Greatest Guitar player ever

D3R3L3CT · 01-08-2010, 05:43 PM

So basically post who you think is the greatest guitar player in the world (can be living or deceased). If your choice for greatest guitar player isn't your favorite guitarist, then name your favorite too.

One Rule: If anyone posts a Jonas Brother I'm gonna puke out my internal organs.

As for me, I think the greatest ever is Eddie Van Halen, and I only say this because he really did invent a lot of the techniques of playin the guitar that all great guitarists use today, and trust me I'm not a fanboy, I hate their music.

My favorite guitar player is Slash from Guns 'n' Roses, I just love his style and how he can play real meaty blues licks so clean. Plus he's a old school badass.

Joker0fLife · 01-08-2010, 06:08 PM

Stevie Ray Vaughan rocked blues too far out the water, so sad he died

YouTube- "Rude Mood"

YouTube- Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood (Long version!)

You can't deny he is nothing short of perfect.

Trash Man · 01-08-2010, 06:48 PM

I'd go with SRV as well, although I do love Steve Vai also.

D3R3L3CT · 01-08-2010, 08:23 PM

Ight good choices, don't let this thread die keep it going!

Gorilla Stomper · 01-08-2010, 09:46 PM

Muhammed Suiçmez from Necrophagist. Guy is just OTT technical, plus he has lean mean fat grilling machine vocals. He's also entirely self-taught.

YouTube- Necrophagist Stabwound live

Burning Karma · 01-08-2010, 10:26 PM

Buckethead or Jimi Hendrix. I'm too lazy to post videos of them.

Dustinator · 01-08-2010, 11:20 PM

I'd say Stevie Ray Vaughan. Love his music.....I will totally check out the vid of Muhammed Suiçmez when I get home(stupid work blocker

). Always love expanding my musical listening. Didn't know about Joe Satriani until Rock Band. Love his style too

NathanVoiles · 01-08-2010, 11:28 PM

Jimmy page

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Ben Sharpe · 01-09-2010, 01:31 AM

No you got it wrong.

Best Guitar Player Ever

Sirius · 01-09-2010, 02:29 AM

YouTube- Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze at Woodstock 1969

YouTube- Jimi Hendrix All Along The Watchtower Live

Jimi Hendrix. So much talent.

exo-apollo · 01-09-2010, 02:29 AM

Jonny Greenwood

Indyy xXx · 01-09-2010, 02:41 AM

jimi hendrix and slash and steve vai

antnie · 01-09-2010, 02:52 AM

The older Jonas Brother. He blows Eddie VanHalen away.

But my favorite is John Lennon, I like how he plays like he doesn't want to be doing it.

Yunder · 01-09-2010, 02:58 AM

I love the way Eddie Van Halen plays. It's different than anyone else.

YouTube- Eruption Guitar Solo--Eddie Van Halen

I also love Angus Young. So much energy I wonder how he plays so well.

YouTube- Angus Young, Best Solo Ever!!!

institutions · 01-09-2010, 03:31 AM

Anyone that knows me already knows exactly who i'll post.
My inspiration and only reason I play guitar today, David Gilmour.

YouTube- David Gilmour Solo

One of the comments on that video describes it pretty well,
"he can take a single note and turn it into an opera with a single bend."

Joker0fLife · 01-09-2010, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YUNDERSTAND

I love the way Eddie Van Halen plays. It's different than anyone else.

YouTube- Eruption Guitar Solo--Eddie Van Halen

at 5:46, I call molestation on the guitar. That whole video was like me watching a rape case in which the man goes "Did he touch it there?" "or here?" "How about here?" "even here?" All those questions lead to a yes.

D3R3L3CT · 01-09-2010, 03:43 AM

Never heard of that Gilmoure dude, but I have to say he really does put all of his heart n soul into playing guitar, you can just tell when a guitarist is playin from true, deep emotion. Still, you can't ignore that Van Halen video haha

D3R3L3CT · 01-09-2010, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joker0fLife

at 5:46, I call molestation on the guitar. That whole video was like me watching a rape case in which the man goes "Did he touch it there?" "or here?" "How about here?" "even here?" All those questions lead to a yes.

It's PedoHalen!

boblosanchez · 01-09-2010, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D3R3L3CT

If anyone posts a Jonas Brother I'm gonna puke out my internal organs.

Added to sig. Too great to pass up.

My vote goes to Buckethead, Hendrix, Vaughn, Lennon, Van Halen and Page.

institutions · 01-09-2010, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D3R3L3CT

Never heard of that Gilmoure dude, but I have to say he really does put all of his heart n soul into playing guitar, you can just tell when a guitarist is playin from true, deep emotion. Still, you can't ignore that Van Halen video haha

Yeah Van Halen is a great guitarist. He has some insane techniques that he can pull off flawlessly. I don't like VH songs though. I'm not into David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagars vocals at all, and I never listen for the drums/bass in their songs anyway. I'd listen to Van Halen solo albums anyday if he made them.

David Gilmour is/was the guitarist for Pink Floyd.

PerpetualHeaven · 01-09-2010, 03:52 AM

Best guitarist is Jason Becker. Probably one of the best composers the guitar has ever seen and one of the most technical. I only pick him because his sound is absolutely astounding while he can play with almost untouchable technique and speed. Also, I'm a massive neoclassical fan.

His version of Paganini's 5th Caprice (not all that great sounding but shows his technicality):

YouTube- Jason Becker rips

His own piece called Altitudes (my personal favourite):

YouTube- Jason Becker - Altitudes (Tribute Video)

Check him out. Very sad story.

If you're interested in neoclassical guitar check out these guys: Uli Jon Roth, David T. Chastain, Tony Macalpine, Vinnie Moore, Marty Friedman, Joey Tafolla, Chris Impellitteri, Michael Romeo, Joe Stump, and Yngwie Malmsteen. Some of these guys are more speed and technicality than sound. Regardless, these guys are probably amongst the most technical guitarists to ever live. Maybe not incredible sound such as Jimi Hendrix, but they compose some fantastic pieces.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Sharpe

No you got it wrong.

Best Guitar Player Ever

I like Mattrach's version better, but neither guitarists would even break the top 1000 guitarists ever.

YouTube- MattRach - The NEW Canon Rock

Quote:

Originally Posted by D3R3L3CT

So basically post who you think is the greatest guitar player in the world (can be living or deceased). If your choice for greatest guitar player isn't your favorite guitarist, then name your favorite too.

One Rule: If anyone posts a Jonas Brother I'm gonna puke out my internal organs.

As for me, I think the greatest ever is Eddie Van Halen, and I only say this because he really did invent a lot of the techniques of playin the guitar that all great guitarists use today, and trust me I'm not a fanboy, I hate their music.

My favorite guitar player is Slash from Guns 'n' Roses, I just love his style and how he can play real meaty blues licks so clean. Plus he's a old school badass.

EVH didn't really invent anything, but he his approach to techniques, sounds, etc is considered influential and revolutionary. I would say he's mostly known for his unique sound for that period and him popularizing two-hand tapping.

Admiral Penguin · 01-09-2010, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by institutions

Yeah Van Halen is a great guitarist. He has some insane techniques that he can pull off flawlessly. I don't like VH songs though. I'm not into David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagars vocals at all, and I never listen for the drums/bass in their songs anyway. I'd listen to Van Halen solo albums anyday if he made them.

David Gilmour is/was the guitarist for Pink Floyd.

how could someone not know david gilmour?
anyway my top 3 probably
jimmy page
jimi hendrix
and ill throw in eddie van halen cause his solos are wack

Lordvader178 · 01-09-2010, 03:57 AM

Gonna have to say Rusty Cooley as the greatest, everything he does just sounds magnificant:

YouTube- Rusty Cooley - Austrian Death Machine.

Or John Petrucci of Dream Theater:

YouTube- John Petrucci - Glasgow Kiss - G3 2005

My favourite guitarist is probably Luke Hoskin from Protest the Hero. He's just intense and every song there is no standard riff, he changes it up all the time:

YouTube- PROTEST THE HERO - Bloodmeat

Tim Millar (from the same band) is equally as talented as well, I just prefer Luke because he does the more technical stuff in the songs.

McGoogles · 01-09-2010, 05:06 AM

Kirk Hammet or Jimi Hendrix.

Purple haze..

Yunder · 01-09-2010, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McGoogles

Lars Ulrich or Jimi Hendrix.

Purple haze..

Oh, yeah. Lars Ulrich is an amazing guitarist.

McGoogles · 01-09-2010, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YUNDERSTAND

Oh, yeah. Lars Ulrich is an amazing guitarist.

Wow, of course. I knew that didn't sound right lol.

Kirk Hammet.

colt415 · 01-09-2010, 08:56 AM

Carlos Santana and Jimi Hendrix.

specVjavi · 01-09-2010, 01:57 PM

AJ Minette

YouTube- The Human Abstract - Vela, Together We Await The Storm

Luke Hoskin (This is something i recorded myself)

YouTube- Palms Read/Blindfolds Aside (live)

Paul Waggoner

YouTube- Between the Buried and Me - Selkies: The Endless Obsession [LIVE]

Thomas Erak

YouTube- The Fall of Troy - "Mouths Like Sidewinder Missiles" live

Claudio Sanchez

YouTube- Claudio Sanchez Guitar & theramin solo NYC Neverender night III

Trash Man · 01-09-2010, 06:56 PM

I'd like to add Chris Amott to the list as well.

YouTube- Arch Enemy -Christopher Amott Solo (Live in Birmingham)

Not the best quality vid going but still an awesome watch.

PerpetualHeaven · 01-09-2010, 10:16 PM

Most of you have some really boring picks

I really like Vader's selections and Trashman has a nice one with Amott. I really like most of the picks, but I think there's better.

01-08-2010, 05:43 PM	#1
D3R3L3CT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 130 View My x360a Profile	Greatest Guitar player ever So basically post who you think is the greatest guitar player in the world (can be living or deceased). If your choice for greatest guitar player isn't your favorite guitarist, then name your favorite too. One Rule: If anyone posts a Jonas Brother I'm gonna puke out my internal organs. As for me, I think the greatest ever is Eddie Van Halen, and I only say this because he really did invent a lot of the techniques of playin the guitar that all great guitarists use today, and trust me I'm not a fanboy, I hate their music. My favorite guitar player is Slash from Guns 'n' Roses, I just love his style and how he can play real meaty blues licks so clean. Plus he's a old school badass. __________________ Retail complete: 23 Arcade complete: 1 100% complete: 21 Currently Working On: L4D2* *Looking to beat game on expert w/ 4 players I may not get what I want, I may not even get what I need, but thank god I don't get what I deserve...

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Trash Man Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 1,319 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I'd go with SRV as well, although I do love Steve Vai also. __________________ Seriously 3.0 Progress: Level 89, 25 Onyx (8/8 Campaign, 3/7 Horde, 7/7 Beast, 7/43 Versus)

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D3R3L3CT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 130 View My x360a Profile	Ight good choices, don't let this thread die keep it going! __________________ Retail complete: 23 Arcade complete: 1 100% complete: 21 Currently Working On: L4D2* *Looking to beat game on expert w/ 4 players I may not get what I want, I may not even get what I need, but thank god I don't get what I deserve...

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Dustinator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The IE (Southern California) Posts: 1,430 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I'd say Stevie Ray Vaughan. Love his music.....I will totally check out the vid of Muhammed Suiçmez when I get home(stupid work blocker ). Always love expanding my musical listening. Didn't know about Joe Satriani until Rock Band. Love his style too __________________ Working On Red Faction: Armageddon(610/1250), The Darkness II(15/1000) & Monster Burner(55/200) Most recent 100% complete - Connect 4 .....05/12/13 I despise multiplayer achievements!!

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antnie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,511 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	The older Jonas Brother. He blows Eddie VanHalen away. But my favorite is John Lennon, I like how he plays like he doesn't want to be doing it. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yem4dxtqIXk Click the link above ^ to watch the video of my Xbox 360 Game Collection! http://www.youtube.com/user/GnashTime http://www.youtube.com/user/GnashTech http://www.youtube.com/user/antnie0425

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D3R3L3CT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 130 View My x360a Profile	Never heard of that Gilmoure dude, but I have to say he really does put all of his heart n soul into playing guitar, you can just tell when a guitarist is playin from true, deep emotion. Still, you can't ignore that Van Halen video haha __________________ Retail complete: 23 Arcade complete: 1 100% complete: 21 Currently Working On: L4D2* *Looking to beat game on expert w/ 4 players I may not get what I want, I may not even get what I need, but thank god I don't get what I deserve...

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McGoogles Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 4,905 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Kirk Hammet or Jimi Hendrix. Purple haze.. Last edited by McGoogles; 01-09-2010 at 05:19 AM.

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PerpetualHeaven Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,723 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Most of you have some really boring picks I really like Vader's selections and Trashman has a nice one with Amott. I really like most of the picks, but I think there's better. __________________ 56/63 Retails Completed 15/17 Arcades Completed GS Completion %: 97.76 Achievement Completion %: 97.04 Gamerscore: 68,482 "Don't hate, perpetuate!"

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