most under rated guitarist. - Guitars101

Goport · 01-13-2006, 02:12 PM

I am seriously interested in your opinions here.

I nominate Alan Holdsworth (GOD!), Alan Murphy and Francis Dunnery

If anybody agrees with that ... well I will be shocked

pranav · 01-13-2006, 02:16 PM

richie kotzen eric johnson larry carlton

evilpenguin · 01-13-2006, 03:02 PM

Here are a few I'd like to hear more people talk about:

George Bellas. I like his way of doing all the shreddy stuff. He doesn't use a lot of distortion (check out the video 'Improvisation' on his website and you'll know what I'm talking about) which makes his sound pretty unique in a field where lots of guitarists sound the same. He also has an interesting approach to composition that I also like.

Alexi Laiho. Very technical indeed, probably not everyones cup of tea, but I think he has an interesting approach to soloing that anyone could benefit from investigating.

Mattias Eklundh. Again, interesting approaches to composition and soloing. Noone sounds quite like him.

I know. It all ends up in shred for me, that's just where I get my kicks!

Also, anyone heard of a guy named James Blood Ulmer? I haven't heard a lot by him, but judging by the stuff I've heard, it sounds like he was pretty much the first to introduce atonality to guitar playing.

npminard · 01-13-2006, 07:42 PM

Ritchie Kotzen is definately overlooked, which is a shame.

Robin Trower isn't rated high enough, the same with Frank Marino.

Ronnie Montrose is underated too IMO

Rythameen · 01-13-2006, 08:12 PM

Amen to Trower, Montrose, and Marino.................

BB · 01-13-2006, 08:17 PM

Ronnie Montrose is definitly underrated.

**JPF** · 01-21-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rythameen

Amen to Trower, Montrose, and Marino.................

, nuff said!!!!

Liberty Guitar Player · 06-16-2006, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by evilpenguin

Here are a few I'd like to hear more people talk about:

George Bellas. I like his way of doing all the shreddy stuff. He doesn't use a lot of distortion (check out the video 'Improvisation' on his website and you'll know what I'm talking about) which makes his sound pretty unique in a field where lots of guitarists sound the same. He also has an interesting approach to composition that I also like.

Alexi Laiho. Very technical indeed, probably not everyones cup of tea, but I think he has an interesting approach to soloing that anyone could benefit from investigating.

Mattias Eklundh. Again, interesting approaches to composition and soloing. Noone sounds quite like him.

I know. It all ends up in shred for me, that's just where I get my kicks!

Also, anyone heard of a guy named James Blood Ulmer? I haven't heard a lot by him, but judging by the stuff I've heard, it sounds like he was pretty much the first to introduce atonality to guitar playing.

I totally agree George Bellas is my guitar teacher and not only is he an incredible guitar player his dedication and passion for teaching are on the same level, he is an awesome teacher. He is such a cool guy, and never makes you feel like you suck, very inspiring to learn from him.

Mattias Eklundh is amazing too such great songs and solos to match I think I listen to Freak Kitchen more then anything else these days.

Someone I would like to add is Ron Thal, he's so adventurous in everything he does and he can shred with the best of them. He also gets alot of bonus points for the 9/11 cd in which he donated all the profits of the cd to the world trade centers surviving family members.

evilpenguin · 09-30-2006, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Liberty Guitar Player

I totally agree George Bellas is my guitar teacher and not only is he an incredible guitar player his dedication and passion for teaching are on the same level, he is an awesome teacher. He is such a cool guy, and never makes you feel like you suck, very inspiring to learn from him.

Mattias Eklundh is amazing too such great songs and solos to match I think I listen to Freak Kitchen more then anything else these days.

Someone I would like to add is Ron Thal, he's so adventurous in everything he does and he can shred with the best of them. He also gets alot of bonus points for the 9/11 cd in which he donated all the profits of the cd to the world trade centers surviving family members.

Glad I have a soulmate around here!

-I've been thinking about purchasing some of his instructional cd-roms myself or maybe the whole bunch at some time...