Top 10 guitarists

Michael Bauer

Redblues, Makers Mark is good either way. I'll toss ice in early on if I'm in for the long haul, but later in the evening, when things get serious, it's "neat" all the way.

I tend to categorize single malts by the time in the evening I would drink them, with the very strongest tastes being "two in the morning" scotches. My fervent wish is that I never discover a breakfast malt, because then I am doomed!

klaatu

redblues wrote:

The only remaining question is neat or ice?

Depends on the whiskey. Some of the really strong ones (Wild Turkey 101 proof, for instance) benefit from a bit of water or ice. But most of the single barrel or small batch varieties are best appreciated neat (Woodford Reserve among them), although they are just fine on the rocks as well.

ThomasGtar

yes michael I'm willing and able to get along. no more nonsense arguments. I appreciate that statement! at the end of the day for me, it's not about who is right or wrong. we all make mistakes. Now onto meaningful GJ discussions!

rimm

Now there may well be a proper name for this act already, I have heard it refered to as a 'rake' but I think we should make up a name for the act of running your pick across the strings behind the bridge...I find myself doing it all the time to remind my bass player where to change on tunes:P
Winner gets a glass of Bushmills if you ever visit these here parts. (STARTING TO THINK THAT WE MAY ALL BE ALCOHOLICS ON HERE.)

klaatu

rimm wrote:

(STARTING TO THINK THAT WE MAY ALL BE ALCOHOLICS ON HERE.)

You think?

pinkgary

It was a very nice whiskey, Michael...

And this:

Beyond that, I refuse to get into a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Ha Ha Ha

i'm gonna start using that a lot.... I can tell..

Steveareno

I think Albert Lee is part Gypsy and you can actually here it in his playing. He sure gets around. Flits back and forth between Malibu and the UK and tours all over Europe. Occasionally will do local gigs around here for fun. Amazing picker, really pushes bands into overdrive. Tommy Emmanuel sure gets a good sound out of that old Kalamazoo flat top he's been playing (apparently a gift from a fan). Super talented picker and nice guy (attended a free workshop he did in Auckland NZ many years ago). As far as Whisky goes, Evel Kenevil (RIP) used to keep Wild Turkey hidden in his hollowed out walking stick...remember him taking a hit on the Tonight Show with Johnny. I just try to stick to organic beer these days. Top Ten??? wouldn't know where to start...so much talent, so many different styles.
Swang on,

Elliot

There's a guy who was featured in Living Blues Magazine named One String Sam. I never heard him play but I bet he was great.

CalebFSU

My girlfriend got me a bottle of Laphroig quarter cask for a present. I think its magnificent

matty42

No Steve Vai on her anywhere? If the list is straying from gypsy guitarists, then he must be recognized. It is my belief that Steve Vai is so good, and becoming even better, that one day he will turn into pure light and join the energy of the universe. If you do not believe, then you must check out his live performance of "Whispering a prayer" on youtube.