mcgraham Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Joe Satriani. Without a doubt. IMO, no other guitarists even come close to his combination of taste, songwriting ability, technique, as well as being a genuinely humble person. His musical ability is a real inspiration to me. I also like Guthrie Govan, Paul Gilbert & Brett Garsed. I listen to (but not necessarily like) John McLaughlin, Steve Vai, Paco deLucia, John Petrucci, Dave Fiuczynski & Blues Saraceno (no idea about his real name). Mark Quote
Tinman Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Micheal Hedges [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLD0pxflAM8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLD0pxflAM8[/url] Met him in Norfolk, Virginia: I tell you, the guy was completely out there Quote
The Burpster Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 I cant believe no-one has mentioned Stevie Ray Vaughn..... My faves.. 1 = SRV and Jeff Beck 2. Carlos Santana 3. Robert Johnson 4. BB King 5. Django Reinhardt Quote
steantval Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 In no particular order- John McLoughlin ........Mahavishnu Orchestra Warren Haynes.......Government Mule/Allman Bros Duane Allman......Allman Bros Vernon Reid..........Living Colour Neil Schon........Journey Jeff Skunk Baxter.........Steely Dan/Doobie Bros Leslie West....Mountain Paul Kossoff........Free Robin Trower Stevie Ray Vaughan Quote
alexclaber Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Just one?!! Tom Morello Billy Gibbons John Frusciante Jimmy Page Eddie Hazel Alex Quote
jmesa Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) Good call on Frusciante! Ian Williams (Don Cab/Battles) is one of my faves. Very interesting technique and a legend in some circles. The guys from Sonic Youth are wicked as well. Edited February 6, 2009 by jmesa Quote
guzzibass Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Ron Wood was awesome with The Faces Robbie Robertson (The Band) Quote
geilerbass Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Can't really pick a favourite, but these are some of the greats, as far as I'm concerned: - Steve Lukather Neil Schon John Petrucci Alex Lifeson George Lynch Dave Mustaine CC Deville John Sykes Andy La Roque Paul Gilbert Quote
Hoppo75 Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Must throw Hank Marvin into the mix. Most think of the Apache's, FBI's and some of the awful theme tunes he's covered, but the stuff he was playing in the 70's and 80's was brilliant and his Guitar Player album is excellent, much under rated/overlooked. Must mention Mark Knopfler too - one of the all time greats for me. Quote
4000 Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Dave Gilmour and Andy Latimer, Jimi, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia, Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie (yes, Yngwie!) and Scott Gorham, amongst others......Dave G is tops for me, although Andy Latimer's solo on Lunar Sea is one of my faves. As with bassists, some of it comes down to tone. Vai, Satriani & Gilbert are great guitarists, but I'm not overly keen on their tone. Alan Murphy was indeed great, although ironically I'm not a big fan of his hero, Allan Holdsworth (although he's phenomenally talented, don't get me wrong). Oh, I love John Frusciante too. Quote
teej Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 off the top of me 'ead... Hubert Sumlin Jimi Hendrix Muddy Waters Tampa Red Big Bill Broonzy Johnny 'Guitar' Watson Robert Johnson Buddy Guy Jimi's probably top of the list Quote
Ray Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 I would have to say... Grant Green Ivan "Boogaloo" Joe Jones Eddie Roberts Quote
pockethammer Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Hendrix Page Iommi..... just for his riffs. Quote
pockethammer Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 [quote name='molan' date='Feb 6 2009, 12:17 AM' post='401674'] My slightly 'off the wall' vote is going to be for Zal Cleminson. I just love some of his simple chord work. +1 for Zal... what a showman! Quote
Ou7shined Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Dave Gilmour Frank Zappa Kim Thayil Tony Iommi Alex Darke Quote
teej Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 [quote name='Ray' post='402726' date='Feb 7 2009, 11:50 AM']I would have to say... Grant Green[/quote] yeah, great stuff... Quote
bassninja Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Big Jim Sullivan. The Don, 'nuff said... Quote
bluesparky Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Frusciante, SRV, Kenwyn House, Dimebag Darrell, Page and of course... NUUUUUNNNOOOOOOO!!!! - Awesome! Quote
leonshelley01 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 To quote Bad News, "Our Jimi, Who art in Heaven, Hendrix be thy name!" Great touch and tone, only Stevie Ray came close. In more modern times, Slash and John Petrucci. Quote
skelf Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) David Torn and Bill Frisell Edited February 17, 2009 by skelf Quote
risingson Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Hendrix, Johnny Marr (The Smiths), Larry Carlton, Kevin Shields, Hiram Bullock, Johnny Greenwood, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jon Herrington, John Frusciante (back in the day), John Mayer spring to mind. The likes of Steve Vai's music and playing leaves me cold, feels very souless and not really the sort of playing I admire. Just my opinion, like Quote
Tinman Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 [quote name='liamcapleton' post='411663' date='Feb 17 2009, 02:07 AM']The likes of Steve Vai's music and playing leaves me cold, feels very souless and not really the sort of playing I admire. Just my opinion, like [/quote] Couldn't agree more. Quote
RayFW Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 My favourite guitarist changes all the time depending what kind of mood I'm in but at the moment my fav is Bill Frisell. His album 'The Intercontinentals' is a thing of beauty. Quote
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