My 10 Favourite Guitarists

[@ole-helliklobben-seth143]

i think i'll go with 1 - Guitar George (He know's all the fancy chords) 2 - Harry ( He's got a daytime job)

[@fitch_4]

How’s Harry these days? Is he doing alright?

[@huhidk811]

Mind, it's strictly rhythm with George, he doesn't want to make it cry or sing

[@junkhead_92]

He can only afford an old guitar

[@shivagautamachristchan9710]

toxic what about big man Marty Schwartz

[@junkhead_92]

@@shivagautamachristchan9710 best guitar teacher in youtube

[@phoenixren9642]

I wouldn't be a guitarist/songwriter/musician without George Harrison. I love his Slide playing, his strumming patterns, his use of augmented and diminished chords, and just his general songwriting. I'm 17 with my first album on the way, and I basically have to give him credit for everything on it :)

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

IMO I think that he was the best Beatle and made some of the greatest music after they split up. A master song writer.

[@musicsmoviesofficial]

I love Music

[@alexvaldivia1855]

Epic Music Movie doesn't everyone?

[@midnightreverie_]

Epic Music Movie Who doesn't?

[@samuraiguitarist]

I don't I just like the hours ;-)

[@DrCongo-hs5bg]

Do you like Kurt Cobain

[@rickfeith6372]

How can u not? Kurt is the MAN. He will take you on a ride playing 3 or 4 chords. The art of simple music is not easy.....And Nirvana delivers in spades.

[@thodorisbeioglou4862]

Matt Bellamy George Harrison John Frusciante Ed OBrien/Jonny Greenwood David Gilmour

[@buddyollie180]

My favorite guitarist are 1 Chuck Berry 2 Freddie King 3 Eric​ Clapton 4 Duane Allman 5 Marty McFly :) 6 Rory Gallagher 7 SRV 8 Dickey Betts 9 George Harrison 10 me

[@jessechalif2428]

Buddy Ollie #10 lol

[@andrejz8954]

Dat #5 tho! xD

[@oisinheffernan4565]

Buddy Ollie best list I’ve ever seen

[@lamblore5639]

nice to see Rory getting a mention

[@williams.5952]

My favorite guitarists 10. That rapper guy 9. A certain Jonas Brother 8. The guy with dreads and no shirt 7. Nick Jonas 6. Taylor Swift 5. Jacob Sartorious 4. Lil Wayne 3. Nick Jonas 2. Lil Wayne 1. Nick Jonas

[@thomas.cloutier-guay]

laught so hard to this!

[@SorooshMhs]

Stevie t fan right here

[@aKaCrowley]

nr 7 should be nr 1....just sain

[@Malum09]

Great list, all rock gods

[@caleblofquist6066]

Stevie T fan...yes

[@maxscardanelli6185]

Angus Young Slash Rabea Massaad Mark Knopfler Dave Mustaine Marty Friedman David Gilmour Steve Howe Simon Neil Mark Tremonti.

[@markdilley3918]

It's all about Rabea Massaad

[@TTaiiLs]

Max Scardanelli rabea massad wow

[@chadmcgarry446]

Your top two is right on

[@Kazahmish]

Brian May was the reason I started to play guitar, I saw Queen live in 1980 and while I am sure everyone spent the concert watching Freddie Mercury, I spent the show just in awe of Brian, and his 3 part harmony was mind blowing.. and the fact he built his own guitar with his dad just amazes me.

[@sanjeevv.9901]

That is an amazing story!

[@dragonsneeze_Nexus]

Mark Knopfler, hell yeah. From the way he rocks to the most beautiful ballads (Romeo & Juliet) he is an amazing writer and guitarist.

[@devs3720]

Dragonsneeze The most underrated too.

[@patrikstreng6834]

Dragonsneeze ye, I'd consider him the most talented guitarrist of today

[@shadyknopfler7720]

Dragonsneeze Criminally underrated, but I love him

[@Nile15rush_fj]

Dragonsneeze he's the reason I started playing..a true guitar legend and yes criminally underrated

[@DooblesGoDoobles]

He is what got me into playing

[@borisscatterbrayne6502]

1) David Gilmour 2) Jimi Hendrix 3) Guthrie Govan 4) Alex Lifeson 5) Tony Iommi 6) Dimebag Darrell 7) Chuck Schuldiner 8) Andrew Latimer 9) Mark Knopfler 10) Gary Moore Honorable Mention Eric Johnson (He would've been number 11 if this was a top 20 list)

[@overlordjonjon6062]

He is goated

[@endzoneproductions4732]

don't forget Keef!

[@MatteoMancusoofficial]

My top 10! 1)Scott Henderson 2)Pat Metheny 3)Eric Johnson 4)Allan Holdsworth 5)Greg Howe 6)George Benson 7)Wes Montgomery 8)Robben Ford 9)Eric Clapton 10)Eddie Van Halen

[@johnnylou7006]

George Beanson is the most underrated guitarist of all time

[@MatteoMancusoofficial]

Phony he has a perfect timing,plays always with feel and he wrote wonderful songs,for me he is the perfect Jazz-blues player!

[@johnnylou7006]

yeah man totaly agree. i love it when sometimes he is singing his guitar solos , thats epic as hell ... and those first jazz albums are out of this world

[@roberttrend1102]

nice list!

[@jorgejacome7125]

Matteo Mancuso best list on this video so far.. :D

[@hyalinamusic18]

Some of my favorites. In no particular order. Jimmy Page Brian May Kirk Hammett James Hettfield George Harrison The Edge Mike McCready Dave Keuning

[@Redrockettt]

James Hetfield is one of the best rhythm guitarists out there

[@MrCroMega]

Top Ten is really difficult but off the top of my head Jeff Beck Django Reinhardt Wes Montgomery Jimi Hendrix Duane Allman Eddie Van Halen Marcin Dylla Robert Johnson John McLaughlin Allan Holdsworth Many more I love listening to. I think a Top Ten for a few different styles might work!

[@HotStrange]

MrCro Mega Django has got to be the best of all time.

[@robertknowles3855]

Finally a list with Jeff Beck and Duane allman

[@tomgachagan1347]

My top 5 guitarists 5)David Gilmour 4)Andy Summers 3)George Harrison 2)Jonny Greenwood 1)Johnny Marr

[@ghiidra__]

Johnny marr is criminally underrated

[@EdenVineGM]

Thank god Jonny made someone's list !! Such a master

[@tonydelprincipe7019]

Andy Summers..... .yeah dude, good choice,

[@bigchungus8207]

Jack black

[@DrMario-no8kz]

Couldn't help but notice a lack of Django Reinhardt , other than that, solid list

[@AChadWardenProduction]

Burt Bunt lol did you, like me, got to that conclusion because of certain parts of the background song?

[@phydeauxddog]

Really seems to have a limited knowledge of rock. Steve Hillage, John McLaughlin, All Do Meola, Peter Green, Montrose, Paco DeLucia Alan Holdsworth, Ethridge. People forget popular isn't best.

[@phydeauxddog]

I've always wondered if he is related to El Rhino.

[@williamthedrummer1204]

I thought the exact same thing.

[@manuelsuarez45]

I think Johnny Marr from the Smiths is very underrated.

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

He makes playing look effortless, it looks like he is doing nothing but out of his amp comes this amazing music.

[@pakoti96]

I have to mention Ritchie Blackmore - he's always left off in this kind of lists and I have no idea why! He is The Guitarist that melded Blues and Classical music into hard rock heaven. The dude basically reinvented sweep picking (like in the ending solo of April). Brian May said he literally hadn't seen anyone do what Blackmore was doing in the end of the 60s and the 70s

[@AdityaSharma-fs2dv]

Peter DD ,Ritchie blackmore is God of Gods.

[@phydeauxddog]

How about Randy Holden. I notice he keeps taking down my favorite guitarist.

[@tomfoolery2082]

Ritchie Blackmore , definitely amoung the best.

[@Happylink75]

The grandfather to neoclassical shred

[@Haldane1585]

I’ll just do a top three: 3. John 2. Paul 1. George

[@HumansFreshlyBorn]

Ah yes John Frusciante Paul Gilbert George Thorogood

[@nathanielschwartz425]

@fjf sjdnx He might be able to, but he never did with when he was with The Beatles. He plays drums.

[@metalmaniac1105]

John paul jones

[@java9484]

5 - John Mayer 4 - Eric Clapton 3 - Gary Clark Jr 2 - SRV 1 - Lil Wayne and Nick Jonas ( struggling to pick one)

[@rodrigofriend5759]

this a human guitar player list, Lil wayne and Nick Jonas are gods

[@java9484]

Me And I Taylor Swift is a metal guitar god as well

[@cycling_with_kenz]

GCJ is a living legend

[@bluesk7835]

Kenneth Wilson nah tbh he ain't even top ten of the generation.

[@bennoymer3506]

I agree. He's really not that much technically better than many other blues guitarists and his songwriting is redundant and shows no real skill. It kind of just follows the same old 12 bar blues again and again.

[@JakobSeidl]

just my personal favourites: 1. jimmy page 2. peter green 3. pete townshend 4. alvin lee 5. jimi hendrix 6. elmore james 7. bb king 8. eric clapton 9. robert johnson 10. stevie ray vaughan john lee hooker, albert king, chuck berry, george harrison and danny kirwan are my honourable mentions

[@floydianslip6108]

Tommy Emmanuel. The first time I saw him, I was floored. Now, every time I see him play, I'm still floored.

[@zigababnik8780]

My list in no particular order: - John Petrucci (Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment) - Joe Satriani - Marty Friedman (Megadeth, Cacophony) - Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple, Rainbow) - David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) - Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) - Randy Rhoads (Ozzy Osbourne) - Yngwie Malmsteen - Stanley Jordan - Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden)

[@vegard609]

Jimmy Page Jimi Hendrix Robert Johnson David Gilmour John Frusciante Jack White Angus Young (for his showmanship) Eric Clapton B.B king Yngwie Malmsteem Randy Rhoads

[@grimgamin2211]

William Shakespeare LOVE JACK WHITE

[@dikhed1983]

David Gilmour's my favourite ♡

[@PinkFloydBootlegs]

David Gilmour is my all time favorite. He puts so much emotion into his solos. Example: On The Turning Away, Coming Back to Life, Comfortably Numb, Have A Cigar, etc.

[@bluesk7835]

Honestly Continuum is the reason I wanted to play guitar. And even as I grow older and collect other influences, I always go back to that album every once in a while and find small little things that I missed that spark my creativity.

[@vincentgarcia2648]

John Squire of The Stone Roses. Love how his guitar work was just icing on the cake 🎂👌

[@battistasforza4913]

My 10 favorite guitarists are: John Petrucci Mark Tremonti Steve Vai Jimmy Page Jimi Hendrix Eric Clapton Slash Joe Satriani David Gilmour B.B. King

[@SquishyOfCinder]

I dont care that you are a guy, can we get married?

[@jordanmitchell380]

I'm a simple guy. I see Slash, Clapton, Page, or Hendrix. I hit like.

[@benjamintanovic6261]

+jordan mitchell me too

[@jalppis7153]

Matteo Pala im happy that slash is atleast on someones top 10 list here because he and jimi hendrix are my favorite guitarists

[@VNEEDMUSIC]

Man, almost the same as mine. Guthrie would replace Mark Tremonti but alter bridge is my second favourite band after led zep so my top 11 would be those plus Guthrie

[@whatidoissecret28]

1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Tony Iommi 3. Angus Young 4. Stephen Egerton (Descendents, All, Flag) 5. Ron Asheton (Stooges) 6. John Dwyer (Thee Oh Sees, Coachwhips, etc.) 7. Ty Segall (solo, Fuzz, etc.) 8. Alex Lifeson (Rush) 9. Buzz Osborne (Melvins) 10. Greg Sage (Wipers) not in any order after the first three. I was going to say Greg Ginn of Black Flag but chose Stephen from Descendents instead since Ginn's music and playing have frankly sucked since 1986 while Stephen has continued to develop and put out great music with Descendents and All over the years. they have similar styles and Stephen can play like Ginn (hence him being a member of Flag) but he's also a more technical player imo and has a unique style of his own. I think his guitar work on the Descendents album All is a good example of that. I love both bands and they've had a huge impact on me in many ways but Greg Ginn's playing hasn't really changed if anything I might argue it's gotten worse post Black Flag.

[@dudeman5303]

Dude have you heard Henry Rollins early solo work? I didnt expect his first 4 solo works to sound as fantastic as they were. I loved black flag, but was scared henry rollins solo work would suck so i never checked it out and then like 10 years after getting into black flag, Henry's early works were just amazing dude. Its like a mix of black flag and fugazi/bauhaus or at the drive-in or something. Its friggin sick

[@Thefvkingoat]

if you notice 2 out of the top three play sg's i guess they rule

[@whatidoissecret28]

@@dudeman5303 I've heard rollins band over the years and I like some songs

[@whatidoissecret28]

@@Thefvkingoat Hendrix, Iommi, Young, Dwyer, and Sage all play SGs. I love SGs I have an epiphone and its my favorite guitar. some of the others on my list Im sure have played SGs at some point or another even if it was just for a gig or a track in the studio.

[@Thefvkingoat]

@@whatidoissecret28 i have an epiphone aswell also my favorie guitar

[@jiantjingerjohn]

I know you aren't into metal, but you should give some early Judas Priest a listen, particularly the Sad Wings of Destiny and Stained Class albums, Glenn Tipton was very blues influenced guitarist so you may like his twist on incorporating blues into metal.

[@stipser1]

Also they made an excellent pick with richie faulkner to follow up kk downing. awesome guitar player

[@jiantjingerjohn]

Yeah, I think when people suggest Judas Priest they too often point to their bigger selling albums such as British Steel and Screaming for Vengeance, I much prefer the atmosphere of the earlier albums and find that Sad Wings and Stained Class are pretty brilliant the whole way through wheras later albums (maybe with the exception of Painkiller) I find have more filler songs or songs that are a bit too cheesy.

[@jasonbone5121]

+jiantjingerjohn - The solo in Beyond the Realms of Death off Stained Class is still to this day one bad ass piece of guitar work. Amazing solo.

[@jiantjingerjohn]

I'm actually trying to learn it at the moment, I've been working on it for a while, but I'm not too dedicated to practice what with work and kids...and video games...that all get in the way of learning. But I can play through both Glenn and KK's solos with about 95% accuracy now, I just need to focus on bringing it all up to scratch. The song I'd really like to be able to play though is Stained Class though...but it's way beyond my skill level at the moment.

[@The12thAvenger]

eric johnson, Ill never look at a guitar the same way again, cliffs of dover, manhattan, srv all wonderful songs I could go on forever, the only artist to have 3 guitar instrumentals in the top ten billboards at the same time, true virtuoso, the master of tone

[@lifeinmotion7114]

1. Matt Bellamy 2. David Gilmour 3. Brian May 4. Guthrie Govan 5. Jimmy Page 6. Tony Iommi 7. Jimi Hendrix 8. Assorted Classical Compositions 9. Angus Young 10. John Frusciante Rate my list baby.

[@robertkim679]

Finally, Matt Bellamy!

[@unofficialofficial3374]

Gilmore is my favorite guitarist

[@csomorrichard6182]

"He played my favourite note of all time at the 3:40 mark in all along the watchtower" well played sir!

[@benaaronmusic]

I love that you have a "favorite note of all time" by Jimi Hendrix at the 3 minute 40 second mark of "All Along the Watchtower". That's an awesome thing to keep track of. :)

[@binklebabe4725]

Ben Aaron omigod yesssssssss I'm in my 60s and still freak out in my car when that comes on

[@rosscarroll6735]

A lot of my favourites on here and in the comments but one person I don't see mentioned is Mick Ronson. Love his tenure with Bowie in The Spider from Mars. Also did some amazing stuff on Lou Reed's Transformer. Nile Rodgers also deserves a shoutout. Instantly recognisable and gets everybody grooving.

[@Jaspertine]

Johnny Greenwood of Radiohead and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth are two guitar players that changed my life. Listening to those two bands really opened my eyes to the range of possibilities that music had to offer.

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

Wow good choice.

[@TheMelody911]

I'm late but here is my list: 1. Gary Moore 2. Tony Emanuel 3. Steve Vai 4. Slash 5. Jimi Hendrix 6. Mark Knopfler 7. Neal Schon 8. The three guitars from Iron Maiden (because they have to be together) 9. Rhandy Rhoads 10. Steve Ray Vaughn

[@thejesman]

"Not to mention his songwriting, which is often overlooked by his guitar playing." THANK YOU!

[@bfish89ryuhayabusa]

My list would have to be: Jimmy Page David Gilmour Peter Green Danny Kirwan Hubert Sumlin Robert Johnson Mark Knopfler Neal Schon Bert Jansch Jeff Beck Special mention: Chris Stafford (not quite nationally known; he's in the Grammy-nominated Feufollet. My favorite part of Festival International is always watching the blood drain from the faces of musicians from around the world as they notice how good he is.) Also, what are your thoughts on Red Volkaert? I've noticed that there are no videos on KZbin that actually show how good he is. Definitely one of the best.

[@thiccarus716]

I haven't seen comments mentioning him, but Jerry Garcia is a legend whose solos still stand alone as some of the most unique and tasty in rock, imo.

[@Waverunner21]

Ryan Hargis as famous as jerry is he's passed off as a guitarist of a really famous band and not a legendary guitarist of a legendary band. I may be a biased dead head tho 😂

[@ethanlangdon]

I completely agree

[@roguestorm186]

I scrolled through so many comments and I'm so happy to see someone finally acknowledged Jerry

[@COTTERO]

My top ten + 2, in not particular order: John Sykes Ritchie Blackmore George Lynch Rik Emmett (Triumph) Eddie Van Halen Yngwie Malmsteen Gary Moore Michael Schenker Randy Rhoads Akio Shimizu (Anthem) + Jason Bieler (Saigon Kick) Randy Jackson (Zebra)

[@lordstinson8095]

Not even an honourable mention for Lil Wayne or Nick Jonas? Yeah, not the best definitely, but these guys can play! I'd sell my kidney to see them perform a duet.

[@veganmikey1]

Lord Stinson where’s Stevie T when ya need him

[@happypuppy-i4k]

They inspire my to be better WINK to the F and WINK Get it? Shall I spell it out? They inspire me to be BETTER. Better than bad guitarists. I am not guilty of spelling it out.

[@jeffelm8033]

Lil Wayne? Seriously? 👎

[@its_deer]

@@jeffelm8033 whoosh

[@ahmedirufan7583]

Sarcasm or not? I'll never know.

[@nathanielschwartz425]

Here are some of my favorites: Django Reinhardt Albert King BB King Freddie King Robert Johnson T-Bone Walker Muddy Waters Buckethead John Lennon George Harrison Paul McCartney Chuck Berry John Collins Wes Montgomery Jimmy Page Robert Plant Jimi Hendrix Buddy Holly Joe Pass Duane Allman Eric Clapton Elmore James Lightnin’ Hopkins John Lee Hooker Magic Sam Carlos Santana Blind Lemmon Jefferson Willie McTell Lonnie Johnson Duke Ellington Buster Benton Lead Belly Stevie Ray Vaughn John Mayer Johnny A. Brad Paisley Derek Trucks Pat Metheny John Scofield Chet Atkins Oz Noy John Frusciante Mark Knopfler.

[@Gurkmassa]

Where is all the love for Johnny Marr?

[@NN-sl6wi]

Mikael Hållander yes yes yes yes. Favourite guitarist of all time

[@Booboosbirthday]

YES

[@Vudujasman]

He's amazing!

[@jinzo664]

YES

[@joaovictor3312]

metalhead guitarists(which is the most common type) often dont appreciate marr's style

[@still-standingrunner810]

1. Tom Morello 2. Synyster Gates 3. Matt Roberts 4. Mike McCready 5. Jerry Cantrell 6. Vernon Reid 7. Carlos Santana 8. Stevie Ray Vaughan 9. Keith Richards 10. Adrian Smith

[@deadchords4919]

why im not at the list?

[@geomdc6513]

You deserve at least a honorable mention.

[@alexander-germain]

Shredder dude it's really easy to see that you've just botted likes and replied to yourself with another account don't try that shit bro

[@JGaute]

This is pretty sad

[@deadchords4919]

i actually didnt do this also i write it for jog not for real

[@eVoxlilbigslash]

You did I checked out your videos and you're not good yet

[@mrkisz4466]

1. Brian may 2. Slash 3. Kurt cobain 4. Tony iomi 5. Angus young

[@SuperZiggyCraft]

yup my list includes these people. I would put Brian on top.

[@nine5661]

Kurt, really? He is extremely mediocre

[@nine5661]

AsrielKekker than Rob Flynn is way better

[@jackpatrick3082]

@@nine5661 nope

[@nine5661]

fun bobby yup

[@shaharpikmanoscar]

John Frusciante is the reason I play guitar

[@aaroncreek180]

Shahar Pikman same man. No one else sounds like him

[@carvertobin-brown9705]

Shahar Pikman same

[@shadowscolide4944]

Amen brother!

[@shaharpikmanoscar]

Wish I'd had to chance to see him live. BTW guys, I'm a girl :)

[@carvertobin-brown9705]

Shahar Pikman kk I'm a 13 year old boy I don't carw

[@christopherwv1977]

Brian May is my favorite. To build your own guitar and still be playing it 50 years later, awesome!

[@iemamau5838]

Jimmy Page Jimi Hendrix Johnny Marr Bernard Butler Graham Coxon David Gilmour George Harrison Mick Ronson Kevin Shields Thurston Moore

[@enriqueserrano7413]

OMG, SOMEBODY THAT LISTENS TO SUEDE

[@HotStrange]

Ryan Lam glad to see Mick Ronson popping up on these lists. Not enough Edie Hazel though.

[@TomVegas]

10. Ritchie Blackmore 9. Mick Taylor 8. Jimmy Page 7. Eric Clapton 6. David Gilmour 5. Stevie Ray Vaughan 4. Peter Green 3. Jimi Hendrix 2. Jeff Beck 1. Robert Johnson

[@nashburges76]

1.) Eric Clapton 2.) Jimi Hendrix 3.) Jimmy Page 4.) Chuck Berry 5.) B.B King 6.) Tommy Emmanuel 7.) Carlos Santana 8.) Chet Atkins 9.) Slash 10.) Mark Knopfler

[@nashburges76]

Xander Mohan Ah yes, forgot about him sorry

[@nashburges76]

Öykü Özer Stfu idiot

[@DooblesGoDoobles]

aww i hoped id see mark on some of these

[@bfish89ryuhayabusa]

Love Tommy Emmanuel

[@dunjazgonc4457]

mark knopfleer should be n. 1

[@pedrocacela1885]

Prince was also one of the greatest electric guitarists of all times. His solo on "while my guitar gently weeps" is the heavy metal solo you were looking for on your "djently weeps" video about metal.

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

I saw him do a gig once where he played nearly everything from guitar, piano, bass and much much more, he is amazing on anything he touched.

[@thewoefulwelshman6314]

Thoughts on Brian May?

[@marcoduo4451]

The Conservative Dragon my favourite of all time and the reason I play guitar

[@thewoefulwelshman6314]

Marco Duò He's the reason I started playing

[@bigwilly21]

me too, I just started building a guitar in an effort to be more like him.

[@ideitbawx]

The Conservative Dragon I'll still play with a quarter if i need a pick but don't have one on me, all because of Brian May. I'm largely a bass player, but i always loved Queen, and Brian May is probably more underappreciated than Alex Lifeson from Rush, who is another super-underappreciated guitarist

[@savage_shrimp]

mine too. respect on you for building a guitar man, i just went for the easy way and bought a red special last year, its pretty awesome though

[@stevelandress]

That was a good list. My favorites differ in some areas but I can understand your choices. I personally prefer Johnny Winter to SRV in blues but that's probably because I'm in my 60s and was listening to him decades before SRV ever released an album. I also place Al Di Meola as number one in jazz but that may be more fusion than true jazz.

[@allank8497]

Jeff Beck George Harrison Jimi Hendrix Eric Clapton BB King Robert Johnson Bob Dylan Jimmy Page Duane Allman Keith Richards

[@samuraiguitarist]

I like you

[@andreasl6828]

Allan K mine would look like yours, except i would like gary moore somewhere

[@allank8497]

Thanks so much man. You are one of my heroes as well. Probably my favorite KZbin Channel. Every day I look forward to watching the video you put out. Your content is a perfect mix of humor, music theory, opinion videos, and sensei series. Keep up the great work!

[@TameTones]

semiLivedj Amen to that

[@jameshunt2662]

Allan K kurt cobain

[@cannonthedealers7224]

1. Randy Rhoads 2. Brian May 3. Eric Johnson 4. Dave Mustaine 5. David Gilmour 6. Steve Vai 7. Jimmy Page 8. John Frusciante 9. All three guitarists in Iron Maiden 10. Samuraiguitarist

[@overlordjonjon6062]

I Agree but it could use some Clapton

[@llla_german_ewoklll6413]

In my opinion, I'd change out Steve Vai for EVH. I know, cliche, but you can't beat him.

[@Zarke3]

I'll throw out an oddball with King Buzzo of Melvins "fame", among other projects. His playing rarely flashy, but always feels "right" in the song, is often unconventional, and he's not afraid to play something for a laugh.

[@tantibusking7095]

1. Stevie Ray Vaughan 2. Steve Vai 3. Joe Bonamassa 4. Eric Clapton 5. John Mayer 6. Albert King 7. B.B. King 8. Buddy Guy 9. Elmore James 10. Jeff Beck My favourites

[@guydude6546]

My favorites in no particular order 1- jimmy page 2- SRV 3- Michael Shenker 4- John Fogerty (extremely underrated) 5- Ritchie Blackmore 6- Tonny Iommi 7- Zakk Wylde 8- Dimebag Darrell 9- Adrian Smith 10- Jimi Hendrix

[@luigilebeau]

John Fogerty is underrated as guitarrist AND as singer!

[@davedecker1725]

Fogerty is a helluva songwriter. Guitarist? Meh...

[@jacklalor3672]

HOLY CRAP IM NOT THE ONLY FOGERTY FAN

[@CarloGuitardello]

1) Gary Moore: Passionate and talented. Nobody has moved me the way he just did. The first time I heard Still got the blues it changed me forever. 2) Slash: Melodic genius with outstanding improvising flow and killer groove. 3) Ritchie Blackmore: Solid and precise 70s corner stone player who has great songwriting skills. 4) Carlos Santana: Very essential instrumental songwriting before the 80s guys. Sweetness using just few notes. 5) Gustavo Cerati: Amazing rhythm guitar, chords and Riffs. The best latinamerican singer/songwriter who ever lived. 6) John Norum and 7) Kee Marcello (Europe) : Some of the few shredders how never bored me the hell out, always enhancing the songs with strong Rock and Pop sensibility. 8) Eric Johnson: Chords as beautiful as his licks. Smooth and almost impossible to play. 9) Joe Satriani: Catchy and fun only guitar tunes. A blues hard rock guy who introduced a new flavor into guitar soloing. 10) Brian May: Queen.... Nuff said. He was my first guitar hero. Other influences: Jimmy Page, Neal Schon, Iron Maiden, Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Eagles, Foreigner, ZZ Top, Steve Lukather, George Benson, Mark Knopfler, Pat Metheny, Greg Howe, Uli Jon Roth, Mike Einziger....

[@robbneil1058]

I'll second Gary moore, I don't understand why he doesn't get more credit..... No2 now satriani, no3, Steve lukeather, no4, Mark knopfler, no5, Albert king.. That's .y top 5 !!!!

[@unacuentadeyoutube13]

And Gary Moore was an insane shredder too! I'm quite surprised you've mentioned Gustavo Cerati from Soda Stereo, are you Argentine by any chance?

[@exarom1670]

And why are you wearing a Germany Away-Jersey? xD

[@samuraiguitarist]

I LOVE DIE MANNSCHAFT

[@EpicPie0]

samuraiguitarist Die Mannschaft... That's what my ex was screaming before she cut my dick off....

[@cameronnorman291]

LivingIsEasyWithEyesClosed lol, brilliant

[@VozogGG]

Greetings from Germany! I LOVE DEINE VIDEOS ;)

[@PangarisLP]

In Germany, no one calls them Die Mannschaft :D

[@michaelledford4751]

For me my #1 favorite guitar player is Frank Zappa given his extreme latitude of phrasing ,his insanely complex chicken picking style I've not seen any other player replicate it ,I'm also a huge fan of Frank's use of triple picking ,hammer on s & massive amount of pull offs within his extended solos as long as 17 minutes without ever repeating himself in the soloing .

[@antonioricci5465]

I think that a sober SRV is the best guitarist that’s ever lived

[@shanewright2772]

I saw him decidedly unsober in ??1986?? (just before he went into rehab) and, well, he was not the best and he was not sober.

[@tuckerswann5301]

I totally agree on with you on the best note being the 3:40 mark of All Along the Watchtower!

[@MozleStein]

No order: Andy Powell/Ted Turner twin lead Satriani Johnny Marr Brian Stoltz Nile Rogers Peter Frampton Prince Alex Lifeson Steve Morse Nuno Bettencourt Francis Dunnery

[@dimii_music]

Mr Moz finally someone who acknowledges Alex Lifeson and Prince

[@amaan22006]

My top ten would be: 1Dimebag 2James Hetfield 3Dave Mustaine 4Marty Friedman 5Kirk Hammett 6Stevie Ray Vaughn 7JImi Hendrix 8Tony Iommi 9George Harrison 10EVH Have just started really listening to music and artists apart from green day for like 3 years and these are by far the ten guitarists who inspire me the most

[@brownwrench]

Even SRV appreciated JiMi! He put his own stamp on Voodoo Chile and other Hendrix tunes.

[@cloakarecords5698]

1. Zappa 2. John Dwyer 3. Zappa Frank 4. Robert Fripp 5. Frank Zappa 6. Wes montgomery 7. Larry Lalonde 8. Jack White 9. Varg Vikernes 10. Zappa

[@dhallbreakfast6396]

6:45 ITS CALIFORNICATION NOT CALIFORNIACATION

[@samuraiguitarist]

GET THE PITCHFORKS OUT BOYS

[@dhallbreakfast6396]

You joke about it, but you don't understand how much this annoys me. It's when a little kid tells you to "listen to Californiacation" that brings a chill of pain down my spine

[@michaelmira-lopez1660]

Bruh, chill.

[@CochiseGE]

Excellent list! I wouldn't change a thing.

[@robertsteinhagen9199]

Jimi Hendrix Zakk Wylde Mark Knopfler Paul Gilbert Jimmy Page Yngwie Malmsteen Eric Clapton David Gilmour Ritchie Blackmore Angus Young (Because he is the reason I have started playing the guitar)

[@felonytomfoolery]

robert angus FUCKING ROCKS!!!!!!!

[@jakeoneill1049]

One of my favorite guitarists is Brent Mason that guy is amazing

[@MineiroMoto]

1- Kiko Loureiro 2- Steve Vai 3- Michael Angelo Batio 4- Paul Gilbert 5- Edu Ardanuy 6- Malmsteen 7- Petrucci 8- Satriani 9- Zakk 10- Steve Morse

[@luigilebeau]

Loureiro and Ardanuy! COOOOOL!!!

[@aral8210]

Top 3 of mine 3.eddie van halen 2.nick jonas 1. Lil wayne

[@pigpig5501]

I know slash isn’t the best technique wise, but he is my favorite because just something about him I love. His aesthetic, his choice of guitar, and I can feel the emotion in his playing more than any other. I don’t know

[@anthonylakatos1043]

May I suggest Rory Gallagher he was Jimi hendrix's favorite probably the most underrated guitarists who ever lived

[@wendigo1968]

Brian May, Carlos Santana, Gary Moore, Johnny Winter for pure lead playing (may for composition as well), Knopfler of course, and Chet Atkins playing "Vincent" is what made 8 yr old me want to do this thing some 42 years ago.

[@spacejazz6272]

I didn't take guitar seriously until I heard B.B. King.

[@mashupmadness6373]

My Top 5 (not in a particular order) 5: Eddie Van Halen 4: Kurt Cobain 3: Kirk Hammett 2: Angus Young 1: Jimi Hendrix

[@dylancontento2267]

Let's see...1. Graham Coxon2. Johnny Marr3. Valensi & Hammond4. Jonny Greenwood5. Stephen Malkmus6. Doherty & Barat7. J Mascis8. Jimmy Page9. Kurt Cobain10. (Very recently) Courtney BarnettH.M.s that I think are cool, Annie Clark, Townes van Zandt, Keith, Kevin Shields, Alex Turner

[@guycollishaw1957]

D C Courtney Barnett is such a good artist, I wouldn't put her guitar playing among the greatest though!

[@Moros-xp8ez]

awesome video as always brother

[@nikkizeeman9229]

Here’s my opinion in no particular order: Jimmy Page Mick Ronson(David Bowie’s guitarist) Randy Rhodes Jimi Hendrix B.B King Slash David Gilmor Eddie Van Halen Robert Johnson Eric Clapton

[@yeahnahm8632]

Randy rhoads

[@Vioscillate]

Buckethead is definitely my favorite guitarist. A lot of his more popular tracks, like Jordan and We Can Rebuild Him, show off his more hectic playing, which I love as well, but when you dig deeper into his giant repetoire, you can find so many different styles. From bluegrass to heavy metal, to solo acoustic music and much more. I recommend the Electric Tears album and the Elephant Man's Alarm Clock album.

[@TheBfutgreg]

r/Guitar in a nutshell

[@YohAquino2]

lmao this is true

[@HakimALIGHT]

One Quiet Night is beautiful. Love that cover of Ferry Cross the Mersey.

[@matthannon1498]

My top five: 1. Jimmy Page 2. George Harrison 3. Alex Lifeson 4. Steve Howe 5. Pete Townshend

[@AChadWardenProduction]

Finn 4415 George Harrison has phenomenonal technique

[@robertpotter-irwin7842]

Finn 4415 nice Alex lifeson is definitely up there for me too

[@alec7978]

Alex lifeson - thank you.

[@garybraunbeck6642]

Excellent video -- articulate and informed from the musician's POV. Question: what are your thoughts on Steve Morse, Rory Gallagher, and the criminally underrated (if not outright forgotten) Roy Buchanan?

[@noaahmilleer8072]

My favorite guitarist are 1. SRV 2. Jimi Hendrix 3. Eric Clapton 4. Carlos Santana 5. Johnny winter 6. Buddy Guy 7. BB King 8 John Frusciante 9. Jeff Beck 10. Brain May 11. And John Mayer

[@dannyblake6053]

Phil Keaggy Eric Johnson All those previously mentioned. Thanks for what you do.

[@parkerbrandt7165]

I agree, I honestly think the 3:40 mark of All Along the Watchtower is one of the greatest moments in rock history.

[@how8765]

Hendrix Page Billy Zoom Mac DeMarco Wes Montgomery George Harrison Johnny Marr Steve Turner John Denver Rivers Cuomo

[@Happylink75]

My new list Honerable Mentions. Paul Gilbert. John pettrucii. Jason Richardson. Jake e lee 10. Jimmy page 9. Eddie van halen 8. Jason Becker 7. Tomy iommi 6. Zakk Wylde 5.kurt Cobain (favorite mussican) 4. Kirk and James from mettalica 3. Synester gates 2. Dimebag Darrel 1. Randy Rhoades

[@cesarwinder134]

Richie Kotzen John Mayer John Frusciante Tomo Fujita Mike Einziger Mark Tremonti Eric Johnson Jason Becker Michael Romeo Yngwie Malmsteen Tom Delonge George Benson

[@AChadWardenProduction]

César Winder is Tom Delonge supposed to be a joke?

[@bluefoxfox1459]

César Winder Check out mark lettieri

[@dibbadyda1728]

George benson. Underated, unappreciated and disrespected.

[@luigilebeau]

Tomo Fujita YEAH!

[@Fugax_8]

Tom Morello is my favourite guitarist. He’s endlessly inventive and his range is incredible. From the jingling melodies of Doesn’t Remind Me to the sheer fury of Know Your Enemy, he’s incredible.

[@desertratz307]

No Slash?

[@austincambas3373]

I’d say the most influential to me learning to play were Clapton, Mayer, Hendrix, beck, Albert king, Stevie ray, and Rory. All those guys still to this day make me wanna pick up my guitar and play every time I hear them. Mayer was big for me since he was the only current artist when I began playing.

[@yvan2218]

Angus Young Kirk Hammet Eric Clapton James Hetfield Joe Satriani Kerry King B.B. King jparecki95 (check out his channel he's a cool dude lol) Gary Moore My Dad.

[@Tvn1787]

Yvan Tadle Finally one with Joe and Gary... Cheers mate

[@janubis5630]

Gary is probaly the best guitarist to walk the earth

[@pinball-wizard]

George Harrison (The Beatles) David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) Noodle (Gorillaz) Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen) Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) Jimi Hendrix (The Jimi Hendrix Experience) Johnny Thunders (Various) Brian May (Queen) Robert Fripp (King Crimson) Eric Clapton (Various)

[@madkrabber696]

Where is eddie vedder

[@kennyolszewski1053]

No particular order, Brian setzer Peter green Dick dale John frusciante Jimi Hendrix David Gilmour Tony iommi Jimmy page John Mayer

[@bastelkleber6665]

a lot of Jimmys and Johns on there

[@bfish89ryuhayabusa]

Peter Green is one of my favorites

[@spectrelfc1152]

Hey another Setzer fan!

[@blinberland]

Please do more chet atkins videos, he’s the best