Tommy Bolin
Rory Gallagher
Roy Buchanan
In that order
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Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin
Jeff Beck
Mark Knopfler
Keith Richards
Lee Ritenour
Wes Montgomery
Chet Atkins
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Hard to pick one. In no order: For rock; Hendrix, Beck, Bolin, Trower, Clapton, Satriani... For Blues; Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Roy Buchannan, Elmore James...
Larry Carlton, Jeff Beck and David Gilmour are at the top of my list. Gilmour isn't as flashy as the other two but he makes up for it in pure emotion (watch David Gilmour Live at Royal Albert Hall).
Can't disagree with that trio and I will add John Petrucci and Roy Clark. Can't leave out Page, Hendrix and Zappa.
Hendrix was my original hero back on the 70's when I started to play. He played a White Strat like mine.
You mean you played a white Strat like his
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Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers: "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee
Somewhat timely thread here since Harold Bradley passed away just last month. He is one of (if not ‘the most’) recorded guitarists of all time, due to all the session work he did back-in-the-day. He is from the era of Chet Atkins and Les Paul, and played on literally thousands of recordings as a session guitarist, mostly recorded here in Nashville. Naturally, that included a lot of country albums, but he also recorded with folk and rock artists like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and The Byrds. He did a few instrumental records of his own, one of which I randomly selected at a used record store, and is how I discovered him. It is called Misty Guitar, and AFAIK is only available on vinyl (mono and stereo). Another one of his records was Guitar for Lovers Only. My wife says it sounds like ‘drive-in movie background music’, but she doesn’t mean that in a negative way. His playing style is not flashy or innovative or technically impressive per se, but in the category of ‘favorite’, he is one of mine.
I don’t listen to much country music, which is probably considered sacrilegious considering I live in Nashville. But in that genre, I see Roy Clark and Chet Atkins have already been mentioned, but from a pure skill standpoint, I think Jerry Reed could be added to the list – he did a few collaborations with Chet. And from modern country artists, I think Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, and Vince Gill have to be considered. And if we include the lap steel guitar, my goodness, Jerry Douglas is tops…I do like me some AKUS.
Classical guitar: Julian Bream, John Williams, Christopher Parkening
Rock/blues: David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Steve Howe, Eddie Van Halen, Vivian Campbell, Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, Prince (he just kicks a$$), Muddy Waters
Ok, so I have a problem picking favorites
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
Prince was so underrated. Watching and listening to him play gave me goosebumps. This to this day brings tears to my eye's. The guy just freaking killed it and to just watch the others watching him just speaks volumes.
R.I.P.
George Harrison is one of my favorites, along with David Gilmour.
Not Tom or Trey or Jim just Micah
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I've always thought the goal of high-end audio was not to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Turn that darn music down' but to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Tell your friends to go home and you can practice later this week'.
Rock/blues: David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Steve Howe, Eddie Van Halen, Vivian Campbell, Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, Prince (he just kicks a$$), Muddy Waters
Ok, so I have a problem picking favorites
Vivian Campbell....hmmm. That's a unique pick. He's been in my cousin's band Riverdogs for a few iterations.
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Almost all the previously listed gents are phenomenal guitar players and most hold a place in my music heart but, i would like to add a few ( possibly repeat one or two) to the list. Truly some of my favorites!!
In no particular order of gift or talent.
Duane Allman
Dickey Betts
Steve Howe
Jan Akkerman
Robin Trower
Jeff Beck
Gary Moore
Florian Opahle
Steve Hackett
I guess i don't have a true favorite
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"The early Klingon gets the Gagh"
Rock/blues: David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Steve Howe, Eddie Van Halen, Vivian Campbell, Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, Prince (he just kicks a$$), Muddy Waters
Ok, so I have a problem picking favorites
Vivian Campbell....hmmm. That's a unique pick. He's been in my cousin's band Riverdogs for a few iterations.
I was a big Dio fan in my younger days when VC was in the band. His solos were some of my favorites to 'air guitar'.
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
Rock/blues: David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Steve Howe, Eddie Van Halen, Vivian Campbell, Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, Prince (he just kicks a$$), Muddy Waters
Ok, so I have a problem picking favorites
Vivian Campbell....hmmm. That's a unique pick. He's been in my cousin's band Riverdogs for a few iterations.
I was a big Dio fan in my younger days when VC was in the band. His solos were some of my favorites to 'air guitar'.
Yeah, I guess they had quite the falling out. RJD evidently doesn't think much of Def Leppard :^ /
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Computer - Windows 7/JRiver, Topping D10 DAC, Fostex PMO.4n monitors
Rock/blues: David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Steve Howe, Eddie Van Halen, Vivian Campbell, Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, Prince (he just kicks a$$), Muddy Waters
Ok, so I have a problem picking favorites
Vivian Campbell....hmmm. That's a unique pick. He's been in my cousin's band Riverdogs for a few iterations.
I was a big Dio fan in my younger days when VC was in the band. His solos were some of my favorites to 'air guitar'.
Yeah, I guess they had quite the falling out. RJD evidently doesn't think much of Def Leppard :^ /
Which begs the classic joke, "What has seven arms and sucks?"...
Comments
Rory Gallagher
Roy Buchanan
In that order
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2 Channel
Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+
Stuff for the Head
JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365
Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin
Mark Knopfler
Keith Richards
Lee Ritenour
Wes Montgomery
Chet Atkins
2. JM Labs Electra 920.1; Sonic Frontiers Line 3 Preamp; Classe Model 25 amp; Sony HAP-Z1ES; Oppo 105D; Music Hall MMF7 and Acoustech phono pre; PS Audio Power Director; MIT S1 Cables
3. Polk LSiM703; Parasound JC2BP and A21; Sony 48" 4K TV; Wyred4Sound DAC 2; Oppo 203; Squeezebox Touch; MIT S3 cables
Very sad that all 3 died needlessly long before their time.
You mean you played a white Strat like his
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David Gilmour
Mark Knopfler
Stevie Ray Vaughn
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David Gilmour
Alex Lifeson
EVH
SRV
Steve Howe
John Petrucci
Tony Iommi
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee
You could add a category and still include Keith Richards if you want to, you know?
I don’t listen to much country music, which is probably considered sacrilegious considering I live in Nashville. But in that genre, I see Roy Clark and Chet Atkins have already been mentioned, but from a pure skill standpoint, I think Jerry Reed could be added to the list – he did a few collaborations with Chet. And from modern country artists, I think Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, and Vince Gill have to be considered. And if we include the lap steel guitar, my goodness, Jerry Douglas is tops…I do like me some AKUS.
Classical guitar: Julian Bream, John Williams, Christopher Parkening
Rock/blues: David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Steve Howe, Eddie Van Halen, Vivian Campbell, Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, Prince (he just kicks a$$), Muddy Waters
Ok, so I have a problem picking favorites
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
And I can't stand country music.
Prince was so underrated. Watching and listening to him play gave me goosebumps. This to this day brings tears to my eye's. The guy just freaking killed it and to just watch the others watching him just speaks volumes.
R.I.P.
...
Randy / Maine
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Completely agree - Lindsey is one of the most under-rated guitarists out there.
Currently enjoying: Legacy Focus 20/20, McCormack DNA 225, Bill D C1, Oppo 105
Frank Zappa
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Jimi Hendrix
Jeff Beck
Vivian Campbell....hmmm. That's a unique pick. He's been in my cousin's band Riverdogs for a few iterations.
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In no particular order of gift or talent.
Duane Allman
Dickey Betts
Steve Howe
Jan Akkerman
Robin Trower
Jeff Beck
Gary Moore
Florian Opahle
Steve Hackett
I guess i don't have a true favorite
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Vincent PHO 701 Phono Preamp
MIT Avt3 Speaker c's
Audio Quest Big Sur ic's
Polk SDA 1C's modded
Polk LSim 707
Polk LSiM706c
Polk RTiA 3's
Polk 80F/X-RT
Polk DSW PRO 440wi sub
Infinity bu2 sub
"The early Klingon gets the Gagh"
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
Yeah, I guess they had quite the falling out. RJD evidently doesn't think much of Def Leppard :^ /
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Which begs the classic joke, "What has seven arms and sucks?"...
He definitely was. I used to watch his show as a teenager. Mason Williams and Roy Clark were regulars. He was an amazing drinker too!
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That being said I am flabbergasted that having read this whole thread that I see no mention of Mr. Joe Walsh.
I also have a lot of this gentleman's music:
MIck Taylor
Tony Rice
https://www.amazon.com/Solo-Anthology-Lindsey-Buckingham-Deluxe/dp/B07G1YTQC6/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1534450275&sr=1-1&keywords=lindsey+buckingham+solo+anthology+3cd&tag=rhinocom-20&linkCode=as2&ascsubtag=1d8c19ebfdf65f3d35c9026a8b051e78