^^ a technical genious, but from the list id go with Clapton, not on the list id have to say SRV or Dick Dale

Nice pick, very underrated guitarist.

mine are

SRV
Kirk Hammet
Angus Young
Dime
both guys from Scorps

:beer:

hendrix - a genius

i also like syd barrets guitar playing, its not impressive technically but its full of passion - especially on his solo albums

Aside from the beer and the metal cred mandatory mention of Dime, i'd say this is the most intelligent post you've made.

I love the way this guy plays. After all I've said, I won't deny him. I was listening to Metallica on the way home today, The Unforgiven was playing, the solo in this is fantastic.

I think Zakk Wylde deserves a mention, even though he's a moron, he can still play damn well. Get Soil- Halo live at Ozzfest 2002 feat. Zakk Wylde, the solo will blow you away.

Hes damn good, very skilled, but i dont really dig his style at all(i liked the no more tears solo and thats about it), he overuses Pinch Harmonics and his tone leaves a lot to be desired in my opinion.

steve stevens - long time billy Idol axeman and sweet playing on Dirty Diana the Michael jackson song

Dave Navarro - 2 words: MOUNTAIN SONG, that riff is thick as f uck!!!!

My favourite is knopfler
followed by Jannick from Maiden
followed by Dave Baskh from sum 41, hes a very underrated player