Topic by blindncool 2017-06-18 19:37:26

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So yeah, the subject says it all. Which are your favorite guitarists?
My favorite guitarists are:

  • Alex Lifeson (Rush),

  • Joe Satriani (solo, Chickenfoot),

  • John Petrucci (Dream Theater),

  • and Slash (Guns 'N' Roses, Velvet Revolver).

“Can we be casual in the work of God — casual when the house is on fire, and people are in danger of being burned?” — Duncan Campbell
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Reply by Nocturnus 2017-06-18 22:54:04

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Woooooo!  Tons of them, but this list includes stuff I don't even listen to anymore.  Since we're discussing guitarists in general though, I'll bite.
I intend to post more in separate posts, but my net is currently acting up so I'll get these out in the metal and rock genres and come back with other stuffage.
Paul Allender, Gian Pyres and James McIlroy, all once guitarists of Cradle of filth and other associated acts:
Mark Morton and Willie Adler, Lamb of God:
Michael Romeo, associated with Symphony X, Ayreon and others:
Yngwie J. Malmsteen, has toured with g3 including Joe Satriani and Steve Vai:
Eric Johnson, also associated with Satriani and G3 as well as Electromagnets:
Diamond Darrell Abbott, member of Pantera before a massive dispute created discord within the band and caused him and his brother to form Damageplan:
Misha Mansoor, responsible for Periphery and associated with Haunted Shores,
Ron Jarzombek, founding member of Blotted Science and associated with Terrestrial Exiled and others:

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Reply by blindncool 2017-06-19 11:22:29

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Yngwie Malmsteen is another great guitarist. Speaking of the G3 tour, here is a great performance of Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World," by Satriani, Malmsteen and Vi.

“Can we be casual in the work of God — casual when the house is on fire, and people are in danger of being burned?” — Duncan Campbell
“There are four things that we ought to do with the Word of God – admit it as the Word of God, commit it to our hearts and minds, submit to it, and transmit it to the world.” — William Wilberforce

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Reply by the_ruler_of_dark_forces 2017-06-19 14:49:26 (edited by the_ruler_of_dark_forces 2017-06-19 14:58:56)

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Many of the names mentioned before are among my favorites as well, but I don't feel the need to repeat them, so let's add some more great guitarists:
Alexi Laiho from Children of Bodom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8F3t-F_grc
Mark Knopfler from Dire straits and his solo stuff - He has such a great tone and feel when he plays.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd3btVhwr48
Joe Bonamassa - More bluesy kind of stuff. I also dig his playing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1_6yCHnSI4
Buckethead - Many of his songs are as weird as his name, but he also can make so called conventional music. Really diverse guy - on one album he can play heavy and shred like a maniac and on another he can play really soft and mellow. And he has a hell of a lot of albums. In one year he released over a hundred of them!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaDQaPoLyDY
Dave Mustaine - Although I have heard quite a lot about his personality being like it is, his playing and mainly his riffs sound just awesome. And let's not begin the debate Metallica vs Megadeth here! LOL I like them both!
Now some acoustic players as well:
Richard Thompson - One of my favorites. In addition to his playing I really like his timbre of voice. He has also quite a cool accent when he speaks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHecFDLa9FA
Leo Kotke - That's just awesome what he does on his 12-string. He has quite nice raspy voice too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v10j1H1fYJg
And let's not forget Tommy Emmanuel! - Besides his playing he seams to be really humble and down to earth person.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENJuNCkPfx0&t=606s

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Reply by daigonite 2017-06-19 18:07:19

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overused answer but really jimi hendrix is so god tier. if you've ever played it it's both challenging and graceful fingerwork

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Reply by assault_freak 2017-06-19 18:19:05

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Mark Knophler for sure. I love his style and wish I could play like that... complex finger picking just so does not work for me, though. lol
Alex Lifesun from Rush, of course.
Glen Fri from the Eagles. One of the best examples of a guitarist who doesn't have to play fancy to sound amazing. Simple is best sometimes and this guy shows it!

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Reply by brian.kurosawa 2017-06-19 22:43:03

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I don't have too much knowledge about guitarists, it becamse better now when i began playing guitar but of cource i like Kiko Loureiro actualy from megadeth and originally from Angra.

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Reply by blindncool 2017-06-20 03:37:13

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Don't forget Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme.
(Just listen to the intro to "Mutha (Don't Want To Go To School Today)" if you want to hear how well this guy can shred.)
Nuno is one of those underrated guitarists (along with Alex Lifeson) that never seems to receive the recognition he deserves.
BTW, Megadeth rules.

“Can we be casual in the work of God — casual when the house is on fire, and people are in danger of being burned?” — Duncan Campbell
“There are four things that we ought to do with the Word of God – admit it as the Word of God, commit it to our hearts and minds, submit to it, and transmit it to the world.” — William Wilberforce

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Reply by blindncool 2017-06-20 03:42:27

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(Just realized I linked to the official music video for "Mutha," which does not include said intro. Here's aversion that does include it.)

“Can we be casual in the work of God — casual when the house is on fire, and people are in danger of being burned?” — Duncan Campbell
“There are four things that we ought to do with the Word of God – admit it as the Word of God, commit it to our hearts and minds, submit to it, and transmit it to the world.” — William Wilberforce

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Reply by SirBadger 2017-06-20 04:49:50

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nobody mentioned dave Gilmore from pink floid? shame on you all. guy is a genius.

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