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Old 11-12-2011, 08:21 PM   #32 (permalink)
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The problem with this comparison is that they come from drastically different eras. Buckethead has a world of technology/technique that was developed through the 70s, and 80s that Hendrix didn't really.

Futhermore, Buckethead, more technical or no, existed in an era with digital recording, and clean sounding amps. In the 60s, that clarity was pretty much impossible, and Hendrix played better of his limitations. Where as Buckethead really didn't have as many due to his time.

Not to mention, also, Buckethead is a vast imitator who collects, and assembles things, where as Hendrix was more of an inventor.

I agree. Hendrix definitely was an innovator. He was more innovative and creative in his time than Buckethead is in his time. But how is Buckethead an imitator?
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