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gettin2dizzy 23-01-09 08:55 PM
Best Guitarist Ever
 
Who's it going to be?

I nominate....

Yngwie Malmsteen. My god he's good :smt035

Edit. Just to clarify this bit most of you missed!:
(I want to mention too many other guitarists as a follow up. But that's against the rules of this thread. You can only name one!)

Sudoxe 23-01-09 08:56 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Pfft.

Steve Ray Vaughn
B.B King
Clapton
Hendrix
Peter Green
John Mayer :P

hovis 23-01-09 08:58 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
zakk wylde

zsv650 23-01-09 08:59 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
steve vai is king of the technical stuff though my favourite guitar player is michael romeo really good.

Giggsy 23-01-09 09:00 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
SLASH without a doubt!!!!!!!!

Messie 23-01-09 09:05 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Richard Thompson

or

Andres Segovia

Magnum 23-01-09 09:05 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
There's no such thing as best, but i like David Gilmour and Clapton.

Balky001 23-01-09 09:08 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Andrew Ridgley - and he sung as well ;-)

Woz 23-01-09 09:08 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Richie Sambora. Cool as f**k.

As for Thingy J Malmsteen... widdle merchant with no soul.

hob 23-01-09 09:09 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Hendrix, if he can play that good whilst that stoned he must be god.

The rest are technically good, Clapton etc but I rank Hendrix #1, playing other peoples songs, for writing + playing it must be Clapton.

dizzyblonde 23-01-09 09:09 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zsv650 (Post 1757324)
steve vai is king of the technical stuff though my favourite guitar player is michael romeo really good.
yeah but he learned a hell of a lot off frank Zappa when he was starting out

Quote:
Originally Posted by Giggsy (Post 1757328)
SLASH without a doubt!!!!!!!!
Only cause I can play a load of his solos:smt040

Now who is the guy who can play two guitars at the same time...now hes ace.
Or widdlers? whos the best widdler ever?...... Dragonforce have a good go...lol

zsv650 23-01-09 09:11 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 1757353)
yeah but he learned a hell of a lot off frank Zappa when he was starting out
and the satch man he's learned and improved with his own strange style with good feel :-D

paiste 23-01-09 09:15 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Francis Dunnery
Alan Murphy RIP
John Mitchell
Steve Hackett

Just my opinion!

hovis 23-01-09 09:15 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
zakk
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XYxrz4YYidw

zsv650 23-01-09 09:17 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hovis (Post 1757372)
like his bls stuff song's like bleed for me and that last of the wild rocker's after dimebag may he rest in peace.

dizzyblonde 23-01-09 09:19 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zsv650 (Post 1757378)
like his bls stuff song's like bleed for me and that last of the wild rocker's after dimebag may he rest in peace.
awww Dimebag Darrell.....my OH was sooooo lucky to have seen Pantera three times...jammy barsteeewall

gettin2dizzy 23-01-09 09:19 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Woah. Just one! That's the rules ;)

gettin2dizzy 23-01-09 09:20 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Woz (Post 1757350)

As for Thingy J Malmsteen... widdle merchant with no soul.
You my friend. Have NO idea. ;)

the_lone_wolf 23-01-09 09:21 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Andy Mckee, because it's not all about wailing arpeggios...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddn4MGaS3N4
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JsD6uEZsIsU

edit: oh, and he has the guitar of awesome:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RlDdzNuJto4

zsv650 23-01-09 09:21 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 1757381)
awww Dimebag Darrell.....my OH was sooooo lucky to have seen Pantera three times...jammy barsteeewall
make's me feel bad listening to pantera now what a ****ty waste of a amazing talent.:(

dizzyblonde 23-01-09 09:21 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy (Post 1757383)
Woah. Just one! That's the rules ;)
hey i dint say him first:smt019:mrgreen:
besides i an;t said who my best one is yet...cause its soo hard to chooose

dizzyblonde 23-01-09 09:24 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zsv650 (Post 1757390)
make's me feel bad listening to pantera now what a ****ty waste of a amazing talent.:(
yeah but Pantera split up before he got shot on stage. It was a distraught Pantera fan who did it....:(

zsv650 23-01-09 09:26 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
was it a damageplan concert it happened i remember it coming on the radio at work knocked me for six one of my guitar hero's.

hovis 23-01-09 09:27 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
yes

Filipe M. 23-01-09 09:29 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy (Post 1757310)
Who's it going to be?

I nominate....

Yngwie Malmsteen. My god he's good :smt035
No, no, no, no... first of all, there is no "best guitarist ever". Second, a guy who takes pride in smashing his guitars to bits on stage doesn't really deserve the respect that "title" warrants.

Yes, I'm partial to Steve Vai, and I know he used to do it too (not with the JEMs though, he's not stupid, he used to have some spare RGs to do it :smt040), but I find that behaviour a bit too over the top... just my two cents.

I do like a lot of the guys mentioned here though, and I'll just throw another into the mix: Steve Lukather.

hovis 23-01-09 09:30 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zsv650 (Post 1757399)
was it a damageplan concert it happened i remember it coming on the radio at work knocked me for six one of my guitar hero's.
yes

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OzIN3v4knbs

Sudoxe 23-01-09 09:31 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
It was a difficult choice on srv songs: I think little wing gets it: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zAG-kX...eature=related

zsv650 23-01-09 09:31 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hovis (Post 1757409)
really don't want to see it again.:(

hovis 23-01-09 09:35 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zsv650 (Post 1757413)
really don't want to see it again.:(
did you click the link?

its a tribute to dimebag by zakk

zsv650 23-01-09 09:35 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hovis (Post 1757424)
did you click the link?

its a tribute to dimebag by zakk
cool:)

gettin2dizzy 23-01-09 09:36 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Filipe M. (Post 1757408)
No, no, no, no... first of all, there is no "best guitarist ever". Second, a guy who takes pride in smashing his guitars to bits on stage doesn't really deserve the respect that "title" warrants.

Yes, I'm partial to Steve Vai, and I know he used to do it too (not with the JEMs though, he's not stupid, he used to have some spare RGs to do it :smt040), but I find that behaviour a bit too over the top... just my two cents.

I do like a lot of the guys mentioned here though, and I'll just throw another into the mix: Steve Lukather.
That pains me too! Until I noticed that he always brings on a guitar at the end of the set, that is a pile of wank! Who would have thought Malmsteen would do things just for effect? Next minute I'll hear 27 of the 28 amps of his aren't turned on ;)

dizzyblonde 23-01-09 09:37 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zsv650 (Post 1757399)
was it a damageplan concert it happened i remember it coming on the radio at work knocked me for six one of my guitar hero's.
It was sickening. knocked me. Pantera were part of an absolute mega period of my life.
I've spent many good times around a lot of local bands (and famous) from that period. Also went out with a very well known guitarist of the death/goth metal scene. Not to mention my best mate at schools bro was pretty close to Max Cavelera and toured with Nailbomb.

but thats derailing...ahhhh my mispent youth
That why i can't decide who is the best.

Supervox 23-01-09 09:47 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
First of all I agree with those others who have already said that there is no absolute answer - too many different people, each with their own style & each with their own merit.

Secondly I agree with the analysis of Malmsteen - all 'twiddly for effect' but NO heart or soul in his playing.

Thirdly, I'd liike to throw another name, as yet unmentioned, into the mix -

Alex Lifeson

The only person I've seen who can play (on an 'open tuned' guitar) a power chord riff with his wrist (ok, he was wearing wristbands) whilst simultaneously play a lead riff on a MiniMoog synthesizer. :cool:

Filipe M. 23-01-09 09:48 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Supervox (Post 1757442)
First of all I agree with those others who have already said that there is no absolute answer - too many different people, each with their own style & each with their own merit.

Secondly I agree with the analysis of Malmsteen - all 'twiddly for effect' but NO heart or soul in his playing.

Thirdly, I'd liike to throw another name, as yet unmentioned, into the mix -

Alex Lifeson

The only person I've seen who can play (on an 'open tuned' guitar) a power chord riff with his wrist (ok, he was wearing wristbands) whilst simultaneously play a lead riff on a MiniMoog synthesizer. :cool:
Yeah, I was kinda waiting for you to rush into this thread :smt040

Woz 23-01-09 09:50 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Supervox (Post 1757442)
Alex Lifeson
Voted the most underrated guitarist ever on Rock Radio Manchester just last week.

thedonal 23-01-09 09:51 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
I don't think there's just one.

But if you're looking at the shredders- John Petrucci.

He took all of the best bits of Yngwie (classical style and technique), via, gilbert, hendrix and others and also gets good songs out of it. And he's versatile- at home with slow melodic stuff that is played with feeling, to classical guitar, acoustic, jazz and awesome thrash rhythm. And much as the majority of his lead work is full on, he does still play what fits with the song and often with incredible taste.

I had a listen to a bit of Malmsteen- great playing, but godawful composition. So many jams on 1 chord right through the piece. I'll give it another go, but I wasn't that taken with it...

I still don't think Vai has topped Passion and Warfare- I think it's his most complete work. Bits of newer albums are great, but just don't quite touch it. He is the master of expression though. Take 'For The Love of God'. Some people knock it as the same thing played over and over again- when you listen to it with more depth, you'll realise how much it is an exercise in expression- the main riff is played differently each time it's played and it builds up into an amazing frenzy. Awesome stuff, but clearly not to everyone's taste...

gettin2dizzy 23-01-09 10:07 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Supervox (Post 1757442)

Secondly I agree with the analysis of Malmsteen - all 'twiddly for effect' but NO heart or soul in his playing.
Listen to 'blue'. Or even better watch his performance on G3.

When his tour dates come up I'll buzz everyone about it. I've seen him twice now, and converted many a sceptic ;)

gettin2dizzy 23-01-09 10:10 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thedonal (Post 1757449)
He took all of the best bits of Yngwie (classical style and technique), via, gilbert,.
I went to see Satriani, and Gilbert was the warm up act.

Gilbert rocked so hard! Satriani, whilst capable. It was a bit lifeless.

zsv650 23-01-09 10:11 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy (Post 1757473)
Listen to 'blue'. Or even better watch his performance on G3.

When his tour dates come up I'll buzz everyone about it. I've seen him twice now, and converted many a sceptic ;)
i thought he sounded outclassed on g3 just my opinion though.:)

dizzyblonde 23-01-09 10:14 PM
Re: Best Guitarist Ever
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy (Post 1757478)
I went to see Satriani, and Gilbert was the warm up act.

Gilbert rocked so hard! Satriani, whilst capable. It was a bit lifeless.
huh, Satriani. Now theres a place called the Hebden Bridge Trades club, many a decent name has played there. Satriani's PR or whatever it they're called, rang up the trades club (many years back I might add) and asked if he could play there, as part of his tour ....they turned around and said Joe who???

WTF

mind you Hebden Bridge is full of stoned hippies:rolleyes:


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