Who’s your favorite guitarist?

[Aardvark86]

For classic rock - probably Steve Howe
For the blues - probably BB King
For bluegrass - Tony Rice
For flamenco - Paco de Lucia
For jazz - Wes Montomery
All-arounder - John McGlaughlin or Glen Campbell

 

[TarponSpringsNole]

In no particular order:

Jeff Beck
Michael Schenker
Uli Jon Roth
Guthrie Govan
Alex Skolnik ( thrash metal )

 

[Fan In Black]

I don't know if I have a "favorite" I like guys that are unique in composition and tone so I will add Josh Homme, Pepper Keenan, and Kim Thayil. Dime.

 

[Finance85]

Favorite? Probably Joe Walsh or Mark Knopfler.

 

[ferentzin04]

Corey Feldman. Dude can SHRED

 

[Fan In Black]

Corey Feldman. Dude can SHRED

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that sounds like a shred video but it's real

 

[Chillyhoff]

Samantha Fish is a fun listen.

 

[abby97]

Mark Knopfler

I 2nd that.

 

[hawksurprize]

I bounce between Page and Gilmour and love them both. Lately, though, I’ve been on a PF kick and my feed is full of Gilmour clips. Dude is just so amazing and seems like a great guy, to boot.

How about you?

Prince. Not a fan of his pop style, but he shreds the tribute to George Harrison.

 

[Fan In Black]

Tom Morello deserves mention. So innovative.

 

[JMNSHO]

I can’t pick only one.

Jimi, Jerry Garcia, Trey Anastasio (phish), John McLaughlin (jazz fusion), Nels Cline (Wilco, solo avant garde stuff),

 

[spiderland]

Recently, Mike McCready. On a good evening, I’ll spend about an hour or so in the basement trying my damndest to sound as close to him as I can.

Lots of other great names mentioned here. I’ve always thought that one of the most underrated guitarists was Alex Lifeson. At least it never seemed like he got the recognition I always felt he deserved.

 

[mnole03]

Favorite is different from the best.

My favorite is Slash.

 

[Jerome Silberman]

Probably Corey Feldman. I like his passion.

 

[Fan In Black]

Recently, Mike McCready. On a good evening, I’ll spend about an hour or so in the basement trying my damndest to sound as close to him as I can.

Lots of other great names mentioned here. I’ve always thought that one of the most underrated guitarists was Alex Lifeson. At least it never seemed like he got the recognition I always felt he deserved.

McRready might be the most underrated of all time because of the band he played in. I think the same of Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden.

 

[tarheelbybirth]

Right at this moment - Billy Strings

 

[hydro2.0]

JB Brubaker - August Burns red. Obviously bias considering they’re my favorite band but he can absolutely shred.

 

[SeaPA]

A few that I love who I have not seen mentioned:

Terry Kath
Jimmy Herring
Carlos Santana
Lindsey Buckingham
Jerry Reed