I love the Nuge. (If you get the Outdoor Channel, tune into his hunting show "Spirit of the Wild." Excellent stuff) However, I don't think anybody ever claimed him as a "great" guitarist. Most of his music is based on simple classic rock riffs. I enjoy it to bits though. Probably because I'm a redneck and he writes about hunting. Not to mention, I agree with him on about every aspect of life. Brilliant man.