John Smith Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 This topic is so subjective as already stated. But judging from the names thus far, it seems to be a "rock" list. I like many of the listed players. But I need to add a few of my own. Micheal Hedges&Leo Kotkke Both men did/do things with an acoustic guitar that blow your mind. Man, I miss Hedges... Pat Metheny... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Pat Metheny... Steve Morse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 There is nothing like that tone he gets on Texas Flood. It's so clean and yet just screams. The sound of a Fender cranked all the way up and big heavy strings on his strat. I love SRV. I think the sound of his albums was sort of crappy after the first two. I have the re-mastered cds, and they still sound funny to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I think the sound of his albums was sort of crappy after the first two. I have the re-mastered cds, and they still sound funny to me. I agree, the first 2 albums seemed to capture his live tone better, not sure what changed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I agree, the first 2 albums seemed to capture his live tone better, not sure what changed. I would almost guess it was digital recording. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Steve Morse god bless you fast doesn't impress me. fast & melodic does we did a dixie dregs show at my college, outdoors in from of one of the dorms ... steve (and all the guys) couldn't have been nicer great stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 god bless you fast doesn't impress me. fast & melodic does we did a dixie dregs show at my college, outdoors in from of one of the dorms ... steve (and all the guys) couldn't have been nicer great stuff I met Steve at a NAMM show when I was 16 and relatively new to the guitar.He was just walking down the aisle, and the exchange went something like this: "Steve Morse?""Yes?"Wow. I'm a really big fan.(smiling) "Hey! Thanks! You play?""Yeah, but I'm not very good.""No?""Not as good as I want to be.""Do you practice with a metronome?""No.""Well, that is the number one piece of advice that I can give to you, is to practice with a metronome. You have anywhere to be now?""No."Come on; I'm going to the Ernie Ball booth. You wanna take a little walk with me? We'll talk about guitar a bit." He gave me a little technique advice and just told me about being a working musician.One of the nicest people that I have ever met. He had no need to be so cool to me... some random, starry-eyed kid on the showroom floor, and yet, he kinda took me under his wing for a few minutes.So cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I met Steve at a NAMM show when I was 16 and relatively new to the guitar.He was just walking down the aisle, and the exchange went something like this: "Steve Morse?""Yes?"Wow. I'm a really big fan.(smiling) "Hey! Thanks! You play?""Yeah, but I'm not very good.""No?""Not as good as I want to be.""Do you practice with a metronome?""No.""Well, that is the number one piece of advice that I can give to you, is to practice with a metronome. You have anywhere to be now?""No."Come on; I'm going to the Ernie Ball booth. You wanna take a little walk with me? We'll talk about guitar a bit." He gave me a little technique advice and just told me about being a working musician.One of the nicest people that I have ever met. He had no need to be so cool to me... some random, starry-eyed kid on the showroom floor, and yet, he kinda took me under his wing for a few minutes.So cool. that is awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 This topic is so subjective as already stated. But judging from the names thus far, it seems to be a "rock" list. I guess that's to be expected, but to tip the scales a bit, I'll throw out some non-rock (or rock, but not just rock) guitarists that consistently knock me out: Jim HallBarney KessellPat MartinoSonny SharrockJust about any name Bluegrass playerDjangoJorma KaukonenBert JanschBill FrisellWhoever the main guitarist is in Tinariwen Has anyone mentioned Steve Cropper? He should be in the "goes without saying" category. Eddie Hazel, and the rest of the Funkadelic guitarists. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I met Steve at a NAMM show when I was 16 and relatively new to the guitar.He was just walking down the aisle, and the exchange went something like this: "Steve Morse?""Yes?"Wow. I'm a really big fan.(smiling) "Hey! Thanks! You play?""Yeah, but I'm not very good.""No?""Not as good as I want to be.""Do you practice with a metronome?""No.""Well, that is the number one piece of advice that I can give to you, is to practice with a metronome. You have anywhere to be now?""No."Come on; I'm going to the Ernie Ball booth. You wanna take a little walk with me? We'll talk about guitar a bit." He gave me a little technique advice and just told me about being a working musician.One of the nicest people that I have ever met. He had no need to be so cool to me... some random, starry-eyed kid on the showroom floor, and yet, he kinda took me under his wing for a few minutes.So cool. That is very cool, and Steve Morse is just a monster player. I always like hearing that people I respect end up being decent human beings. I heard a very similar story about Michael Hedges from a friend of mine. They discussed tunings and about a month later my friend got a letter from Hedges that had a list of his songs and all the different guitar tunings he used. I should ask for a copy actually but it's not like I could play any of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 That is very cool, and Steve Morse is just a monster player. I always like hearing that people I respect end up being decent human beings. I heard a very similar story about Michael Hedges from a friend of mine. They discussed tunings and about a month later my friend got a letter from Hedges that had a list of his songs and all the different guitar tunings he used. I should ask for a copy actually but it's not like I could play any of it. I'd like to see a photo of Steve Morse from his airline pilot days. I wonder if he had to cut his hair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Stephen Stills Steve Miller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Steve Vai are we playing a game? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Steve Vai are we playing a game? apparently not the same one Roky Erickson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Steve Vai are we playing a game?Ralph Macchio. yes. Check mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Moss Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Is that Buck Dharma or Guido Sarduchi? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pecan_Pie Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I'd have to say this man right here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Analogman Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 My theory is this: SRV is to Jimi as Eric is to Jeff Beck. I never really listened to him, but I was watching some footage of the 2008 Experience Hendrix Tour the other day - and he was there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Is that Buck Dharma or Guido Sarduchi? it could go either way. seriously, buck dharma plays the best solos. incredible stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I never really listened to him, but I was watching some footage of the 2008 Experience Hendrix Tour the other day - and he was there. Eric Johnson can play the hell out of Hendrix, I have seen him do several of them live. Love or Confusion, Manic Depression, I know Hendrix was a huge influence on him, along with Wes Montgomery. Listen to "Ah Via Musicom" (the song), he should pay royalties to the Hendrix family for that one. "ah Via Musicom" (the album) has to be in the top 10 greatest guitar albums of all time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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