Guitarists - In Here! June 24, 2007, 10:32:32 PM I've been playing guitar for nearly 14 years now. I've developed idols along my path, but there have been a few musicians who consistently blow me away; Mark Knopfler, Al Di Meola, Tommy Emmanuel, Danny Gatton, Steve Morse, Albert Lee, and Chet Atkins, just to name a few.You guys will love this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcFBBimDUpENot only does Phil Keaggy command a guitar with astonishing dexterity, but his skills with the delay and loop pedals amaze me. I get goosebumps when I watch that video, and I've seen it at least 20 times now. I just thought I would share one of the greatest guitarists of our time. Quote Selected
Guitarists - In Here! Reply #1 – June 25, 2007, 12:01:58 AM I respectfully disagree. I'm going to have to nominate John Petrucci. Quote Selected
Guitarists - In Here! Reply #2 – June 25, 2007, 12:12:00 AM Zach wylde and Eddy van Halen win into my book Quote Selected
Guitarists - In Here! Reply #3 – June 25, 2007, 02:21:31 AM Zack Wylde, Eddie Van Halen, Synister Gates, Jimi Hendrix Quote Selected
Guitarists - In Here! Reply #4 – June 25, 2007, 02:22:33 AM Nice man. I almost forgot Hendrix. Another is Angus Young Quote Selected
Guitarists - In Here! Reply #7 – June 25, 2007, 09:43:52 AM That's pretty cool, Zach! I'm not a big fan but the command over the fretboard is amazing.People always point to EVH but ever since he's turned into a drunken idiot (as opposed to just an idiot), he's lost a lot on the Respect-O-Meter in just about everyone's books. He was THE pioneer of modern rock, and he is in the Hall of Fame now, but he's got a long road to climb if he ever cares to get back into good graces.Far as my picks...George Lynch (Dokken)Steve Vai (David Lee Roth)Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains)Tom Scholz (Boston...even though he's a putz LOL)"Diamond" Darrell Abbott (some of us remember this version of Pantera!)Neal Schon (Journey)Tommy Victor (pr0ng!!!)Dave Meniketti (Y&T)Joe SatrianiRoy ClarkJimmy PageDavid GilmourWhen these guys play...I might as well make a frickin' coffee table out of my guitars. Sheesh. Quote Selected
Guitarists - In Here! Reply #8 – June 25, 2007, 09:45:55 AM Les ClaypoolBilly Gibbons and Dusty Hill. Quote Selected
Guitarists - In Here! Reply #9 – June 25, 2007, 12:38:45 PM I second jimmy page the dude is phenominal. i especially like what he does with alternative tunings. and other stringed instruments. the dude is my guitar god. Quote Selected
Guitarists - In Here! Reply #10 – June 25, 2007, 01:22:51 PM Quote from: EricCoolCatsJerry CantrellJerry released a song in the late '90s called "Leave Me Alone." I think I've listened to it about 500 times since then. The progression in the chorus is as smooth as glass, and it's the kind of song that requires a good pair of headphones to truly enjoy. Quote from: EricCoolCatsWhen these guys play...I might as well make a frickin' coffee table out of my guitars. Sheesh.Fender makes a coffee table in the shape of a Telecaster's headstock. It costs a few hundred dollars, last time I checked. Their novelty stuff is just too expensive.Quote from: 87thunderbirdBlackJack;156778Les ClaypoolBilly Gibbons and Dusty Hill.Les Claypool has the habit of leaving me in awe after a song. "Tommy the Cat" is one of my all-time favorites (Primus).I've been a fan of ZZ Top ever since I was old enough to develop a memory. You just can't beat "I Thank You" for drippy chorus and a punchy bassline. Quote Selected
Guitarists - In Here! Reply #11 – June 25, 2007, 04:51:38 PM In my 25+ years of playing, Tony Rice, Jimi Hendrix, SRV, Leo Kottke, Stevie Vai, and Andres Segovia have been major influences/frustrations. Paul Gilbert freaks me out, too sometimes. Quote Selected
Guitarists - In Here! Reply #12 – June 25, 2007, 06:16:17 PM Im a huge fan of Slash (G'n'R and Velvet Revolver). I cant physcially play some of the solos, but because theyre so high on the fret board, I cant get them to "sing" the way he does. Truly amazing. Quote Selected
Guitarists - In Here! Reply #13 – June 25, 2007, 09:39:06 PM Personal influences include:Kurt CobainJimi HendrixStevie Ray VaughnMatt Bellamy (Muse)Mike Eizinger (Incubus)Scott Lucas (Local H)More modern than classic, but I believe it's indicative of the era of music I come from. Just wish I could play 1/10th as well as any of these guys. Quote Selected
Guitarists - In Here! Reply #14 – June 26, 2007, 12:16:53 AM Scott Ian & Danny Lilker (anthrax)K.K. Downing & Ian Hill (judas priest)Steve Harris (iron maiden)Billy Idolmany more. lol Quote Selected
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