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Posted by: TreyDeschamp Jun 19 2008, 04:19 PM

Hey GMC just wondering who your favorite guitarists are. Mine are zacky and syn, paul gilbert and matt tuck.

Posted by: Pitch_Black Jun 19 2008, 05:11 PM

Mine would be Angus Young, Mark Tremonti and Zakk Wylde. I can't pick between them smile.gif

Posted by: Gus Jun 19 2008, 05:25 PM

I am just listening to my favorite: Jimmy Page.
Next spots would be Slash, Kirk Hammett and Augusto Licks.

Posted by: Kizaze44 Jun 19 2008, 05:38 PM

Jimmy Page, EVH

currently... Andy Timmons

Posted by: Mark. Jun 19 2008, 05:42 PM

Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Neil Young, Buckethead, me laugh.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: VinceG Jun 19 2008, 05:42 PM

Wata of Boris


Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 19 2008, 05:45 PM

Lots of them are cool, too much to write. Each one is great in its own way. smile.gif

Posted by: Fsgdjv Jun 19 2008, 05:49 PM

Mikael Åkerfeldt and Paul Gilbert are my favourites. Fredrik Åkesson is great aswell, but I can't really see him as a favourite since I've only heard Watershed and some Krux stuff with him.

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Jun 19 2008, 06:26 PM

Morello,and this guy from Macedonia,Vlatko Stefanovski heres link to his magic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK4JYkWZqS0&feature=related

Posted by: Slammer Jun 19 2008, 06:28 PM

Clapton, SRV, Hendrix, Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert, Lavendell, Guthrie Govan, and many more ofCourse biggrin.gif

Posted by: ZakkWylde Jun 19 2008, 06:39 PM

<<<<<<<<<<this guy

Posted by: superize Jun 19 2008, 11:55 PM

My favorit is Luca Turilli

Posted by: Xose Pineda Jun 20 2008, 12:19 AM

Mr. Mark Knopfler

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Posted by: rokchik Jun 20 2008, 12:44 AM

I must say I have had my ears opened to so many great guitarist since I joined GMC. Vai, Petrucci, Satch, Lynch, Gilbert and the list goes on not to mention our very own instructors. My list of faves is growing steadily that's for sure, but my tops are still Morello and Page.

rok

Posted by: USAMAN Jun 20 2008, 12:52 AM

JP!
EVH
EJ

Posted by: Tjchep Jun 20 2008, 12:54 AM

Andy Timmons, Guthrie Govan, or Greg howe..

Amazing to say the least.

Posted by: Praetorian Jun 20 2008, 01:19 AM

SRV and John 5

Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 20 2008, 03:14 AM

Dave Murray of Iron Maiden, His sense of melody and technique are just superior to everything, He is the one who made me pick up guitar, and he is the one who makes me want to keep on getting better.

Posted by: JuanMV Jun 20 2008, 03:18 AM

David Wallimann of GMC, that dude is amazing. wink.gif

Posted by: sigma7 Jun 20 2008, 03:26 AM

mine would be Eddie Van Halen. Classic.

Posted by: Tomotoms Jun 20 2008, 12:33 PM

Favourite song writer who plays guitar: Billy Corgan
Most impressive guitarist: Steve Vai
Favourite guitarist: Paul Gilbert

Posted by: Andrew6 Jun 20 2008, 12:42 PM

I am going to have to go with Alex Skolnick, Adrian Smith, Jon Schaffer and as for a flavour of the week ... Steve Lukather

Posted by: Young Guitarist Jun 20 2008, 02:29 PM

QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jun 20 2008, 04:14 AM) *
Dave Murray of Iron Maiden, His sense of melody and technique are just superior to everything, He is the one who made me pick up guitar, and he is the one who makes me want to keep on getting better.



I AGREE! DAVE MURRAY IS THA CHAMP! wink.gif

Posted by: Andrew6 Jun 20 2008, 02:34 PM

QUOTE (Young Guitarist @ Jun 20 2008, 09:29 AM) *
I AGREE! DAVE MURRAY IS THA CHAMP! wink.gif


Dave Murray Is most triumphant, but I don't know I am partial to Adrian... Janick on the other hand I am not such a big fan

Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 20 2008, 04:54 PM

Haha, I love Janick's solos, Especially in 'Fear Of The Dark'. He has a very edgy style that I like smile.gif

Posted by: Xose Pineda Jun 20 2008, 11:56 PM

QUOTE (sigma7 @ Jun 20 2008, 04:26 AM) *
mine would be Eddie Van Halen. Classic.


I agree... He's one of the kings.


Posted by: Raw Jun 21 2008, 12:02 AM

Whosever the best in Maiden, Janick is definatly the most entertaining one on stage biggrin.gif. About my favorite guitarist I think it must be this:

Songwriting - Mikael Åkefeldt of Opeth : For writing kick ass riff which really grooves while he also used cool and often jazzy chords that really is one of the bottomlines of Opeths unique sound.

Technique - Jeff Loomis of Nevermore: Simpely for having a mindblowing technique while he still remains in a real band, write good music and doesnt overdo the shredstuff and shows of in countless of videos like all the other famous ones at his level.

My favorite overall: http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/dustinb2007/necrophagist_1.jpg of Necrophagist: For playing all insane riffs throughout whole songs WHILE singing. He is just a genius at guitar and genius at growls, while he looks like nerd from your collegeclass tongue.gif

Posted by: Matt23 Jun 21 2008, 12:04 AM

Joe Satriani, Buckethead, John Petrucci, Andy Mckee (in no particular order). I could never decide between them. smile.gif

Posted by: g-forcelover Jun 21 2008, 12:10 AM

(in no order at all)
Slash
Marcus Lavendell
EVH
JP
JIMI HENDRIX!!!!!!!!!!! (only one other person put him)
David Walliman
all GMC instructors

Posted by: Fsgdjv Jun 21 2008, 12:15 AM

I should probably add Marcus Lavendell to my list.

Posted by: Kapto Jun 21 2008, 10:24 AM

Dave Murray in the 80's (Just fan of Maiden up to Seventh son...)
Glenn Tipton (Judas Priest)
Kirk Hammet up to And Justice...
Randy R.
Ritchie Blackmore as a musician and melodic solos.
Eric Johnson with Deep Purple 90's 00's
J. Petrucci

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Jun 21 2008, 12:29 PM

Chuck Schuldiner \m/

Rest in peace sad.gif

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jun 21 2008, 01:14 PM

I'm gonna go with two guys somewhat out of the ordinary. I've always liked them though, don't really know why:

Dan Rock and Brian McAlpin from Psychotic Waltz.

Besides those two:

Jason Becker and Marty Friedman.

Posted by: tonymiro Jun 21 2008, 01:18 PM

To name only one, not easy but it would be Allan Holdsworth.

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: vintageplaya666 Jun 22 2008, 04:34 PM

There are quite a few who are my favourite, which are as follows:

Kirk Hammett
Marty Friedman
Paul Gilbert
Joe Satriani
Steve Vai
Yngwie Malmsteen

Posted by: jacmoe Jun 22 2008, 05:10 PM

Your list of guitarists are great! laugh.gif

I want to mention

Neil Young,

who's been a huge inspiration to me - not because of great technique (by all means, no!), but because his Tone and Feel (and Volume) is mindblowingly awesome! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sondre Jun 22 2008, 05:42 PM

Kirk Hammet and Slash. smile.gif Original : D

Posted by: Stevie·Ray·Vaughn Jun 22 2008, 05:46 PM

I no particular order here smile.gif

Paul Gilbert
Eddie Van Halen
Marty Friedman
Marcus Lavendell
Jon Schaffer
Dave Murray/Adrian Smith

Posted by: Pablo Vazquez Jun 22 2008, 06:15 PM

QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Jun 19 2008, 01:45 PM) *
Lots of them are cool, too much to write. Each one is great in its own way. smile.gif

+1! I agree! It's impossible for me say all the guitarist I like... a lot!

Posted by: DeepRoots Jun 22 2008, 06:18 PM

Though there are plenty that i've thought were good- i'd say my favourite four are:

Guthrie Govan
Muris
John Petrucci
Paul Gilbert

That's not in order though- i like all their playing equally wink.gif

Posted by: mattacuk Jun 22 2008, 06:21 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qieWH_cVdk and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dNxshHlp4w , Yngwie Malmsteen, Dr Brian May

Posted by: Patrik Jezierski Jun 22 2008, 09:17 PM

think I have to answer Guthrie Govan on that question smile.gif

Posted by: LasseToftDK Jun 23 2008, 07:11 PM

Steve Lukather, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mike McCready, David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Allan Holdsworth.. Just to name a few.. But it's impossible to pick my favorite guitarist cause they are all good in their own ways and styles..

Posted by: Nighthawk Jun 23 2008, 07:17 PM

QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Jun 19 2008, 06:45 PM) *
Lots of them are cool, too much to write. Each one is great in its own way. smile.gif

I also think about it that way...I'd say I have at least 2 faves for a genre...for instance paco de lucia flamenco, yngwie neo-classical, SVR, Freddie King Blues, John Frusciante Funk, Crossover, Kirk Hammet and many others metal, and so on and so on

Posted by: Henry Dietzel Jun 23 2008, 07:27 PM

So many to pick from, SRV and Page are two that come to mind

Posted by: Trond Vold Jun 23 2008, 08:39 PM

Well.. hm.. i have way too many favourites smile.gif But if i were to pick 2 that has really made an impact on me, then it's Kirk Hammet and John Petrucci

Posted by: PanicProne Jun 24 2008, 10:06 PM

I've got loads of favourite musicians (!). But as far as a guitarist I'd have to say Teppei Teranishi from Thrice. He's just... well, my favourite. Good riffs, nice variation and great songs. As far as vocalists, don't get me started!

Posted by: FrankW Jun 24 2008, 10:16 PM

QUOTE (Tjchep @ Jun 20 2008, 12:54 AM) *
Andy Timmons, Guthrie Govan, or Greg howe..

Amazing to say the least.


These are my favorites also...and throw in John Petrucci.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 24 2008, 11:28 PM

Really hard decision,tons of outstanding players out there!!

But there is one who made huge impact on me
and always brings nice memories when I'm listening to him

Mr. Knopfler smile.gif

Posted by: jacmoe Jun 24 2008, 11:46 PM

QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jun 25 2008, 12:28 AM) *
Mr. Knopfler smile.gif

Yes!
And he's surprisingly difficult to play when you study his technique! smile.gif

Posted by: Strungout180 Jun 25 2008, 01:49 AM

way too many to list for me, but lately its been Warren Haynes, Gary Moore, Mark Knopfler, Joe Bonamassa, Slash, and Jimmy Page.

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Jun 25 2008, 05:58 AM

Steve Vai, Kiko Loureiro, John Petrucci, Eklundh, Govan, Friedman...

Posted by: Jackson Jun 25 2008, 02:27 PM

Mine would be myself happy.gif nah joke...Matthew Tuck, Michaelangelo Batio, Alexi Laiho

Posted by: iainsteward Jun 25 2008, 02:45 PM

My favourite guitarists of all time are: Reb Beach, Robert Marcello, Yngwie Malmsteen, Andy Timmons and George Lynch. Those are my top 5, Reb is my favourite, I just love the guy!!

Posted by: IDontWantMyUsername Jun 25 2008, 07:06 PM

Marcus Lavendell, Emppu Vuorinen of Nightwish, Dave Murray of Iron Maiden, Yngwie Malmsteen, Muris Varajic.

After Lavendell, there's no particular order tongue.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 26 2008, 02:40 AM

Emppu and Dave....Fantastic picks cool.gif

Posted by: TwistedSun Jun 26 2008, 02:45 AM

Kirk Hammet, Dave Mustaine, Herman Li, Dimebag Darrell, and Zakk Wylde to name a few.

Posted by: TreyDeschamp Jun 26 2008, 02:58 AM

well as I said Zacky Vengeance and Sinister Gates. Alex of Black Tide and Matt Tuck o and almost forgot Paul Gilbert.

Posted by: Markwnjr Jun 26 2008, 03:19 AM

I always liked Brian Hanor ( synyser gates) and his lefty sidekick. but after a while, i realized, what they do is hard, but its the same stuff but just, not? haha, i dunno how to explain. sounds like power ranger solo's. then i started to like herman li. and then found out, they speed up what they play, so i realized i dont need a favorite! because every guitarist is better and different from everyone else. biggrin.gif an i hope to be a role model and a favorite, one day. biggrin.gif

Posted by: Gitarrero Jun 27 2008, 12:04 PM

My favs are Dave Murray, John Petrucci, Joe Satriani, David Gilmour and so many others. Also Gwyn Ashton, an australian blues guitarist whom I`ve once seen live in Hamburg. It was awesome!

Posted by: Andrew6 Jun 27 2008, 12:08 PM

QUOTE (Markwnjr @ Jun 25 2008, 11:19 PM) *
I always liked Brian Hanor ( synyser gates) and his lefty sidekick. but after a while, i realized, what they do is hard, but its the same stuff but just, not? haha, i dunno how to explain. sounds like power ranger solo's. then i started to like herman li. and then found out, they speed up what they play, so i realized i dont need a favorite! because every guitarist is better and different from everyone else. biggrin.gif an i hope to be a role model and a favorite, one day. biggrin.gif


You said it my friend!

Posted by: Smikey2006 Jun 27 2008, 05:08 PM

ive got quiet a few for a few reasons

Fredrik Åkesson + Mikael Akerfelt-Melodic amazingness his time with Opeth created some of my favorite music.

Steve Vai: just pure awsome

Joe Satriani- Manages to write alot of amazing music without overdoing the shred

Christian Andreu+Joe Duplantier- SOOO HEAVVYY!!!

John Petrucci- His Solo work is amazing and his AP is absolutly flawless!


Posted by: audiopaal Jun 27 2008, 05:12 PM

I can't choose a favourite but some of my favs are Mark Knopfler, Jimmy Page, Scott Ian, Eddie Van Halen, Gary Moore etc. smile.gif

Posted by: beebo Jun 27 2008, 07:05 PM

My favorites would be

Slash, Van Halen, Joe Satriani, SRV, Syn, Reb Beach, MAB, ......man it's hard to pick*i know i can't remember em all now but my all time fav which is pretty close would have to be \../ SLASH\../

Posted by: chmilew Jun 27 2008, 07:20 PM

The guitarist who impress me the most (even if i don't play flamenco..) is Paco De Lucia.
He's absolutely amazing..definitely my number one.

Posted by: kjutte Jun 29 2008, 04:15 PM

Andy timmons, Tony macalpine.

Edit:

Doh, and Muris ofc.

Posted by: weller2307 Jun 30 2008, 07:26 PM

mine would have to be Kirk Hammet. Perfect blend of blues and metal.

Posted by: Shadow21 Jun 30 2008, 10:20 PM

My favourite guitarists are Paul Gilbert, Andy Timmons, Jimmi Hendrix and Ken (From L'arc en ciel, a J-Rock band) tongue.gif

Posted by: Lian Gerbino Jun 30 2008, 10:25 PM

in these days i´m in love with Kiko from Angra laugh.gif

Posted by: Koopid Jul 1 2008, 09:23 AM

In no particular order and for different reasons

Angus Young
Because I have been an AC/DC fan since the release of Back in Black and I really like his soloing and his presence on stage.

Malcolm Young
The ultimate rythmguitarist. He just rules smile.gif

Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley may not (is not) the most technical guitarplayer, but I can pretty much hum every solo he did by heart. He has/had a way of writing solo's that stick in the head smile.gif

Stevey Ray Vaughan
Mary had a little lamb intro was one of the first riffs I tried to learn when I started playing. Big source of inspiration.

Jimi Hendrix
I liked his songs since as far back as I can remember. I can think of no other guitarist where the guitar itself seem as much a part of his actual body as Jimi Hendrix.

Jerry C
It was Canon Rock that made me decide to (once again) try to learn the guitar, I really liked that tune. I have grown really tired of it now but as an inspiration I feel I need to mention him smile.gif

Tommy Emmanuel
Acoustic guitar god. His "Lewis and Clark" is just breathtaking. I never heard another song with no vocals tell a story in the same way, simply amazing.

Posted by: Xose Pineda Jul 8 2008, 10:22 PM

Mr. Mark Knopfler.

As I write I'm listening to Brothers in arms - On the night live version... dude, makes my hair punky...

Call me classic, but... Clapton, Bibiloni, Atkins, some Stern... but MK for ever!

Cheers!

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 8 2008, 11:03 PM

QUOTE (Xose Pineda @ Jul 8 2008, 11:22 PM) *
Mr. Mark Knopfler.

As I write I'm listening to Brothers in arms - On the night live version... dude, makes my hair punky...

Call me classic, but... Clapton, Bibiloni, Atkins, some Stern... but MK for ever!

Cheers!


Amen to that smile.gif

Posted by: black and white Jul 8 2008, 11:09 PM

EC

Posted by: Marcus Siepen Jul 10 2008, 10:21 PM

God, it is impossible to name just one person here, there are so many great players... David Gilmour, Michael Schenker, Zakk Wylde, Brian May, Mark Tremonti, Mark Knopfler, Gary Moore, Ritchie Blackmore, Toni Iommi and all the others I forgot to mention now smile.gif

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Jul 10 2008, 10:30 PM

QUOTE (Lian Gerbino @ Jun 30 2008, 11:25 PM) *
in these days i´m in love with Kiko from Angra laugh.gif


I ABSOLUTELY AGREE !!!!! kiko is the MAN !!! biggrin.gif

I have 2 videos on my computer desktop because when I miss inspiration he always show me the correct way: PRACTICE AND STUDY !!! Love his playing smile.gif cool.gif

Posted by: Smikey2006 Jul 10 2008, 11:56 PM

i forgot to mention Gus G of firewind smile.gif

Posted by: Canis Jul 14 2008, 02:03 AM

It's impossible to mention just one tongue.gif
Well, my all-time favourite is Gary Moore... But I can't go through a post like this without mentioning my other favourites as well tongue.gif : Jani Liimatainen, Elias Viljanen, Paul Gilbert, Eric Johnson, Gus G, Muris Varajic (tongue.gif), Marcus Siepen, André Olbrich...

And over to acoustic players: William Fitzsimmons, Andrew White, Peter Ciluzzi, Antoine Dufour, Matthew Santos, Andy Mckee, Don Ross....

And so many, many others on both lists, like all instructors of GMC I haven't mentioned ^^

Posted by: IDontWantMyUsername Jul 14 2008, 11:23 AM

QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jun 26 2008, 03:40 AM) *
Emppu and Dave....Fantastic picks cool.gif


They both have those amazing faces when they play, looks like they're trying to kiss right out into the air or something tongue.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: Xecuter88 Jul 15 2008, 05:18 PM

Joe Satriani - Perfect melodic, and perfect speed. Good song-writer and composer. Awesome technique
Tom Morello - He showed me that it's not all about shredding and playing 100 km/h. Sound is _incredibly_ important!
Tommy Emmanuel - He is defiantly one of the best guitarist and musicians in the world! He's a performer and entertainer, and a master at both electric and acoustic guitar.

And Muris Varajic, he's just awesome! happy.gif *suckup*

Posted by: Martin la guitarra Jul 15 2008, 05:20 PM

my favorites are:

Mick Thomson

Jim root

(both from slipknot smile.gif )

Posted by: Nighthawk Jul 15 2008, 05:26 PM

Does someone know Robert Cray?..amazing blues guitarist ! Saw him once live as an opening act at a Clapton concert 2 years ago...I really loved it...even more than the actual Clapton gig, I don't know what the big deal about Clapton is anyway...I mean he is an awesome player but the most songs he did are pretty boring for me except the big hits like Layla, Tears in Heaven, Cocaine and stuff...

Posted by: kyldeee Jul 15 2008, 05:29 PM

My Favorites are Mark Knopfler and Gary Moore ( and Muris of course smile.gif )

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 15 2008, 05:34 PM

QUOTE (kyldeee @ Jul 15 2008, 06:29 PM) *
My Favorites are Mark Knopfler and Gary Moore ( and Muris of course smile.gif )


That was very kind,too put me in the same league with those masters,
much appreciated. smile.gif

Posted by: Nighthawk Jul 15 2008, 05:34 PM

Actually I am my the greatest guitarist, so I am my biggest fan... biggrin.gif No just kidding, just wanted to bring that to your attention that a lot of great guitarist wannabees are pretty arrogant and self-convinced

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 15 2008, 05:49 PM

QUOTE (Nighthawk @ Jul 15 2008, 06:34 PM) *
Actually I am my the greatest guitarist, so I am my biggest fan... biggrin.gif No just kidding, just wanted to bring that to your attention that a lot of great guitarist wannabees are pretty arrogant and self-convinced


Yep,that's why they are wannabees unsure.gif

Posted by: Jmguitar64 Jul 16 2008, 12:57 AM

I would have to say Slash, synyster gates,and paul gibert

Posted by: steiner666 Jul 18 2008, 09:21 PM

In all honesty: Michael Amott, Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Satriani and Muris Varajic. And I'd pay thousands to be an apprentice to any one of those geniuses.

Posted by: USAMAN Jul 18 2008, 09:30 PM

Eric Johnson, J. Petrucci, Andy Timmons.

Posted by: hypocrite Jul 19 2008, 12:03 AM

Michael Ammot, but i also like steve vai too

Posted by: Ghost Story Jul 22 2008, 07:49 PM

David Gilmour, Lori Linstruth, Chad Coggin.

Posted by: GuitarMonkey Mar 3 2009, 11:37 PM

Ace Frehley, Joe Satriani, Slash, and Rick Nielson

Posted by: audiopaal Mar 3 2009, 11:57 PM

Mark Knopfler, Scott Ian, Gary Moore, Joe Satriani smile.gif

Different guitarists, different styles, all great biggrin.gif

Posted by: Aleksander Sukovic Mar 4 2009, 02:28 AM

Mr. Radomir Mihailovich Tochak.

Posted by: sigma7 Mar 4 2009, 03:05 AM

Buckethead, definitely...."Whitewash"
then john petrucci then tony macalpine

also thomas youngblood of kamelot

Posted by: kaznie_NL Mar 4 2009, 04:51 PM

If you have a favourite guitarist, pls vote here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=24051

Posted by: Stephane Lucarelli Mar 4 2009, 07:41 PM




Difficult to list them all but Jeff Beck is one of my favourite .

Posted by: Matt23 Mar 4 2009, 07:46 PM

Just now Paul Gilbert, Joe Satriani, Andy Timmons, and Tommy Emmanuel.

Posted by: Ryan Mar 4 2009, 08:00 PM

The one's that are my favorite, that made a big impact on my whole playing in general, would be

Jason Becker, I think he's the greatest guitarist in the world...
And Shawn Lane, Takayoushi Ohmura, Satoshi Katada, Marty Friedman, Mamoru Goriku, Ry Cooder, SRV, Ryota Kogure, Haruhisa Naito.....


Posted by: Pavlov Mar 8 2009, 05:37 PM

While certainly not the 'best' guitarist (how would one measure that objectively, anyway?), if a magical genie asked me which guitarists' skills I'd could copy 1:1, it'd definitely be John Frusciante. He's by far my favourite guitarist as much as Flea is my favourite bassist. Strangely, RHCP isn't my favourite band.

So, yeah. Frusciante. I wish I could have the chance to talk to him one day. Besides a great guitarist, he seems like a very interesting person and a very atypical rockstar.

Posted by: oreomix93 Mar 10 2009, 07:49 PM

Right now im on a bit of a Dimebag Darrell kick, but a lot of EVH too...i cant pick haha

Posted by: thisisnotpeter Mar 16 2009, 08:34 AM

Kind of hard to choose. Off the top of my head, I'd say the guys that stand out the most would be John Petrucci, Buckethead, Mikael Akerfeldt, Alexi Laiho, and Yngwie Malmsteen. On the reverse side, I've never really understood the appeal of Eric Clapton.

And some of the instructors on the videos here are just insane. One of the guys whose names is something like "Muris Vladimir" who did that "Canon in D" rock on youtube -- goddamn, that was awesome. I replayed it like 20 times in a row just to listen to it after finding it. That's actually what got me to sign up.

Posted by: AlexLion Mar 16 2009, 08:47 AM

QUOTE (thisisnotpeter @ Mar 16 2009, 09:34 AM) *
Kind of hard to choose. Off the top of my head, I'd say the guys that stand out the most would be John Petrucci, Buckethead, Mikael Akerfeldt, Alexi Laiho, and Yngwie Malmsteen. On the reverse side, I've never really understood the appeal of Eric Clapton.

And some of the instructors on the videos here are just insane. One of the guys whose names is something like "Muris Vladimir" who did that "Canon in D" rock on youtube -- goddamn, that was awesome. I replayed it like 20 times in a row just to listen to it after finding it. That's actually what got me to sign up.

That`s not Muris Vladimir biggrin.gif biggrin.gif Muris Varajic!! wink.gif
He might be best instructor at here i think smile.gif
Go and check his lessons, there are a TON of material.

Posted by: Canis Mar 16 2009, 11:27 PM

You just comitted an act of blasphemy, Peter tongue.gif
Don't worry, you'll get his name right with time laugh.gif

He's definetly one of my favorites as well!
If you wanna see some more of his awesome work, check out his http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-sizjxwUK8&fmt=18 and his http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/extreme-neo-classic/ lesson, which is one of the two only level 10 lessons here on the site (he has the other one as well, actually tongue.gif )

Posted by: thisisnotpeter Mar 17 2009, 02:04 AM

Oops, lol. Yeah, when I posted that and didn't know his name, I didn't realize how personalized everything is here. Students actually know the instructors and vice-versa, so apparently you guys knew exactly who I was talking about.

I did some more youtube-ing and saw he entered a shredder's contest. I seriously cannot believe he lost to that "Ed the Shred" guy.

I DEMAND A RECOUNT!

Posted by: Tono Fyr Mar 17 2009, 08:45 AM

Andre Olbrich, John Petrucci, Arjen Lucassen, Heri Joensen, Mikeal Akerfeldt, Jeff Loomis.

Posted by: johnvg Mar 23 2009, 05:20 PM

Luca Turilli, Michael Romeo, Yngwie Malmsteen, Kiko Loureiro, André Olbrich

Posted by: Matej Aug 2 2010, 12:19 AM

Alex Laiho, Dimebag Darrell, Steve Vai, Kirk Hammet....

Posted by: Tortoise Aug 23 2010, 07:11 AM

I think I may be ignorant of technicalities or I may not have distinguished songs from guitar work.....but, I think this is my vote:

Johnny Ramone
Jack White
Buckethead
Neil Young (especially the needle and the damage done)
Greg Ginn!





Posted by: audiopaal Aug 23 2010, 08:15 AM

In no particular order:

Scott Ian
Alex Skolnick
Adrian Smith
Marcus Siepen
Richie Sambora
Neal Schon
Jerry Cantrell
Eric Peterson
Tony Bourge
Jeff Hanneman
Devin Townsend
Gary Moore
Mark Knopfler

smile.gif

Posted by: Shime Aug 23 2010, 01:39 PM

Jeff Waters
Muris Varajic
Michael "Machine" Keene
Niels Lofgren
Will Adler
David Davidson
Vlatko Stefanovski
smile.gif

Posted by: Vaidya Aug 23 2010, 02:00 PM

Carlos Santana
Slash
Jimmy Page
Mark Knopfler
Eric Clapton
Yngwie Malmsteen
Kirk Hammett

Posted by: jstcrsn Aug 23 2010, 06:57 PM

kurt cobain has always been my favorite shredder- i mean have you ever just listened to the solo in teen spirit






















laugh.gif
just kiddin
i'm not even going to try this one















Posted by: slash48 Aug 23 2010, 07:52 PM

These guys are my favorite-Guthrie Govan, Paul Gilbert, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Gary Moore

Posted by: LasseHenriksen Aug 23 2010, 08:47 PM

Yngwie Malmsteen,Lynch,Andy Timmons and John Petrucci wink.gif

Posted by: Fingerspasm Aug 24 2010, 01:18 AM

Paul Gilbert

Posted by: tonydbluesdog Aug 24 2010, 01:52 AM

Eric Clapton, Otis Rush, Freddie King, B.B. King, Peter Green, Dickey Betts, Keith Richards.

Posted by: thefireball Aug 24 2010, 02:43 AM

Ben Kasica from http://www.skillet.com, a Christian Hard Rock Group.

Posted by: fkalich Aug 24 2010, 04:48 AM

Her



Followed by Jimmy Page

Posted by: Laurence2010 Aug 26 2010, 10:01 PM

Well, I value tonality and soulful phrasing over speed.
#1 David Gilmour
#2 Carlos Santana
#3 Jimmy Page
#4 Alex Lifeson
#5 Steve Howe
#6 Johnny Marr
#7 John Petrucci
#8 Luther Perkins
#9 James Burton
#11 Pete Anderson

Posted by: Alexiaden93 Aug 26 2010, 10:09 PM

In no particular order

Muris Varajic, Marcus Lavendell, Piotr Kaczor, Jonathan Burgos, John Petrucci, Michael Romeo, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Carlos Santana... tongue.gif

Posted by: Bear Rose Aug 27 2010, 05:16 AM

Currently it is John Mayer.

Previously it has been Mike McCready from Pearl Jam, and Slash.

Posted by: audiopaal Aug 27 2010, 06:43 AM

How could I forget...
You can add Kiko Loureiro to my former list smile.gif

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