the only thing that MIGHT make a "self tought" guitarrist a bit better is the fact that his style is not influenced by a teacher. so he might come up with his own unique idea. but then again - there must be some source where you get your inspiration from. i wonder what a dude would sound like that has not TV, no radio, no fanzines - nothing - just a guitar. would realy be interresting to know what this dude would play on the guitar.

i say the real cool peeps where those who came up with something entirely new - something that came from themselves, and not from copying someone else.