Members justhearforther Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 This isn't an argument, I just want to know the greatest guitarist in YOUR opinion. I hear Jimi a lot, without any specific reason, and while I like him, I don't know what makes him better than everyone else. That being said I still consider him the best, because he gets so much credit for it, and the more fans you make, the better a musician you are. My personal favourite however is Eric Johnson, I love his melodies, and he has amazing technique, his chordal work is like something I could only dream of, and he makes his fast playing sound so nice and smooth and not fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tantamo Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 Probably john mayer. he puts feeling into his tones that a lot of players lack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members B.S.Jansen Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 Tony Iommi. All my other guitar heroes like Jus Oborn or Wino are influenced by him, and I just love the way his riffs are lead {censored}en heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members schandmann Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 Probably john mayer. he puts feeling into his tones that a lot of players lack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tom92 Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 My personal favourite by a long way is Jeff Buckley, not saying he's the greatest. The player whose style mine most reflects would probably John Frusciante who could be a contender i suppose, probably is the best of the past 20 years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kimme Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 Kurt Ballou and Stanley Jordan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members cscbo1 Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 I vote for Warren Haynes, he can play anything, he's soulful, he has a unique tone, plays slide, and is a mother{censored}ing beast! I don't care for the speed players, playing burning solos at 500 bps...What is that? sounds like a digital synthesizer sped up. I'm talking soul, feeling, and emotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Notes_Norton Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 From a technical standpoint, Jeff Beck. Rent the "Live At Ronnie Scott's" video and you will see it for yourself. He does things on the guitar that no other rock guitar player I know of can do, and he does them flawlessly. Artistically is a matter of taste, and I have too many favorites to pick just one. Insights and incites by Notes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheOndrakGuy Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 Me, because my mom says so. In all seriousness though, I'd have to give another vote for John Frusciante. Technically gifted and a great effect user, but tastefully applies both.I'd also mention Kevin Shields, purely because (for me) he showed how you could use every aspect of the guitar in new, creative ways. From the tremolo picking, to effects, to post production, his approach was a bit of a game changer to how I viewed the electric guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members THAT4301 Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 Efrim Menuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LSDis4me Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 Jimi is the correct answer. Because he's Jimi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beyer160 Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 There is no correct answer to this question. However, there are a lot of potential wrong answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the Dodo Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 Guitarists expressing emotions when playing. Not many of those around though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ianasauras Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 Im going with Paul Gilbert. Between Racer X, Mr. Big and his solo albums he has everything i could wanna hear going. Speed, melody and technique all done flawlessly. Also he has the coolest looking guitars in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LSDis4me Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 Rolling StoneIn 2003, Rolling Stone magazine published a list called The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. This list included 100 guitarists whom the magazine considered the best, with a brief introduction for each of them. The first in this list is the American guitarist Jimi Hendrix introduced by Pete Townshend, guitarist for The Who, who was, in his turn, ranked at #50 of the list. The list is heavily in favor of electric US blues rock guitarists. The Top Ten of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time by Rolling Stone are:[4]# Guitarist Nationality01 Jimi Hendrix United States02 Duane Allman United States03 B.B. King United States04 Eric Clapton United Kingdom05 Robert Johnson United States06 Chuck Berry United States07 Stevie Ray Vaughan United States08 Ry Cooder United States09 Jimmy Page United Kingdom10 Keith Richards United Kingdom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the Dodo Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 # Guitarist Nationality01 Jimi Hendrix United States02 Duane Allman United States03 B.B. King United States04 Eric Clapton United Kingdom05 Robert Johnson United States06 Chuck Berry United States07 Stevie Ray Vaughan United States08 Ry Cooder United States09 Jimmy Page United Kingdom10 Keith Richards United Kingdom Bleh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members komodo117 Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 and the more fans you make, the better a musician you are No, the more fans you make simply reflects your ability as an entertainer, and how capable you are with establishing a common ground between your own emotions and the fans. In this sense is why Jimi is so highly touted. There is a connection to his music that you just don't find much in most music. He bridged a gap between blues, rock, and something entirely ethereal. His guitar was a conduit for something else, and not many people really see that. All they see is a great guitarist, nothing more. Which is cool, but you're missing half of the equation. Some people put their soul into their music. Jimi put music into his soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reauchambeau Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 according to maps it's Guthrie Govan (lol), "greatest guitarists" threads are useless. music isn't a contest unless it's a shred off (which isn't music) at guitar shows and that pretty much sums it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members conky Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 That guy in Presidents of the United States of America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members weareasmallaxe Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 i would say jimi is the greatest guitarist of all time.....he music and creativity on the fly sets him apart....he was amazing....my personal favorite today is trey anastasio....he jams with the best of em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AidyCM Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 Steve Battelle from LostAlone is my pick, if anything for how he takes a single guitar and does more with it than I've seen two or three guitarists do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justhearforther Posted August 20, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 My personal favourite by a long way is Jeff Buckley, not saying he's the greatest. The player whose style mine most reflects would probably John Frusciante who could be a contender i suppose, probably is the best of the past 20 years or so. I recently bought an album of his for a friends birthday having only heard Hallelujah, just based on the fact that he covered Hallelujah and Corpus Christi Carol, and there was a hype around him (I got her Grace, so as soon as I saw Hallelujah and Corpus Christi Carol, I was set) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jnichols2727 Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 It's hard to argue against Jimi simply for the fact that he was an innovator and brought a new sound to the masses. Unless I'm mistaken, not many players used effects such as wahs, univibes and fuzzes to the extent that he did. He didn't have the best technique or was the fastest player, but it didn't matter. When you hear Jimi, you know exactly who it is. While I think Jimi is great, my personal favorite is David Gilmour. His tone and his ability to play what is fairly basic and make it sound grand always amazes me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elessar [Sly] Posted August 20, 2011 Members Share Posted August 20, 2011 John Frusciante. His influences and range of styles are epic. He has some beatiful chord structures and melody ideas. I love the 'old fashioned' approach he has to playing and recording. I love his solo stuff. Like everyone this is all personal opinion I don't believe in 'a best' but this is who does it for me/who is top of my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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