Guitar Legends Call Him Their ”New Favorite Guitarist” (26-year-old virtuoso!)

[@pasyensyatv9092]

not only his right hand but his tone is so warm and plays clean! sounds like he was playing for almost 50 years

[@IamtheI]

kahuna

[@alex323200]

I've seen Matteo playing few years ago on YTube and I immediately realized how talented he is. It's not just about mastering the instrument with total confidence and speed. He's using the guitar to express himself, as a tool for his language. I think this skill is a gift that only few people have. I can hear a message when Matteo is playing, the same way as I hear it when I listen to other geniuses though their language (music) may be different like Paul McCartney, J. Lennon, Leo Kottke, Martin Taylor, Mark O'Connor, David Grisman, Neil Young, Pino Daniele, Pat Matheny, LV Beethoven, J S Bach and so many others. Well done Matteo, keep going.

[@hmproductionswitzerland8207]

I’ve met him few days in Montreux at Guitar Show exhibition .. well, what to say… he seems humble and kind person… it was nice to meet him… I hope through the years he will keep that humility ! 🙏 he’s truly gifted from God !

[@picksalot1]

His amazing technique alone would be a pinnacle achievement, but it is topped but a musicality and creativity that knows no bounds. Truly a great musician, and still very young. Easily my favorite guitarist these days.

[@nigelpalmer1]

it's just so beautiful to see guitar legends talking about Matteo like that ... !

[@gianfrancoreda6944]

Quello che lo rende unico e diverso da tutti gli altri, oltre alla tecnica della mano destra che lo rende velocissimo nei fraseggi, è la sua capacità di suonare qualsiasi genere musicale. Grande Matteo, orgoglio italiano.

[@mathgenmyrrdyn3329]

He should rather stick to one style or two, make them his, and finally show his true colors !

[@mljrotag6343]

It's incredible, he's reinvented the instrument with his right hand. Just when I thought we'd seen everything.

[@darryllspalding9680]

looks like his left hand wasnt fkuking around either

[@darrowcelaya4310]

He's playing classical and flamenco styles on electric. Listen to Paco de Lucia playing with Al DiMeola. But he is a very talented musician.

[@williamyelverton-music7072]

Not so incredible when you consider classical guitarists have been using that technique for over 200 yrs

[@gabyherrmann9894]

I'm from the famous 68 years, I know nearly each guitar player since that time. But the young Italian blows them up. His musical talent, his way of expressing himself is so exceptionally, so I can't find another words.

[@roccoafferrante3675]

Provate a sentire anche DANIELE GOTTARGO

[@maurovioli9057]

Pulizia accuratezza e la completezza con cui ogni nota è presente e si riescie a sentire in modo definito.Geniale

[@pittore61franks49]

Matteo Mancuso is such a humble and simple but at the same time grandiose and virtuous personality that you are enchanted!👍🏻💪🏻

[@fasullamail]

Yes. He's really so humble. Living in Italy I've already had the luck of watching him live nearby, in some nice and intimate context. So humble and yet displaying all the ingredients that make a master of both instrument and music.

[@Antonio-hh8ei]

Seguo da tanti anni i video di Matteo Mancuso e mi ha sempre colpito il suo modo di suonare e la varietà di generi che riusciva a fare. Tanta qualità, grande Matteo.

[@stratdx]

The speed is one thing… the economy and ease of motion and precise attack… breathtaking.

[@jonRboy]

My interest in music spans across multiple genres but I would have to say that the harmonic sophistication of jazz interests me the most. It's not about it being a contest about what's the most complex. I just find it more interesting, more possibilities than the confines of blues rock pentatonic universe. I still love a lot of rock and blues music, definitely. It's about contrast and variation and new sounds. With that said, it seems that a lot of people who mainly love rock based music are more in awe of Matteo for his shredding/chops/lots of notes/fast component. Sure, that's impressive, especially his right-hand technique. However, for me it's how he *applies* his knowledge of music in general and his use of sophisticated jazz harmonics, etc. It's the *notes*, not how many of them there are. I think I would love this guy's playing even if he played with a pick and his technique was half of what it is, because what he would be playing would still be creative and compelling melodically and harmonically.

[@Cranio76]

Nailed it. Of course I love "shredding" and technical playing, especially with such a novel approach to electric guitar soloing - but the man stands on the shoulders of giants also when it comes to phrasing, the confidence he has is just mindblowing.

[@Eric777-r1h]

My favorite right now is Mateo! I've heard a lot of criticism from guitar players, it's not just mathematical, sterile playing, I do hear the soul in his playing. It's so obvious that these people are seriously jealous 😁 and I get it, but his talent cannot be denied!

[@jjesusmejia]

I'm so inspired by his playing, definitely he's in a new level I have been playing for over 24 years and he's fenomenal

[@guitarplayer5932]

my fav guitar players are the ones that sing, play ,write songs , produce etc guys like clapton, hendrix, john mayer, vince gill etc

[@gcolnr]

Well done. I grew up playing fingerstyle from classical and flamenco, but never thought to use it on electric with jazz, blues etc. until Matteo. A revelation. His right hand technique with thumb resting on lower strings is the picado one I learned from flamenco.

[@ac0pt]

Perfect compilation, very good job! Yes, he is a new introduction to electric guitar. Reset and relearn this brave new world

[@danyrattini2234]

Matteo Mancuso is in a league of his own , a unique talent exactly like the alien Shawn Lane . The young Italian artist will be a legend .

[@PeterParker-gt3xl]

Bass guitarists might be able to apply same principle to a guitar, definitely open up a new realm, Beautiful and smooth vibrato as well, what a talent.

[@ctusser]

I saw him for the first time a few years ago and my jaw dropped because I immediately realized that there was someone else who could someday approach my level of proficiency and then I didn’t feel so alone in the world.

[@robertschiffhauer1679]

This guy is amazing.I’ve been playing for 36 years self taught,and I’m nowhere close to this guy’s skill,and talent.🎸❤️👍✌️

[@Ppuffdiddleydangdoof]

His technique and ease are incredible. He's got so much soul. Like Jeff Beck and all the people singing his praises in the intro, Matteo is in a class by himself.

[@robphillips8351]

I really believe this is the one dude that truly forms a new generation of players. And that is a huge thing. I've never seen anyone with the Right hand, but left hand as well. Fluent, fluid, liquid volcano.. he's a pioneer innovator. Love his playing amazing stuff..

[@peaceman7321]

Mancuso and Mateus Asato are already LEGENDS in my book - both are other-worldly in their own ways. So melodic. So HUMBLE. They BOTH bring joy to my world.

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

I was in a bad depression after my all time favorite guitarist, Jeff Beck, passed away early last year. Just did not care to listen to music anymore. About 3 months ago I discovered Matteo Mancuso. His wonderful guitar playing made me ❤ guitar driven music again. I would hope Jeff Beck would like his playing as well.

[@Cayres9]

That's good ❤ check out Jason Becker too if you haven't heard his music 🎶 as he was way ahead if his time in the 80s

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

@christineayres7199 I was fortunate to see Cacophony but thanks for heads up.

[@Cayres9]

@@SLAYERSWINE1 Awesome 😎👍 Sad that Jason got ALS but Marty Friedman still going strong , Shawn Lane was brilliant too back in the day

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

@@Cayres9 Would have loved to have seen Shawn Lane. Saw footage recently of Mancuso & Jonas Helborg playing. As you probably know, Helborg played with Lane,too.

[@Cayres9]

@@SLAYERSWINE1 Yeah and also Jeff Healey was amazing 🤩 too

[@jameshill4911]

It’s art so there isn’t really ‘the best’. It’s not a sport and thus a competition. That said, Matteo is a phenomenal player. His phrasing is extraordinary plus he’s a really nice young man too.

[@hentyhandoko3113]

Alip bata the master guitar acoustic and the king harmonic from Indonesia.. monster & alien from 🇲🇨 with 5,99 million subscribers from 2018 - July 2024 The next level ❤ on guitar acoustic... Jazz, bluess, reggae, pop, rnb, kroncong, and much more... ❤ Mind blowing 🎉

[@chrisgmurray3622]

Yeah! Blew my mind, seeing his country/fusion on a Tele style instrument, and from then on I told everyone I knew about it.

[@garymcaleer6112]

Matteo ha semplicemente ricevuto il testimone da chi è venuto prima. Non è diverso dal migliorare l'atletica, il pattinaggio e altri sport. Ma ciò che è squisitamente unico è duplice: 1: l'applicazione della pennata per chitarra classica; & 2. avere un orecchio così creativo da cantare istintivamente nella melodia a differenza di chiunque altro.

[@Generalbas1972]

Some of us have known about and seen him as the best guitar player for 8-10 years now. I've seen videos where he as 16 year old does the stuff he does now. About time the of you woke up and discovered him. Better late than never i guess.

[@jscordoba3]

Yes thank you. People need to know he was already a master in his mid teens. It's like he woke up one day and could just do what he does.

[@tomsanders5584]

Perfect playing, perfect tone...and his g-face is pretty good too! 😙

[@rosventu64hover]

Matteo Mancuso n.1 in assoluto!!!

[@combatOracle1]

Matteo is the future for sure. So young with so much ability and character. 👍👍👍

[@RA-je6nz]

Wow ! What a gift to the world.

[@FrankPCarpi]

I don't know if there's something wrong with me, but when I hear this fellow Sicilian play his guitar, I cry because of how beautiful it sounds. I am just going to come right out with it, and say that Matteo is the very best guitarist I have ever heard in my 66 years of living.

[@robertpatterson3406]

This guy is the real deal, I have followed the world’s best guitarist for 55 years and he is by far the best guitarist I have ever heard in my life and there is no comparison.

[@ianedmonds9191]

I'm really excited for Mateus to see what material he releases. That first album hit me like a John Mcglaughlin or Al Di Meola album. Just complete mastery over the intsrument. I look forward to where he takes us. Luv and Peace.

[@williamapolinar1018]

I love matteo , im still lovimg Jimi, Stevie , Eddie and Robin Trower. Peace.

[@ButternoteBackingTracks]

Early days to say if he'll create anything truly epic musically. Technically, one of the best to date though, no doubt about it.

[@tyjay5974]

its High time this Planet learns and knows his name MANUSCO ? the BEST Guitar playr on earth and beyoond , OMG ty jay

[@PuddLane3]

I remember Claudio Quartarone playing like this (right hand technique) many years ago. Congratulations to Matteo for his immense talent.

[@baroquer]

👑 *Matteo Mancuso* 👑

[@andrevanrensburg9617]

Absolutely fabulous!!! Well done Maestro!

[@nethbt]

The thing with Mancuso's technique is that he can easily shift 2 gears faster than the fastest picker on earth

[@traderjoe141]

I have his album and many times have just stopped what I was doing and stared at my Bluetooth speaker with my jaw dropped while he was playing…yeah, that good

[@sixstrings1490]

Simon thank you for your honest review of Brilliant Matteo, he is pure genius and can play Jazz, Classical, Spanish, Country, Blues, Fusion etc., all equally well . In my opinion easily the best in the world with his unique technique. I have seen Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, and Joe Satriani play live, and they praise him highly. I.ve never seen this occur with any other player.. 🎸🎸

[@BluesInSeattle]

Is it snowing there? Good times. Yes, Matteo is the dude. He's really good.

[@edwardwolf2766]

the new worlds greatest guitarist is someone that no one as ever herd of, not even most guitarists. I miss the days were our guitar hero's was writing the best music and everyone knew who they was

[@jobonoyeah]

I heard of the his band SNIPS years ago covering Spain by Chick Corea. He clearly stood out and here we are now.

[@thatmanonapedal]

Effettivamente è allucinante! Non ci sono parole.

[@Ideeperscrittori]

Oltre a Matteo, meritano apprezzamento queste leggende della chitarra che escono dall'autoreferenzalità e sono aperte al mondo, pronte a mettere evidenza nuovi talenti. È anche grazie a questa loro apertura mentale che grandi musicisti come Matteo Mancuso possono emergere.

[@carminelombardi9575]

The best guitar players for me are the ones that create iconic memorable leads and riffs that become the lexicon of our music.

[@giovmari]

I was thinking the same. You don't need to be a virtuoso, you need to find the right hidden chords and notes for unforgettable music.

[@marquelleal7123]

Well give him time he just started 😂

[@carminelombardi9575]

You mean just like Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Gilmour, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Hendricks, Van Halen etc. They were young when they did what they did. What I'm saying here is that, there are genius virtuosos, and then there are genius writers, my music professor told me once, "all the virtuoso artists would give their right hand to be able to write like the icons do". Saying that I give much respect to Matteo, the next genius virtuoso on guitar.@@marquelleal7123

[@rod88855]

Which is quite a weird and incorrect opinion since a good player does not mean a good composer. Certainly Beethoven is not the best piano or violin player in history altough he was amongst the best composers fir both instruments. Genial outstanding players frequently never composed, Yehudi Menuhin to quote just one. Only in modern guitar and frequently rock there is that silly tendence to mix composing and playing with the absurd result that very bad players are considered very good guitarists because they compose beautiful solos or riffs. Being a virtuoso and mastering the instrument is what means being a great player. The rest is subjective useless opinions, generally by non musicians.

[@carminelombardi9575]

Good points, however I stand by my opinion, and respect yours as not being USELESS! @@rod88855

[@stgallen1980]

T H I S is BLUES at the highest level, thank God we have a new Guitar STAR, made in Italia!!

[@salvatoregiacomuzzi2847]

A new humble star on the scene who is technically light years beyond the most players

[@Viewer20222]

We certainly need more of that talented guitarist to continue keeping "guitar" in the forefront. It's almost as if he tapped in to universe and is able to channel any spirit of any great guitarist from the past, present and future :)

[@giovannialfano5979]

Maurizio Solieri, Dodi Battaglia, Pino Daniele, Franco Cerri, Andrea Braido: Italy is the country of guitar. And Steve Vai, Al Di Meola, Rick Beato, Frank Zappa, Joe Satriani, John Frusciante, Bonamassa, Jon Bon Jovi and many more...all people with italian roots. So, no surprise.

[@giovannialfano5979]

It's true @@gillian67ec

[@BlackGuardBilly]

Don’t forget about the greatest Italian guitar player- Jimi Hendrix!

[@giovannialfano5979]

LOL. He wasn't, but he probably would have wanted to @@BlackGuardBilly

[@ciakakatoukaz]

john petrucci🙂

[@trolley4388]

Mimmo Rottincufi

[@giancarlozavattinart9898]

Also Max Ostro is incredible !

[@MetalheadNation]

Yes! Max is my personal favorite, his sense of improvisation and his technique are just insane (in a good way)! 😁

[@robertvann7349]

​@@MetalheadNationcheck out Marcin?

[@shingabiss]

It's like when Shawn Lane came on the scene and blew everybody out of the water; no one could believe what they were seeing and hearing! Now Matteo is that guy wth the inimitable and flawless style playing super complicated Holdsworth-like riffs effortlessly! His electric guitar fingerpicking looks absolutely impossible yet it's impeccable!

[@scottwaszak698]

I first saw him 4-5 years ago and immediately identified his technique as the greatest ever.

[@LionAndALamb]

Vai nailed it IMO. There are so many players who can play lightening fast these days, but it's not clean and they are just repeating patterns. With Matteo, his playing is masterfully clean and every note is played with intention, feel and touch.

[@goodwood7247]

Thank you!

[@tommphillips3140]

Derek Trucks has been playing with his fingers like this for a long time!

[@holland736]

So did a guy called Joe Pass,so what

[@robertalker652]

Great video.

[@pittore61franks49]

A very very very good Talent Musician !!!

[@salosalo2710]

Billy Sheehan on guitar! Bravo Matteo

[@johnhagan582]

Randy Rhoads was the last young gutair prodigy that was light years ahead as a player and (more so) in his songwriting abilities .Randy played his acoustic parts in his compositions like all classical guitar players .but this guy has taken it to a whole new level .

[@vasileseicaru8740]

something in the air in the past 5 years. I've also nearly abandoned the pick altogether and started developing my fingerstyle technique in recent years without being aware that Matteo existed and was doing the same thing (only better, obviously)

[@purplerocket4300]

Just imagine if he was around back in the 1980's when that speed playing stuff was popular. He would've been a legend.

[@massimomarianistudio6886]

Matteo Mancuso è giustamente ormai ritenuto da tutto il mondo tra i migliori chitarristi. Egli merita il giudizio dei grandi contemporanei totalmente positivo. Nel suo caso è difficile pensare ad un miglioramento… È vero anche che nella vita c’è sempre da imparare. Comunque il suo talento è indiscutibile quindi il mio giudizio positivo non risente della nostra connazionalità.

[@kojam1]

DEF my fave of the new guitarists! He's INSANE! Never seen him do the VAN HALEN b4. OMG!

[@frankbreuer8849]

So in the pocket! Amazing.

[@sixstrings1490]

PS: I forgot to mention he can also play ROCK and his own original compositions.

[@gadymarcus2362]

Bello.💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@NewMan-z5n]

Grande Mancuso Matteo M.M❤🤍💚

[@theguitargalaxy3193]

Let's also remember the monster guitar players 'Shawn Lane' & 'Jason Becker' who are both immensely praised by Guthrie Govan.. Off the top of my head as they enter my mind & in no particular order at all as I love then all.. Imagine Django Reinhardt, Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Tommy Emmanuel, Doyle Dykes, Matteo Mancuso, Shawn Lane, Guthrie Govan, Paul Gilbert, Danny Gatton, Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Scotty Moore, John Petrucci, Alan Holdsworth, Robert Johnson, Eric Johnson, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Joe Robinson, Steve Lukather, Steve Morse, Joe Walsh, Mark Knopfler, Jimmy Page, John Mayer, Hank Garland, Blind Blake, Marcus King, Kee Marcello, Vinnie Moore, Slash, Joey Landreth, Josh Smith, Eric Gales, Ariel Posen, Greg Koch, Blues Saraceno, Junior Brown, Brian Setzer, Jason Becker, Eddie Van Halen, B.B.Kings, Albert King, Freddie King, Joel Paterson, Andy Timmons, Brian May, Dimebag etc.. etc.. (the lost goes on & on & ooon..) these guys & so many more you could mention have been & still are some of the most inspirational guitarist of all time & it's so cool that there are more & more people on the planet, set to amaze us all in the present & into the future with jaw dropping talent.. The guitar itself may be an old invention, but it's definitely coming with us all into the future with these incredible folks that make us happy to hear their music.. 🤩

[@carlodelysid]

Well said..... and Shawn Lane was a freak! Considering his disabilities, he was a musical force of nature. His playing with Jonas Hellborg and the Vinayakram brothers still blows me away.

[@holland736]

None of there guys or your long list anything to do with this

[@ensaerodynamics8615]

Anyone know what song he is playing exactly at 2:00 to 2:09?

[@jonesfactor9]

He’s created his own style and technique. Like Jeff Beck, his individual style can only be truly played well, by him. Matteo is going to go down as one of the goats.

[@rainscratch]

If social media had been around when Mozart was 20 this is what would have happened with him.

[@ricleonardis9314]

Matteo is quickly making his his own path up the ladder.

[@djizzah]

Just what the world needs another guitar player

[@cromBumny]

Being great with a guitar and writing a song that can grab the cultures attention (like Eryption from Eddy VH) are 2 different things

[@sentex67xxx61]

Scendi dal piedistallo amico. Mancuso Eryption di EVH la esegue seduto sul cesso questo ragazzo a una tecnica in paragonabile con tutto ciò che hai ascoltato fin d'ora.

[@Opuskrokus]

Yeah, that guy from Italy!

[@SimonNackborn]

Who is your favorite guitarist right now?

[@TheCyberMantis]

Midori and Miyako from LOVEBITES!

[@Mexxx65]

Phil X

[@amziadi]

Matteo Mancuso 🙂

[@fabioebasta3201]

Jeff Beck

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

Jeff Beck will always be my favorite guitarist but as far as my favorite still alive that would be Steve Morse.

[@steved1099]

Fantastic ability but needs to create something to stand the test of time to be able to join the immortal category... he may only be 26 but hendrix released are you experienced at 25, clapton was 21 in cream, Brian May 27 when they released bohemian and as for george harrison....... ridiculous output by the same age. None as fast or technical but songs still known 60 years later. Virtuosity can become niche as well, Alan Holdsworth and John Mclaughlin (both originating from near where i come from) were also virtuosos but didnt match the mass 'fame' of the others as their viruosity wasnt as popular. Matteo seems a great guy I hope he does really well in years to come.

[@petervavak4728]

Jeff Beck + ,Himmy Hendrix + , ever Nr. ONE - - a touch of Paradise ❤

[@paulbuxton1326]

Matteo 👌🎼

[@lucantuz]

Can anyone tell me the song that plays at 1.32? Thank you!

[@tamdem1]

What is the criterion for best ? To me ; the sound melody and harmony of course and the blend they create on my soul not a perfect technique or speed 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bluwng]

Same was said about young Italian guitarist Danielle Gottardo….what happened to him?

[@ericgendell8874]

Matteo is absolutely among the greats, His finger picking on nylon string guitar is as great as his electric playing. Matteo's original writing, arrangement, composition, tone, cadence, feel, timing, in fact everything about his playing is about as close to perfection as humanly possible. Matteo always balances his profoundly beautiful melodic sensibility with blazing pyrotechnics that are always tasteful. Today there are a few others who occupy that space with him, Stephanie Jones, Josh Meader, Evgeny Pobozhiy and bass players, Mohini Dey and Michael Popoquhina. Also a shout out to Kevin Eubanks. While he is not an up and coming Virtuoso, but an established master who never received the recognition he so richly deserves.

[@juanmanuelalvarezrodriguez84]

Apabullante somino técnico de mancuso : fraseos magnficos , con notas claras y limpias . Sumándose son magnificas( ¿ como puede lograr tanta rapidez y claridad utilizando los dedos de la mano derecha ? - recuerdo q Jeff beck tampoco usaba pua - además puede tocar cualquier estilo( jazz blues etc) me he fijado en los bonitos acordes q emplea y en las progresiones de escalas . Siempre consigue algo bonito armonica y melodicamente lo q le diferencia por ko de cualquier otro guitarrista-,y solo tiene 26 años!!! .Desde q lo descubrí en you tube estoy conmocionad.,guau!!!!! Que bueno es el chaval!!! El dijo q jimi hendrix le influyó, pero su estilo nada tiene,q ver con hendrix . Tiene técnica, profundidad y lirismo. Y solo suena a él .no. se el modelo de guitarra que utiliza, pero es muy chulas y suena muy bien

[@Patobaresi1984]

Everyone`s gonna remember his name in a couple of years, 100% guaranteed

[@SCAGMONKY]

Everyone knows where he's from but no-one remembers his name. So rockn'roll

[@6Stringers]

his technique is a little reminiscent of richie kotzen, although he sounds noticeably cleaner. really great.

[@youropionmattersnot]

Yup. Hanging my hat on saying everything everyone else is saying now. Difference being, i was saying these about this guy 5 years ago.

[@theirishhammer9451]

Check out Max Ostro, another young guitarist that's not 20 yet

[@fabieneldridge3414]

He very well maybe the Best Player in the world. I’ve watched him play on other channels he is fantastic !!!!!!!

[@Cayres9]

There's no best , I'd say Hendrix or Gilmore are in the Top 5 as the lyrics to their music mean more than guitar 🎸 notes if that makes sense , young Di Matteo needs to learn how to write ✍️ songs , Imagine if George Harrison or John Lennon only played guitar ? The Beatles would have sucked

[@fabieneldridge3414]

@@Cayres9 I agree with you but his technique is Great !

[@Cayres9]

@@fabieneldridge3414 Yeah but I can train a Chimpanzee to play like this , Quote by Mozart lol 🤣 if you watch the movie you'll get the joke 😜

[@salosalo2710]

So... Mancuso... Bonamassa... Vai... Satriani DiMeola.... is it the Italian D.N.A? 🇮🇹

[@dimitrispapadopoulos9245]

Ok, what did he wrote and people litsen? What band did he formed??

[@SimonNackborn]

He released his debut album last year

[@OilCanHarry2U]

He released an album last year…and it’s musically solid. Just because you haven’t heard it, you denigrate.

[@poliziagrammaticale9430]

You're trying to be smart and you know neither grammar nor spelling. Try again.

[@piter127]

At least he can speak English correctly... Study!

[@alexxela1788]

And now is on tour in Usa. Epic fail.