Best guitarists top list

[Branislav]

Write down you favorite guitarist(s) and after a while I'll make top list on my web site depending on how many votes each guitarist won. Simple :)

[lalimacefolle]

Me
ME
MEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Myself
Jimi Hendrix
Ron THAL
Allan HOLDSWORTH

[lukather/timmons]

Steve Lukather, Andy Timmons, Greg Howe, Steve Morse, Vinnie Moore, John Petrucci, Prashant Aswani, Jeff Loomis, Jason Becker, Marty Friedman, Paul Gilbert, Micheal Romeo, Vai, Allan Holdsworth, Pat Metheny, Dann Huff, Frank Gambale, Jeff Beck, Patrick Rondat, Danny Danzi, George Lynch, Tony Macalpine, Micheal Landau, Brett Garsed, TJ Helmerich, Darren Hurst..... Too many to list.

[Branislav]

Few more things :

- if you have a picture of the guitarist you voted for send it to me (stormbringer@mail.com) and I'll put it on the list

- if not, never mind :)

- please narrow the list (5 max), or I'll need the whole eternity to make a list :)

- don't put your names or something like that

see ya

[huzzie]

can i play?.. ahh well i will anyway


jimi
johnny marr
zoot horn rollo
jimmy page

[Branislav]

jimi who?

[huzzie]

Jimi Watkins... lead guitarist in "creme fresche" pub band in nottingham

[Branislav]

ok
what about other two dudes (of course I know Hendrix)?
Email me their pictures so I could put them on my site on the list.

INFORMATION FOR EVERYBODY :
To make your life easier (especially mine :)) I made a better solution for voting. Go to my site @ http://www.stormbringer.1444.net and you'll see further info and the guitarist list I posted and the way to suggest yours.

thank you for your time

[Zeppelin]

Mine top 5 are:
ritchie blackmore
SRV
jimmy page
brian may
angus young

[Branislav]

OK
I already have blackmore and page on list, I'll add your votes.
I have SRV photos, just send me photos for other two fellows and general info and I'll post them too.
don't forget to check out the list
http://www.stormbringer.1444.net

[lukather/timmons]

Dude your website is awesome, how did you make it?

[Branislav]

Thank you very much, I gave my best do make it decent
If you like it please do sign in my guestbook :p

I just updated the best guitarists top list vith votes for guitarist that were already there, for all others yheck out my site for new guitarists suggestion tips.

[Led Zeppelin]

Keef Richards (Rolling Stones)
Slash (Guns N' Roses)
George Harrison (Beatles)
John Squire (Stone Roses)
Jeff Buckley

[icecool]

Jon Petrucci,
Steve Vai,
Zack Wylde,
Joe Satriani,


[Edited by icecool on 01-07-2002 at 04:40 AM]

[psycofreak1]

best guitarists to me

1 Jimi (GOD) Hendrix
2 Kirk Hammett
3 SRV
4 Angus Young
5 Slash
6 Eddie Van Halen

[HaVoK]

1. Jimi Hendrix
2. John Frusciate ( I dont know how to spell his name, hes the guy from red hot chili peppers )
3. Eric Clapton
4. Duane Allman ( Does Slide guitar count???)
5. Jimmy Page

[lalimacefolle]

http://www.ronthal.com/multimedia/ronthal-chopin-live.mpg

If anyone wants to know why ron thal was voted best guitarist in Japanese magazines, here's some answer...

[Branislav]

I updated list with your votes unill now, and I also added guitarist you suggested (only ones I found pictures for), so now there are 20 of them on the list. Keep goin'.

By the way, I saw that movie - Ron Thall isn't bad :)

[Led Zeppelin]

Pics:
Jeff Buckley - http://www.thei.aust.com/isite/images8/inmem.jpg

John Squire - http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Alley/6364/squire_one.jpg

[Branislav]

That picture for the other guy reports dead link.
I'll try to find working one and process it ass soon as possible.
I found one good for Buckley, I'll add him too
Now I should sleep, it's little late out here :D
See ya

[lalimacefolle]

http://www.highlandmanorentertainment.com/uncool/Bumblefoot-EveryTimeIShakeMyHead(It'sLikeChristmas).mp3

very crazy song!! You'll love it (for anyone who wants to witness ron thal's playing)

[Branislav]

not bad.
I did put him on list two days ago if that was the point :D
This song looks like, little unserious job to me, is he involved with some bigger projects?

[lalimacefolle]

Yes. He has written theme songs for MTV, CNN, and SEGA, among others... Is that considered serious?
Oh yeah, and he was voted 8th best guitarist (as I can remember)in the world in some japanese mag... Oh yeah, and also , John Petrucci and Steve VAI are fans...
He is also the man behind bumblefoot... And he is pretty much insane (what you can hear there is what he does that sounds closest to a song)

[atc323]

1)satch

2)tom morello (why dont i ever see his name on these forums?? the music RATM played wasnt exactly typical stuff id listen to as a guitar freak but once you hear what he can do with his instrument you wont be able to stop listening!!)

3)kirk hammet
4)dave mustaine
5)marty freidman
6)srv
7)jimi (hendrix)

[Edited by atc323 on 01-08-2002 at 07:38 AM]

[Branislav]

jimi hendrix?
I'll add your votes today

[Azrael]

Just looked at the voting on http://www.stormbringer.1444.net/

... this is a joke, isnt it?

Blackmoore on 1 while peeps like Beck and Petrucci are elsewhere??

Oh man - i wonder if those who voted have ever realy closely listened to all those guitarists - i bet the voting would have ended in a different way - however - just IMHO

-=[Azrael]=-

Ps: and the greatest joke is, that Keith Richards is on that page at all *LMFDAO!!*

[Branislav]

The list is formed depending on votes, not on my opinion, so Blackmore's first because he won most votes (for now).
If you don't like him, that doesnt' have to mean he's not good. The situation for Keith is the same. I think he is ranget too high, too, but I don't mind.
If you want to change something, try with voting.

[Percival Blues Shredder]

1- Neil Young
2- Jimi Hendrix
3- Buddy Guy
4- Rory Gallagher
5- Stevie Ray Vaughan
6- Steve Vai
7- Kenny Wayne Shepherd

http://album.yahoo.com/shop?d=ha&id=1800789656&cf=10&intl=us

http://www.rollingstone.com/photos/gallerythumbs.asp?gid=559&cf=229

http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/7338/

http://www.kwsband.com/LIVEON/theband/newframeset.htm

[chris mood]

Jimi Hendrix
Larry Carlton
Robben Ford
Trey Anastasio
Lalimacefolle

[lalimacefolle]

yo man, I know where you can find my picture!!
http://la.limace.free.fr/images/rv.jpg

Ok!! Now y'all vote for me!!


[Edited by lalimacefolle on 01-08-2002 at 01:10 PM]

[chris mood]

Dude...thats such a tiny @#$ little picture that could be a squirrel sitting there playing guitar for all I can tell.

[lukather/timmons]

hahaha oh man, you got Keith Richards name with a Mick Jagger picture!!!!!! What is he doin there anyway?!?!

[Branislav]

As usual, I added all guitarists I found photos for (I don't count squirrel :), there are 26 guitarists now) and I added your votes, so now the list is a bit different. Hendrix leads with 3 votes more than Blackmore...
Check out list @ http://www.stormbringer.1444.net or http://www.geocities.com/bancika/main.htm
Keep Rockin'

[Branislav]

That IS Keith Ritchards, if you knew only little about Stones you should know that.
Well, I guess you DON'T know, so you should try checking with someone who knows, or visiting some web site with Rolling Stones before atacking me.

Cheers

[lukather/timmons]

That looks like Mick Jagger to me man..

[lukather/timmons]

And dude, who's attacking you? Not me, and to be honest I dont care bout the stones, im very sure thats jagger tho, im probably wrong :)

[Branislav]

Well, it is, Mick has really big mouth :)
It's Ok, just don't tell bad things before you are sure about them.
See ya

[Edited by Branislav on 01-08-2002 at 03:25 PM]

[Led Zeppelin]

Im not sure but I think hes right. It looks like Jagger to me. Notice the full set of teeth.

[Branislav]

I'm sure it's Keith 100%
I found this pic on http://www.stones.net
Anyone who thinks is Mick should go there and see.
But you are persistant I could change picture :)

[lalimacefolle]

it is Jagger, and why don't you want to put me??? I could be voted as a guitarist, check it out
http://www.lalimace.free.fr

[Led Zeppelin]

No I believe ya. Its just Ive never seen Keith with teeth(that rhymes and you know it does) and I was in denial. Ah well, they always looked alike anyway.

[Led Zeppelin]

Originally posted by lalimacefolle
it is Jagger, and why don't you want to put me??? I could be voted as a guitarist, check it out
http://www.lalimace.free.fr

Yes, my vote is as follows

1)lalimacefolle
2)lalimacefolle
3)lalimacefolle
4)lalimacefolle
5)Axl Rose

[lalimacefolle]

I'm sorry, I would have put Elton John For the last spot...

[lalimacefolle]

http://la.limace.free.fr/images/teterv.jpg
And here's my picture that you can put on your vote!!! I'm not a squirrel, see??

[Led Zeppelin]

Yes, the link to his picture is above. Also, it proves that he is, in fact, not a squirrel, as Eric Clapton and Steve Vai have been claiming in recent issues of Guitar World.

[lalimacefolle]

Originally posted by Led Zeppelin
Also, it proves that he is, in fact, not a squirrel, as Eric Clapton and Steve Vai have been claiming in recent issues of Guitar World.

I thought it was BB king?

[Lordathestrings]

Originally posted by lalimacefolle
Originally posted by Led Zeppelin
Also, it proves that he is, in fact, not a squirrel, as Eric Clapton and Steve Vai have been claiming in recent issues of Guitar World.

I thought it was BB king? I don't think anyone would claim you are BB King! :D

[chris mood]

1st of all;
Where's my picks my man !?!

2nd of all:
I'm 100% positive that is a picture of Mick Jagger
I will give you my 7string custom shecter if I am wrong.

nice site.

[Lordathestrings]

Originally posted by chris mood
...2nd of all:
I'm 100% positive that is a picture of Mick Jagger
I will give you my 7string custom shecter if I am wrong... That's a heavy bet considering that these days, they both look like California Raisins :D

[Branislav]

I've changed picture on the site, although I still think that was Keith :)
They still are the ugliest rock band on the Earth :D
I'd like to have 7string custom
Is it ok to ask the owner of http://www.stones.net for opinion?

What picks?
If you mean votes, I added only guitarist whose pictures I had.

[hrckid]

Here we go...top 10

1.Jimmy Page
2.Brian May
3.Angus Young
4.Ed Van Halen
5.Kirk Hammet
6.Peter Green
7.Jimi Hendrix
8.Randy Roades
9.Zakk Wilde
10.Lindsay Buckingham

[lalimacefolle]

Originally posted by Branislav


What picks?
If you mean votes, I added only guitarist whose pictures I had.

http://la.limace.free.fr/images/teterv.jpg
now here's my pick, and I think I have had.....hmmm 5 votes... (come on, if neil young is in the vote, why not me?)

[Branislav]

ok
I'll put you :)
just find picture at least 150 pixels high

[lalimacefolle]

http://la.limace.free.fr/images/teterv.jpg

Ok here it is!!

[lukather/timmons]

Tho I totally do not belong in the list (even though I think im better than Keith :D) I got a pic of me and vinnie moore if you go to 'images' on my website.. http://www.mp3.com/Ben_Thomas

Also put Vinnie Moore on the list..

[Branislav]

I'll add Vinnie Moore

[Percival Blues Shredder]

Originally posted by lalimacefolle
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Branislav
[B]

if neil young is in the vote, why not me?)




What are you talking about?! Neil Young is one of the best guitarists...
Just listen to the Cowgirl in the Sand and his cover of All along the Watchtower at the Bobfest

[lalimacefolle]

You should listen to my version of 'inspector gadget'... I call that "country hardcore"

http://lalimace.free.fr/mp3/inspector.mp3

[lukather/timmons]

Originally posted by Percival Blues Shredder
What are you talking about?! Neil Young is one of the best guitarists...
Just listen to the Cowgirl in the Sand and his cover of All along the Watchtower at the Bobfest [/B]

This is starting to get stupid, Neil Young and Keith Richards DO NOT belong in the 'BEST GUITARISTS' poll. Come on guys get real...

[lalimacefolle]

Originally posted by lukather/timmons
This is starting to get stupid, Neil Young and Keith Richards DO NOT belong in the 'BEST GUITARISTS' poll. Come on guys get real...
Does that mean that you vote for me???

[Branislav]

I agree.
But on the other side, did you record anything, have you band etc..

[lalimacefolle]

Branislav, it looks like your site update has messed something up, the pictures aren't there, and we land directly on the vote page!!

[Branislav]

yeah :)
thanks
I uploaded into wrong directory
It's ok now

[mrcrowley]

The best metal guitarist right now, in my humble opinion, is Jeff Loomis of Nevermore. He can do everything, and do it very, very well.

For a great primer, listen to these Nevermore tunes:
- Seven Tongues of God
- Inside For Walls
- Engines of Hate
- Narcosynthesis
- Fault of the Flesh

Here's a Link to his picture:
http://www.vampster.com/alive/gallery/show.php3?id=8

There we go.

[mrcrowley]

Good Ole:

-Randy Rhoads
-Jimi Hendrix
-Chris Poland
-Marty Friedman
-Mikael and Peter of Opeth

But Jeff Loomis still Rules them all.

[chris mood]

hey, if you added Lilamacefolle to your list I'd like to get on too. Here's my picture.........................
http://www.guitarplayer.com/archive/lessons/sesn0102.shtml

[Branislav]

I don't think it's ok to put ourselves on the list.
It could spoil the fun

[lalimacefolle]

I vote for you chris!!!! I didn't realize it was you!!!! I had read that article!!

[lukather/timmons]

Originally posted by mrcrowley
The best metal guitarist right now, in my humble opinion, is Jeff Loomis of Nevermore. He can do everything, and do it very, very well.

There we go.

Yeah man, I just got 'dead heart in a dead world' and its awesome, loomis is killer..

[Branislav]

I made Deplhi program for voting and sorting votes, so now it's much easier
Send me pic for that "metal maniac" (and others you voted for) :) and I'll post him

[Percival Blues Shredder]

what would qualify a guitarist to be on the list, his technique? i bet there are many unknown guys that can play faster and cleaner than most of the shredders but they will never get a record deal, you know that image counts today.
So i guess that creativity is what counts the most.
I would say that Vai and Hendrix are among the best players
not because of their techniques but because of their musical skills.


[Edited by Percival Blues Shredder on 01-09-2002 at 08:05 PM]

[Branislav]

I never said that faster guitarist is the better one.
Hendrix is slower that the half guitarists from that list and he is better too. Creativity and style are the most impotant to me, and I put on the list anyone "more-less" famous I find picture for, but not depending on my taste, because I don't like at least third guitarists there, but I still have them.

[Led Zeppelin]

Originally posted by lukather/timmons
This is starting to get stupid, Neil Young and Keith Richards DO NOT belong in the 'BEST GUITARISTS' poll. Come on guys get real...

Yes, I agree. A best Guitarists Poll is no place for people who play chords. I mean I heard a Stones song once and they were playing chords all the way and listen to this, there was no 18bps guitar solo. I mean ho do people listen to that. Everyone knows only wankin-lead guitarists are any good.


By the way I was being sarcastic.

[Branislav]

I agree with that, but only particulary.
At one side, they suck (Neil Young and Richards) but at the other side, people voted for them.
Try to make the right order on the list by postibg your votes :)

[TimE.]

Okay, people...I cannot believe what I am hearing!

First, let me clear up what I personally believe makes a guitarist better than another. The guitarist has to have a number of things. Technique helps, but it's not the most important. Style isn't a big thing(it can even hurt guitarists sometimes). Speed is good, but unless they can pull it off smoothly, speed doesn't mean dick. Their image is actually quite important. It takes a bit of skill to play a guitar good, but it takes a LOT of MIND to be able to make people think you are attached to that guitar when you squeeze off a beautiful solo. I mean, look at Hendrix...you could SEE his entire BODY playing the guitar, not just his fingers. The most important thing, though, is sound. They have to have an effect that compliments the solo, a solo that matches the song, an actual FEELING in the sound, and a sound that's not cluttered in finger-tapping metal distortion.

Well, now that I have that aside, I would like to claim my votes. These votes are very important...SO PAY ATTENTION!

1. Yngwie Malmsteen (any arguments??? didn't think so)
2. Kirk Hammett...who could dislike this guy?
3. Slash...very, very beautiful stuff
4. Dimebag Darrell...has anybody in Guitartricks.com heard this guy?...he's incredible!
5. A tie with Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Jimi Hendrix

[TimE.]

Okay, now I have to make comments on everybody (sorry, it's in my blood).

Lalimacelolla(or whatever) - I have got to hear some of your stuff. Everywhere I go on this website, I see you. I'm gonna have to check up on you. Where is some music of yours I can download? Then, maybe I'll vote for you.

Now, someone mentioned Axl Rose...CAN HE EVEN PLAY THE GUITAR?!!!! He's the SINGER for G'nR.

I agree that you all shouldn't vote for yourselves. I mean, I believe that I'm really good too...but there's a factor you are overlooking. If you are good enough to be on a "Best Guitarist" list...than you should have record deals out the butt, fans out the butt, and you should be in every guitar magazine. If you aren't...apparently SOMEBODY doesn't like SOMETHING about your playing.

I wish I could've saw that pic of "Mick Jagger/ Keith Richards." You all sound pretty sure of yourselves that it's one or the other.

WHY DIDN'T ANYONE MENTION YNGWIE MALMSTEEN IN HERE?! Is he not one of the greatests? He can play fast or slow from the bottom of the neck to the top without blurring ANY of the notes. Please, everyone comment...

[lalimacefolle]

well, my link is at the bottom of my post, go to my site...

[Branislav]

I agree with you TimE.
I don't know where Axl come up from?
It was Mick, I'm sorry everyone :(
If you want that pic I can sand it to ya :)

About Yngwie.
Don't get angry, but I hate him, because he has nohing bat the speed, but on the other side I was the first who added him on the list because I know there are people who like that style, and he is one of the most famous now.

[top hatted]

1)Slash
2)Slash
3)Slash
4)Slash
5)Axl rose (he plays guitar in the first part of dead horse and in madagascar-live- but I think someone unplugged his guitar cause you can't hear it)

[Branislav]

I'll add ONE vote for slash, don't think Axl deserves to be on the list

[mrcrowley]

Hey,

When will I see a vote for Jeff Loomis?

I'll plug Nevermore once again. Nevermore's album "Dead Heart in a Dead World" is ESSENTIAL for any metal fan's collection.

Nevermore's guitarist Jeff Loomis is the best there is. He shreds faster than Yngwie or Jason Becker, he employs pinch harmonics better than Dimebag or Zakk Wylde, and he sweeps faster than anyone I've ever heard.

Essential Nevermore tunes:
"Seven Tongues of God"
"Engines of Hate"
"Fault of the Flesh"
"Inside four Walls"
"The River Dragon"

Buy these tunes or download them, or whatever, and enjoy!!!

- Crowley

[Branislav]

Where can I find his pic?
I'll add him, so you can be the first one who voted for him:)

[mrcrowley]

For the honorable Branislav:

I already plugged Jeff Loomis a few posts ago, but I guess I was overlooked :-(

Here it is again:

http://www.vampster.com/alive/gallery/show.php3?id=8

[Branislav]

Was that sarcasam :)
I will add him in one hour, and I'll add your vote.

[Led Zeppelin]

Originally posted by Branislav
I'll add ONE vote for slash, don't think Axl deserves to be on the list

Axl can play the bottom 2 strings on the guitar and wrote some good stuff with that. Hes got 2 votes which puts him ahead of most.

[lalimacefolle]

Originally posted by TimE.
Lalimacelolla(or whatever) - I have got to hear some of your stuff. Everywhere I go on this website, I see you. I'm gonna have to check up on you. Where is some music of yours I can download? Then, maybe I'll vote for you.

If you are good enough to be on a "Best Guitarist" list...than you should have record deals out the butt, fans out the butt, and you should be in every guitar magazine. If you aren't...apparently SOMEBODY doesn't like SOMETHING about your playing.

Let's proceed in two times.

First: Did you check my music? If so, do you vote for me?
(by the way, I'm 'la limace folle', which in french means the crazy snail, don't ask me, I don't know why either...)

Second: I don't think that nowadays, great guitarists/musicians necessarily mean record deal and fans. Even in guitar magazines. I think that they put someone that will make their mag sell better on their cover (otherwise, why would we have Jimi HENDRIX's picture every other issue? Maybe he's the best ever, but he's dead for 25 years, talk about news!!) Allan HOLDSWORTH doesn't get the attention he deserves, and the guy is ACTUALLY thinking about having a day job... Who is he? Well, he's the only guitarist who made Van Halen go "huh, how did he do that". And he has shaped the way we hear modern jazz more than anybody. Ok, Steve VAI and Satch are great, but gosh, everything that comes out of their studios doesn't sound fresh like it did before. Don't misunderstand me, I admire their work and everything, but they sometimes sound like they have to sketch themselves not to disappoint fans.

I've seen people who had as much talent and chops than any player I have ever seen earning millions and playing in stadiums. It wasn't their attitude, or their marketability, or that they didn't have songs that could fit on the radio. It was just that they didn't have any luck... Or that they weren't in the right place at the right time...

[lalimacefolle]

gosh, I just sound like an old fart!!! Hey guys, I'm happy, you know!!

[brianmart4]

Steve Howe
Jeff Beck
Robert Fripp
Dickey Betts
Duane Allman (YES SLIDE DOES COUNT!!!!!!!!)
I hope I havent dated myself. You youngsters will have to research the above names. I have no Website no record deal and no column in any guitar magazine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Branislav]

I've added Allman (I like Allman brothers, and I've heard about them :)) and Dickly Bets, I already have Jaff Beck on the list so I'm missing photos for the rest of them
If you have link, tell me

[Branislav]

hey ...cefolle :) (i cant remember), i added allan holdsworth on my list
about ron thall, I heard that song you posted, it's good but are all his songs crazy and wicked or there is something more serious.
has anybody here some vigier guitar? model is not important i just need some technical tips

[lalimacefolle]

Originally posted by Branislav
hey ...cefolle :) (i cant remember), i added allan holdsworth on my list
about ron thall, I heard that song you posted, it's good but are all his songs crazy and wicked or there is something more serious.
has anybody here some vigier guitar? model is not important i just need some technical tips

Ron THAL has a lot of crazy songs, a la Frank ZAPPA. But he is a genius. So it's Ok I guess... I do not own a Vigier guitar, but ask the question!!

[Branislav]

OK
do you have tabs or chords for that thal's song about christmas?

[lalimacefolle]

No, but there are some tabs on his site, and other MP3s too...

[lalimacefolle]

I forgot I had posted a trick, it's called 'weird ROn thal Harmonic lick' I explain some of his style.

[lukather/timmons]

Originally posted by Led Zeppelin
[QUOTE]

Yes, I agree. A best Guitarists Poll is no place for people who play chords. I mean I heard a Stones song once and they were playing chords all the way and listen to this, there was no 18bps guitar solo. I mean ho do people listen to that. Everyone knows only wankin-lead guitarists are any good.


By the way I was being sarcastic.

Dood if you think Keith Richards, or Neil Young should be in the BEST GUITARIST list... then all I can do it laugh at you :)

[lalimacefolle]

Originally posted by lukather/timmons
Dood if you think Keith Richards, or Neil Young should be in the BEST GUITARIST list... then all I can do it laugh at you :)

Keith RICHARDS has influenced more guitarists than Paul GILBERT for example. Of course his chops don't show as much as Paul's, but I think he has a style on his own, that allows him to be in this poll...

[Led Zeppelin]

Originally posted by lukather/timmons
Originally posted by Led Zeppelin
[QUOTE]

Yes, I agree. A best Guitarists Poll is no place for people who play chords. I mean I heard a Stones song once and they were playing chords all the way and listen to this, there was no 18bps guitar solo. I mean ho do people listen to that. Everyone knows only wankin-lead guitarists are any good.


By the way I was being sarcastic.

Dood if you think Keith Richards, or Neil Young should be in the BEST GUITARIST list... then all I can do it laugh at you :)

Good cause Im laughing right back twice as hard.

[lalimacefolle]

I think we're going on the wrong slope....

[brianmart4]

I would agree that we're heading in the wrong direction. Attacking each others choices with insults doesn't add anyone to the list. I know there are more "great" guitarists that aren't on the list. And who is defining great?

[Branislav]

Yeah, you're right.
Everyone of us has different taste, so insulting and attacking others because they like something is stupid.

I know there are not all great guitarists on my list, but I'm not superman, I can't find all of them for that short time :)
If you want to see your favorite guitarist there, please help me by finding his photo on the web.

I know that maybe someone on the list doesn't deserve to be there or to be ranked higher than someone else, but that's people's will :) and I advocate it

thanx

[Branislav]

I have some problems withmy ISP so I couldn't answe by mail, I recieved those photos and I'll update list right now :)

[Beckus]

Number
1 Mr John Petrucci of dreamtheater
2 Mr Mattias IA Eklundh of Frek Kitchen
3 Mr Jimmy Page need to say more?
4 Mr Thomas Larsson of Yeah Bop station
5 Mr Satriani of Yeah....right....

That´s my opinion.
THE END

[Branislav]

I added your votes, but I don't have pics for
Mr Mattias IA Eklundh and Mr Thomas Larsson, so if you have them (or know the link) tell me, so I could add them too

[atc323]

hi, i already voted but i didnt give you a link for one of the best guitarists ever: tom morello

http://www.geocities.com/jd7stringer/tom26.gif
(i dunno whats wrong with this link but it only works if i copy/past it instead of just clicking it.. =\
)

cmon people this guy has got to be one of THE most original guitar players out there. give him the credit he deserves... he developed his own style that is not even remotely like anything anyone has ever heard before, and it sounds awesome. lets just hope chris cornell doesnt ruin the great band that was Rage Against the Machine!

is anyone with me on this or am i all by myself here?

i think i put too many people on my vote list anyways, but as long as you put me down for kirk hammet/joe satriani/tom morello ill be happy, k thx

[Edited by atc323 on 01-14-2002 at 08:00 AM]

[mrcrowley]

"lets just hope chris cornell doesnt ruin the great band that was Rage Against the Machine!

is anyone with me on this or am i all by myself here?"


I don't know about that. Chris Cornell is a great guitarist and songwriter and he helped make Soundgarden into a fantastic band. The RATM/Chris Cornell collaboration, as I hear, has no intention of sounding anything like RATM or Soundgarden. A spokesperson for RATM said they're heading in a completely new sonic direction. Pretty exciting, eh?

-Mr. Crowley

[mrcrowley]

Hey everyone,

Is it just me, or does the picture of Mark Knopfler on Branislav's page look like a cross between John Travolta and John MacEnroe?

:-)

[Branislav]

Yeah, but is Knopfler :)

[Beckus]

Originally posted by Branislav
I added your votes, but I don't have pics for
Mr Mattias IA Eklundh and Mr Thomas Larsson, so if you have them (or know the link) tell me, so I could add them too

http://www.freakkitchen.com (IA)
http://www.mp3.com search on thomas larsson. He´s a bit from the
-80 standing with my friens eugen guitar


Ok. Here´s a photo of him http://home.swipnet.se/freakguitar/music.html

[Edited by Beckus on 01-14-2002 at 11:55 AM]

[Branislav]

on the first link there are just some stupid drawings and photos

[Branislav]

about the third link you posted, is that Mattias IA Eklundh?

[lalimacefolle]

yeah!!! and he's DAMN great... I have bought his 'freak guitar' album the other day, and Gosh!!! This guy is insane!! And he has just played on Ron thal's album. Who said music nowadays was lame?

[Branislav]

ok, i'll add him 2, thanx.
there are over 40 guitarist on the list now :)

[Tommy9]

Kirk Hammet
Angus Young
Jimmy Page
Dimebag
Zakk Wylde

[Branislav]

who are the last two fellows?
photos please :)

[polkadotfv]

Ok heres mine :

1. Randy Rhoads
2. Eddie Van Halen
3. Yngwie Malmsteen
4. Tony Macalpine
5. Zakk Wylde

[Branislav]

Thanks for voting, I'll add your votes.
after 15 days of list's existance I'd like to announce the winner :
JIMI HENDRIX won the most of your votes
for the complete list see http://www.stormbringer.1444.net
Keep rockin'

[lalimacefolle]

how many votes did I get?

[Branislav]

i think it's not ok to vote for each other.
i could put my self there and get the most of votes, but that sucks

[lalimacefolle]

Why would YOU get the most??? I'm the best! everyone knows it, even Blackrose!! I can play twinkle little star with my pinky tied around my thumb!!

[Branislav]

I'm sure you are better than me, but most of visitors on my site know me and they would vote for me :)

[lalimacefolle]

good reason!

[Branislav]

yeah :)
but if i add you (or my self, or anybody) everyone else will want to be on the list telling how great they are

although i could put you if that means so much to you, i'm not bad person :)

[lalimacefolle]

except I really am!!! (My second quality is modesty too!!)
check it out: http://lalimace.free.fr

[Branislav]

ok
i doubth that (about being modest :))
give me your pic (not the "i saw the alien" one) and i'll put ya
if you are so good guitarist give me chords for bumblefoot's cristmass song :)

[lalimacefolle]

Basically, they are Jazz chords with 4 notes.

Intro
AM7 Bm7 C#m7 Bm7 AM7 (oooooooh)
-----------------------
-5---7---9--7--5--------
-6---7---9--7--6--------
-6---7---9--7--6-------
-----------------------
-5---7---9--7--5--------
Next in the verse just go up the chord scale, then back down... I love the riff at the end of the song, but I've never tried to play it.

[Branislav]

10x
what about pic?

[chris mood]

yeah

[Branislav]

nope D)

[lalimacefolle]

http://la.limace.free.fr/images/teterv.jpg

Her's my pic! :)
I still vote for you chris!!

[chris mood]

put me on .........please

[Branislav]

lalimacefolle
i told ya everyone will want to be on the list!!!

chris
there are at least 50 people who voted, should i put them all?

[lalimacefolle]

Originally posted by Branislav
lalimacefolle
i told ya everyone will want to be on the list!!!

chris
there are at least 50 people who voted, should i put them all?

I think that Chris and I have the level to be put in it!! Come on, he has written in GUitar PLayer, and I can play faster than kurt KOBAIN!!

[Branislav]

Anyone who plays longer than month can play faster than Cobain :)

I could make the separate list with forum's visitors where we could vote for each other.

this could avoid lots of bull****

what do ya think?
if you agree i'll make new thread and call the others to join

[lalimacefolle]

No problem, I guess you'll need to put a link to the guy's music or tricks they have posted on this site.
Here are mine

picture:
http://la.limace.free.fr/images/teterv.jpg

Music:
http://lalimace.free.fr/ang/quiestang.html

tricks:
http://www.guitartricks.com/2000/search.php?PHPSESSID=15cd379b8b6b3bcd0125123f60f5afc5&input=herv%E9

Here, you now can all vote for me!! Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!

[Laios]

Well im new and what not.. but my favorite guitarist.. couldnt believe i didnt see him metioned.. would have to be Chet Atkins for finger picking and for a flat picker Doc Watson :)

[Edited by Laios on 01-20-2002 at 11:42 AM]

[OmegaMonster]

In no particular order:

Joe Satriani - modern day fountain of wisdom
Dimebag - king of brain strain pyrotechnics
Michael Hedges - master and leader of the acoustic genre
Yngwie J. Malmsteen - even still today!
Randy Rhoads - no words can say enough
Jimi Hendrix - same group as Rhoads
Steve Vai - chops galore!
Paul Gilbert - chops for days!
Eric Johnson - pantatonic actually sounds like THAT?
Zakk Wylde - Chunky Les Paul thunder!

This is my rough list of top ten guitarists. Mind you, it changes from week to week. (NOTE: Eddie was note included but he would fit into my top 20 list.)

[Branislav]

Who are Dimebag and Michael Hedges?
where could I find their pics.
(I added votes for others 10 days ago :))

[Led Zeppelin]

Originally posted by Branislav
Who are Dimebag and Michael Hedges?
where could I find their pics.
(I added votes for others 10 days ago :))

Dimebag Darrel is from the band Pantera. I dunno who the other chap is

[OmegaMonster]

Michael Hedges was a very tasteful guitarist. He played mainly acoustic fingerstyle guitar and was very lyrical in his music. He played mainly instrumental music although he did sing a few songs (about as well as Satriani did on "Flying in a Blue Dream"). His first album was "Breakfast in the Field"...I tell you this guy is classic. Search the internet for him and I'm sure you'll find some info on him. Unfortunately he passed away a few years back before the majority of the guitar world ever got a chance to hear him. I would suggest giving it a listen.

As far as Dimebag...Pantera...chops monster...a severe lack of musical theory does not restrict his playing. In fact, it only frees his music up because of the lack of theoretical boundries. A true riff master!

[sdb040jack]

im brand new to this site "it kicks ass" but im not real sure on how to post topics so here is my test run

[sdb040jack]

ok so how in the sam hell do i get a topic posted ,not a reply but a topic. any help would be greatly appreciated.

[lalimacefolle]

Originally posted by sdb040jack
ok so how in the sam hell do i get a topic posted ,not a reply but a topic. any help would be greatly appreciated.

Click on "new thread" at the bottom of the page

[Andrey^]

Hi, just thought I'd add my comment here.
My favorite guitarists are:
- Dave Murray
- Adrian Smith
- Steve Morse
- Richie Blackmore
- Joe Satriani

[educatedfilm]

Lalimacefolle: I thought you went yesterday? oh well... I'll keep an eye out for yer part of the forum for the week...
C ya!

[Nuno Boy]

Nuno Bettencourt of extreme (d best)
Eddie VAn Halen of Van Halen
Steve Vai
Joe Satriani
John Petrucci

[Nuno Boy]

Hey...u forgot....Nuno Bettencourt of extreme. Also.. u should include eddie V., Joe satriani, John Petrucci and Yngwie.....

[Branislav]

Thanks for voting
I'll add your votes

Finally vote for Blackmore :) he's my favorite
check out list at http://www.stormbringer.1444.net

see ya

[Branislav]

please get me photos for
Dave Murray and Adrian Smith

[Andrey^]

I'm sure you can find nice pictures of Dave Murray and Adrian Smith at http://www.ironmaiden.com
oh, can i also vote Jannick Gers? He's there, too.

[Branislav]

no problem :)

[Andrey^]

Hmmm, no Dave Murray on your page? He's deffinitely the best of Iron Maiden's 3 guitarists.

[livewire6866]

SRV
Buddy Guy
Angus Young
Mark Knophler (spelling??)
Robert Johnson
Eric Clapton
BB King
Albert King

These are my favorites.

:cool:

[Seiko_Hejiro]

1. Jason Becker
2. Jeff Loomis
3. Trey Azagthoth
4. John Schaffer
5. Dave Mustain
6. Jimi Hendrix

Seriously, Malmsteen is far too repetative in his playing and so is Hammett. Malmsteen is good but he's stuck in harmonic minor with no way out except blues and occasionally flamenco which is pretty much harmonic minor some more for him...which gets old fast...and Hammett does pretty much the same with really basic runs in the 12th and , tapping, sweeping etc...
In Both Cases it may sound good, musically it's boring.

[Andrey^]

Originally posted by Seiko_Hejiro
Hammett does pretty much the same with really basic runs in the 12th and , tapping, sweeping etc...
In Both Cases it may sound good, musically it's boring.

Well, I'd say that if music sounds good it IS good. I mean, what's the point of being the World's greatest guitarist and have the best and most complex solos in the whole World but your music is no good?

And Hendrix? Hmmm, okay, he might have been a great guitarist (though personally I don't recall one of his songs I'd like) but I heard a funny story about him yesterday. Someone told me he was watching a documentary on Hendrix years ago while he was still living with his parents (probably like over 10 years ago), probably too loud... his mom came to his room and said "turn the vacuum cleaner off, will you?"

[TimE.]

I have an idea.

Someone please make a new thread named "Best Guitarists top list 2." These 11 pages are starting to scare me. I think we need to start over.

I would like to comment on Yngwie Malmsteen again. After researching him and his work and such...yeah, he sucks. Well, he doesn't suck. Just too overrated. Like Eddie Van Halen. I strongly disagree that Kirk Hammett is like either of them, though.

Whoever said that Hammett is too repetitive, I must complain. He is a bit simple...but you have to LISTEN to it. Don't concentrate on recreating it. These are the "Best Guitarists." Not the "Guitarists that YOU can't play faster/better than."

Later all,

[Branislav]

I don't think that speed is important.
I don't think I can play better than Blackmore or Page either, but I think they are the best!
First, appologize for Malmsteen lovers :), but
Malmsteen is just uncreative, and he tries to cover it by playing evrything very fast. I think it's stupid. Blackmore says in his 10 notes more than Malmsteen in whis whole album.

See ya

[otis31]

brian may
eddie van halen
joe perry
steve vai
gary moore

[Nuno Boy]

U forgot Tony McAlpine. I think he was and still the youngest but one of the fastest. I think he was 17 when first to become famous!

[Branislav]

I never heard, but I'll add him anyway.
I found his pic, just confirm me if it is him, so I can add him to my list.

http://www.snakemannn.com/concert/tonymcalpine01.jpg

[lalimacefolle]

Yeah, that guy can play the guitar and the keyboard at top levels. He's actually backing Steve VAI on his world tour...

[Branislav]

Ok, I'll add him.
Thanks.
By the way, what do you think about new intro on my site?

[Thomyorke575]

David Gilmore, Zack Wylde, Jimmy Page, Jimmy Hendrix, John Petrucci, Rhandy Rhoads, Frank Zappa.....I could go on for a while theres so many

[Nuno Boy]

Really....well vai and mcalpine can be two major tandem to watch. But i think tony needs to work out his rythms to edge even with vai...

[Branislav]

I didn't know Frank Zappa did anything remarkable with guitar???