milod Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Okay, I'm a newbie but an old guy... I'd first say that it seems to me that likely one of the best all-around pickers ever would have to be Chet. He could play about any style well, from old folkie stuff as from the early Carter Family days to Chopin to blues to... Then for changing how classical guitar is played, Segovia. He really knew the neck and could perform something like 500 classical pieces at any time. Django set a new standard for single stringing. I watched Carlos Montoya from under 20 feet in concert once. Wow. I really like BB for blues - but every half decent blues player who isn't trying to copy somebody else has something interesting to offer. Joe Pass is incredible - but so were Kessel and... As for Rock... Knopfler and Clapton are highly competent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfdoll Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Eric Clapton Jimi Hendrix Frank Zappa Duane Allman Jimmy Page Angus Young Mike Bloomfield SRV Albert King BB King Buddy Guy Ledbelly Big Bill Broonzy Robert Cray Brian May Randy Rhodes Wes Montgomery Jim Hall Russell Malone Pat Metheny Pat Martino LP Steve Howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA_siCkBoy Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 1) Edward Van Halen 2) Randy Rhoads 3) Jimi Hendrix 4) Ace Frehley 5) Angus Young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermionik Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 . . Did anybody mention Joe Walsh, or Leslie West. Nothing too fancy but tone and chops that made you smile..... and practice more. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pallius Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Most admired, especially for an acid trip, and not necessarily in order: Jimi Hendrix - could channel an alien intelligence at times, a legacy of intense beauty (OK, I've cried...) Jeff Beck - the only guitarist who can make me laugh and cause my jaw to drop. What ingenuity! Pete Townshend - naked aggression incarnate, and I LIKE THAT! Alan Holdsworth - also channeling an alien intelligence, plays beyond what is human, ROUTINELY David Gilmour - the early years of the Floyd were positively transportational, then there's the variety of big sounds... Oh, there are so many more..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09paulia Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Mark Tremonti Duane Allman David Gilmour Van Halen Wes Montgomery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Not one mention of Estabon.......Huh Alan Collins Jimmy Page Chet Atkins Mark Knopfler Lee Rittenour And I gotta say Arlen Roth....Pretty darn good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachd33 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I cant believe nobody has mentioned my fav all time guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth). I'm going to make 2 lists Newer guitarists and classic givin greats. Newer guitarists 1.Mikael Åkerfeldt 2.Dimebag Darrel (RIP) 3.Jonny Greenwood 4.Tim Mahoney 5.Billy Howerdel Classic Guitarists 1.David Gilmour 2.JimmyHendrix 3.Eddie Van Halen 4.Jimmy Page 5.Peter Frampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWHONOSKIGUITAR Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 TOP 5 MOST ADMIRED GUITARISTS: 1) LES PAUL 2) ROY BUCHANAN 3) DAVID GILMOUR 4) JEFF BECK 5) B.B. KING AND THE LIST GOES ON ........... WWW.MYSPACE.COM/RICHARDWHONOSKIGUITAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CouleeCool Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 One of the most recognizable guitar players and best sound I would say is Willie Nelson. Others would be Stevie Rae Vaughn and George Thorgood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar.player Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 My top 5 most admired: Jimi Hendrix Wes Montgomery Tony Iommi Jimmy Page Joe Bonamassa There are so many great guitar players, it is very difficult to pick just 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntertopman Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Here's my somewhat "unusual" list. A few never seem to make the "top" lists, but are great nonetheless. It is also why I picked them (after all, EVERYONE will have Hendrix, Page, Jeff Beck, Clapton, Zappa, Stevie Ray Vaughn & Eddie Van Halen --- obvious choices) 1. Duane Allman 2. Gary Rossington 3. Allen Collins 4. Steven Stills 5. Mike Bloomfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Ok - lets get serious about this.... Albert Lee Roy Buchanan Jerry Douglas Bryan Sutton Mark Knopfler runners up Chris Thile (Mandolin- but also amazing Guitarist) Richie Blackmore - (for versatiity from Purple to Blackmores Night) Jan Ackerman - Focus - and solo albums James Burton - for inspiration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd111358 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Jeff Beck Leslie West Tommy Bolin Robin Trower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r9vos Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 1. Joe Bonamassa 2. Neal Schon 3. Jimmy Page 4. Gary Moore 5. Jeff Beck www.myspace.com/connymartin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1MESAMAN Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 1 JEFF BECK 2 SRV 3 RANDY RHOADS 4 ALEX SKOLNICK 5 GEORGE LYNCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan J Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 In no particular order, based on who makes my my hair stand up when I hear them play Jeff Beck Jimi Hendrix Larry Carlton Martin Taylor Andres Segovia Kit wise, my '80 ES Artist; Les Paul Special; much butchered Strat, Taylor Big Baby; Yamaha APX Nylon. Amp is a Fender Hot Rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty0108 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 i have been playing guitar sence the age of 8. now well over 50. do not think a real guitarist is taught...but just comes natural. jimi hendrix jimmy page tony iommi stevie ray vaughn bb king just courious how did dime bag darrell make a list..seen 15 year old girls do that stuff at guitar center every saturday...just my opinion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachd33 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 +1 to jd11135. Robin trower rules!! i have been playing guitar sence the age of 8. now well over 50. do not think a real guitarist is taught...but just comes natural. just courious how did dime bag darrell make a list..seen 15 year old girls do that stuff at guitar center every saturday...just my opinion... I am sorry but dimebag made that guitar scream like I have never heard live, and if you never heard it live, you just dont know. But you are intitled to your opinions. In my opinion tony iommi's music was good, but not that damn talented. there I said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praga37 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Been playing 28 years and still sucks most of the time. But when I'm on, I'm on all right. Anyway, here's the list of what I consider the most influential guitarists of all time. (any order, depending of the mood I'm in) Jimmy Page Randy Rhoads Steve Howe David Gilmour Rory Gallagher runners-up Eric Clapton (Cream era) Ritchie Blackmore Yngwie Malmsteen Stevie Ray Vaughn Martin Barre (Jethro Tull) Alex Lifeson (early Rush) Julian Bream Current gear 1985 Tokai LS-65 Les Paul copy 1987 Peavey Patriot 1987 Charvel Model 4 1972 Alcivar (Strat copy) 1998 Morgan Grand Concert 1970 Yamaha G60A Home made, hand wired 17w Class A amp (like a Orange Tiny Terror but with more gain) 2x12 home made cabinet with Celestion Greenbacks MXR 10 band EQ Boss CE-2 Chorus Boss OD-1 Overdrive Boss DS-1 Distortion (Keeley modded) Morley Wah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zl177 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Slash Grant Green Jimi Hendrix Johnny Winter Jimmy Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takenolip2 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Ace Frehley, Rik Emmett, George Lynch, Rudolf Scenker, Michael Schenker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmut Politz Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 What about : J.J. Cale Greg Koch Doug Pettibone Rick Vito Chuck Prophet Maybe not the very Best, but very good. Wonder why nobody mentioned. Gibson Les Paul Standard 1982 Maple Neck Fender Mex. Fifties Strat Fender 68 Natural Tele Gretsch Electromatic Pro Jet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1MESAMAN Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 My top 5 most admired:Jimi Hendrix Wes Montgomery Tony Iommi Jimmy Page Joe Bonamassa There are so many great guitar players' date=' it is very difficult to pick just 5.[/quote'] With each list I see,its like,crap,I forgot about him.Even if you break em into genres its practically impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Joe Walsh Jerry Douglas Monte Montgomery Erik Mongrain Jeff Healey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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