Who is the better guitarist?

[C R]

Nope

Bah, there's no accounting for some people's (lack of) taste

 

[Drago]

Vinnie Moore, anyone?

 

[Dan B]

Tom Morello got a shout out somewhere upthread, so I'll just add Brian May.

 

[Drago]

Nuno Bettencourt?

 

[C R]

Nuno Bettencourt?

Yngwie Malmsteen?

 

[slowmotion]

It's all down to personal preference, unless you get them both in a room and measure them against pre-determined criteria.

I personally think Knopfler is better (technically). There are many Metal guitarists who can play far more technical solos, faster and more accurately than the likes of Hendrix, Knopfler, Clapton etc but does that mean they are "better"? Clapton was/is a fantastic songwriter but could never write or play things as well as Satriani or Steve Vai for example.

I completely agree. Technical competence and speed means absolutely nothing if you don't have anything to "say" that appeals to the emotions. Who needs shedding, FFS.

BTW, anybody like Carlos Santana?

 

[raleighnut]

I completely agree. Technical competence and speed means absolutely nothing if you don't have anything to "say" that appeals to the emotions. Who needs shedding, FFS.

BTW, anybody like Carlos Santana?

Yep but is he better than 'Greeny',

View: https://youtu.be/cIMrU8qcbs8

 

[C R]

I completely agree. Technical competence and speed means absolutely nothing if you don't have anything to "say" that appeals to the emotions. Who needs shedding, FFS.

BTW, anybody like Carlos Santana?

Shredding has its place, but I agree that technique alone is not enough.

 

[wheresthetorch]

Angus Young .

 

[Drago]

Surprised no one has mentioned Mike Oldfield or Jimmy Page.

 

[matiz]

Surprised no one has mentioned Mike Oldfield or Jimmy Page.

They have.

 

[Venod]

We could go on forever with this list how about a bit of Jazz with Kenny Burrell.

 

[Nibor]

very underrated Prince

 

[Ciar]

RL Boyce proper blues man

 

[Drago]

They have.

Er, that was a test. You passed!