The Official Best Guitarist Thread (single, jimi hendrix, Muse, effect)

jibber · 08-26-2004, 04:22 AM

^ he can play guitar, but he's not especially talented. And yes I've heard a lot of they're songs, every one from elephant and a few from their old album. Compared to others, page, hendrix, clapton etc. he's nothing. compared to the huge talents in recent times, he's nothing special. He's a hell of a lot better than I am, but compared to really talented guitarists, one word comes to mind: "meh".

Entered · 08-26-2004, 06:11 AM

I Agree With Thrice Definetly John Frusciante, Dave Narravo don't like him personinly but i like his music

Entered · 08-26-2004, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmyLeeFan

Jack White from The White Stripes is the best guitarist, that's a fact.

It Isn't A Fact Amy It's Your Opinion

Runaway · 08-26-2004, 10:55 AM

Well I'm no where near any sort of an expert but in my very very humble opinion I would say John Fruschanti (spl?)

rnr · 08-28-2004, 03:23 PM

There is no "Best Guitarist", all guitarist had their own style, solos, and riffs. No offense, but this is a dumb question. And now you see why companies such as "Rollingstone Magazine" go by influence, record sells, and major impacts. If they did it by skill..it would be impossible.

My Greatest Guitarist (Influences, Impact):

1. Jimi Hendrix - he created the techniques that alot of guitarists today use. If you say Eddie Van Halen is faster and so he is better, will your wrong. Jimi putted more soul into his music and speed doesn't really matter. And he is not an overrated artists, he deserves the spot. If he was still alive, Rap/R&B/Hiphop would be nothing today because he would inspire future black Americans to play Rock N' Roll or Blues. Rock would be like it was during the 60s and 70s. Just like if John Lennon was still alive this world could of been different. Scary.

rnr · 08-28-2004, 03:28 PM

Behined him i'll say Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Page, and Steve Vai

AmyLeeFan · 08-28-2004, 05:12 PM

Jack White rules!

NothingWorthDyingfor · 08-28-2004, 06:15 PM

James Hetfield, Voted number 2 metal guitarist of all time with hits like my fav Creeping Death. I know Metallica may be a little over rated at times but James is my fav guitar player of al time/Song writer. Dave Mustaine close behind.

jibber · 08-30-2004, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmyLeeFan

Jack White rules!

ya, we got that. we got it the first time you said it, we got it the seconf time, and yes, we got it the third time. So why would you feel the need to state it yet again. just stop, seriously.

back to the topic, someone said that you can't really decide on the "best guitarist" beacuse everyone has their own style, and I completely agree. Judging a musicians skill is in large part based on personal preferance. However, that is not to say that it is impossible to differentiate between the truly skilled musicians, and the mediocre ones.

Disturbed1 · 08-30-2004, 04:06 AM

Im not sure about best guitarist but i would recommend checking out Muse. Matt bellamy has some mad riffs and seems to really get a hell of alot out of his guitar. Innovative player. And im sorry amy, but jack white aint in the league of alot of others mentioned. (that was a lie, im not taht sorry but what ya gonna do?)

08-26-2004, 04:22 AM	#41 (permalink)
jibber Freeskier Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Istanbul was Constantinople now it's Istanbul not Constantinople... Posts: 1,536	^ he can play guitar, but he's not especially talented. And yes I've heard a lot of they're songs, every one from elephant and a few from their old album. Compared to others, page, hendrix, clapton etc. he's nothing. compared to the huge talents in recent times, he's nothing special. He's a hell of a lot better than I am, but compared to really talented guitarists, one word comes to mind: "meh". __________________ What you've done becomes the judge of what you're going to do -- especially in other people's minds. When you're traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don't have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road. William Least Heat Moon, Blue Highways Your toughest competitor lives in your head. Some days his name is fear, or pain, or gravity. Stomp his ass. HOOKED ON THE WHITE POWDER

08-26-2004, 06:11 AM	#42 (permalink)
Entered Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 32	I Agree With Thrice Definetly John Frusciante, Dave Narravo don't like him personinly but i like his music __________________ Songbird Sweet And Sour Jane,Music Is My Aeroplane, It's My Aeroplane

08-26-2004, 10:55 AM	#44 (permalink)
Runaway :: Wicked Ways :: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Posts: 113	Well I'm no where near any sort of an expert but in my very very humble opinion I would say John Fruschanti (spl?) __________________ I learn to bribe I learn to say please Oh won't you lick the pavement for me I learn to bribe I learn to say please I like you best when you're on your knees

08-28-2004, 03:23 PM	#45 (permalink)
rnr Groupie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5	None There is no "Best Guitarist", all guitarist had their own style, solos, and riffs. No offense, but this is a dumb question. And now you see why companies such as "Rollingstone Magazine" go by influence, record sells, and major impacts. If they did it by skill..it would be impossible. My Greatest Guitarist (Influences, Impact): 1. Jimi Hendrix - he created the techniques that alot of guitarists today use. If you say Eddie Van Halen is faster and so he is better, will your wrong. Jimi putted more soul into his music and speed doesn't really matter. And he is not an overrated artists, he deserves the spot. If he was still alive, Rap/R&B/Hiphop would be nothing today because he would inspire future black Americans to play Rock N' Roll or Blues. Rock would be like it was during the 60s and 70s. Just like if John Lennon was still alive this world could of been different. Scary.

08-28-2004, 03:28 PM	#46 (permalink)
rnr Groupie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5	Below Hendrix Behined him i'll say Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Page, and Steve Vai

08-28-2004, 05:12 PM	#47 (permalink)
AmyLeeFan Changed Username Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 147	Jack White rules! __________________ AmyLeeFan has changed her username to Ensemble.

08-28-2004, 06:15 PM	#48 (permalink)
NothingWorthDyingfor Groupie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2	James Hetfield, Voted number 2 metal guitarist of all time with hits like my fav Creeping Death. I know Metallica may be a little over rated at times but James is my fav guitar player of al time/Song writer. Dave Mustaine close behind.

08-30-2004, 04:06 AM	#50 (permalink)
Disturbed1 Groupie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 12	Im not sure about best guitarist but i would recommend checking out Muse. Matt bellamy has some mad riffs and seems to really get a hell of alot out of his guitar. Innovative player. And im sorry amy, but jack white aint in the league of alot of others mentioned. (that was a lie, im not taht sorry but what ya gonna do?)