zigzag Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Actually... No' date=' it appears the poll - and frankly to me as well - that no, bass players aren't guitarists any more than they are violinists if they play a fretless.Now... Poll weakness: It leaves out some of the top jazz guitarists that were incredibly astute musicians. Some in sessions helped create "rock" sounds but are virtually unknown in that role. [/quote'] Jaco Pastorius called frets "speed bumps!" No Pat Metheny, Kenny Burrell, or Al Dimeola. Pete Townsend is way overrated... Poll is a joke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 What Gibson oughta do is host a forum and let people argue about who's the bestest in the world for all time. Would put away all this pettiness and hating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I thought the top 10 was pretty accurate, all the classic rock and roll heros I didnt even bother with the other 40, but I thought the 10 best was accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 9. Robert Johnson Thats about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 9. Robert JohnsonThats about right. Shredder, that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Shredder' date=' that one.[/quote']Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 The votes are in. Suck it up whiney boys. :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 so many people hating on Prince. Whether or not you like his music' date=' he is definitely a great guitarist, and song writer for that matter.[/quote'] +1 but i wouldn't rate him above rory or richie, but as it's been said...these polls can be taken with a pinch of salt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I'm glad Prince is in the list. Whatever you think of him. He's a talented bloke. I'd have thought a Gibson list should have been 'Gibson' players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I'm glad Prince is in the list. Whatever you think of him. He's a talented bloke. He sure could pick the sax players... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmurray Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 The Edge and Slash better than Frank Zappa and Gilmour? Don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 The Edge and Slash better than Frank Zappa and Gilmour? Don't think so. The Edge is better than anyone? Ok, maybe Green Day guy and Madonna but he is not a guitarist. Yes, he holds a guitar on stage and mabye can play a few notes, but he does not belong in this list. What are you gonna do? I'm never submitting my vote to anymore of these polls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 All I can say is John Lennon. A guitar player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gibson Lifestyle Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 FYI - probably the biggest glaring oversights/shortsights/criticisms/etc. we've heard from people regarding this Top 50 list centers around two people...the first being Prince, who many believed placed too high, and Duane Allman, who most believed should have been much higher (#1 in the readers poll). Yes, their have been countless "what about this guitarist?!!" comments, but Prince and Duane Allman have easily generated the most heat (with honorable mentions going to the "why is Kurt Cobain on this list?" contingent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 So I was #51 then. Missed it by * this much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 So I was #51 then. Missed it by * this much. Actually you are #52, Dem00n is in the 51st position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Actually you are #52' date=' Dem00n is in the 51st position.[/quote'] Kill. Me. Now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Kill. Me. Now!!! Huh? If you're not playing drop-G, you're still my hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Dear Mr. Gibson Lifestyle... Are we "regulars" in the Lounge all that far off by suggesting it's a popularity contest more than a matter of technical discussion? As I wrote earlier, it's incredible to me that Segovia is listed at 47 when he almost singlehandedly resurrected classical guitar playing with a more modern playing technique. Don't get me wrong, I happen to really enjoy rock and blues - I play 'em. But "country" guitar pickers also generally were ignored. Yeah, Chet was way up there but really, does one consider Chopin as "country?" So I'm wondering if the "poll" is more reflective of those who saw it to vote than the guitarists they voted for... But then, I'm just a grouchy old man who's played the marketing game too... <grin> m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Huh? If you're not playing drop-G' date=' you're still my hero. [/quote'] C# is as low as I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 C# is as low as I go. Then you need you one of these... http://www.rondomusic.com/argustoastsg.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 I only play Gibsons. Or should I say... I only own Gibsons. Can I get an ENDORSEMENT!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Can I get an ENDORSEMENT!?!? Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 And I have THIS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 And I have THIS! Did the big G pay you to play it? Never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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