Greatest Guitarist

[Fame Monster]

To me, it doesn't matter. You could have a twelve inch dick and not nail anything for years. Too many of the aforementioned musicians fail to connect with me on a musical level. Hendrix, however, does.

 

[badmash]

Hendrix
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Carlos Santana
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[rushts]

Although not the 'greatest' there are not many who could come close to Nick Drake on an acoustic guitar, absolutely fantastic and such a shame his life was cut so short, a true legend.

 

[rhysonaldinho]

Tommy Emmanuel is one of my favourite guitarist.

Although I would have to say Joe Pass is better, superb guitar player.

I'm not sure how to embed a video but this guy is brilliant as well.

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[quiet_riot]

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[brass neck]

Or if we are talking bass guitar then it's Mark King.

I know its all about opinion but I never got why people rate Mark King......All fur coat and no knickers if you ask me. Yes he can slap but its just noise. If its slap you like then there are much better exponents, if its the pop scene of that time you like then I would say Duran Duran had better bass playing. But for me Bass is about 2 players....Marcus Miller and John Entwistle

 

[rhysonaldinho]

Tommy Emmanuel is one of my favourite guitarist.

Although I would have to say Joe Pass is better, superb guitar player.

I'm not sure how to embed a video but this guy is brilliant as well.

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOCq6lh9DMc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOCq6lh9DMc</a>

I almost forgot about Django Reinhardt.

To learn how to play the guitar, then have your hand damaged to the point where two of your fingers don't work anymore, then learn the whole thing again and be as good as he was at the guitar, I think that takes a lot of will power. He is a brilliant and inspiring guitar player and musician.

 

[BimboBob]

Or if we are talking bass guitar then it's Mark King.

I know its all about opinion but I never got why people rate Mark King......All fur coat and no knickers if you ask me. Yes he can slap but its just noise. If its slap you like then there are much better exponents, if its the pop scene of that time you like then I would say Duran Duran had better bass playing. But for me Bass is about 2 players....Marcus Miller and John Entwistle

Opinions eh! If i wasn't at work i'd put a youtube video up of Mr King slapping away to his hearts content and it sounds in tune and everything!

Agree about Mr Entwistle though...

 

[ali benarbia's studs]

for me tom morello!!!!!




jimi will always be there too...good ol south paws!

 

[wayne71]

Not sure about greatest but John Frusciante is my favourite.