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gary mitchell · #1 07-13-2010, 03:12 PM

My guitar instructor and I , was talking about guitar players from Hendrix to Segovia. I just wondering your thoughts I dont care what kind of music, but who do you think is the best guitarist out there who knows knows the instrument. Who you think lives to play guitar

jeffstritt · #2 07-13-2010, 05:07 PM

If we are talking complete mastery of the instrument, I would say... In no particular order...

Jazz:
Johnny Smith
Joe Pass
Lenny Breau

Country:
Chet Atkins
Scottie Anderson
Jimmy Bryant

Sandro · #3 07-13-2010, 07:18 PM

Ted Greene

Sandro

wizard3739 · #4 07-13-2010, 08:18 PM

Howard Alden
Jimmy Raney
Ed Bickert
Jim Hall

derek · #5 07-14-2010, 09:43 AM

Wow, best guitarist who knows the instrument? Not sure how to answer that, or if there is an answer. I guess what comes to mind are guys who cross genres really well, like studio guys. They can play convincingly in a number of styles. So if that is true, here is a list of possible candidates.

Tommy Tedesco
Howard Roberts
John Jorgensen
Joe Beck

monk · #6 07-14-2010, 12:18 PM

This question is an exercise in futility. In the end it's just a matter of opinion. This is no different than the "Wes versus Benson" thread.

Like who you like, enjoy their playing, keep an open mind for discovering new (or old) players you may enjoy and spend your time playing & learning instead of trying to answer the unanswerable question.

Regards,
monk

saponsky · #7 07-14-2010, 12:19 PM

Well in terms of knowledge and virtuosity:
Jazz:
Ed Bickert
Joe Pass

Rock:
Jason Becker
John Petrucci
Steve Morse

saponsky · #8 07-14-2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monk

This question is an exercise in futility. In the end it's just a matter of opinion. This is no different than the "Wes versus Benson" thread.

Like who you like, enjoy their playing, keep an open mind for discovering new (or old) players you may enjoy and spend your time playing & learning instead of trying to answer the unanswerable question.

Regards,
monk

For a moment your reply reminded me of The Architect from The Matrix haha

mr. beaumont · #9 07-14-2010, 12:27 PM

I think a guy like bill frisell is keenly aware of all the sounds that lie within the instrument. That's a kind of mastery, IMHO.

I'm with the others who say "best" is unquantifiable, nor does it matter, but when I think of people who really "know the instrument" I think of guys like frisell...

billkath · #10 07-14-2010, 01:02 PM

Living? Tommy Emmanuel.

#11 07-15-2010, 01:42 PM

I have only come across 3 players in my 37 years on this planet who make me really confused by what they do, and therefore in awe.

1. Allan Holdsworth
2. Ted Greene
3. Bryan Baker

They just seem to have such a unique approach that is beyond technical and yet musical. Most other players don't leave me scratching my head (although there are plenty that I love and admire).

Interesting to note I have studied directly w/ Bryan and he still confounds me.

jeffstritt · #12 07-15-2010, 01:57 PM

If we are adding the studio guys in there, I would have to chime in for Paul Jackson Jr, Steve Trovato, Brent Mason, and Carl Verhyen.

cosmic gumbo · #13 07-15-2010, 09:44 PM

Kurt Rosenwinkel

yazzoo · #14 07-15-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monk

This question is an exercise in futility. In the end it's just a matter of opinion.

Can' agree more. I've seen Donald Duck playing the guitar and I can bet many [kids] loved it. Should we classify Duck too?

jbear · #15 07-17-2010, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monk

This question is an exercise in futility. In the end it's just a matter of opinion. This is no different than the "Wes versus Benson" thread.

Like who you like, enjoy their playing, keep an open mind for discovering new (or old) players you may enjoy and spend your time playing & learning instead of trying to answer the unanswerable question.

Regards,
monk

...and cut...print...that's a wrap.