My Guitar GOD! Who is Yours???
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chilipeppermaniac
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MY Bad. Chris. If I had to listen to just one. I think I would have to check into a mental institution. My mind just doesn't work that way. Guess that is why you don't just stick with the same avatar woman and none of us just has ONE guitar either.
Now to answer your question, I will say it was one that someone already picked, so I picked differently. Now that I failed the parameters, maybe I will just say my Guitar God is my friend Ron. I am sure no one wants to just hear about some guy named Ron, but he is the best guitarist I could ever ask to hear, and better yet, be a bro with.
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Ok, Here is my good friend, Ron doing Collective Soul and a little other "Soul" music on his Strat,
Gahr
Ambassador of Blues & Brews
Just one? Impossible. I have many gods, but I guess I could pick one for three different periods in my life.
When I first started playing at 12 and through most of my teens (and the reason I picked up the guitar), there is no question about it: Edward Van Halen.
In my late teens and through most of my twenties: J. Geils.
Today: Peter Green.
When I first started playing at 12 and through most of my teens (and the reason I picked up the guitar), there is no question about it: Edward Van Halen.
In my late teens and through most of my twenties: J. Geils.
Today: Peter Green.
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So if the question is really who is the “one” I would listen to if there could be only one ( there’s a “Highlander” reference in there somewhere) it would probably be Andres Segovia.
Why?
Classical guitar actually requires that you play songs - not just pieces of songs, like a “rhythm” or a “lead” part.
The technical skill, proficiency, and dedication to the art dwarf the talents of other forms of guitar, especially rock. Another style which accomplishes something similar is the work of Chet Atkins. He is also immensely talented. But, I’m more partial to classical than country.
Oddly, I don’t usually listen to classical guitar. But, if I had to listen to only one it would be an artist like Segovia, whose work just strikes me as a more complete musical package.
Why?
Classical guitar actually requires that you play songs - not just pieces of songs, like a “rhythm” or a “lead” part.
The technical skill, proficiency, and dedication to the art dwarf the talents of other forms of guitar, especially rock. Another style which accomplishes something similar is the work of Chet Atkins. He is also immensely talented. But, I’m more partial to classical than country.
Oddly, I don’t usually listen to classical guitar. But, if I had to listen to only one it would be an artist like Segovia, whose work just strikes me as a more complete musical package.
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chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
I see, Smitty.
ON a side note, I was also fascinated by Roy Clark growing up. In a stretch of the Segovia theme, Roy could not only play parts of songs, but played multiple instruments and at accomplished levels. Similarly, and yet prior to Roy, as I learned via my 1930's gift guitar, another Roy was accomplished on myny instruments and thus named the Wizard of the Strings, Roy Smeck. Having seen a few old clips of him in action, he was quite entertaining in his delivery of music as well.
ON a side note, I was also fascinated by Roy Clark growing up. In a stretch of the Segovia theme, Roy could not only play parts of songs, but played multiple instruments and at accomplished levels. Similarly, and yet prior to Roy, as I learned via my 1930's gift guitar, another Roy was accomplished on myny instruments and thus named the Wizard of the Strings, Roy Smeck. Having seen a few old clips of him in action, he was quite entertaining in his delivery of music as well.
That’s why I liked Leo, he is the whole band !
shreddy bender
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My "God"? Jimmy Page.
I suppose that is the foundation of what I was trying to express.
If I had to pick just one guitarist, it would have to be someone who can provide a more complete musical experience.
Roy Clark is another great one. He is not only eminently talented, but really plays a song in a meaningful way.
BlackSG91
Ambassador of Anarchy
That's a great video Witty Smitty. I love classical guitar and own one. I took 2 years of classical guitar classes back in high school in the 1980's and we learned a lot of Segovia and ear training on the piano. I've also learned how to play reading music which is a hard task compared to tablature. That was a good post.
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That's a great video Witty Smitty. I love classical guitar and own one. I took 2 years of classical guitar classes back in high school in the 1980's and we learned a lot of Segovia and ear training on the piano. I've also learned how to play reading music which is a hard task compared to tablature. That was a good post.
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Wanna hear something funny?
The very first piece of music I performed publicly was "Bouree in E Minor", by Bach.
This was back in like, 1986, I believe.
The funny part is I played it on my '74 Gibson SG!
I did play it clean, but this was before I "learned" about how certain guitars are for "this" and other guitars are for "that." I was too naive to know of such things. So, I figured I could just use my SG to play the song. It was the only guitar I had at the time. I even played it while seated with my foot on a little foot stool and the guitar on my left knee, just like I would have with a classical guitar.
Looking back, I wonder how many people thought I was trying to make some sort of statement!
BTW, here's a nice version of Bouree:
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BlackSG91
Ambassador of Anarchy
Hey an SG is great for classical music since it has great upper fret access. I don't think I've heard Bouree before but I shall listen.
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chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
HA, Smitty. the first piece I played back about 1984 was played on my 79 LP. My part was the lead part and my teacher played the classical sounding part to this song by Rik Emmet
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BlackSG91
Ambassador of Anarchy
Is that you playing my little BIG buddy? That sounds great! You sure love Triumph. Rick Emmett played in my home town but wouldn't sign my 1989 Yamaha RGX Custom guitar because he had to leave early. He did a solo with his acoustic guitar and did all the favourites. It was a great show but I wish it would last longer.
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Nice playing there Chilli ! Ya, may want to think about a bigger speaker cab for that amp head though
