It's nice to see some people are hip to more than the pop/rock players. Those who aren't would do well to check out other genres. We all play guitar because of Segovia. There are many other fantastic classical players as well. If you haven't heard Django Rienhardt do it NOW! That guy shredded before the term was invented. Joe pass could beat if you are concerned with using technique to make music, not just athletics. For sheer inventiveness Wes Montgomery was one of the best. Pat Metheney, Mike stern, Emily Remler, Howard Alden, Bucky Pizzarelli (80 and still kickin' butt), Jimmy bruno, Pat martino, Tal farlow, are all Jazz guitarists that every guitarist should be familiar with. Art does not happen in a vacuam...unless you know what came before you can't do anything meaningful. I don't want to soulnd too preachy, but if you don't know who these people are/were your opinion doesn't mean much. The more you learn the more fascinating it gets!