The Top 10 Strat Riffs of All Time!

[@PeachGuitars]

Thanks for checking out our list! In case you missed them, check out the other videos in this series: Top 10 ‘ES’ Riffs: bit.ly/3cKYYEu Top 10 Les Paul Riffs: bit.ly/3pZmAu9 Top 10 Tele Riffs: bit.ly/3vzrvDk

[@Hickalum]

That salmon pink Strat sounds like the saddles are too low.

[@stopUkrainewar666]

Hey pearl jam plays on strat ???

[@TomMaule]

6:55 6:55 6:56 6:57 6:57 6:57

[@ekstradycja]

No Sultans of Swing?! Are you kidding me? One of the most recognisable strat riffs of all time

[@clarkridlen1966]

You're still wet behind the ears!

[@bretta3]

The gold Strat is beautiful. The strumming on Misirlu was outstanding. I'm shocked that Dire Straits didn't even get a mention.

[@ckmoore101]

Whole time, I was thinking, next is Sultans.... gotta be.....

[@LazyCat010]

@@ckmoore101 That would've been my choice for the strat 2nd position riff.

[@johanslabbert2551]

agree

[@gammaraygem]

money for nothing is an epic riff

[@tomlangron2532]

​@@gammaraygemyeah, except that was played on a Les Paul.

[@vanhalen1776]

Can we all appreciate how GREAT of a player Jack is. Completely nails the tone and playing of every riff whilst keeping his explanations of the tracks short and to the point. How many crappy top 10 guitar riff videos have you seen? Too many, yet I could sit here watching Jack for hours! Keep it up Peach Guitars!

[@srlbigs2]

@yes....u got THAT right!. 🤙👍 Thank you Jack peach guitars.

[@gordonpan9898]

Knopfler.......???

[@glenkepic3208]

Yep

[@freewaybullit]

Brilliant! But surely Knopfler? Sultans?

[@brandonmitchell1457]

Can we appreciate how great that head of lettuce is on his head.

[@questacris]

Finally a reviewer who can REALLY play the guitar. Thanks! Keep up the good work.

[@zacherycampbell7296]

Sultans of swing is my only complaint…. But hell. Great list, even better playing, and thank you for taking the time! Made my morning coffee even better.

[@Zappappappappa]

I would agree as well but in my personal opinion the hook melody is, in my view at least not what I'd consider a proper "riff." The only reason why I lean more towards it being excluded is that it is not the dominant motif in the song that constantly reoccurs (I know it reoccurs frequently throughout part of the verse as well as standing out mostly during the chorus) as most other iconic riffs do which a layman who isn't a guitarist could identify it if it were isolated and played for said person (someone who is not well informed on the name of songs they know or the respective artist who recorded the tune.) The riffs included here are more what I'd consider traditional guitar riffs where the foundation of a respective song is built upon whereas "Sultans" receives its iconic status from Knopfler's lead lines throughout the verse (the call and response licks after each vocal line during each verse) along with the actual chord progression itself standing out equally if not more than the melody that serves as the songs hook. Lastly, as a side note my other opinion being the version recorded at Brixton Academy which to me is hands down the definitive version of the song as it really lets Knopfler's lead playing really take the spotlight as it is some of the most beautifully chosen notes in a melodic sense I've heard in my twenty-five years on this planet.

[@Zappappappappa]

Sorry for the short novel but I personally wouldn't bat an eye if it were included here, I just wanted to kind of break down the rationale of why it would be omitted from any all-time riff list.

[@SK-kb2wc]

@@Zappappappappa I absolutely agree man. Thx

[@Fuzcapp]

Yeah - I thought it would be in for sure.

[@raydalton1959]

Great to see Rory Gallagher remembered. Great playing. So hard to choose ... well done.

[@rajeshgumber363]

Mark Knopfler will be demanding a "Part 3" to get the Peach team into the "Sultans of Swing" mood!

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Sultans is one of the best strat riffs of all time. Period.

[@simonbarton9677]

@@I_like_turtles_67 I’m struggling to identify the riff in “Sultans of Swing”.

[@eliotkrueger7811]

@@simonbarton9677 Oh it goes: "Da Da Da, Da-Da Da-Da, Da Da"

[@AWguitar2006]

@@eliotkrueger7811 we are the sultans, duh duh, duh duh duh duh, the sultans of swing

[@Αδιάφθορος]

What a video guys.. The playing, the talking in between, the tones. So well done

[@dwscott343]

Rory Gallagher!!! Great to here him included!

[@alexhamilton4084]

Hear

[@markrobinson8410]

No jeff beck? ??

[@kenbash2951]

"Wind Cries Mary"- one of the most mournful, subtle, beautiful riffs of all time:)

[@HollowDesert]

I love the vibe that song gives out

[@mickeystanic4750]

Love this young man's respect for my guitar hero...Ritchie Blackmore. The most vicious and ferocious Strat/Marshall sound that was ever created was on Made in Japan album. Nobody can touch that, not even Ritchie himself since the late '70's when his sound changed and became a bit more generic. I'd like to add that the grate late Bernie Torme had similarly exiting Strat sound that could move mountains. Love your work Jack. Cheers from Belgrade.

[@Innerspace100]

"The most vicious and ferocious Strat/Marshall sound that was ever created was on Made in Japan album. Nobody can touch that, not even Ritchie himself since the late '70's when his sound changed and became a bit more generic." Agreed! And yes, after he started to mess around with different pickups... that didn't go well. Those Seymor Duncan Quarter Pounders he ended up using in the eighties sounded terrible. And also, that octavider he kept switched on for EVERY damn' solo in the eighties... What the Dickens was up with that...?! He got a little lost in his later career, did Mr. Blackmore.

[@x00p3]

I've read that Ritchie preferred the sound of a Vox AC30. He actually had AC30 preamps installed into Marshalls. Marshall heads with an AC 30 preamp and a Marshall poweramp. With this setup he had the AC 30 tone with more headroom.

[@mickeystanic4750]

@@x00p3 He might have used VOX AC 30 in the studio....even on the Machine head album but not sure about the. "hybrid" amps. I know that his marshall Major heads were modded to be 200W and loudest ever amp on stage . It was the Status Quo who would have VOX guts in Marshall heads, or have them hidden behind Marshalls or run them both simultaneously when playing live. Cheers.

[@Willie_McBride]

Did Richie ever use a Telecaster? Or did he just manipulate his Strat to the point where he was able to get different tone? I loved his earlier playing, some of the late 70’s earlier 80’s Rainbow had a little bit too much of, dare I say, ‘poppy’ sound, however the opening riff to Jealous Lover is one of my absolute Favorite Guitar Riffs EVER! Too bad he was so egomaniacal that he chased away a lot of band mates. Dio, Graham Bonnett, Joe Lynn Turner… and countless drummers.

[@AllbeeHivezChristianAllbee]

@@Willie_McBride His Strat was modified to where the middle pickup was disconnected and just there for show, so that may explain why it has a Tele-like sound.

[@billfenlon4911]

David Gilmour, for sure. My absolute favorite Strat tone that I’ve come across is the into for Pearl Jam’s “Yellow Ledbetter”

[@BeefNEggs057]

Oh yeah. That’s one that grabbed my ear when I was younger.

[@peterklein5861]

That intro is the reason I play the guitar!

[@johnmedina5399]

I remember hearing that riff and telling myself I need vintage style pups and a tube amp.

[@fapearljeremy]

❤️Mike McCready 🎸🎸🎸

[@VilsonXavier]

funny thing is, that intro is what inspired riff #10 on the list

[@Keithphotorama]

I was born hearing impaired and now 61 years old having always had a hard time hearing electric guitars in songs. After seeing this video I have a deeper appreciation, thank you.

[@ronshaw7247]

I really hate most of these “Best Of” lists and am usually mad at myself for getting sucked in one more time, so I didn’t expect much from yours. Imagine my surprise when I found myself enjoying the choices you’ve made and agreeing with your list. I think, though, that my greatest pleasure was hearing the chosen riffs played so well. You have the chops and the ear to pull it all off. I’m also impressed with your attention to the original tempo of each of the examples. Often overlooked and eschewed for a much faster go than originally intended. Nice work.

[@PeachGuitars]

Thanks Ron, that's great to hear! We're really glad you enjoyed it, take a look at our Les Paul Top 10 too and see if you agree!

[@josegallegosdds]

I’m missing Gilmour and Knopler. Two iconic Strat Players.

[@robb4340]

Maybe because Knopfler was playing a Schecter.

[@leeurnis7332]

What????!!!! Then I do Not endorse this list😡

[@LGuitarB]

@@robb4340 His first definitely was a Fender though 🙂

[@AlexandreLima-wp4mb]

@@robb4340 You're kidding right? He did play a Schecter loaded with SH-1's in the 80s. His most notable performance with it was Alchemy Live. But that was only because he found the Schecter more comfortable to use for a long periods of time. He always preferred the Fender sound and went back to the Fenders right after it and still uses Fenders today. The original Sultans of Swing recording was with a Fender loaded with FS-1's. Hell, not sure how he would not be a Fender player if he even got a Fender signature guitar.

[@robb4340]

@@AlexandreLima-wp4mb Indeed Just Kidding.I also remember back in the 80s he played a Fender Elite with a beautiful Dark Metallic Red Finish.

[@crusherbmx]

You went and did it and put it at #1, resisted the urge to deny it...THANK YOU!

[@garyh.238]

The greatest riff of all time! Smoke on the Water!. It's simplicity is its effectiveness. Ritchie Blackmore's simplest riff and song....but absolutely killer! Ritchie Blackmore was a God among guitarists. Anybody who doubts that seriously needs to go dig into Deep Purple's and Rainbow's back catalogue. Not many had / have his level of technique, ability to improvise, and such melodic phrasing. An under-rated giant who doesn't get enough credit for all the other great riffs, songs, and solos he has created in 60+ years of playing and recording. Thank you for recognizing the man's genius!!

[@drmidnight2419]

My favorite from Blackmore is black sheep of the family, should have been no. 1

[@Fuxerz]

He is a Mount Rushmore guitarist Ritchie Blackmore

[@stevennorris3641]

Outstanding. Please do a second video on Strat riffs.

[@thomaslong8401]

I was 16 when Machine Head was released. Blew me away. Imagine hearing Smoke of the Water when it was brand new and hearing it for the first time!

[@robertbrown8362]

Im about the same age as you,i had to sing Smoke On The Water when i auditioned for sime band in about 1975, i did'nt pass the audition.

[@x00p3]

Hey, I was also 16 when it came out! I had the 8 track! It was one of the sound tracks of my youth.

[@x00p3]

@@robertbrown8362 Along with Smoke On The Water, I can sing several Deep Purple songs pretty good. But no way can I do Child In Time! That's way out of my league.

[@thomaslong8401]

@@x00p3 I also had the 8 track! Loved every song on it.

[@DomTremendous]

Great sound and awesome playing. Great video again by Jack and the Peach team. Brilliant. But... No Gilmour! No Knopfler!

[@hellogais2177]

9:00 that vibrato and bend is incredible props to you my guy

[@markjohnson5110]

Great job as a player. That stuff don't come easy! I received a 1972 Strat that sat in the case for 40 years! A whole new world!

[@pensiveboogie]

I’m so glad you included Hank Marvin of The Shadows in your musical roundup. His strat into a Vox AC15 initially then AC30, with tape echo is masterful. Any guitarist who knows strats would only need to listen to a few bars of The Shadows playing Apache, Kon Tiki, The Savage, Wonderful Land and Man Of Mystery to hear those distinctive strat tones from the man himself.

[@U2WB]

I thought the Shadows used Burns guitars, no ?

[@craigusselman546]

I love how used the Fiesta Strat for Hank The beautiful gold Strat for Jimi and Richie and the powder blue one for The Beatles and btw Im in love With gold snd red Strats please send them to me lol.

[@disturbedcarrot]

So delighted you acknowledged Rory!

[@nickbarthram1112]

Nile Rodgers is one of the best and most underrated rhythm guitarists of all time

[@itsmorphed6416]

Underrated? I think everybody knows hes amazing.

[@abbas_ali]

Incredible producer, too. His list of credits is pretty amazing!

[@derekstocker6661]

Amazing playing, love this demo style of presentation of these fabulous riffs and how I envy the guys like yourself that can play the pure magic that these are! Thanks for this, wonderful!

[@BreauxBobby]

Nailing the Jimi Hendrix songs! It is not easy to play Hendrix, and to play it so perfectly with the exact tone. Very impressed! Perfect tones and playing. Excellent playing on all of the songs!

[@peterburi2727]

Guitar intro from Free ride Edgar Winter. Classic tone.

[@pyratoothNL]

Great tones - lovely! You are the only guy who got away playing Smoke in a guitar shop 😁

[@stevenm4743]

Well done sir, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. And that gold colored strat looks fantastic!

[@markmartin3221]

Nice post, this is got to be the most difficult “pick a top ten” riffs. Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck! All these players have great riffs. Gilmour, Robert Cray, Mark Knofler. This is an impossible list to achieve. One size does not and never will fit all! This shouldn’t deter brave souls however. Bravo 👏

[@linovinn7011]

John Frusciante is one of the best Strat players, David Gilmour as well. Jimi Hendrix has a tone performance which is more than marvellous. It shines like the sun over everything to me .... Hard to describe, simply glorious .... No-one else made the Strat so shiny, maybe he was the Mozart of electric guitar.... Hank Marvin, glad you mentioned him ... :)

[@limoncr5205]

Even though this Snow song doesn't show how Frusciante uses the strat so efficient and taatefully. Give it away, scar tissue intro, under tbe bridge intro and verse... Hendrix's classic super clean and articulated stuff are also really missing, like ectric ladyland, the wjnd cries mary.

[@linovinn7011]

@@limoncr5205 you are my brother ... :-)

[@pleasantlindsey33]

That was an awesome selection. You covered the gamut of tones really well. If someone asks me what a Strat sounds like, from now on I'm just going to point them to this video. Great job.

[@Hentarded]

Ritchie is also my favourite strat player. Phenomenal guitarist, his riff work and guitar solos with Deep Purple and Rainbow is simply staggering.

[@misterwirez7731]

I saw Deep Purple my senior year in high school. 1985.. Me and my girlfriend took a frisbee into the old Civic Arena and I tossed it out into the crowd, while the floor lights were still on, just hanging. Two hours later, when we were walking out, a danged frisbee almost hit me in the face, but I snatched it up. Wouldn't you know it, it was mine! We couldn't believe it. It was like the frisbee thought ok time to go home, and found me.. ya had to be there. On the other hand, we may have caught a tremendous contact high. lol.. Soo smokey!

[@EuropaMan]

George Harrison played his Strat "Rocky" on many Beatles' songs especially his guitar work on Nowhere Man. Great to you included Bad Penny by Rory! Excellent playing yourself and your knowledge and vast repertoire of so many songs. Great job.

[@mrcurtis73]

I’m a Les Paul guy but this is probably my favorite top 10 in this series. Very cool!

[@brandon8217]

Jack is the freakin man. Every single time, insane playing.

[@petermayonejr.3420]

...You represented every one of those classic riffs beautifully!

[@sowhulljnr]

Lenny by SRV is a tone that really only a strat delivers, some of the others can be achieved closely with other guitars, but to me anyway Lenny is "the strat sound".

[@reaperxi-0382]

Well said my friend. This, and Sultan's of Swing are my "strat" sounds!

[@TexanUSMC8089]

When a person sits down and plays 20 famous riffs, a lot of them they probably don't play very often, and then play them all so they are recognizable by everyone, you did well. Great job. It's crazy to play Clapton, SRV, Hendrix, etc...

[@LittleDaveGuitar]

Looking forward to the tele riffs 👍😁

[@achimzuhlke239]

highly impressive how you sorted this out in a way, that I just have to admit: well done!

[@owensagness43]

Robin Trower - Bridge of Sighs should be at least honourable mention.

[@teknomanning]

Totally.SawRobin a few times in Vegas

[@gmac8852]

Should have 100 mentions

[@flowjesticmotion8253]

Indee

[@plantagenant]

Monster riff.

[@bryanjones4813]

whatever happened to Robin Trower? too rollin stoned , me too.

[@248203211]

I really enjoyed this - what a great job. Wonderful selection and just how you nail such a range of iconic sounds is amazing and Ive been 'at it' for over 30 years!

[@richienatale8861]

All these riffs are awesome! For once I would love to see Robin Trower’s work be acknowledged. When he transitioned to the strat there is no better. Unmatched tone, phrasing and technique. My favorite strat guys are RT, JMH and SRV. We are lucky RT is still with us making music on a strat. JMH and SRV live on in their music they left us and the inspiration they give us.

[@scrummyvision]

love these top 10 vids! you really nail the tone and feeling of the riffs

[@mauriciotav]

Missed "Sultans of Swing' (Mark Knofler) and "Money" (David Gilmor) are legends and also Guitarrists like Richie Sambora, Jeff Beck, Yngwie Malmsteen, Buddy Guy, Eric Johnson and others

[@marlonharvey278]

YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB WITH EACH SONG TWO THUMBS UP.

[@ramus1369]

I'm amazed that Burn by Deep Purple isn't anywhere! Still a great list 🤙🏼

[@simonverkerk8392]

Me too Amen brother

[@gregkoneski5419]

It should have at least been included in the honorable mentions. this said, I agree that this is a great list

[@harrisxr650]

add Kill the king as well

[@shinjial]

I liked the choices. Also, there were some I didn't know were strat tones, but hearing them now made a lot of sense.

[@AndyVerok]

Even Flow was a really nice touch to end on :)

[@fgianne98]

Probably in the three/four best grunge riffs imho

[@District.24]

I just like to say I’m a fan. I like the way you present your topic. I like the examples. I enjoy your skill level. Gives you a cool vibe. :)

[@thekingofelfland3294]

Forget the list. Everybody has their own. Mine changes every day depending on what I'm learning. The guitar playing and tone is brilliant and makes one want to go back and learn all these riffs. 🤘😆

[@gdvsbp]

Good list, killer playing. I just got back into the strat game after fifteen years away, and this is very motivational.

[@andreaferrero6533]

The Trooper by Iron Maiden. I agree Pink Floyd are not riff based but the 4 note arpeggio on Shine on You Crazy Diamond is one of the most recognizable strat tones. I would also include the Superstition riff by Jeff Beck (and SRV). But all top 10 and honourable mentions were very relevant iconic riffs, played superbly and with amazing tones. Chapeau!

[@PunyapatFungtammasarn]

Fantastic job, I felt like I shouldn't watching these videos for free. Perfect playing by Jack!

[@Goffix2009]

"That Will Be The Day", "Words of Love", by Buddy Holly. Simple as those intros were, they were very melodic. Holly literally put the Strat on the map! Just ask the early British Rockers that saw him on their TVs during his tour in England back in the 1950s . If I remember correctly, George Harris regarded trying to reproduce the intro to "That Will Be The Day" as difficult.

[@normsky5504]

Anything to Wee Willie Harris?

[@stevengandia9967]

Yes!!!

[@paulfrantizek102]

Yeah, something by Buddy Holly needs to be on this list.

[@leer.2137]

Go ask Clapton about Buddy Holly's influence on him, for starters....

[@misterwirez7731]

The David Gilmore leads in Pink Floyd's ~ Comfortably Numb. The OP plays well also! Nice work.

[@cosmojonesmusic]

I can't believe the edit bailed on 'Little wing'. Not even a mention for Knopfler? 🤔 Fair enough, subjectivity.

[@howlinwaters]

Excellent chops, and a lot of fun to watch - thanks for making these vids (Strat, Tele, LP, SG riffs, etc.) Fine work sir!

[@Bouillestfu]

I was expecting Sultans of Swing somewhere in the list. But I'm more annoyed by the lack of Guilmore even though he's not known for his riffs.

[@simonbarton9677]

Riffs is the key word.

[@garryleerob]

Annoyed? Why expect Gilmour?

[@theknightsofawesomeness2701]

Guys, you should that young lust and run like hell exist right?

[@limoncr5205]

@@garryleerob shine on you crazy diamond, for instance.

[@anthonybatey8507]

Fantastic work, fantastic attitude. Thankyou

[@reaperxi-0382]

When he said Frusciante my mind immediately went to Can't Stop. Rhythmically might be one of the most demanding Strat sounds to nail

[@sandercliquet1007]

Can’t Stop is played on a telecaster ;)

[@reaperxi-0382]

@@sandercliquet1007 fair play! The more you know

[@PeachGuitars]

Frusciante is an incredible player and narrowing down his output to just one track was hard. Although maybe not as well known as some of the real big hitting RHCP tracks, Snow is a great riff. Let's hope he brings the magic back on the new Chili's album!

[@reaperxi-0382]

@@PeachGuitars couldn't have said it better! Thank you for these videos, quality and content wise it's great. Appreciate the effort put into them!

[@doctor-dan]

Agreed. Can't stop is quite a demanding one! Not easy to play

[@glennjoslyn385]

Really Diggin this Video and All of your videos.. You make these Riffs Look Easy.. Cheers From Colorado!

[@sanderthomas4608]

To me Robert Plant's Big Log (especially the lead play) is the typical, most iconic Strat sound

[@bouillefabien1195]

Thank you Peach, wonderful video and playing!!!

[@U2WB]

Free Ride by Edgar Winter. Probably the most “Strat-like” Strat riff of all time. Honorable mention: Let It Rain by Eric Clapton

[@dannyanker4550]

great video ... superbly played and real cool guy presenting and performing .....im in !

[@jasong546]

You just can’t go wrong with Jack and a great strat!

[@ramspace]

Great stuff. I am always pleased when Rory gets a mention, any mention.

[@svbarr]

Glad you included Sweet Home Alabama but while not a 'riff' maybe Ed King's whammy bar distorted harmonic thing at the end of his solo/turn around is perhaps the tastiest strat sound ever........

[@joeyilse1409]

Dude got chills on that first intro from john mayer. The nuances are so clean! Love it

[@noelzhu1986]

Sultans of swing maybe.

[@johndesousa7937]

Great songs, great performance! Well done! My picks would include The Wind Cries Mary, and Sultans of Swing,

[@richardmendez4071]

I always like hearing the guitar tone you get. It would be great if you could do an episode on how you recorded your guitars. Also, what amp are you using?

[@stephenfriedrich1140]

I really enjoyed this and your awesome playing and all those beautiful Fender's thanks for putting this all together

[@reghunt2487]

03:01 In 'Snow (Hey Oh)' the notes should ring over each other for the arpeggios.

[@hkguitar1984]

Great List and great playing, Thank You. I'm now off to watch/listen to the Les Paul riffs!

[@123Ir0nman]

Was waiting for sultans of swing the whole time, what a shame

[@simonbarton9677]

Where’s the riff?

[@qddk9545]

Brilliant playing, good selection!

[@lexist7]

I’m outraged that [insert song title that wasn’t mentioned] wasn’t on this list!

[@HectorZLopez]

Fantastic my man! I completely agree with your choices. Good one!

[@flyingstratosurfer6285]

Great Strat sounds, great playing! Missing out on Knopfler and Gilmour is indeed discussable - they may not be the typical intro signature riff players, but "Sultans Of Swing" ans "Another Brick In The Wall" wouldn´t be the same without these, hm, one might rather call it licks instead of riffs, but so what?

[@crashnebula2772]

That's the fucking tone of a Stratocaster. I love how closely you matched the tone of each riff.

[@mbreinin]

I like the list, but it is nearly criminal to not have the riff that put the Strat on the map for the first time and that is "That'll be the Day" by Buddy Holly. Also, to not have a single riff from Mark Knopfler, especially for an Englishman, is a huge omission. Come on, how about "Sultans of Swing?" No "Bridge of Sighs?" Lord have mercy, there may be no cooler riff ever on a Strat and it uses the middle position, which you did not really feature and the best Univibe tone ever recorded. And again, even you mentioned Gilmour..."Money" could have easily been included. As a Strat player, I could go on forever. I know it is hard to pick these and I think you did a great job playing them. Great tones, nailed them all.

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

*As a Brit. Knopfler is Scottish.

[@mbreinin]

@@InGrindWeCrust2010 born in Scotland, raised in England. It is all the United Kingdom, is it not?

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

@@mbreinin He considers himself Scottish- "as a Brit" as Jack mentioned before the Status Quo riff, rather than "as an Englishman" 😉

[@rick00770]

Skynnard and Clapton ,had some great ones. Appreciate this video, I just got a 2010 fsr.

[@Cowboy_Beep_Da_Boop]

Good list, just missed Eric Johnson's Riff from Cliffs of Dover 😏

[@christiancathcart4373]

That was recorded on an ES-335, bridge pick up, tone rolled off 😌

[@djrychlak4443]

@@christiancathcart4373 I thought it was recorded on microphone.

[@vk3fbab]

EJ doesn't riff. He tears the roof off.

[@vroyuh1176]

Love the analytical take and film work

[@fapearljeremy]

Inspiração para os amantes de guitarras ao redor do mundo Mike McCready 🎸 ❤️ Brasil ❤️ Love Pearl Jam 🎸 Love Mike McCready 🎸

[@peterslater2742]

Great Video, really nice playing & fantastic to see you include The GOAT - Rory Gallagher

[@alansim969]

Nice list and well played but some glaring omissions ... Gilmour - Buddy Holly and one of my favourites Mark Knopfler...How you could possibly leave Knopfler off the list is beyond me.

[@roblarson9065]

Because his later years has been spent on a Gibson LP.

[@Satch5150clf]

Agreed! Mark Knopfler riffs not being on the list is definitely a miss! Deep Purple makes it, but not Dire Straits? No. Just...No.

[@ransombaggins9301]

Awesome as always! Also, that 70's custom shop strat is GORGEOUS!

[@independentthinker.273]

Should have included Pink Floyd The Wall. Probably one of the most recognizable quack tones. Even people that don't play any instrument, or even have a musical ear other than listening to the radio know exactly what you're playing when you play that song. On another note. I admired that whatever pick you were using, you managed to get the notes to stay crisp on the lower strings. Which I find there's a lot of jazz picks out there that just don't maintain that spank on the lower strings. What kind of pick did you use for this video, or does that depend on which guitar for which song? If you could list any or all picks that were used that would be great too.

[@williamb4652]

Not a riff

[@Esch47on]

Could by havve played "Young Lust"

[@timjonn-9016]

Loved it! Not the typical riff list, but quite refreshing. Thanks

[@craigdickerson1487]

gilmour is my favorite player, but he doesn't belong on the list because he's not known for his riff driven songs...he is known for his perfect solos...he has a very distinctive strat tone for sure, but this list is about riffs, so i'm not surprised he isn't on here

[@crolodon8024]

Nice playing Jack! Currently learning guitar on the Revstar Pro that you guys sold me, arrived last weekend and I'm loving it.

[@p6x2]

For the SRV tune, I would have used "Rude Mood", or even better "Lenny"...

[@tomm7733]

Even though it is a cover his version of Little Wing is just all kids of epic

[@RobertoTrama]

According to Clapton, Duane Allman came up with the main riff for Layla. Duane informed Eric that he actually borrowed the riff from Albert King's "As The Years Go Passing By" and sped up the tempo quite a bit before transforming it into the Layla intro. The session had been at a standstill and came back to life when Duane plugged in his '57 Les Paul Goldtop.

[@jordancook1668]

I always find it interesting that Buddy Holly is rarely on these lists as at least an honorable mention when you consider that basically he brought the strat into the public awareness almost single-handedly. Certainly not flashy and there is no “iconic” riff I suppose, but before Mr Holly, nobody had even heard of the Strat and that alone is pretty iconic.

[@SR11266]

Not to mention that he inspired Hank Marvin to order his strat, introducing this guitar to English audiences. The intro to That'll be the day is definitely an iconic strat sound.