I have many guitarists that I like..........But if I had to pick just One.......Hands Down it would be Kirk Hammett of Metallica. Lets face it,the guy is just Plain Awesome. Another of my favorite guitarists is a guy by the name of Eddie Filareckie..........Plays for the Randall Zwarte' Band.....formerly known as Just Zwarte'. Did a bit of work for em when i was 18. Great bunch of guys! Check their site out at www.randallzwarteband.com