The Official Best Guitarist Thread

Vertigo · 07-05-2012, 12:44 PM

The best guitarists, to me, are the one's who capture your attention. If they play blisteringly fast or slow and smooth, as long as they do it right it doesn't matter. There are pieces of songs by guitarists who I wouldn't put in a top ten, if I had to, but who capture the moment perfectly for me.

An example being Jerry Cantrell in 'I Stay Away'. Technically brilliant it may not be, but who am I to judge? What it is, though, is perfectly structured around the song and immensely atmospheric.

Euronomus · 07-06-2012, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holerbot6000

Lindsey Buckingham - Underrated - an amazing picker.

Couldn't agree more, probably the best guitarist who usually doesn't get put onto lists of best guitarists. the live version of big love from Fleetwood Macs comeback tour is some of the most intense acoustic playing in rock history.

Howard the Duck · 07-06-2012, 06:30 AM

Kenji Haino

Holerbot6000 · 07-06-2012, 07:42 AM

Yeah I debated putting Haino on my list. I used to listen to him a lot during my heavy J-Noise phase. His solos are like eruptions of lava. Makoto Kawabata and KK Null are also very good.

sobertoe · 07-06-2012, 11:49 AM

May not be my all time fave but recently got into RY COODER, diggin' the slide.

MichaelForbes · 07-06-2012, 03:01 PM

Hendrix. The guy could play with his teeth.

Any more need be said?

mr dave · 07-07-2012, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelForbes

Hendrix. The guy could play with his teeth.

Any more need be said?

But that was just for show. It's not like he had any sort of real control or technique with his mouth, he'd just tap the strings on his teeth to help accentuate the legato sounds his right hand was playing.

All that really gave us was a template for cheeseballs to fling their guitar behind their heads to show off how 'good' they are while normally playing the most generic blues lick you've ever heard.

I'd rather praise Jimi for his creation of a style that effortlessly blended lead and rhythm playing in a way that few can emulate smoothly than any kind of flashy stage gag.

Dr_Rez · 07-07-2012, 11:00 PM

Even hendrix grew tired of the reputation. Few interviews where he states that he wishes that he never played off the gimick becuase people now expect it from him.

Forward To Death · 07-08-2012, 05:48 AM

Ritchie Blackmore has to top my list.

Unknown Soldier · 07-08-2012, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forward To Death

Ritchie Blackmore has to top my list.

Always a big favourite of mine, despite the fact that he ruined both Deep Purple and Rainbow with his domineering approach in firing band members.

07-07-2012, 11:00 PM	#1098 (permalink)
Dr_Rez Registered Jimmy Rustler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,361	Even hendrix grew tired of the reputation. Few interviews where he states that he wishes that he never played off the gimick becuase people now expect it from him. __________________ Best chance of losing virginity is in prison crew Always Checks Credentials Crew nba > nfl crew Shave one of my legs to pretend its a girl in my bed crew

07-05-2012, 12:44 PM	#1091 (permalink)
Vertigo Music Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: North West England Posts: 167	The best guitarists, to me, are the one's who capture your attention. If they play blisteringly fast or slow and smooth, as long as they do it right it doesn't matter. There are pieces of songs by guitarists who I wouldn't put in a top ten, if I had to, but who capture the moment perfectly for me. An example being Jerry Cantrell in 'I Stay Away'. Technically brilliant it may not be, but who am I to judge? What it is, though, is perfectly structured around the song and immensely atmospheric.

07-06-2012, 07:42 AM	#1094 (permalink)
Holerbot6000 Music Mutant Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: near a record store Posts: 327	Yeah I debated putting Haino on my list. I used to listen to him a lot during my heavy J-Noise phase. His solos are like eruptions of lava. Makoto Kawabata and KK Null are also very good.

07-06-2012, 11:49 AM	#1095 (permalink)
sobertoe Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: salford Posts: 3	May not be my all time fave but recently got into RY COODER, diggin' the slide.

07-06-2012, 03:01 PM	#1096 (permalink)
MichaelForbes Groupie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 24	Hendrix. The guy could play with his teeth. Any more need be said?

07-08-2012, 05:48 AM	#1099 (permalink)
Forward To Death Trolier Than Thou Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,336	Ritchie Blackmore has to top my list.