Flibble12345 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2004 I'd have to go with either Yngwie Malmsteen, Marty Friedman or Jason Becker... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guitarholla 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 if you are basing "best guitar player" on popularity then maybe all these names will work. but on sheer talent you gotta have 1.michael angelo 2.jason becker 3.buckethead 4.yngwie malmsteen 5.steve vai 6.eric johnson 7.shawn lane 8.chris impeliterri 9.john petrucci 10.Paul Gilbert . (not necessarily in that order) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guitarholla 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 different styles?? Ever heard of Buckethead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel2Velvet 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2004 Hendrix credited Les Paul as his major influence. Prior to Les Paul, guitar was regarded only slightly above the harmonica as an instrumental force. The guitar was associated with country/western music as a rythmn instrument and was felt to have no real place in serious music. Les Paul innovated and made popular the style of picking individual notes from out of chord structures much as the Latino guitar stylings of the time, but folded with jazz and country runs and placed within popular tunes. He made the lead guitar appealing and acceptable. Les was also the first guitarist to popularize playing through an amplifier. All the others mentioned in this thread built upon his foundation. Does this make Les Paul the greatest? No. But it means the rest are indebted to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danielj 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2004 I dont think it does. When people say Best Guitarist, you should put aside all this crap about being influential and crediting others. Jimi Hendrix was and always will be IMO the most talented and original guitarist ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lizzie 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2004 GO JIMI!!! I definetly think of him as the best guitarist that ever lived. The best living one would probably be Eric Clapton or Buddy Miller. ~Lizzie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Endymion 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2004 Any list of guitarists that doesn't include Frank Zappa is incomplete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Are Fridtjof 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2004 Mark Knofler was once voted in on a top 10 guitarist list. He then replied that Norwegian guitarist Øystein Sunde should also be granted a spot on that list. You should check him out, even though you can't understand a word he's saying. Mark Knofler's cool But my vote's for Stevie Ray Vaughan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 3 Report post Posted November 28, 2004 Oh, you're all sadly misinformed. Most sources agree that it was Raymond of Toulon (1173 - 1224). Though his debut performances were unheralded, most reviews agree that his concert in support of the Third Crusade (1198) was "simply sublime, a real tour de force; who wouldn't want a go at the heathen after a show like that ? Hold me back cardinal, I may just have to bang my head" (Innocent III, Pope) . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel2Velvet 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2004 Oh, you're all sadly misinformed. Most sources agree that it was Raymond of Toulon (1173 - 1224). Though his debut performances were unheralded, most reviews agree that his concert in support of the Third Crusade (1198) was "simply sublime, a real tour de force; who wouldn't want a go at the heathen after a show like that ? Hold me back cardinal, I may just have to bang my head" (Innocent III, Pope) . Wasn't Raymond the guy who drew and quartered his guitar after each performance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edna 6 Report post Posted November 28, 2004 I like Felix Papallardi... I listened to a Mountain record this morning... he might not be the best but he rocks... Of course, jimi, Eric, Santana, Harrison, and mainly Mick Taylor. And david Gilmour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringrrl 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2004 i would say either clapton or harrison. eric is a god, and george had some really awesome riffs. i don't think he gets enough credit as a guitar player. i personally like Wah wah's guitar stuffies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkgirl 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2004 ok i see everyone's opinion on who they think is the best quitar players and there are a lot of them, but how come no one has mentioned ROBIN TROWER. he's awesome maybe not the best but really close. thats all i wanted to say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EasyRider 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2004 I agree......Robin Trower is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danielj 1 Report post Posted December 27, 2004 Yeah but he sucks at guitar. What can he play like 3 chords if hes lucky? Dave Gilmour Jimi Hendrix Stevie Ray Vaughn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prince_of_peace 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2004 i'd say the best guitarists are david gilmour, jimmy page, robby kreiger, george harrison.... i can go on and on. anyway, who the hell is robin trower? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TenYearsGone 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2004 Anyone who ever played a Stratocaster knows Trower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonJonSurfer 15 Report post Posted December 27, 2004 anyway, who the hell is robin trower? Mr. Trower spent some time in Procol Harum...he put out one classic solo album...but what an album..Bridge of Sighs. Few can play like him...he sounds like Hendrix without imitating him...I've seen him 3 or 4 times, the most recent in New York a couple years back...still amazing. :guitar: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SgoXawayE 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2004 What about adrian from iron maiden? or is this just classical? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindy17838 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2004 I will continue my promotion of Eric Johnson that only Jayson has validated. Others on my list include Angus Young and Sir Eddie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Jayson_ 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2004 Eric Johnson is very underrated, as Cindy and I seem to be the only ones that have heard of him. So give these a listen: Cliffs of Dover Last House on the Block And watch this. On another note, I'll continue my promotion of Living Colour's Vernon Reid . You can watch some more Living Colour videos here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TenYearsGone 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2004 Eric Johnson is very underrated, as Cindy and I seem to be the only ones that have heard of him. Hey - here's another vote for EJ :: :: I've seen him twice and I was just listening to his "Venus Isle" CD on the way to work today. I've been a fan since I first heard CLIFFS about 12 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edna 6 Report post Posted December 28, 2004 Funny, we got exactly the same thread up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karhul 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2004 Do you mean guitarists that are alive or dead or both?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fidelityfiend 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2004 I think they meant REAL guitar players - I'm afraid that would eliminate anyone from Linkin Park, Limp Biscuit, and any and all other "rap-rock" wannabees. I can't limit myself to "a" favorite, but lately it's been Buddy Guy....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites