Who do you think is the best guitar player of all time?
I think it is Jimi Hendrix. Others that I think are good are Duane Allman, Zakk Wylde, Jimmy Page, Slash, Angus Young, and Kirk Hammond.
Full Version: The Best Guitar Player Of All Time.
All of the above plus:
Carlos Santana
B B King
Carlos Santana
B B King
Dick Dale would have to be the best of the best, but there are some many that come close it's hard to name them all
Steve Vai is another one
Steve Vai is another one
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| Who do you think is the best guitar player of all time? |
I think the best guitar player of all time was Randy Rhodes......heavy sigh
I think the best guitar player of all time was Stevie Ray Vaughan....heavier sigh
The best living guitar player today is Robin Trower.
My favorite guitar players are Robin, David Gilmore, Stevie Ray, Zakk Wilde
Here is a pic of Robin Trower (My copyright):
Stevie Ray Vaughan that was the other one I couldn't think of, pity he didn't get to live long 
BUCKETHEAD!!!
who or what the hell is buckethead 
Here's bucket head's site:Buckethead Land
He has a couple of free downloads. Here's one.
Nottingham Lace
He's done several music scores for movies. He filled in for Slash for Guns and Roses last tour. Worked with everyone and there brother in the music industry. Did a lot with Primus.
His style ranges from Horror metal riffs to clasical to funk to Dance trance. Buckethead can play any style. He's the most original guitar player in the world today. Read about his Bio you'll flip how crazy it sounds. But he has one major cult following. And on all of his albums he plays every instrument.
He has a couple of free downloads. Here's one.
Nottingham Lace
He's done several music scores for movies. He filled in for Slash for Guns and Roses last tour. Worked with everyone and there brother in the music industry. Did a lot with Primus.
His style ranges from Horror metal riffs to clasical to funk to Dance trance. Buckethead can play any style. He's the most original guitar player in the world today. Read about his Bio you'll flip how crazy it sounds. But he has one major cult following. And on all of his albums he plays every instrument.
I'd have to say Douglas Richardson is the mos phenomenal guitar player I have ever seen or heard in all my life. It's unfortunate that he had too many other character flaws to become well known.
Richard Thompson
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Robbie Krieger
Hugh Cornwell
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Robbie Krieger
Hugh Cornwell
Randy Rhodes is definately #1.
Eddie Van Halen has got to be a close second.
Eddie Van Halen has got to be a close second.
Jerry Cantrell from Alice in Chains! Wooooo! Yeah!
Whilst all the people u have listed are great guitarists in terms of innovation an true genious there are only 2 guitarists that this can be between.
Jimmy Paige
Jimmi Hendrix
An hendrix wins it hands down because he was a true pioneer.
Jimmy Paige
Jimmi Hendrix
An hendrix wins it hands down because he was a true pioneer.
Can't do all time favorite unless of course you are discussing albums and then it would have to be The Shadows Apache album . Can do best contemporary Guitarists though , Ben Harper and John Fraciante both capable of producing a unique sound from there guitar that dosen't sound like a Santana rip off .
Hendrix, very closely followed by Eric Clapton
Depends on the song played,i think anyone who can play is good,so the question is who is the best song writter/guitar player,,,,
But i like the boozouki hahaha
Tsitsanis POWER
But i like the boozouki hahaha
Tsitsanis POWER
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| Whilst all the people u have listed are great guitarists in terms of innovation an true genious there are only 2 guitarists that this can be between. Jimmy Paige Jimmi Hendrix An hendrix wins it hands down because he was a true pioneer. |
Well like the song goes....(sort of) .....there's 18,043 guitar pickers from Nashville.
And every one of them can play twice as better than I will....
You know what else they say: Great guitar players are a dime a dozen. But Legends are the ones you like the best!
Does anyone remember Uli Jon Roth? Phenomenal....original (I think) Scorpions
guitar. I saw him once in Dallas, Tx.
Randy Rhodes :
But seriously: Have you ever watched a Rubix Cube contest? Does anyone here know what a rubix cube is? When you get down to it, best guitarist
equals favorite guitarist...doesn't it. Unless you want to get into a technical discussion.
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| But seriously: Have you ever watched a Rubix Cube contest? Does anyone here know what a rubix cube is? When you get down to it, best guitarist equals favorite guitarist...doesn't it. Unless you want to get into a technical discussion. |
Surprisingly joc i agree ......well kinda
Most people are swung by favourites ........but as im obviously superior too such i was talking about technical gift.
lol
If its favourites then ma fav is noel gallagher cos wen i was growin up all i ever listened to was oasis an i thought his solos were class. How could i possibly say he was the best guitarist ever?
Uh, it dosen't get any better than this: Mr. Edward Van Halen
I think Berry then Hendrix. 3rd would be given to Clapton followed by Paige and so forth.
But best bassist is Flea.
But best bassist is Flea.
Clapton by far. But what is all this crap about guitar players, where would they be without the drums. Or how about the Banjo, now you have to have some real tallent to play that thing. I think the guitar is one of the lower instruments in the scheme of a band. You can sub about anything for a guitar, a piano is a much more impresive instrument. but thats just my thoughts... I play the drums...
CASTOR
CASTOR
I'd vote for Junior Brown or Roy Clark.
Either Hendrix or Halen
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| Clapton by far. But what is all this crap about guitar players, where would they be without the drums. Or how about the Banjo, now you have to have some real tallent to play that thing. I think the guitar is one of the lower instruments in the scheme of a band. You can sub about anything for a guitar, a piano is a much more impresive instrument. but thats just my thoughts... I play the drums... CASTOR |
I have to disagree with you there. I used to play the piano, that is, until I found the guitar. I would have to say that guitar is more impressive. And as for the banjo, it isn't the banjo, its how its played. A lot of people who play the banjo pluck the strings with their fingers, often very fast. You can do this on a guitar, but , obviously, the guitar is bigger in size then the banjo.
And I don't know how you can sub anything for a guitar, but I do know of a thing called the drum machine.
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| But best bassist is Flea. |
I would have to say that Flea is a close second to Les Claypool.
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| Surprisingly joc i agree ......well kinda Most people are swung by favourites ........but as im obviously superior too such i was talking about technical gift. lol If its favourites then ma fav is noel gallagher cos wen i was growin up all i ever listened to was oasis an i thought his solos were class. How could i possibly say he was the best guitarist ever? |
I really liked Oasis as well. Technically speaking I would have to say Randy Rhodes. The guy could play Beethoven on the guitar. It is hard to reign in a technical way when you can't even read music...and Jimi...as much as I love him...couldn't. He wasn't that remarkable 'live' either. Well, sometimes he was.
Nobody said: Billy Gibbons
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| I'd vote for Junior Brown or Roy Clark. |
Ooooh, tough choice...hmmmmmmm...I'd have to say between the 2 Roy!
Jasu , I have a piano that you can play the guitar on, and you can sub almost any string instrument for a guitar, im not saying the guitar is not important at all, but most people just look at the guitar and thats it, when it is only maybe a fifth of how the band sounds. Now back to the issue of best player, i vote Claptin.
CASTOR
CASTOR
| QUOTE (CASTOR @ Mar 3 2004, 11:27 PM) |
| Jasu , I have a piano that you can play the guitar on, and you can sub almost any string instrument for a guitar, im not saying the guitar is not important at all, but most people just look at the guitar and thats it, when it is only maybe a fifth of how the band sounds. Now back to the issue of best player, i vote Claptin. CASTOR |
Yes, I agree with you there. Most people either look at the guitar or lead singer ( sometimes the lead singer playes the guitar) and most people recognize the band with that person, when the best player may very well be the drummer. If you don't believe me, look at the band Blink 182. When some people think of Blink 182, they see Tom, the guitarist, or even Mark, the bassist, when, in my opinion, Travis the drummer, is the best person playing an instrument. And the reason you can sub a piano for guitar is because they are both string instruments. You can use a piano to tune the strings of a guitar and a guitar to tune a few of the strings of the piano (the piano can play a larger scale of notes then the guitar).
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I would have to say that Flea is a close second to Les Claypool. |
And a delight it is to listen to Flea and John battle it out live , did you notice how flea's playing improved after Mr. Fraciante joined the band..
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And a delight it is to listen to Flea and John battle it out live , did you notice how flea's playing improved after Mr. Fraciante joined the band.. |
Actually, I did notice that he started to play more harder things. But the better it is for the the band, anyway.
Randy Rhodes Rules:
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Amen... Buckethead is the second greatest guitarist ever. I knew when I read the title of this thread he would pop up. I am surprised, however, that the world all tme geatest guitarist wasn't posted here prior to my post. The worlds greatest guitarist is as pictured on my avatar. WES BORLAND! That was a giant no-brainer. ANyone ever hear of his BIGdumbFACE band? Simply the greatest stuff ever.
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| I would have to say that Flea is a close second to Les Claypool. |
Once again, I agree. Les is the greatest bass player of all time. Primus is one of my favorite bands. He is just the best, end of story. I gotta saythough, the bassist for MuDvAyNe is really exellent and will knock your face off.
Neil Young does it for me, im also fond of Johnny Ramone.
Tom Morello & Adam Jones
I just noticed this: Joe Satriani isn't on here. He is very good, and he taught Steve Vai and Kirk Hammett. And now that I've done some good research, I can say that Michael Angelo Batio is the best guitarist. I saw a video of him doing his song, "No Boundaries", and it was amazing. And people like to point out that Hendrix played a right-handed guitar when he was left handed. Well Batio plays a double guitar. Not like the kind Page is know for, but one that is side to side, so that he plays both of them at the same time. He also had a Quad-guitar (four guitars in one), but is was stolen from him after his second show in El Paso, Texas.
This is his site, with a picture of the Quad-guitar.
Michael Angelo Batio's Site
This is his site, with a picture of the Quad-guitar.
Michael Angelo Batio's Site
you are all having different look but my point of
mr.Jimi Hendrix
is the ever green gritar player in the world.
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mr.Jimi Hendrix
is the ever green gritar player in the world.
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you are all having different look but my point of
mr.Jimi Hendrix
is the ever green gritar player in the world.
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jack
It's no secret that Fender makes great guitar amps, but which one is the best? We think it's the Blues Junior. Find out why.
http://fenderbluesjunioramps.com
mr.Jimi Hendrix
is the ever green gritar player in the world.
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jack
It's no secret that Fender makes great guitar amps, but which one is the best? We think it's the Blues Junior. Find out why.
http://fenderbluesjunioramps.com
Andres Segovia
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Jeff Beck
Angus Young
Chris Parkening
Jimi Hendrix
Eric Clapton
James "Jimmy" Patrick Page
oh yeah - AL DiMeola, Steve Howe
but not necessarily in that order.
QUOTE (Jasu @ Jun 2 2004, 08:01 PM)
I just noticed this: Joe Satriani isn't on here.
This is his site, with a picture of the Quad-guitar.
Michael Angelo Batio's Site
This is his site, with a picture of the Quad-guitar.
Michael Angelo Batio's Site
Michael Angelo (from NITRO right?) = great guitarist - but HORRIBLE tone.... LOL
Satriani ROCKS!
Steve Vai - great
Eddie VanHalen - kick A$$
Allan Holdsworth & Frank Gambale - both leave me speachless
Al Di meola - whew!
David Gilmour - LOVE his style
George Lynch - OMG
Eric Johnson - Killer player and really nice guy
I have waaaay too many favorite guitar players to list them all.
edit to add Eric Johnson
QUOTE (Jasu @ Mar 2 2004, 10:06 PM)
Who do you think is the best guitar player of all time?
I think it is Jimi Hendrix. Others that I think are good are Duane Allman, Zakk Wylde, Jimmy Page, Slash, Angus Young, and Kirk Hammond.
I think it is Jimi Hendrix. Others that I think are good are Duane Allman, Zakk Wylde, Jimmy Page, Slash, Angus Young, and Kirk Hammond.
Dont you mean Kirk Hammett of metallica instead of Kirk Hammond? I believe that this is a matter of opinion and that all of these above should be considered "the best of the best" and nothing more. All of the styles are different which stops comparrisons from being valid. They all are the best guitar players of all time ... Kirk Hammett is just better at kicking ass than the rest
by the way NEW METALLICA ALBUM IN SEPTEMBER!!!!
ooooo...this is a real can of worms!
If you're talking technique you gotta be sayin Satriani/Vai/Malsteem/Eric Johnson/Hammet/EVH/Bert Jansch/Andy McKee/Tommy Emmanuel (doubt anyones heard of this guy, find the dude on youtube he is by far the most gifted guy I've ever seen with a guitar but most of his music sucks, to hillbilly for me)
If your talking feeling/passion look no further than Peter Green/Hendrix/Gilmour/Robert Johnson/Kelly Joe Phelps.
My own personal favorite though has to be this guy...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSnUwA6c67k
If you're talking technique you gotta be sayin Satriani/Vai/Malsteem/Eric Johnson/Hammet/EVH/Bert Jansch/Andy McKee/Tommy Emmanuel (doubt anyones heard of this guy, find the dude on youtube he is by far the most gifted guy I've ever seen with a guitar but most of his music sucks, to hillbilly for me)
If your talking feeling/passion look no further than Peter Green/Hendrix/Gilmour/Robert Johnson/Kelly Joe Phelps.
My own personal favorite though has to be this guy...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSnUwA6c67k
I know it's personal preference, but I hate those Guitar masturbaters™
"ooooh ooooh look how many notes I can play... quickly... look 2000 a min, aren't I cool"
Such as Stevie Vai...
Not one but three...look at me... three.
lol! I agreed Billy, good point.
IMO great guitarists not only play it from the heart & soul but do with plenty raw guts.eg; like Joey Satch
(Guitar Masturbaters...*writes that one down*)
IMO great guitarists not only play it from the heart & soul but do with plenty raw guts.eg; like Joey Satch
(Guitar Masturbaters...*writes that one down*)
vote: Dimebag
Willie Nelson's pretty dang good too.
Some of those old bluegrass players are pretty amazing also.
Willie Nelson's pretty dang good too.
Some of those old bluegrass players are pretty amazing also.
A lot of chet atkins stuffs good. In one of my old guitar mags they transcribed duelling banjo's for one guitar and that was awesome...been trying to suss it for 15 years and still can't get it right...lol
Id definately say Dave from the iconic British Group "Chas & Dave" was a much under rated guitarist!
His Chord progression technique was quite astonishing...specially on their classic track, Down in Margate
His Chord progression technique was quite astonishing...specially on their classic track, Down in Margate
QUOTE (Jasu @ Mar 2 2004, 09:06 PM)
Who do you think is the best guitar player of all time?
I think it is Jimi Hendrix. Others that I think are good are Duane Allman, Zakk Wylde, Jimmy Page, Slash, Angus Young, and Kirk Hammond.
I think it is Jimi Hendrix. Others that I think are good are Duane Allman, Zakk Wylde, Jimmy Page, Slash, Angus Young, and Kirk Hammond.
All the above are pretty good, but none of them, and no one else either, can hold a candle to the Great Frank Zappa.
Zappa was the greatest axeman of all time. Period.
Harte
QUOTE (Jasu @ Mar 3 2004, 02:06 AM)
Who do you think is the best guitar player of all time?
I think it is Jimi Hendrix. Others that I think are good are Duane Allman, Zakk Wylde, Jimmy Page, Slash, Angus Young, and Kirk Hammond.
I think it is Jimi Hendrix. Others that I think are good are Duane Allman, Zakk Wylde, Jimmy Page, Slash, Angus Young, and Kirk Hammond.
Stevie Ray Vaughn By Far Baby....Steive Ray...
QUOTE (Syd Boggle @ Apr 17 2008, 10:48 PM)
Id definately say Dave from the iconic British Group "Chas & Dave" was a much under rated guitarist!
His Chord progression technique was quite astonishing...specially on their classic track, Down in Margate
His Chord progression technique was quite astonishing...specially on their classic track, Down in Margate
The Cheeky Cockney duo? Chas is a ball and bat, Dave's a complete Grumble and Grunt and his chord progressions are PURE Tom Tit.
eek ! all time ?
can't do that - but I like
BB King
Stanely Jordan
Eric Clampton
Little Stevie
Lindsey Buckingham
Hendrix
Jimmy Page
Brian May
T-Bone Walker
too many to list.....
can't do that - but I like
BB King
Stanely Jordan
Eric Clampton
Little Stevie
Lindsey Buckingham
Hendrix
Jimmy Page
Brian May
T-Bone Walker
too many to list.....
Al Di Meola without a doubt..You really have to see him play to really get how fast and clear he is..And even then you shake your head in disbelief. It's mind blowing..
Best rock guitarist goes to Edward Lodewijk Van Halen...It's the sheer ease that he screams through the frets that separates him from the rest...But even the mighty Eddie is pale compared to Mr. Di Meola.
Best bassist of any genre' easily goes to Stanley Clark (Return to Forever with Chick Corea. Other notable (recording/touring) project involvements are: (1979) Jeff Beck, (1980) Keith Richards’ New Barbarians, (1981) Clarke/Duke Project with George Duke, (1989) Animal Logic with Stuart Copeland, (1993-94) The Superband with Larry Carlton, Billy Cobham, Najee & Deron Johnson, (1995) The Rite of Strings with Jean-Luc Ponty and Al Di Meola and (1999) Vertu’ with Lenny White.. Stanley also went and invented two new instruments: the piccolo bass and the tenor bass...
Best rock bassist goes to Chris Squire of Yes.
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Guitar historian Robert Lynch states: "In the history of the electric guitar, no one figure has done more to advance the instrument in a purely technical manner than Mr. Di Meola. His total command of the various styles and scales is simply mind boggling. I feel privileged to have been able to study his work all these years."
WikiBest rock guitarist goes to Edward Lodewijk Van Halen...It's the sheer ease that he screams through the frets that separates him from the rest...But even the mighty Eddie is pale compared to Mr. Di Meola.
Best bassist of any genre' easily goes to Stanley Clark (Return to Forever with Chick Corea. Other notable (recording/touring) project involvements are: (1979) Jeff Beck, (1980) Keith Richards’ New Barbarians, (1981) Clarke/Duke Project with George Duke, (1989) Animal Logic with Stuart Copeland, (1993-94) The Superband with Larry Carlton, Billy Cobham, Najee & Deron Johnson, (1995) The Rite of Strings with Jean-Luc Ponty and Al Di Meola and (1999) Vertu’ with Lenny White.. Stanley also went and invented two new instruments: the piccolo bass and the tenor bass...
Best rock bassist goes to Chris Squire of Yes.
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