to bad. It's kind of like being told you have an std.

Olde

09-04-2006, 06:42 AM

I heard Al Di Meola for the first time today, and I'd have to say he's one of my personal faves already.

Sciz_Bisket

09-04-2006, 07:59 PM

angus young is the best

Top Cat

09-04-2006, 09:07 PM

im starting 2 like avenged sevenfold

i'm so sorry

Champloo

09-09-2006, 07:07 PM

Jonny Greenwood is the master.

Hogan

09-09-2006, 10:33 PM

So Johnny Marr is going to be playing with Modest Mouse. awesome y/y?

Top Cat

09-09-2006, 10:55 PM

yyy

Dr. Lucien Sanchez

09-09-2006, 10:57 PM

So Johnny Marr is going to be playing with Modest Mouse. awesome y/y?

Definite y. When I read about this I was so happy I could have cum.

Muhammed Suiçmez from Necrophagist. Now that guy can play. In fact I'd say he makes Herman Li look shit.

silly hats

09-16-2006, 02:26 PM

KK Downing (judas priest)
Dave Murray (iron maiden)
Eddie Hazel (funkadelic)
Paul Gilbert (racer x)

Guitarist which I define as talented.

fastidious percolator

09-17-2006, 01:25 PM

Rory Gallagher.

Hex Omega

09-19-2006, 11:51 PM

Rory Gallagher.

Qfft

dark phoenix

09-22-2006, 08:16 PM

JerryC is crazy..

Damn right he is. I just listened to a couple of his songs and they are great.

Mr Jack

09-28-2006, 11:03 AM

Daron from SOAD!!
and my fav guitarist, would be Simon Lees, not famous, though is in a band called Budgie. Fukin ace guitarist. look him up!

dark phoenix

09-28-2006, 09:25 PM

Daron is quite a good guitarist I have to agree.

haider_unikff7

09-29-2006, 08:02 AM

da best huitarist ever 2 set foot, is GOOD CHARLOTTE'S BILLY MARTIN

Penguin

09-29-2006, 08:11 AM

da best huitarist ever 2 set foot, is GOOD CHARLOTTE'S BILLY MARTIN

Haha.

Sciz_Bisket

09-29-2006, 05:33 PM

why is this thread still alive.

Hogan

09-29-2006, 06:12 PM

because people like to talk about guitarists?

how bout that Kevin Barnes eh?

Shoden

10-01-2006, 07:12 PM

Yngwie Malmsteen

Sciz_Bisket

10-01-2006, 08:12 PM

true.
what about the afro guy in my chemical romance? forget the name.

Joey

10-02-2006, 04:15 AM

No lie, Joey Warranty is the greatest man to ever melt frets.

Johnnny

10-03-2006, 08:41 PM

Steve Howe
Robert Fripp
John Petrucci

ffbadd

10-03-2006, 10:26 PM

I like Jimmy page, Ritchie Blackmore, and kirk hammett and the guy from black sabbath but I can't remember his name at the moment.

Hex Omega

10-03-2006, 11:58 PM

black sabbath, euhhh

Dr. Lucien Sanchez

10-04-2006, 12:19 AM

true.
what about the afro guy in my chemical romance? forget the name.

That be a joke right?

Joey

10-04-2006, 04:32 AM

Haha I was thinking the same thing.

gokarma

10-04-2006, 04:37 AM

There are a lot of talented players out there- technically skilled, music theory savvy, flawless fast fretwork... but very few are worth mentioning.

There is no 'best', but I'll still speculate. The most astonishing guitarist I've never heard and seen is Shawn Lane (RIP). Others that stand out in my mind are Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Buckethead, and Peter Green.

Memento Mori

10-04-2006, 05:00 AM

true.
what about the afro guy in my chemical romance? forget the name.

MCR is tolerable, but to even remotely put them close to a good guitarist is ridiculous... Please stop being stupid, if it's at all possible...

Dr. Lucien Sanchez

10-04-2006, 10:32 PM

Antoine DuFour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRUsAnv8ph4
Erik Mongrain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM6HH6wdgSQ

Two awesome guitarists.

mjordan

10-05-2006, 12:16 AM

mark knopfler is my favorite guitarist and one of the best guitarist in the history.

PerfectZer0

10-05-2006, 04:44 AM

Herman Li from Dragonforce

Kristian

10-15-2006, 04:28 PM

-Electro-
Katsu ohta (ark storm)
norifumi shima (Concerto moon)
Hiroki (Serpent)
Vinnie Moore
Borislav Mitic

-Akustic-
Bernd Steidl

Jason_Voorhees

10-16-2006, 04:52 AM

William G. Steer. Because he is GOD. He watches us from above and smiles.

But if we're talking mortals then: Marty Friedman, Muhammed Suiçmez (Necrophagist), Paco de Lucía, Al Di Meola, Chuck Shuldiner, Randy Rhoads...and some others ^^

fastidious percolator

10-16-2006, 02:33 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqHz7cUw4Ls

Strumming is wonderful. :swoon:

Lukey

10-16-2006, 03:00 PM

Django Reinhardt RIP
Mr Greenwood
Frusciante gets me moist also

actually it's more damp than moist

Jason_Voorhees

10-18-2006, 06:56 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqHz7cUw4Ls

Strumming is wonderful. :swoon:

Hands down, best guitarist ever!

fastidious percolator

10-18-2006, 07:41 PM

Django Reinhardt RIP

Now he, Bryan, was an example of Belgian prestige, something to be proud of. So I could get rid of the whole JC Van Damme stuff ;p

Kristian

10-19-2006, 07:03 PM

Katsu ohta
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgdnHd4VEVo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iAW6M4tfWU&mode=related&search=

Hex Omega

10-19-2006, 07:05 PM

Now he, Bryan, was an example of Belgian prestige, something to be proud of. So I could get rid of the whole JC Van Damme stuff ;p

no, never~

fastidious percolator

10-19-2006, 07:06 PM

Kouketsu

10-24-2006, 05:02 AM

CorroDedSouL

10-24-2006, 05:44 PM

Heh, i like Dan Donegan.

Dr. Lucien Sanchez

10-24-2006, 08:11 PM

Six pages in a "best guitarist ever" thread.

Not one mention of Jason Becker.

I can't believe it.

A speed metal pioneer, neoclassical legend, technical god, incomparable in melody and technique. Then considering the fact that unlike a lot of the technical speed guys, he was always having so much fun with what he played, he always tops out my list. If anyone hasn't checked him out yet, I seriously suggest it.

Too much Malmsteen and Vai these days, not enough Becker. Although they were all quite good in their own right.

If you like Neo-Classical guitar work try out a back called Necrophagist. The lead guitarist, Muhammed Sui�mez, does loads of that sort of stuff. Check out a song called 'Stabwound'.

JacktheRipper

10-24-2006, 08:21 PM

Hendrix... or Stephen Malkmus.... go Pavement.

Hogan

10-25-2006, 01:17 AM

go Pavement indeed

Lunchbox McGillicuddy

10-28-2006, 07:38 AM

If you like Neo-Classical guitar work try out a back called Necrophagist. The lead guitarist, Muhammed Suiçmez, does loads of that sort of stuff. Check out a song called 'Stabwound'.

I love that guy. I like his solos way way better than Yngwie's. They have the same "widdly widdly widdly" arpeggios going on but...they actually sound...interesting. He can out riff Yngwie any day as well.

Tsunoyukami

11-05-2006, 06:19 AM

Some of my favourite/best best guitarists (based on influence/skill) are:

Kurt Cobain
Jimi Hendrix
Thom Yorke
Jonny Greenwood
Brian May
John Lennon
George Harrison
Eric Clapton
Jimmy Page

Now I know Kurt wasn't 'technical' in his use of the instrument, but thats truly what made him good. He actually was a good technical guitarist, just never played anythign technical on recording.

Jakemud

11-08-2006, 01:36 AM

Shuki Levy by a fricken country mile. Mastermind behind the original Power Rangers.

LadyB

11-08-2006, 03:10 PM

No Musers? Come on, Matt Bellamy is brilliant.

David Gilmour, Brian May, Tom Morello (Rage, not Audioslave..) and Omar Rodriguez are my faves, ever one of them are just lush..

Blank101

11-08-2006, 11:43 PM

hm. want would u say jack johnson is

Hogan

11-08-2006, 11:56 PM

I would say Jack Johnson is no talent jerk, that is what I would say Jack Johnson is. (that and terrible)

Lunchbox McGillicuddy

11-09-2006, 06:39 AM

Shuki Levy by a fricken country mile. Mastermind behind the original Power Rangers.

That theme is so cheesy though :o He has a lot of vastly superior compositions, obvious examples to me being Inspector Gadget and X-Men.

Also, does he even actually play guitar? I thought he just used synths.

Olde

11-09-2006, 08:21 AM

If you like Neo-Classical guitar work try out a back called Necrophagist. The lead guitarist, Muhammed Sui�mez, does loads of that sort of stuff. Check out a song called 'Stabwound'.

Onset's where it's at. Fermented, Culinary, Foul Body, and Advanced have the greatest solos. Only Ash Remains is best from Epitaph.

btw, I just found this vid of one of my fave guitarists doing one of his best songs imo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HDABCopGLk

Mike M

11-20-2006, 10:13 PM

Six pages in a "best guitarist ever" thread.

Not one mention of Jason Becker.

I can't believe it.

A speed metal pioneer, neoclassical legend, technical god, incomparable in melody and technique. Then considering the fact that unlike a lot of the technical speed guys, he was always having so much fun with what he played, he always tops out my list. If anyone hasn't checked him out yet, I seriously suggest it.

Too much Malmsteen and Vai these days, not enough Becker. Although they were all quite good in their own right.

Becker is one of my favourites too. It's sad that he's so unrecognized..but some others are (in no particular order):

John Petrucci
Paul Gilbert
Al DiMeola
Vai
Satriani
Marty Friedman
Marcel Coenen (Sun Caged)
Daniel Gildenlow (Pain of Salvation)
Ron Thal (bumblefoot)
Jeff Loomis (Nevermore)
Mikael Akerfeldt

Sciz_Bisket

11-20-2006, 11:11 PM

billie joe armstrong isnt like some riff playing god, but hes good at what he does so if you like simple riffs the hes good.

sensei-

11-22-2006, 07:54 PM

John from chili peppers is by far the best for me, I've been playing for 7 years now and realy those neo-classical have tons and tons of talent but thats not enough (for me), aside from John there is Hendrix, Page, Rhoads, Mustaine (yea Mustaine dont flame me for it) and Iommi.

Lunchbox McGillicuddy

11-22-2006, 09:04 PM

My only problem with Mustaine is that he's a giant cunt personality wise, and that his solos aren't too interesting. They're skillful, but there's too many repeated phrases and such. He does deserve mention for his riffs though. He's heavily overlooked as a rhythm guitarist.

Memento Mori

11-22-2006, 09:37 PM

Becker is one of my favourites too. It's sad that he's so unrecognized..but some others are (in no particular order):

John Petrucci
Paul Gilbert
Al DiMeola
Vai
Satriani
Marty Friedman
Marcel Coenen (Sun Caged)
Daniel Gildenlow (Pain of Salvation)
Ron Thal (bumblefoot)
Jeff Loomis (Nevermore)
Mikael Akerfeldt

Finally, someone who recognizes talent...

Jakemud

11-23-2006, 12:50 AM

That theme is so cheesy though :o He has a lot of vastly superior compositions, obvious examples to me being Inspector Gadget and X-Men.

Also, does he even actually play guitar? I thought he just used synths.

The lyrics are cheesy, sure but the music is still catchy as hell. :)

I agree about X-men and Inspector Gadget, btw.

And yes, he does play guitar. Mastered it at age 14.

omega911

11-23-2006, 01:16 AM

I'd have to say Jimmy Paige, Jimi Hendrix, or Eric Clapton. Eric Clapton is my favorite out of them. He's amazing live O_O

Top Cat

11-23-2006, 01:02 PM

yeah, eric clapton live man, like that one time when he spouted anti-immigrant bile on stage

fucking hell, eric clapton! too cool for school

Lunchbox McGillicuddy

11-23-2006, 01:31 PM

Finally, someone who recognizes talent...

I like most of the guys he named :D

omega911

11-27-2006, 12:20 AM

yeah, eric clapton live man, like that one time when he spouted anti-immigrant bile on stage

fucking hell, eric clapton! too cool for school

It was ridiculous when I saw him. HE NEVER MISSED A NOTE!

johnnieboy

02-02-2008, 01:14 PM

listen to made in japan then live at knebworth and then see who is best this man has been doing this for over 40 years and i have seen hundreds of bands and no one can touch him if you can get a hold of live at donnington 1980 the first and best one (ritchie blackmore ruled and still does) sorry

johnnieboy

02-02-2008, 01:29 PM

And if that does not make your mind up listen to Rainbow Rising (stargazer and a light in the black) Then if your still not converted your already dead

KREAYSHAWN

02-02-2008, 05:07 PM

please don't post in threads that were last active about a year ago. ;(