BwanaDik Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 The best accoustic guitarist I ever heard was a blues player from the '20s named Blind Blake. Absolutely phenomenal. Merle Travis was another great. Amongst the living, I really like Randy Scruggs. BwanaDik Viva la bagatelle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spigotsaol.com Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Steve Howe was head and shoulders above his contemporaries back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Ricky Scaggs Chet Atkins Glen Campbell Andres Segovia Al di Meola The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green657 Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 I know they're kind of a joke band, but that guy from Tenacious D is really good (not Jack Black, the other guy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwayne Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 In no particular order..... Stephen Stills Buddy Guy Jesse Cook Taste, not speed........... Living' in the shadow, of someone else's dream.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIAMOND DUST Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 phil keagey is great on acoustic.ALEX DEGRASI is amazing.STEVE HOW kicks ass.But the best acoustic album i've heard is by RALPH TOWNER & JOHN ABERCROMBIE it's called FIVE YEARS LATER.Solo and duet pieces.Frigan fantastic. http://b-cordova.dmusic.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeleCarlos Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 Dunno if previously mentioned but... Phoebe, from "Friends". I'm still trying to nail "Smelly Cat" down. I thought the collaboration with Ross' experimental music would have produced a great combination. Guess we'll never know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave da Dude Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 Tough question, and right down my alley too, or it should be. BUT, I'm not familiar with some of the names mentioned, not (real) familiar with the playing of some others, and feel at somewhat of a loss. Rather than make a big list, I'll nominate two that only have two "votes" each; Pete Townsend (I was afraid nobody would mention him, he's so "under-rated" because of lack of lead licks), really over the top for acoustic rythm if you think about it . And Chet Atkins (Who I had, sadly, forgotten about after having used a couple of his books, because of his expertise), always nice, clean yet difficult and subtle little "things" to his music that sounded simple until you tried it . If anyone wants a serious "accounting" (although I kinda doubt it) we really need to differentiate by style (of music), Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Punk, Folk, Folk-Rock, Country, Country-Rock (or whatever), Classical, Jazz, Blues, whatever else I've forgotten. The styles can be so different that it affects what we perceive as "good", or even "Bad-Ass". Also a definition of "Bad-Ass" is required. Is it technically difficult, is it just loud, is it inspiring, unique, etc.? Dave Gotta' geetar... got the amp. There must be SOMEthing else I... "need". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius Riley Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 David Doucet (haven't heard him? check him out! IMO, he belongs right up there among the all-time greats) Taj Mahal Robert Jr. Lockwood Madonna (just kidding ) Track or treat? http://www.garbage-house.com/pictures/freaks-images/eck-s-animated.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamsa2000 Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 The styles can be so different that it affects what we perceive as "good", or even "Bad-Ass". Also a definition of "Bad-Ass" is required. Is it technically difficult, is it just loud, is it inspiring, unique, etc.? Dave[/QB] If you lined all these players up and got them to turn sideways Johnny Winter would win hands down . They should have a special Grammy awards category especially for that bad, bad ass of Johnny Winter.As he gets older it just keeps getting badder and badder - probably all covered with tatoos by now as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedro Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Michael Hedges or Monte Montgomery Everybody knows rock attained perfection in 1974. It's a scientific fact. - Homer Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2112 Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Michael Hedges completely floored me when I saw him play. He gets my vote for what it's worth. The point of the journey is not to arrive..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1200s Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Nick Drake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beatnik Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Bert Jansch and John Renbourn of Pentangle John McLaughlin, Paco de Lucia, Al di Meola Andrés Segovia, Julian Bream, John Williams Pete Townshend "Behind blue eyes" Hell, I forgot The Beatles ("Blackbird", "Two of us", "Julia", etc), The Eagles, Stephen Stills, Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, some of my favorites "Creo en la Reflexión, no en Dogmas" Beatnik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antimatter Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Hmm, old thread. Lots mentioned. But I got one bad ass not mentioned. Roy Clark. Every once in a while I catch that Odd Couple where Roy tears it up on an acoustic (also plays some violin on that episode). What an amazing talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hard truth Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 In addition to many of those listed above here are some of my faves: Alex DeGrassi William Ackerman Steve Tibbets And don't forget for historical importance, Rev. Gary Davis (the bigeest influence on Jorma Kaukonen and several others) Check 'em out! www.oranjproductions.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagshipmile354 Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Well in discussing acoustic masters, I would say Leo Kottke and Doyle Dykes are the 2 'fanciest' guys I have ever heard. I mean they aren't just playing leads on an acoustic, they are doing both bass and lead. That to me is what acoustic is all about. Guys that can shred a million notes a sec on electric can do it on acoustic too but it isn't to me as captivating as someone who is orchestrating bass and melody lines at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Originally posted by CaevanO'Shite: Merle was Doc Watson's son, wasn't he?...Merle WAS Doc's son, tragically killed years ago when a tractor he was driving rolled over on him. I believe Merle' son plays with Doc now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I have a video of Ricky and the boys on a PBS all-star bluegrass special. That guy on acoustic is awesome all right, in fact within three minutes that band had me unable to close my jaw. Well the list here is pretty full, I`d add one or two Jorma Kaukonen Nancy Wilson Steve Howe and I would take out all the electric players who made horrible attempts to go acoustic because of `MTV Unplugged`. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbo_Tangent Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 This thread is a lot like "Who is tougher: Superman or Mighty Mouse?" - - Pretty damn ridiculous. That said, my vote would go to Segovia. Phil Tangent Studios http://artists.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Tangent2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbo_Tangent Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 This thread is a lot like "Who is tougher: Superman or Mighty Mouse?" - - Pretty damn ridiculous. That said, my vote would go to Segovia. Phil Tangent Studios http://artists.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Tangent2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Strat Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Three not mentioned: Lester Flatt Buck Owens Merle Travis (ever hear of Travis pickin'?) BlueStrat a.k.a. "El Guapo" ...Better fuzz through science... http://geocities.com/teleman28056/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Lambo Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Maybe in this order: -Robert Johnson. He's certainly not a show off, but listen closely to what he's playing and you'll get it. There must have been two people in the room. Tastefull stuff, too. -Django. Two fingers. Five fingers. It doesn't matter, he's still a baddass. -Michael Hedges. No explanation necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Darklava Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 http://www.nbc.com/nbc/Friends/phoebes_scrapbook/images/17.jpg This chick rocks...smelly cat oh smelly cat The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortat Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Django Kottke Segovia Atkins In any order, altho kottke is the guy who got me interested in acoustic. Also, no love for Ottmar Liebert? If you don't wanna be nibbled, don't play with the bunny. God created Eve and me, not Steve and me. - Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by flagshipmile354: Well in discussing acoustic masters, I would say Leo Kottke and Doyle Dykes are the 2 'fanciest' guys I have ever heard. I mean they aren't just playing leads on an acoustic, they are doing both bass and lead. That to me is what acoustic is all about. Guys that can shred a million notes a sec on electric can do it on acoustic too but it isn't to me as captivating as someone who is orchestrating bass and melody lines at the same time.Doyle is simply amazing. Style, flavor, soul... whatever you call it, Doyle just exudes his own personality and it is truly amazing. Only equaled by his technical abilities. He's copped the best of what Lenny Breau had to offer (and that's a huge hats off to Lenny) and added some fairly unique techniques, such as alternate picking one string while playing melody on others. A technique he was inspired to learn by listening to drummers flam. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by gotMYgit: Tommy was a good friend of Chets, made a record with him and was even bestowed with a C.G.P. He was hugely successful here with several hit instrumental albums. Since basing himself in the States he's gradually building up the same type of following he's had here for years. BTW - remember those Air Supply hits? That was Tommy playing lead I normally dont get into the "Best" strings...however I have had the opportunity in the past year or so to attend clinincs with Tommy Emmanuel and Dan Crary Both are awesome, and I can't flatpick for @#% (my .02¢) LynnG Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgstrat Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Let's not forget Mitch of "Mitch & Mickey". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortat Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Nobody else mentioned Ottmar Liebert. Am I missing something? If you don't wanna be nibbled, don't play with the bunny. God created Eve and me, not Steve and me. - Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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