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Posted: 7/20/2024 11:59:24 AM EDT
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Quoted: Who do you guys consider the top 5 greatest guitarist’s of all time!?? Rock , Blues anything. The best guitarist that actually makes the guitar talk and the listener transported to another dimension. My choices Jimmy Page David Gilmour Eddie Van Halen Keith Richards Stevie Ray Vaughan Honorable mentions BB King Albert King Buddy Guy Well then...  Peter Framptons - Talking Guitar  |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 12:00:24 PM EDT
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No idea who the greatest is, but my favorite is Mark Knopfler.
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Posted: 7/20/2024 12:07:27 PM EDT
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I agree with all of the above picks but this guy is pretty good to. Gary Clark.
 Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 12:09:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryBest talkbox player is whatever the guy from Bon Jovi's name is. 
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Posted: 7/20/2024 12:09:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Chet Atkins Roy Clark Glen Campbell Tommy Emmanuel No Danny Gatton in that list? |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 12:21:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It’s hard not to recognize the absolute talent and mastery of Chet Atkins and SRV. I think Brian Elwin Haner Jr., if not considered now to be in the discussion, will be in the future. Yep. Synyster Gates is a very well-rounded guitarist. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 12:39:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/20/2024 12:44:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Les Paul started it all. Warren Haynes is good as well I love some Carolina Jerry. ABB with Warren and Derek is top shelf. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 12:46:20 PM EDT
[#9]
Another vote for Jerry Reed
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Posted: 7/20/2024 1:01:32 PM EDT
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I have to follow Jimmy Hendrix lead and vote Billy Gibbons. He said he was the best and I believe him.
Also…both of the Young’s but as a set… Billy Gibbons Malcolm/Angus Young |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 1:16:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not greatest but need mentioning, Vito Bratta Brad Gillis Not the greatest, but you’re putting them on a list of literally ‘The Greatest’. Once again it becomes ‘name a guitarist’. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 1:19:16 PM EDT
[#12]
Its subjective but I'd have Alex Lifeson in that list.
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Posted: 7/20/2024 1:21:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Prince is beyond this list imo. He was exceptional at every instrument he played, and was almost undoubtedly the most prolific musician ever. Most people write him off as a freak or only know his popular songs but that guy was the greatest musician of our time. But, as a guitarist he belongs on this list and damn near the top. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Prince. Prince is beyond this list imo. He was exceptional at every instrument he played, and was almost undoubtedly the most prolific musician ever. Most people write him off as a freak or only know his popular songs but that guy was the greatest musician of our time. But, as a guitarist he belongs on this list and damn near the top. Yup. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 1:26:18 PM EDT
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Quoted: And Clapton? Just curious. Contributing to the thread, somebody nobodies heard of or likes: j mascis https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/2048/j_JPG-2422361.jpg He’s definitely the loudest guitar player that ever lived (J Mascis) |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 1:28:50 PM EDT
[#15]
Ana Vidovic
Roy Clark |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 1:29:11 PM EDT
[#16]
Derek Trucks
Roy Buchanan Joe Bonamassa Eric Clapton Stevie Ray Vaughan |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 1:43:47 PM EDT
[#17]
Eddie Shaver was so fukn good. Every song he played , his guitar overshadowed the lyrics , and Billy Jo had some great lyrics.
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Posted: 7/20/2024 1:46:48 PM EDT
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While he's not my favorite guitarist by any means, it would be hard to top Yngwie Malmsteen in terms of technical ability and music theory mastery.
Who the greatest guitarist is is completely subjective. I like guitarists who can shred - Marty Friedman, Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, for example. But I also appreciate a guitarist who can do a lot with a little. For instance, Tony Iommi - almost nothing but power chords and pentatonic licks but damn, it works. A more extreme example would be the guitarists from Rammstein - Paul Landers and Richard Kruspe - these guys have songs where there is literally one guitar riff and the rest of the song builds around it. But it works. A good musician knows when to get up front and shine and when to stand back and simply be a cog in a music-making machine. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 1:53:10 PM EDT
[#19]
My favorites;
Angus and Malcolm Young Mark Knopfler Chet Atkins Keith Richards |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 1:57:21 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Eric Johnson. Tonemeister. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 2:09:22 PM EDT
[#21]
different players are better at different genres and playing styles
Slide, fingerpick, chicken picking. May favorites right now Per Nilsson John Browne Nick Johnston Plini |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 2:24:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: For instance, Tony Iommi - almost nothing but power chords and pentatonic licks but damn, it works. At least Tony gave you power chords. Billy corgan and James Iha wrote like 8 albums using only octaves. Power chord without the 5th.. And the bass line was just the same note that the octaves played. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 2:25:20 PM EDT
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Tim Reynolds. Playing with Dave Matthew's won't make your name a top pick for a guitarist but having seen him in concert he is very good, and likes to experiment making sounds that don't even seem possible to come from a guitar.
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Posted: 7/20/2024 2:32:20 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/20/2024 2:33:40 PM EDT
[#25]
Two others that are pretty underrated IMO are Elliott Easton from The Cars & Mike Campbell from The Heartbreaker’s.
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Posted: 7/20/2024 2:35:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/20/2024 2:35:47 PM EDT
[#27]
3 pages and no Randy Rhodes?
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Posted: 7/20/2024 2:38:45 PM EDT
[#28]
SRV is my #1.
Duane Allman is right up there arguably #1 in southern rock. Hard to believe he was only 25 when he died. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 2:41:41 PM EDT
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Clapton totally ripped him off and they named an entire musical genre after him.
 a SONG for Vickie Guerrero From the ROCK |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 2:47:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Andrés Segovia That's where any guitarist list should start, no? Thank goodness this made the first page at least. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 2:57:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That’s a subjective question! My favs are Alex Lifeson Steve Howe Eddie Jimi Mikael Akerfeldt Fredrik Akesson Avatar checks out. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 3:07:37 PM EDT
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Greatest of all time is highly subjective. For me it’s SRV and Jimmy Paige but that’s a very narrow view I suppose. You also can’t overlook James Burton. That guy pretty much defined the Nashville sound.
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Posted: 7/20/2024 3:08:59 PM EDT
[#33]
dead
hendrix living eric johnson |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 3:10:01 PM EDT
[#34]
No Clapton? Shame on OP.
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Posted: 7/20/2024 4:31:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That’s amazing. Were they beginners lessons? That would be cool, and hilarious at the same time! “No, move your little finger over here!” This was in Andover NJ. I remember going down into his basement and he had his albums stacked around the place. He taught me a few licks if I remember correctly. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 4:34:26 PM EDT
[#36]
Y’all need some Alex Lifeson on there.
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Posted: 7/20/2024 4:37:30 PM EDT
[#37]
These lists are dumb, usually written by people who don't play or study guitar, and do nothing to advance the knowledge of guitar. I will not participate.
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Posted: 7/20/2024 4:38:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 3 pages and no Randy Rhodes? It took 2 pages to get Tay Tay. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 4:39:40 PM EDT
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My problem is there are at least 25+ guitarists that I think should be in the top 5.
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Posted: 7/20/2024 4:42:23 PM EDT
[#40]
Satchel from Steel Panther
/end thread |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 4:47:39 PM EDT
[#41]
Tommy Emmanuel
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Posted: 7/20/2024 4:49:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 3 pages and no Randy Rhodes? He was mentioned on page one |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 4:54:00 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My problem is there are at least 25+ guitarists that I think should be in the top 5. Ranking to a top 5 is impossible. Perhaps a top 50? |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 5:07:22 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: These lists are dumb, usually written by people who don't play or study guitar, and do nothing to advance the knowledge of guitar. I will not participate. lol thanks for letting us know… |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 5:12:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: lol thanks for letting us know |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 5:15:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: On the top 2 strings, can you play the following basic triads: major, minor, diminished, and augmented without looking it up online? Yes. I have played since I was 8 years old. Off of the top two yes. Not just on the top two. Thank you. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 5:16:27 PM EDT
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I think the difficulty with lists like these is not defining the reason for greatness. Lots of guitarists on this list may be technically skilled but otherwise unremarkable.
Tone, groove, technical ability, originality, ability to connect with the band members, ability to connect with the audience, etc. are what make someone truly great. This list has a lot of “meh” |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 5:18:20 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes. I have played since I was 8 years old. Thank you. It's like the 9mm vs 45acp discussion but worse. |
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Posted: 7/20/2024 5:20:02 PM EDT
[#49]
Roy Clark.
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Posted: 7/20/2024 5:22:13 PM EDT
[#50]
Now with a poll
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