 Who Do You Think Are The 5 Greatest Guitarists That Ever Lived? |
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 Oct 10 2008, 03:24 PM
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 Learning Apprentice Player & Challenge Star  Group: Members Posts: 1.993 Joined: 10-March 08 From: Albany NY USA Member No.: 4.521  |
I don't want to start an arguing thread...but I was curious who you guys thought are the 5 greatest of all time. Here are mine in order:
1. Stevie Ray Vaughan 2. Jimi Hendrix 3. Jeff Beck 4. Mark Knopfler 5. Les Paul (the tone MASTER!) What is your list? -------------------- Ben
___________________________________________ "PLAY YOUR DAMN GUITAR!!" - Kirk Hammett Fender American Standard Stratocaster Ibanez RG4EXQM1  |
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Oct 10 2008, 03:28 PM
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1. John mclaughlin
2. Allan holdsworth 3. Chuck schuldiner 4. Jason becker 5. Townes van zandt This post has been edited by OrganisedConfusion: Oct 10 2008, 03:32 PM -------------------- Gear Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack |
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Oct 10 2008, 03:31 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Passive Posts: 1.889 Joined: 3-September 08 From: Des Moines IA USA Member No.: 5.836 |
In no particular order.
David Gilmour - Showed us that one or 2 notes, played right is all you ever need. Joe Satriani - Defined technique in rock guitar. Randy Rhoads - Defined classical influenced metal playing. Tony Iommi - Defined the heavy riff. C.C. Deville - For showing us that anyone can make it. 
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Oct 10 2008, 03:33 PM
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 Accomplished Tone Master  Group: GMC Wiki:er Posts: 1.745 Joined: 17-January 08 From: Scotland Member No.: 3.866 |
In no order
Tommy Emmanuel Joe Satriani Mark Knopfler Don Ross Paul Gilbert I would also say Tony Iommi and Jimi Hendrix for being such big influences in rock and metal but i dont think tehre in the top 5 greatest guitarists. This post has been edited by Matt23: Oct 10 2008, 03:35 PM |
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Oct 10 2008, 03:35 PM
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Learning Apprentice Player & Challenge Star Group: Members Posts: 1.993 Joined: 10-March 08 From: Albany NY USA Member No.: 4.521 |
QUOTE (jer @ Oct 10 2008, 10:31 AM)  C.C. Deville - For showing us that anyone can make it.  -------------------- Ben
___________________________________________ "PLAY YOUR DAMN GUITAR!!" - Kirk Hammett Fender American Standard Stratocaster Ibanez RG4EXQM1 |
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Oct 10 2008, 03:39 PM
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1. SRV
in no order: Ritchie Blackmore David Gilmour Dickey Betts Gary Moore -------------------- Guitars: Fender US standard Strat, Gibson Les Paul Standard
Amps: Fender Princeton Recording Amp, H&K Statesman Dual EL84 Effects: Pod XT, Keeley TS808, Keeley DS-1, RAT |
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Oct 10 2008, 03:42 PM
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John Petrucci
Steve Morse Paul Waggoner John Petrucci John Petrucci Something like that --------------------  |
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Oct 10 2008, 03:45 PM
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In no order :
John Petrucci Brian May SRV Paco De Lucia Mark Knopfler
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Oct 10 2008, 04:16 PM
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 Moderation Policy Director  Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 10.450 Joined: 6-February 07 From: CT, USA Member No.: 1.167 |
QUOTE (Praetorian @ Oct 10 2008, 10:24 AM) I don't want to start an arguing thread... Good luck with that 
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Oct 10 2008, 04:21 PM
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 Lets go fishing!  Group: GMC Senior Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: illinois Member No.: 1.001 |
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Oct 10 2008, 04:16 PM) Good luck with that Yes, and although this thread has been done a million times im going to join in anyway  PAUL GILBERT Yngwie Malmsteen Buckethead SRV Brian May --------------------   mysql> SELECT * FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert')); "The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :) |
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Oct 10 2008, 04:25 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.462 Joined: 20-April 07 From: Traverse City, Michigan, USA Member No.: 1.632 |
There is no such thing as "greatest guitarist ever".
since when was music a pissing contest?  Edit: in case you didnt notice I HATE these lists. This post has been edited by Guitarman700: Oct 10 2008, 04:26 PM -------------------- My Gear:
Guitars: Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Jackson Dinky Custom Washburn WG-587 7-String LTD EX-50 Kramer Focus 6000 Amps: Peavey Vypyr 30 Marshall MG10KK Kerry King 10 Watt |
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Oct 10 2008, 04:26 PM
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Lets go fishing! Group: GMC Senior Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: illinois Member No.: 1.001 |
I would say its more like, your top 5 favorite guitarists
-------------------- mysql> SELECT * FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert')); "The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :) |
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Oct 10 2008, 04:32 PM
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 Ultimate Tone Guru  Group: Student Instructor Posts: 4.299 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden Member No.: 2.410 |
In no order
Yngwie Malmsteen Luca Turilli Lian Gerbino Micheal Romeo Alexi Laiho -------------------- My Gear
Ibanez RG Jackson js30 warrior jackson rr24 Line 6 Spider III amp Line 6 pod xt live Washburn acoustic Youtube Account My bands Myspace  |
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Oct 10 2008, 04:32 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.462 Joined: 20-April 07 From: Traverse City, Michigan, USA Member No.: 1.632 |
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Oct 10 2008, 11:26 AM) I would say its more like, your top 5 favorite guitarists Oh. well then, my FAVORITE (not best ever) guitarists: 1.Dave Mustaine 2.Chris Broderick 3.Frank Zappa 4.Mikael Akerfeldt 5.Olavi Mikkonen & Johan Soderberg (Amon Amarth) Everything but #1 rotates depending on what im listening to currently. Edit: changed the list. 
This post has been edited by Guitarman700: Oct 10 2008, 09:02 PM -------------------- My Gear:
Guitars: Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Jackson Dinky Custom Washburn WG-587 7-String LTD EX-50 Kramer Focus 6000 Amps: Peavey Vypyr 30 Marshall MG10KK Kerry King 10 Watt |
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Oct 10 2008, 04:38 PM
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GMC:er Group: Passive Posts: 1.889 Joined: 3-September 08 From: Des Moines IA USA Member No.: 5.836 |
Relax folks.
Its simply an opinion. Thats why I put "why" next to my names. I dont think anyone will take anyones choices as fact. But they'll understand why I chose them. Its no different than anything else posted here. Its merely the posters opinion. Whether its GMC staff, Instructors, veteran members, or noobs, its a discussion board. So lets discuss. This board is full of opinions. Why should "Who's the greatest guitarists of all time" ruffle anyones feathers? If I said Herman Li rules supreme that wont make it true. Oh and my favorites would be an entirely different list. As of today, and in no particular order. Adrian Smith Michael Akerfeldt Joe Satriani Glenn Tipton Roy Z -------------------- My Gear
Jackson SL-1 USA Soloist Jackson DK2M ESP LTD MH-400 ESP LTD EC-1000 Ibanez Custom S-Series Martin 001 Acoustic Handmade Marshall JCM800 50watt head (with mods) Carvin 50x2 Stereo Tube Amp Boss GT-10 Preamp/Effects Processor Digitech GSP-1101 Preamp/Effects Processor Behringer FCB1010 Midi Controlled Floorboard Behringer Dualfex EX2200 Behinger Stereo EQ Line 6 POD with 2.3 upgrade Line 6 Floor Board Line 6 Spider III Practice Amp Nady UHF Wireless "Who will eat the decay, when the worms have lost their sight?" |
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Oct 10 2008, 04:41 PM
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 Learning Guitar Hero Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 25-January 08 Member No.: 3.977 |
i wont say the greatest, i will say my favorites
:1- steve vai then: john petrucci, guthrie govan, greg howe, satriani and rusty cooley -------------------- My gears are:
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Oct 10 2008, 04:42 PM
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GMC:er Group: Passive Posts: 1.889 Joined: 3-September 08 From: Des Moines IA USA Member No.: 5.836 |
I also find it VERY interesting that after 10 lists there is no sign of Eddie Van Halen.
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Jackson SL-1 USA Soloist Jackson DK2M ESP LTD MH-400 ESP LTD EC-1000 Ibanez Custom S-Series Martin 001 Acoustic Handmade Marshall JCM800 50watt head (with mods) Carvin 50x2 Stereo Tube Amp Boss GT-10 Preamp/Effects Processor Digitech GSP-1101 Preamp/Effects Processor Behringer FCB1010 Midi Controlled Floorboard Behringer Dualfex EX2200 Behinger Stereo EQ Line 6 POD with 2.3 upgrade Line 6 Floor Board Line 6 Spider III Practice Amp Nady UHF Wireless "Who will eat the decay, when the worms have lost their sight?" |
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Oct 10 2008, 04:42 PM
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Lets go fishing! Group: GMC Senior Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: illinois Member No.: 1.001 |
QUOTE (Guitarman700 @ Oct 10 2008, 04:32 PM) Oh. well then, my FAVORITE (not best ever) guitarists: 1.Dave Mustaine 2.John Petrucci 3.Frank Zappa 4.Mikael Akerfeldt 5.Olavi Mikkonen & Johan Soderberg (Amon Amarth) Everything but #1 rotates depending on what im listening to currently. That is a very cool list of favorites my friend
-------------------- mysql> SELECT * FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert')); "The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :) |
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Oct 10 2008, 04:50 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 7.201 Joined: 14-July 08 From: London UK Member No.: 5.490 |
1. Jimmy Page
2. Jimi Hendrix 3. Stevie Ray Vaughan 4. David Gilmour 5. Eric Clapton -------------------- Check out my <a href="http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Emir-Hot" target="_blank">Instructor profile</a>
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Oct 10 2008, 04:53 PM
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In no particular order:
Allan Holdsworth Shawn Lane Jeff Beck Eric Johnson Tommy Emmanuel I just took a stab at this. But, when I think of other players I have listened to, it's really hard to nail down my own personal choices. I've excluded people like Guthrie Govan, Mark Knopfler, Steve Morse, John Mclaughlin, Jimi Hendrix, Greg Howe, Chris Poland, Eddie Van Halen, Chet Atkins, Andres Segovia, Monte Montgomery, Larry Carlton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Martin Taylor, and Steve Vai. I could come up with more than one top 5 list, I guess. And these are just the guys I can think of at the moment, and that I've heard of. There are monsters out there that we've never heard of that are taking the guitar to the next level. I can't wait to hear them! This post has been edited by FrankW: Oct 10 2008, 04:55 PM |
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