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Posted by: kaznie_NL Jan 30 2009, 03:08 PM

Hey Guys and Girls,

In the Guitarist Portal of the wiki, I'm going to make a nice Guitarist Top Five, and I need your votes! Please post your votes in the poll above, and it will be weekly updated in the wiki!

I have chosen the option of multiple anwsers so you can pick more, please don't pick more then three.

UPDATED, SOME EXTRA NAMES!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jan 30 2009, 03:10 PM

You missed Dan Rock from Psychotic Waltz! Oh noooes!

Posted by: superize Jan 30 2009, 03:11 PM

My favorites is not there so i cant vote

Posted by: kaznie_NL Jan 30 2009, 03:14 PM

I had a topic in the wiki section where people shouted some names, those were the best choices. If you can't find your favourite, please state so. If this happens a lot, this idea doesn't work, and I'll close it

Problem is that he'll probably get five votes where Vai can get 20, so I can add three hundred names, but only five can be chosen.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jan 30 2009, 03:15 PM

I'm merely joking I know that Dan Rock would not be amongst such greats as these, more so not voted for, so it's no big deal



See reply above

Posted by: Canis Jan 30 2009, 03:22 PM

Voted. Can't wait to see who is GMC's top 5 guitarists.. I think we have had polls before, but never a "investigation" of this scale =)

Posted by: berko Jan 30 2009, 03:32 PM

I think this is a pretty good list for the "popular" guitarists out there even though a lot of names are missing. Anyhow, my vote is there!

Posted by: ErikEklund Jan 30 2009, 03:33 PM

Guthrie

Posted by: Guitarman700 Jan 30 2009, 03:48 PM

Can we take Kirk Hammet off that list and replace him with Jeff Loomis? Please?

Posted by: Martin la guitarra Jan 30 2009, 03:50 PM

Awesome thread!

Posted by: Fsgdjv Jan 30 2009, 04:52 PM

I voted for Hendrix.

Posted by: Toni Suominen Jan 30 2009, 08:07 PM

I voted Guthrie

Posted by: Ramiro Delforte Jan 30 2009, 08:59 PM

Voted 5 of them but Guthrie is the best

Posted by: Frederik Jan 30 2009, 09:01 PM

+1
im totally lost in "wonderfull slippery thing"

Posted by: Paiva Jan 30 2009, 09:23 PM

Where is my gilbert?

Posted by: berko Jan 30 2009, 09:28 PM

I think it really tells something about this site where GG and EJ are in the lead of such a poll...

In a good sense that is

Posted by: Jenkinson Jan 30 2009, 09:53 PM

No Paul Gilbert or Marty Friedman. I cant believe I am the only one that voted for EVH.

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jan 30 2009, 10:32 PM

Eric Johnson, SRV, EVH, Slash and Satriani

Posted by: EricGhart Jan 30 2009, 11:59 PM

Vai is my favorite guitarist but I would have to say Guthrie is the best.

EDIT: I just happened to think where is Al Di Meola?

Posted by: Trond Vold Jan 31 2009, 12:18 AM

Thats a mighty fine list!
I went with Gilbert, Govan, Petrucci, Loomis and Satriani

Posted by: MickeM Jan 31 2009, 12:22 AM

"Best" in what sense I wondered so my approach was regarding who meant the most for guitar music not who's faster or more technical. Malmsteen, Hendrix, Clapton and Eddie Van Halen. Couldn't vote for neither Gary Moore nor Peter Green.

And I'm very surprised Eddie van Halen only got 4 votes so far Must be the first time in the history of a guitar forum ...and *cough*Slash*hrm* should be proud to have made it to the list I mean, sure he's rock n roll and all but I rate f.ex Dave Navarro a lot lot lot lot higher.


Great list though, plenty of choices and I appreciate I could pick more than one - which always is almost impossible

Posted by: Outlaw2112 Jan 31 2009, 12:22 AM

youre not the only one.... gotta have eddie in the top 5

Posted by: Oxac Jan 31 2009, 01:56 AM

Personally I would like to have seen Frank Gambale on that list. That man INVENTED sweeping. I'm also missing Les Paul... the chops that oldie possessess (spelling lol I know, Possesses)

Posted by: skennington Jan 31 2009, 02:11 AM

Same here, I voted EVH, SRV, Vai & Satch. Oops, picked 4, sorry Kaz...

Posted by: Enucleation Jan 31 2009, 04:04 AM

We have been here before but you seem to bash Metallica in 90% of your posts. I can only speak for me but it is realy getting aggravating dude.

If you don't like Kirk then don't vote for him. Loomis is great though.

Posted by: Vaialation1232 Jan 31 2009, 04:48 AM

PIcked, would like to see an Other choice maybe?? or at least greg howe on there to be alongside Govan

Posted by: kaznie_NL Jan 31 2009, 10:03 AM

Well.. I think it would be kinda lame if I had a top five and number one is... TADAA: Other!!

I'm sorry if the list isn't sufficient, but I can't make a list with a hundred names, so I only picked the ones with a chance to win!

Posted by: Guitarman700 Jan 31 2009, 01:09 PM

Who says im bashing metallica? i just dont think we should put kirk hammet alongside guthrie govan, John petrucci and steve vai, not even the same kind of guitar playing.
Didnt mean to offend anyone.

Posted by: Fran Jan 31 2009, 02:05 PM

Voted! Cool idea Kaz

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jan 31 2009, 05:01 PM

Where are players like Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, Paco De Lucia, Robert Johnson?

I have to say biggest names that left biggest breakthroughs are Hendrix, EVH, SRV, Satriani

Posted by: inertia Jan 31 2009, 05:29 PM

I would have voted Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck if they were on there, nice list though

Posted by: kaznie_NL Feb 3 2009, 06:22 PM

The top five is now viewable in the Guitarist section of the wiki! http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Portal:Guitarists

Posted by: kaznie_NL Feb 7 2009, 04:17 PM

BUMP sorry, I just trie to get some more votes for EVH and Satch Naah, just kiding, I want top five as good as it gets, and therefore I need all votes!

Posted by: Pavlov Feb 7 2009, 05:36 PM

I can not vote for in a list that does not include Frusciante. Sorry, Kaz. I know it may be a bit of an odd choice, but I just love every note he makes when he touches his guitar.

I guess you guys should be happy I didn't mention Kurt Cobain.

Posted by: audiopaal Feb 7 2009, 06:08 PM

Voted

Posted by: kaznie_NL Feb 8 2009, 02:49 PM

Sorry bout that, I love frusciante myself I just couldn't include all guitarist, the list would be immense I tried to pick the ones who have a chance at winning. And here at GMC I don't think Frusciante would have made it to the Top 5, although I would've like that I wrote the huge Wiki article on him

UPDATE: Satriani has taken the lead in front of Vai!!

Posted by: hansome21 Feb 9 2009, 01:27 AM

No Rhandy Rhodes? But why?

Posted by: Velvet Roger Feb 9 2009, 02:08 AM

Voted

Posted by: kaznie_NL Feb 9 2009, 07:40 PM

Thanks Roger!

Posted by: playaxeman Feb 9 2009, 11:01 PM

Voted

Where is Michael Schenker BTW?

Posted by: kaznie_NL Feb 10 2009, 08:18 PM

Well he lives in the US, so I gues he's there .... .. ... Sorry

Posted by: kaznie_NL Feb 16 2009, 11:27 AM

Sorry to bring this thread up, but there's a minor issue... number five is shared by Hendrix and Petrucci! So pleae vote, of if you've already voted tell me which one is better, he'll get the fifth place!

Posted by: Fsgdjv Feb 16 2009, 01:25 PM

Hendrix is better! There I said it

Posted by: kaznie_NL Feb 16 2009, 02:33 PM

thnx

Posted by: Roadside Mar 4 2009, 06:46 PM

nice poll

Posted by: Ryan Mar 4 2009, 06:53 PM

No Jason Becker ,
I go for the next best I guess.....

Posted by: TreyDeschamp Mar 8 2009, 06:57 PM

no other option?

Posted by: Jakub Luptovec Mar 8 2009, 07:15 PM

Lucky, that Romeo is not there:P He would have won it anyway:D

Posted by: Farmer Joe Mar 8 2009, 07:16 PM

Voted, don't know if it'll still count, but its fun

Posted by: kaznie_NL Mar 8 2009, 07:53 PM

Yes yes! It's still on check the wiki, n the guitarist portal!!

Posted by: Viking Panda Mar 8 2009, 11:42 PM

You should make this 5 top rock guitarist, and make another poll for other guitarist that play jazz and world music.

Posted by: Skalde Mar 9 2009, 05:54 PM

I like Paul Gilbert the most, so my vote goes to him

Posted by: Gus Mar 9 2009, 11:00 PM

I can't vote until Jimmy page is on the list

Posted by: rickzore Jun 14 2009, 02:48 PM

my favourite is Kirk Hammet.. but he's not the best..

Posted by: kaznie_NL Jun 28 2009, 10:09 AM

We have a big switch, Eric Johnson has gone below the top 5, and now we have three no. 5!! Pls vote, Hendrix, Petrucci and Paul Gilbert all have 34 votes!

Posted by: Kapto Jun 28 2009, 11:11 AM

The one on the list would be J. Petrucci
Then I'd go for:

Michael Romeo
Steve Morse
Ritchie Blackmoore

Posted by: kaznie_NL Jun 28 2009, 04:06 PM

Petrucci is actualy No. 4, because he was on the list for a long time. Now the one who gets one extra vote, immediatly goes to 4th place, and Petrucci sinks to 5th.

Posted by: kaznie_NL Jul 5 2009, 10:33 AM

It's still not cleared up, Hendrix or Gilbert? Who'll be numer five in our Guitarist Top 5? It's featured here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Portal:Guitarists

Posted by: kaznie_NL Jul 5 2009, 03:35 PM

Paul Gilbert is no No#5

Posted by: kaznie_NL Sep 27 2009, 11:11 AM

John Petrucci and Paul Gilbert both have 39 votes, cast your vote to decide who should have place four and who should have place five!

Top five is here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Portal:Guitarists

Posted by: jafomatic Sep 27 2009, 11:51 AM

One of mine is also missing, and he's currently in the top spot.

Posted by: kaznie_NL Sep 27 2009, 01:12 PM

Satch?

Posted by: Marcus Siepen Sep 27 2009, 07:33 PM

Hmm, I voted for three, even though there is a 4th one in the list that I should also give my vote... well, next time

Posted by: kaznie_NL Sep 4 2010, 11:20 AM

So, lots of new members... vote! again I know not all greats are there, but pls, pick

Posted by: kaznie_NL Sep 8 2010, 09:16 PM

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Posted by: MigeZ Sep 8 2010, 09:23 PM

Where are Marcus, Muris and Emir and Zsolt and... :DDD
Voted though Paul Gilbert in technique and Satriani in feel & melody

Posted by: Kristian Hyvarinen Sep 9 2010, 06:11 PM

Haha, I'd chosen Mr. Lavendell, if he was there...

My favourite guitarist is in my school, and I like his playing the most. However, I gave 5 votes (tried to give only three, but ended up voting for 8 guys. ) Satriani, Vai, Hendrix, Slash and Gilmour got my votes.

Posted by: Boson Sep 9 2010, 06:40 PM

There is no such thing as a "best" guitarist!

These are all good guitarists and indeed some are great but there are many others not included who are equally good or great How can the list not include Peter Green, Paul Kossoff, Tomitito, Segovia, David Graham,Joe Bonemassa, Les Paul, ......

Pointless poll as it is all so subjective.

My opinion on best guitarist changes from day to day depending on what I am listening to.

Posted by: yenerlovestrat Sep 10 2010, 03:43 PM

Jimi Hendixxx for all the time guitarist !!

Posted by: maharzan Sep 10 2010, 06:32 PM

I want Andy Timmons in there!!!!

Posted by: Keep_Rocking Sep 10 2010, 08:08 PM

Voted on Satch!

Posted by: kaznie_NL Sep 11 2010, 12:52 PM

I agree there, he should've been in. But I can't change it anymore

Posted by: playwithme Nov 23 2010, 06:18 AM

I would vote for JASON BECKER, but his name is not on the list.

I would vote for JASON BECKER, but his name is not on the list.

Posted by: Ezyryder Nov 23 2010, 10:04 AM

Wish Dime was up there, oh well, Guthrie all the way ye ye

Posted by: Zsolt Galambos Nov 23 2010, 11:47 AM

Since Dimebag and Jason Becker isn't there, voted for Satch.

Posted by: Devhan Jun 25 2011, 06:34 AM

Juninho Afram, from Brazil, is the best guitar player.
He play the guitar in band Oficina G3 - Christian Rock Band.

He is a true worshiper of the living God!

Posted by: michaelsfo Sep 23 2011, 08:52 PM

While I certainly appreciate the classics like SRV and Hendrix. There are many guitarists that are alive today making great new music. Like Nguyen Le, Marc Ribot, John Abercrombie and Bill Frisell.

Please add these guys to your list.

Posted by: Sinisa Cekic Sep 23 2011, 10:22 PM

Ahh old topic, I forgot where I gave a vote!

Posted by: Tristangreatrex Sep 11 2013, 04:55 PM

For me, it has to be the great Vinnie Moore (seen below as special guest to legend Peter Frampton last month)
Vinnies combination of Melody, Feel and Speed, along with amazing song writing talents and pioneering instrumental works forged in the 80's makes me wonder why he wasn't on the list. Having lifted UFO for the past 10 years, Vinnie continues to demonstrate his amazing fretwork both live and on record. Here is my vote for Vinnie Moore.