Welcome aboard. I luvem both. I lived in Franklin from 64 to 83.
One more fantastic player can't forget this guy. Can't get enough of his multi layer music and fantastic band. The stuff going on in the first clip is some pretty top notch progressive stuff. Second clip is one of my favorite tunes he does with his band but I have never heard it on solo acoustic guitar before, incredible rendition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSONb...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvaVQ...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN7YHbQjwjo

A bunch of great ones mentioned here.

There are so many it's hard to choose.

I'll go with DD

Professor, did I meet you at the Fairhaven VFW last night? I recall my brother talking with a long time Franklin resident last night. With all the guys you've posted up there, I wonder if you're not a Ry Cooder fan, too.

DD's a good pick.

EVH is still my all time favorite. Plenty of others though, too.

Impossible to choose the greatest.

There are many, mant great ones

When I say greatest i am only joking as there really isn't any such thing as greatest IMO.. So many styles to choose only one.They are all great and depends on what you like. I like posts like this because you never know who you may find out about. I am going to try and keep this going. Got to think about some more entries.

Yes I talked to your brother last nite. Small world. I do like Ry Cooder. I particularly like the Buena Vista Social Club album he did with all the great Cuban musicians. Great album

Had the pleasure see this guy several times up close when he was in the Dixie Dregs in the late 70's early 80's. Steve is classically trained. I think he is still playing for Deep Purple now. Very versatile. Has some of the biggest hands I have ever seen. I think I judge being the best by being able to play many different styles and all at an above average standard. Some guys are very good at one style but I prefer players that can tackle anything. It shows in their original work. Not a lot to choose from on You tube. Here are a few

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3XdL...eature=related

Look at the size of his hands, not fair
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjH11...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIu7UA-823Y

for the fusion lovers
 

one for the bass lovers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9a4T...eature=related

Acoustic . He has loads of music out there. Very talented
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddn4M...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn1d5...eature=related

Hard to believe a guitar can sound any better than this guys talent. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xswwXOPhoTU

Thanks for the clips. Here is a link to a Derek Trucks solo from a recent ABB show (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Vuadh1o0yC8, apologies as I do not know how to post the actual clip). It is amazing how much potential Trucks has at only age 26. He seems to be on everyone's list as a go to player. It only makes you wonder where Duane would have got to if he had not left so early ( age 24). I like both Trucks and Warren Hayes very much and I think in some ways the current version of the ABB can stand toe to toe with the original. I have timed my spring trip home to fish with the ABB's run at the Beacon so I will get to see them live.

Prof: The interesting thing about Morse is that he picks every note! No hammer ons or pull offs.

Hate to throw off the vibe in here but without simple timing from beats and rythm it's hard to make music.I played drums for 12yrs and still crank it up and rip the knob off with this song playing.People stop and stare and say WTF is that.Who asked them?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed5YvFkcR7g

oh yeah part 2 bare hands Look ma !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF5-gXX74Dc

Danny Gatton ... thanks Paul .. Like how he uses a pick ,but also picks underneath with his fingers. Amazing with those sausge fingers .. Love the blues/jazz vibe... sax player great also ..

I saw the Dixie Dregs probably 6 or 7 times, then the Dregs a few. I have seen Steve Morse up close in a small club setting a few times and he is so unbelievably good. One of the best. His technique is flawless. His fingers are so long it is unfair. His technique stems from going to school and studying classical guitar, music. I like guitarists that have that natural born to play guitar.You know the ones that can't read music but just seem to be able to play as soon as they pick the thing up. But I will take a schooled musician over one of those types any day. Just so much more to draw on when you can read and compose in the language and you can hear it in their music. BTW did you get a chance to listen to the JP Big Band "The Word is Out!" I'd send you a copy but you are better off getting the cd as the info inside about all the players on each cut is worth the price. Paul

Always been a big fan of this guy, band too. Great sound. Another untimely death. Doesn't hurt that he played with Zappa either
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8V1o...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkZsS...eature=related

Professor M., i think you should have a Question .......... Ask thread on guitarists. :hihi:

I have a load of stuff coming from Amazon including the JP Big Band. I will let you know once it has arrived.

I take it you are from the other side of the pond, bloody old England, and not a wildcat fan from the University of Kentucky. :huh: If so tally ho old chap.

I am from NYC but based in the UK now but cheers.