I really dont know who my favourite guitarist is, maybe I sound boring but Ive never been a big fan of any particular guitarist, I have alot of bands/artists I listen to and think "that's the best guitarits ever", Im boring.

In response to the points about fast playing/shredders, its not my thing, its not what id listen to personally. I do feel theres alot of snobbery between shredding fans and "anti-shredders" in the absense of a better word. Alot of fans of shredding think any guitarist who doesnt shred isnt good, and the same in the other direction. Its true in many cases, I believe many shredders are musically talentless but there are amazing musicians like Vai, Satriani whose music I wouldnt listen to by choice but have to admit theyre great.

In conclusion Ill go with Neil Young cos everyone here seems to think hes terrible. :)