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Favourite Guitarists

This discussion was inspired by the recent article about our 3 favourite female singers.

Because it was impossible for me to pick just three female vocalists ( I love women singers), I will not put a limit as to how many you wish to vote for. I limited myself to a dozen. However, if you list more that 50 I will seriously question your decision making skills.

In no particular order, except for Rory at number one.

1. Rory Gallagher

2. Peter Green

3. Roy Buchanan

4. Joe Bonamassa

5. David Gimour

6. Slash

7. Johnny Winter

8. Duane Allman

9. Stevie Ray Vaughn

10. Mark Knopfler

11. Glen Campbell

12. Guthrie Govan

 

128x128tony1954
chocaholic
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Tommy Emanuel. 

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drmuso
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Keeping in mind the OP asked about "favourite guitarists," not "best" or "greatest," I came up with this list.  I've been a guitarist for 55 years, and these are the 10 guitarists I most enjoy listening to, if I haven't forgotten someone:

Jeff Beck

Jimi Hendrix

Jimmy Page

Eric Clapton

Pat Metheny

Jim Hall

Mike Bloomfield

David Gilmour

Steve Hillage

Andre Segovia

 

 

dmader48
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Not surprising there are so many excellent guitars in many different genres. Since Rock n Roll in 50's & 60's, every kid wanted to play guitar, I know I did!

So it's not surprising that the Rock guitars are so dominantly listed here. Was a bit surprised how infrequently Hendrix was listed though.

But for me the best Guitarists are the Jazz players, though Classical guitarists are way up there, And any Country & Bluegrass players are exceptional.I think it's the improvisational talent that makes Jazz stand out for me as a musical form; so much more than just technique.

So here's a few Jazz greats I think that got missed in no particular order other than maybe chronological. Some of my favorites:

Charlie Christian

Jimmy Raney

Tal Farlow

Wes Montgomery

Kenny Burrell

Jim Hall

Pat Martino

And so many more that are more obscure, unfortunately. And a whole slew of younger guys too! Jazz guitar is alive and well!!!

 

tablejockey
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dmader48-

That's a proper list of Jazz guitarists, but you forgot the great Barny Kessel. Barney Kessel was probably heard by more people than imagined. 

He played with everyone who was anyone, along with being of the first call for other artists, movie/TV soundtracks. Part of the original "wrecking crew."

dmader48
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Apologies, looks like several I mentioned had already been included. Oops!!

And I meant "many" County & Bluegrass players, Was listening to Doc Watson earlier today. Saw him twice. Once with his son. Also fortunate to have seen Clapton, Hendrix and Pete Townsend, one of my favorite rock guitarists. Lucky to see Raney, Hall and Burrell too, Was hoping to get to Pittsburgh to see Pat Martino but his health had declined and he passed away earlier this year.

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