Favourite Guitarist

[TheChangling]

Just a list of your top five guitarists. And If slash is first, I will go on a murderous rampage.

1.Jimi Hendrix
2.Eric Clapton
3.george Harrison
4.B.B king
5.Robby Krieger

[Dante1847]

Just a list of your top five guitarists. And If slash is first, I will go on a murderous rampage

same goes for Dave Navarro

your list works, plus David Gilmour and SRV

Edit: oh, and Tom Morello

[Blackjack041277]

(in no particular order)

Dave Mustaine
Dimebag Darrell
Günter Schulz (1999 & earlier KMFDM)
Richard Kruspe (Rammstein)
Robert Westerholt (Within Temptation)

Hard for me to come up with a list. I generally like bands, not individual guitarists.

[RidethePiggy]

Paul Gilbert
Michael Angelo Batio
Paco de Lucia
Ry Cooder
Robin Trower
Andres Segovia
And I kinda like Ron Thal/Bumblefoot's work when I found out about him in Europe.

[overcookedbacon]

1. J. Mascis
2. Doug Martsch
3. Victor Villarreal
4. Thurston Moore
5. Black Francis

[neckermanncj]

1. J. Mascis


yeah

[Runesmith]

Right now my favorites look something like this:

1. Mick Ronson
2. Bob Mould
3. J. Mascis
4. Jim Mankey
5. Steve Bartek

2, 3, 4, and 5 are subject to change at a moment's notice.

[Soror_YZBL]

1. Dave Navarro
2. Slash
3. Wayne Hussey
4. Mathew Sweet
5. Vicky Peterson

[DJFreddyG]

Carlos Santana
Brian May
Angus Young
Randy Rhoads
Dick Dale
Steve Vai

[CyanFunk]

Jimi Hendrix
Chet Atkins
Ike Turner
Robert Johnson

[Stevie B]

10. John Squire
9. John Frusciante
8. Dave Mustaine
7. Slash
6. David Gilmour
5. Pete Townshend
4. Eric Clapton
3. John Petrucci
2. Jimi Hendrix
1. Jimmy Page

[clashcityrocker10]

1. Greg Ginn
2. Neil Young
3. Thurston Moore
4. Black Francis
5. Robert Johnson

[Wiiman95]

1. Slash
2. Joe Jonas
3. Herman Li
4. Chad Kroeger
5. BillTVShow



In all Seriousness

1. Eric Johnson
2. Steve Howe
3. John Petrucci
4. David Gilmour
5. Steve Vai

[Kasil]

1. Herman Li
...Wait, there are guitarists other than Herman Li?

[classicrockdude]

Rory Gallagher
Jimi Hendrix
Eric Clapton
Alvin Lee
Robin Trower
Jimmy Page
Ritchie Blackmore
Duane Allman
Frank Zappa
Johnny Winter

[franticfish]

Luc Lemay
Steeve Hurdle
Ritchie Blackmore
Chuck Schuldiner
Marc Ribot
Joe Pass
Paul Masvidal
Tony Iommi
Robert Fripp
Fred Frith
The dudes from Weakling
John McLaughlin
Robert Vigna
J Mascis
Derek Bailey
Trey Azagthoth

[Wiiman95]

1. Herman Li
...Wait, there are guitarists other than Herman Li?

Yep. I was amazed when I learned that.

[theholytaco]

John Hurt
Gary Davis
Elmore James
Duane Allman
Leo Kottke
Lightning Hoptkins
Townes Van Zandt
David Lindley
Tony Rice
Jerry Garcia
Bob Brozman
Davy Graham
John Fahey
Roy Rogers
Stefan Grossman
Doc Watson
Willie Johnson
Mark Knopfler
Graham Coxon

[SenorLarry]

Yngwie Malmsteen
Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)
James Hetfield (Metallica)
Chris Broderick (Megadeth, only since 2008)
Alex Liefson (Rush) [especially his earlier stuff]

[supernova1324]

1. Bob Mould
2. J Mascis
3. Buzz Osbourne
4. Daron Malakian
5. Thurston Moore

[ASPRon]

jimi, vernon reid, john touhy (Mile Marker Zero), scott ian and sonny mayo are the guys that i enjoy the most.

[xX_Sandman_Xx]

1. Slash........jk!

1. Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal
2. Buckethead
3. Jimmy Page
4. Robin Finck
5. Jack White

I still like Slash, but I don't care for his stuff from Snakepit and I don't care for the songs revealed so far off his new solo album. So far I only like his guitar playing with GNR & VR.

[TheChangling]

10.
1. Jimmy Page :eek:
Hendrix is better than Page. fact.

[B. Vicious]

5 Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)
4 Steve Vai
3 John Petrucci (Dream Theater)
2 Alexi Laiho (Children Of Bodom)
1 Synyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold)

[Razorhoof78]

Nuno Bettencourt, Matt Pike, Hendrix, Mustaine & Zappa (Frank, not Dweezil).

[Mega-Tallica]

1. John Petrucci (Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, solo)
2. Jeff Loomis (Nevermore, solo)
3. Rusty Cooley (Outworld, solo)
4. Nick Van Dyk (Redemption)
5. Paul Gilbert (Racer-X, solo)

Honorable Mentions:
Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen)
Jimi Hendrix (The Jimi Hendrix Experience)
Jason Becker (solo)
Bernie Versailles (Redemption, Pathosray)
Slash (Velvet Revolver, Guns N' Roses, solo)
Alex Lifeson (Rush)
Mark Tremonti (Creed, Alter Bridge)
Per Nillson (Scar Symmetry)
Jim Matheos (Fates Warning)
Marco Sfolgi (solo, James LaBrie solo album)
Dimebag Darrell (Pantera, Damageplan)
Yngwie Malmsteen (solo)
Michael Angelo Batio (solo)
Marty Friedman (Megadeth, solo)
Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath)
Adrian Smith/Dave Murray (Iron Maiden)
Dan Donegan (Disturbed) (Yes, he has influenced me a lot, mostly due to his riff writing)
Chris Broderick (Megadeth, Nevermore)
Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds)
Joe Satriani (solo)
Randy Rhoads (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne)
Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne)
Robb Flynn/Phil Demmel (Machine Head)
Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains, solo)
Matt Heafy/Corey Beaulieu (Trivium)
Kirk Hammett (Metallica)
Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)
Buckethead (Guns N' Roses, solo)

Yeah, pretty much all my biggest influences on guitar. Missing a few that I just can't name off the top of my head.

[Razorhoof78]

Actually at the moment, it's whoever this guy is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbndgwfG22k

[SynesterSeX]

Synyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold)
Buckethead
Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)
John Pretrucci (Dream Theater)
Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)

[Cubecubed]

Claudio Sanchez.

[RidethePiggy]

Nuno Bettencourt.

Always an honorable mention for me. Beastly!

[gagnon49456]

Pete Townshend
Alex Lifeson
Synster gates
Adrian Smith
Skisgaar skigelf

[DJFreddyG]

Neil Geraldo

A personal favorite. Maybe not the best or well known and often forgotten about, even when discussing 80's rock. His guitar lick's and solo's are as important to the success of Pat Benatar's music as her vocals.

[polishdog90]

Jimi Hendrix

[lalortiiz]

1. Eddie Van Halen
2. Jimi Hendrix
3. Eric Clapton
4. Jimmy Page
5. Brian May

[_weeheehoo_]

Joe Bonamassa
Zakk Wylde
Michael Angelo Batio
John Petrucci
Dave Mustaine

[Stevie B]

:eek:
Hendrix is better than Page. fact.

Sure, i won't deny that Hendrix has more technical ability, but I still think that Page is the superior musician, and a more versatile guitarist. Guitar's not all about shredding.

Hendrix was amazing, but I 'll still take Page... and the thread is titled "favorite guitarist" anyway.

[classicrockdude]

:eek:
Hendrix is better than Page. fact.

what part of favorite dont u understand

[40FootWolf]

Always tough.

1. Tony Iommi
2. Isaac Brock
3. Jimi Hendrix
4. Tom Morello
5. Robert Fripp

[macamatic]

Kris Norris.

[KallenS]

Jimi Hendrix
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Jeff Beck
Pete Townshend
Brian May

[MrFruitLord]

Justin Broadrick
Chuck Schuldiner
Kevin Shields
Kim Thayil
Luc Lemay
Dave Knudson
Page Hamilton
Scott Ian
Aaron Turner
And both of the guys from Pelican.

That's just a few.

[milesrose]

1. Pete Townshend
2. George Harrison
3. Walter Becker
4. Jimi Hendrix
5. Carlos Santana

[Metallicalover]

James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett
Slash (GNR, VR FYI)
Eddie Van Halen
Herman Li
Sam Totman
Buckethead
Hendrix
Santana
Angus Young
Jimmy Page
Lemmy..........wait, he's a bassist
Synyster Gates
Daron Malakin

in no particular order

[svartikins]

1. Eric Johnson
2. Carlos Santana
3. John Petrucci
4. John Frusciante
5. Andy Summers

[Cubecubed]

Skisgaar skigelf

AKA Brendon Small.

[roryrockstar]

Mike McCready
Mark Knopfler
Davy Knowles

anyone know what the upcoming Jon Allen single is called that features Mr Knopfler?? I'd be interested to hear it

[Quaszar]

Jimmy Page my fav since 1975

[animemetalhead]

John Petrucci
KillrBuckeye
Matt Heafy/Corey Beaulieu (must have the set of two!)
Synyster Gates
Kirk Hammett

There's a ton more that I could mention, but it IS a top 5 after all..

[Mega-Tallica]

John Petrucci
KillrBuckeye
Matt Heafy/Corey Beaulieu (must have the set of two!)
Synyster Gates
Kirk Hammett

There's a ton more that I could mention, but it IS a top 5 after all..

@ KillrBuckeye

He's good, but his material is very generic and overdone. He adds nothing new with his style.

[Wiiman95]

I made a Top 10. Don't like it? Good for you!
In order

10. Kirk Hammett(Metallica)
9. Steve Vai(Solo)
8. DImebag Darrell(Pantera)
7. Joe Bonamassa(solo)
6. Dave Mustaine(Megadeth)
5. Alex Lifeson(Rush)
4. David Gilmour(Pink Floyd)
3. Steve Howe(Yes)
2. John Petrucci(Dream Theater)
1. Eric Johnson(Solo)

[animemetalhead]

@ KillrBuckeye

He's good, but his material is very generic and overdone. He adds nothing new with his style.

I did take that into consideration, but he did write two of my top 50 most played songs on my iPod, so he definitely gets credit there.

[Xygnus]

1.) John Petrucci
2.) Nuno Bettencourt
3.) Alex Lifeson
4.) Marty Friedman
5.) Joe Satriani
6.) Steve Vai
7.) Eddie Van Halen
8.) Slash

[CheezerRox]

In no particular order.

1: Ronald Jones (Flaming Lips from the Transmissions/Clouds Taste Metallic era)
2: Robert Fripp
3: Jonny Greenwood
4: Jimi Hendrix
5: Thom Erak (even though I think he's a douche)

Honorable mentions: Mick Ronson, Jack White, Jimmy Page, Dean DeLeo, Eric Clapton, Jerry Cantrell, Kurt Cobain, Nick Zinner, Neil Young, Josh Homme, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, David Gilmour, Joey Santiago, Ed O'Brien, Keith Richards, George Harrison, John Lennon, Kim Thayil, Pete Townshend, Darrel Hurbert (I think that's his name, if I remember it correctly, he was the guitarist of the Toadies from Rubberneck), Robbie Krieger, and probably some more I'm not thinking of. EDIT: Like Tom Morello.


Actually at the moment, it's whoever this guy is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbndgwfG22k

That's awesome.

[MrFruitLord]

The Guitarists for Cave In did a lot of great material.