Top 10 guitarists

Elliot

Lol! Well, he was 'Captain Trips' king of the endless mixolydian way before any excursions on my part...but I'll say both!

I took LSD and listened to Django for a while, but all I could smell was Gallouise cigarettes and monkey.

Michael Bauer

I tend to really hate these sorts of lists because what is the criterion? Technical prowess? Historical importance? Fame? Originality? Emotional content? Influence on subsequent musicians? Type of music played? I mean every qualifier gives you a different list.

That said, I can't think of any qualifier that gives me your list, Thomas. I mean seriously! Tommy Emmanuel? Really? :shock: But you are entitled to like who you like, and entitled to think they are the best. And if I put my ten favorites up, probably I'd get the same reaction from you, so let me just shut up now.

Djuri

Elliot wrote:

Here's mine.

Good list.

I'd sneak in there Lenny Breau, Paco de Lucia, Joe Pass, Santana..etc.etc :-)

Almost forgot: John Mclaughlin!

Tele295

Musette wrote:

1 DJANGO REINHARDT. I'm sure you meant to write that, its ok...just a typo....

That kind of omission can get a fella shown to the door around here!

Michael Bauer

The trap door...into the pits of gypsy hell!

stubla

My top 10(this week anyway)

1)Django
2)Bob Docker
3)Bireli Lagrene
4)Wes Montgomery
5)Rafael Rabello(Brazil)
6)Julian Bream
7)Danny Gatton
8 Lenny Breau
9)Ida Presti(classical)
10)Yamandu Costa(Brazil)

Stu

ThomasGtar

sorry guys i forgot to mention the criteria. all the guys on my list is based on a mixture of technique, musicality, and inspiring to you.

to the guy who doesn't think Tommy Emmanuel is world class.......Tommy is one of the worlds best fingerpickers. he does some GJ like on his album with frank vignola. He's very versatile, but by far his fingerpicking is what makes him world class.

Phil

1. Lagavullin
2. Laphroaig
3. Ardberg
4. Bowmore
5. Bruichladdich
6. Aberlour
7. Glen Grant
8. Highland Park
9. Talisker
10. Auchentoshan

Michael Bauer

Alright Phil! Now we're getting somewhere! In no particular order:

1. Longmorn 16
2. Talisker 10
3. Caol Ila 12
4. Bowmore 17
5. Ledaig 15
6. Macallen 18
7. Glen Rothes Special Reserve
8. Highland Park 15
9. Balvenie Doublewood
10. Mortlach 15

Tommy Emmanuel indeed! :roll: We're talking about picking guitars, not noses.

pinkgary

No Oban?... Or Strathisla?