the best guitarist in the US of A

[rotting casket]

okay, maybe "the best" is a bit much :fingersx: but good lordy I love listening and watching this gentleman play dat geet-steel.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPpAbhLKRnU

if you ever get a chance to see Junior live DO IT!!! one caveat: you'll likely come home after the show, put all your guitars and amps on eBay, and take up crossword puzzles.

 

[Mephis]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

He may not be the best but he's certantly entertaining.

 

[Artie]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

One caveat: you'll likely come home after the show, put all your guitars and amps on eBay, and take up crossword puzzles.

I came close to that after "discovering" Tommy Emmanuel.

 

[caprae]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

Tommy always looks like someone who is gets the absolute most joy out of playing. I'd love to see him live. Joe Satriani has always struck me like that as well.

 

[Ocifer]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

I do like the country pickin', but this is my rebuttal:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DHRY6JnkIm4

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

I don't know what constitutes best because of the different styles and all,but Joe Satriani rates number 1 on my list as far as pretty much being able to do it all on guitar..

Some folks think speed and practiced technique is what makes a great player.I'm more into feel and the emotion of the right notes over too many notes and self masturbation on the guitar...

 

[Kiobe]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

I don't know what constitutes best because of the different styles and all,but Joe Satriani rates number 1 on my list as far as pretty much being able to do it all on guitar..

Some folks think speed and practiced technique is what makes a great player.I'm more into feel and the emotion of the right notes over too many notes and self masturbation on the guitar...

dude, LOL!!!!

 

[Hot _Grits]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

Trucks, Emmanuel and Brown?

-now THERE'S a G3 I'd pay to see.

-though I'd reluctantly let any one of them step down if Jeff Beck wanted to come onboard...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3H1XDswBBA

 

[FamousForSustain]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

Emmanuel is Aussie, not American, but I would probably put him ahead of anyone mentioned so far, just a blast to watch and listen to.

 

[Dr.Mavashi]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

I would go with Satch too. But I would put the guy from Limp Bizkit right behind him. Derek Trucks, PA-lease, he will never be able to play "I did it for the Nookie" are you kidding me?

 

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

I'd reluctantly let any one of them step down if Jeff Beck wanted to come onboard...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3H1XDswBBA

Disqualified: British

Great video, btw. Guys that play that well without a pick blow my mind.

- Keith

 

[C-Martin]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

that was cool :bigok: he can realy grove and make that uhh 2 neck tele/something sound good

 

[YJM_Rocks]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

I'm sorry, but this one wins.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTX5hGNplEA

 

[YJM_Rocks]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

Also.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwgAl7sTS2g&mode=related&search=

 

[itbepopples]

Re: the best guitarist in the US of A

I think Paul Gilbert is amazing. Steve Vai...I simply admire his dedication and ability to master an instrument.