big debate going on between a few friends of mine who have different opinions on da best eva guitarists. i say brian may is da best but only just of jimmy page. if randy rhodes was still alive id say he would have been da best eva seen. wat you people think?
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Probably Jimi Hendrix, even though anyone who likes music will say him just to say it. I like to call it "The Beatles syndrome" lol.
I like Jimmy Page too, but I think he's a little overrated, plays too much for himself in my opinion and not enough for the song. Unlike Brian, who I think is underrated outside of guitarist circles purely because he doesn't love himself and would prefer to talk about others.
Jimi was just different, playing a right handed guitar left handed without the strings changed around etc. Legend.
I cant wait for the day when muse have released their 15th album and Matt Bellamy finally gets the proper credit he deserves for probably being the current best guitarist there is. There's sumthin about him that is sheer class.
I like Jimmy Page too, but I think he's a little overrated, plays too much for himself in my opinion and not enough for the song. Unlike Brian, who I think is underrated outside of guitarist circles purely because he doesn't love himself and would prefer to talk about others.
Jimi was just different, playing a right handed guitar left handed without the strings changed around etc. Legend.
I cant wait for the day when muse have released their 15th album and Matt Bellamy finally gets the proper credit he deserves for probably being the current best guitarist there is. There's sumthin about him that is sheer class.
"Jimi was just different, playing a right handed guitar left handed without the strings changed around etc. Legend."
- Jimi did restring his guitar for left-handed play. I think he was more adept than most at playing "upside-down" but certainly for most of his work he used a 'normal' guitar, in that it was strung correctly for a left-hander.
And I can't say Jimi's my favourite either. Never really got into him.
I'd have to be obvious and say Bri. He's the only 'guitarist' I listen to in any way these days.
- Jimi did restring his guitar for left-handed play. I think he was more adept than most at playing "upside-down" but certainly for most of his work he used a 'normal' guitar, in that it was strung correctly for a left-hander.
And I can't say Jimi's my favourite either. Never really got into him.
I'd have to be obvious and say Bri. He's the only 'guitarist' I listen to in any way these days.
Duane Allman A Legend, even Clapton was in awe of him, and hooked him up to play on ''Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs''
2nd is Eric Clapton
2nd is Eric Clapton
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Bohardy wrote: [/QUOTENAME]"Jimi was just different, playing a right handed guitar left handed without the strings changed around etc. Legend."
- Jimi did restring his guitar for left-handed play. I think he was more adept than most at playing "upside-down" but certainly for most of his work he used a 'normal' guitar, in that it was strung correctly for a left-hander.
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I don't wish to bust your bubble, but I'm left handed, and I play a right-handed guitar without re-stringing it, and it works just fine.[/QUOTE]
My point, that appears to be overlooked, is just its another little cool part of Hendrix.
No offence, but so what if you play with the strings the wrong way too? I might play with a six-pence, but it doesn't make me as good as Brian.
- Jimi did restring his guitar for left-handed play. I think he was more adept than most at playing "upside-down" but certainly for most of his work he used a 'normal' guitar, in that it was strung correctly for a left-hander.
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I don't wish to bust your bubble, but I'm left handed, and I play a right-handed guitar without re-stringing it, and it works just fine.[/QUOTE]
My point, that appears to be overlooked, is just its another little cool part of Hendrix.
No offence, but so what if you play with the strings the wrong way too? I might play with a six-pence, but it doesn't make me as good as Brian.
Not sure about best, but Jimmy Page and Dave Gilmour are my favourite two.
Kind of hard to call someone the best since music cannot be quantified in the same manner as an athletic competition.
There are guitarists who change the way people approach the instrument. Chuck Berry, Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen come to mind.
Maybe it’s those who touch people with the substance of their music.
Who knows? You like what you like.
I like Jeff Beck because he turns my ear upside down while playing ethereal music.
I like Brian May for the way he played an orchestra of guitar lines and his tone.
How about George Harrison who played for the song? I never understood how good he really was 'til he was gone.
How about Malmsteen, Herb Ellis, Django Reinhardt, B.B.King & Albert King, SRV, Alan Holdsworth, Chet Atkins, Kirk Hammett and Dimebag? The list is endless and there is always someone we'll never hear who is absolutely brilliant.
Hell, on a good night I might be the best. :)
There are guitarists who change the way people approach the instrument. Chuck Berry, Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen come to mind.
Maybe it’s those who touch people with the substance of their music.
Who knows? You like what you like.
I like Jeff Beck because he turns my ear upside down while playing ethereal music.
I like Brian May for the way he played an orchestra of guitar lines and his tone.
How about George Harrison who played for the song? I never understood how good he really was 'til he was gone.
How about Malmsteen, Herb Ellis, Django Reinhardt, B.B.King & Albert King, SRV, Alan Holdsworth, Chet Atkins, Kirk Hammett and Dimebag? The list is endless and there is always someone we'll never hear who is absolutely brilliant.
Hell, on a good night I might be the best. :)
Asking who the best guitarist ever is like asking, "What's your favorite candy?" I mean, we all could spend hours arguing why our candy is the best, but without placing foundations as to what makes a candy the best, we're not going to get anywhere. It's pretty much opinion, and, thus, to each his own.
You have to be more specific: Who is the most technically proficient guitarist in the practice of shred-metal? Who is the most melodic guitarist in the practice of pop rock? Who is the most consistent jazz rhythm guitarist?
However, even after you've done this, it will still be extremely difficult to answer your question.
Also, you all will notice a very sharp difference in those whom guitarists view as the best and whom the general public view as the best.
On that note, I can tell you my favorite guitarists. Firstly, Paul Gilbert, who, in my humble opinion, bests Randy Rhoads in technique, speed, melody, musicality, etc. He is very overlooked, and it makes me disappointed.
You have to be more specific: Who is the most technically proficient guitarist in the practice of shred-metal? Who is the most melodic guitarist in the practice of pop rock? Who is the most consistent jazz rhythm guitarist?
However, even after you've done this, it will still be extremely difficult to answer your question.
Also, you all will notice a very sharp difference in those whom guitarists view as the best and whom the general public view as the best.
On that note, I can tell you my favorite guitarists. Firstly, Paul Gilbert, who, in my humble opinion, bests Randy Rhoads in technique, speed, melody, musicality, etc. He is very overlooked, and it makes me disappointed.
John Mayer and Isaac Hanson
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Mr.Jingles wrote: [/QUOTENAME]John Mayer and Isaac Hanson[/QUOTE]
LMFAO! ;)
You forgot to include David Cassidy from The Partridge Family!
LMFAO! ;)
You forgot to include David Cassidy from The Partridge Family!
Slash,
Matt Belhamy(muse)
James Iah (pumpkins)
Tom Morello (rage and audioslave)
Jimmy Page
Kerry King (SLAYER)
Matt Belhamy(muse)
James Iah (pumpkins)
Tom Morello (rage and audioslave)
Jimmy Page
Kerry King (SLAYER)
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Arlene R. Weiss wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Mr.Jingles wrote: [/QUOTENAME]John Mayer and Isaac Hanson[/QUOTE]
LMFAO! ;)
You forgot to include David Cassidy from The Partridge Family![/QUOTE]
And Kurt Cobain...who people STILL insist should be considered a great guitarist. I want to hit them. Hard.
LMFAO! ;)
You forgot to include David Cassidy from The Partridge Family![/QUOTE]
And Kurt Cobain...who people STILL insist should be considered a great guitarist. I want to hit them. Hard.
Who knows about best...But for favorites, mine are Brian May, David Gilmour, Slash and Joe Satriani...I love The Edge, but even I can admit he's not technically amazing! :)
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Aisha Sweetness wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Slash,
Matt Belhamy(muse)
James Iah (pumpkins)
Tom Morello (rage and audioslave)
Jimmy Page
Kerry King (SLAYER)[/QUOTE]
Kerry King is worthless.. I could make solos too if all I did was wank the wammy bar all the god damn time....
Ace Frehley
EVH
John Petrucci
Randy Rhoads
David Gilmore
Al Di Meola
Dimebag Darrell
Zakk Wylde
Matt Belhamy(muse)
James Iah (pumpkins)
Tom Morello (rage and audioslave)
Jimmy Page
Kerry King (SLAYER)[/QUOTE]
Kerry King is worthless.. I could make solos too if all I did was wank the wammy bar all the god damn time....
Ace Frehley
EVH
John Petrucci
Randy Rhoads
David Gilmore
Al Di Meola
Dimebag Darrell
Zakk Wylde
Joe Satriani is an excellent guitarists. its hard 2 really say who was da best coz all in different era's. guitarist of 2day or more educated and have advanced skills than those from the 60;s and 70's. dats why wen it cums 2 jimi hendrix, ritchie blackmore n jimmy page that are are mostly considered the best. even pete townshend from the who was a great guitairst. ive tried doin da windmill on it aint as easy as it looks. but i still cant go past brian may, his guitar produces the best sound ive ever heard so rich and pure.