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

 

[hawkirugged17]

 

[jasonrann]

Mitch Cumsteen.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Knopfler
Page
Will Ackerman

 

[cfbfan23]

 

[Ferentz_Fan]

Kirk Hammett

 

[hawkirugged17]

Kirk Hammett

His teacher ...

 

[Finance85]

Mark Knopfler

 

[Torg]

Mark Knopfler

Looks like Jerry Seinfeld

 

[soonerinlOUisiana]

Yunngvwieue (or whatever TF his name is)

 

[jonesy5960]

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

Terry Kath
Jimmy Herring
Carlos Santana
Lindsey Buckingham
Jerry Reed

Terry Kath was an otherworldly guitarist that never gained the level of appreciation and notoriety that his talent deserved. One of the greatest riffs ever.

 

[BrianNole777]

Jimmy Page all day.

 

[SCHawkFan]

Al Di Meola, but the other two in this video are close seconds.

 

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Ernie Isley from the Isley Brothers.

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