Guitars and Instruments (no stairway)

[Macca]

I think John Frusciante is up there.
Tommy Emmanuel as well, although its a dark path heading into virtuoso territory cause probably everyone down there you could call recognisable.
Knopfler is a good shout though.

[plague]

I think John Frusciante is up there

Oh this is a good one.
Prob put Dave Navarro in there (maybe) too as he def took his Janes Addiction sound with him. Didn’t even try and replicate the Chili Peppers sound.

[sammydog]

So I was listen to a song the other day and a dude was singing and in the background there was some guitar playing. I immediately thought to myself ‘man that sounds like Mark Knopfler’.

Anyway after looking it up it was indeed him, so it got me thinking: just by tone/style etc who do you think is the most recognisable guitarist going around?

Obviously everyone gonna have wayyyy different tastes etc, but is there anyone, no matter what they are playing that you say ‘ahhh that’s him’.

Coz in contemporary music I’d prob say Knopfler, the dude from U2 and maybe Angus Young come to mind.

Anyone else?

Players for me that are instantly recognisable where ever they play.

- Slash
- The Edge
- Kirk Hammett
- BB King
- Doug Aldrich
- Dave Gilmore
- Brian May

There is heaps more, but thats what jumps to mind quickly

[plague]

Ok there’s a couple on your list I’m not entirely familiar with but Jesus how did I not remember Brian May he’d have to be in the top 3.

Great call.

[StannyCFCJET]

So I was listen to a song the other day and a dude was singing and in the background there was some guitar playing. I immediately thought to myself ‘man that sounds like Mark Knopfler’.

Anyway after looking it up it was indeed him, so it got me thinking: just by tone/style etc who do you think is the most recognisable guitarist going around?

Obviously everyone gonna have wayyyy different tastes etc, but is there anyone, no matter what they are playing that you say ‘ahhh that’s him’.

Coz in contemporary music I’d prob say Knopfler, the dude from U2 and maybe Angus Young come to mind.

Anyone else?

From my Music tastes.
Bille Joe from Green Day
Tom Delonge from Blink 182/Angels and Airwaves

[pv4]

I've always found Tom Morello's sound pretty distinctive.

I'm not sure how instantly recognisable compared to others but whilst on this subject I just wanna give Gary Clarke Jr a shout too.

[WolfMan]

Does this include acts that sound the same for every track? If so, throw in the truly terrible Stonefield of JJJ Unearthed High "fame".

Honestly, listen to 1 song. Then stop. You have effectively ingested their whole back/future catalogue.

[plague]

Does this include acts that sound the same for every track? If so, throw in the truly terrible Stonefield of JJJ Unearthed High "fame".

Honestly, listen to 1 song. Then stop. You have effectively ingested their whole back/future catalogue.

Prob more to do with hearing a bit of guitar somewhere random and immediately recognising the guitarist.

Hence whilst Slash is pretty good gotta admit I had no idea it was him on MJ’s ‘Black or White’ even though I’d heard it a million times.

I thought BB King was a good one but I’ve no idea about that ‘type’ of muso to know if he was unique or if every dude sounded like that.

[WolfMan]

Fair call. I’ve been waiting to stick the boot in to those hack sisters for a while now.

Carry on

[sammydog]

Does this include acts that sound the same for every track? If so, throw in the truly terrible Stonefield of JJJ Unearthed High "fame".

Honestly, listen to 1 song. Then stop. You have effectively ingested their whole back/future catalogue.

Id been thinking along the lines of guitarists that are distinctive despite the band/genre they are playing in. Artists whop have played in more than one band that still sound like them.

Prob more to do with hearing a bit of guitar somewhere random and immediately recognising the guitarist.

Hence whilst Slash is pretty good gotta admit I had no idea it was him on MJ’s ‘Black or White’ even though I’d heard it a million times.

I thought BB King was a good one but I’ve no idea about that ‘type’ of muso to know if he was unique or if every dude sounded like that.

See I thought slash on MJ's stuff sounded like slash. Same with his stuff on Lenny Kravitz, Slash's Snake Pit, Velvet Reveolver and his new solo stuff. To my ears he as a very distinct tone and articulation in the way he plays.

BB King is the same. His tone and phrasing really make him stand out compared to other blues players.

Actually, Ace Frehely and SRV are probably two more for the list.

[pv4]

Does this include acts that sound the same for every track? If so, throw in the truly terrible Stonefield of JJJ Unearthed High "fame".

Honestly, listen to 1 song. Then stop. You have effectively ingested their whole back/future catalogue.

I'd listen to every song if they all had the put your curse on me choir tbh

[The Dunster]

Id been thinking along the lines of guitarists that are distinctive despite the band/genre they are playing in. Artists whop have played in more than one band that still sound like them.



See I thought slash on MJ's stuff sounded like slash. Same with his stuff on Lenny Kravitz, Slash's Snake Pit, Velvet Reveolver and his new solo stuff. To my ears he as a very distinct tone and articulation in the way he plays.

BB King is the same. His tone and phrasing really make him stand out compared to other blues players.

Actually, Ace Frehely and SRV are probably two more for the list.

Eddie Van Halen
Mike Bloomfield
Joe Satriani
Jerry Reed
Jerry Garcia
Malcolm Young
Jimi Hendrix
Pete Townsend
Peter Green
Rory Gallagher
Eric Johnson
Duane Allman
Jeff Beck
Carlos Santana
Ritchie Blackmore
Dickey Betts
Billy Gibbons......
Edit: Johnny Winter - Best Firebird player ever.
Nile Rodgers

There are soooo many.

If I could play like anyone it would be Mike Bloomfield - especially with Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Elvin Bishop supporting him on rhythm guitar.

[The Dunster]

This blows my mind each time I watch it - Blokes half asleep, hung over, and wrestling 13 gauge strings on a strat - and as soon as he looks at the drummer it just explodes.

[baldrick]

I've just realised where this thread's title came from (I'm a bit slow sometimes..)

Well played sir

[The Dunster]

I need someone to set up my strat. My eyesight's too farked these days to do it and fook me is it hard finding anyone in Newcastle with even half a clue about it. Have taken it to Music Headquarters twice and it's been completely shit each time - it comes back rattling / buzzing and fretting out on bends - not to mention the fact the radius is wrong as well.. Will probably end up spending $500 and taking it to Sydney rather than tossing $50 at people that just don't have a farking clue what they are doing. Does anyone here know a luthier or anyone with an idea how to set up a guitar with a floating two point bridge, independent saddles, and magnetic field pickups?
It's possible the nut needs work or worse still the neck might have a problem - The frets are plekd so I doubt that will be an issue.

[sammydog]

I always liked the work of Mark at the old Warner’s Bay shop. Don’t know where he is now.

People seem to recommend Len Biglin in Charlestown. He is on Facebook if you need a contact.

[Jetmaster]

I'll mention three:

Chuck Berry - the main man.
Bo Diddley - the jungle sound.
Rick Parfitt - gave Quo the memorable chug-chug-chug sound.

[The Dunster]

I'll mention three:

Chuck Berry - the main man.
Bo Diddley - the jungle sound.
Rick Parfitt - gave Quo the memorable chug-chug-chug sound.

I'll add Link Wray to the list as well -

[sammydog]

Looking at two Les Paul Juniors at the moment, both 2009 models.

Always wanted a Junior, bet they dont seem to pop up for sale unless its a 2015 model, which I hate the neck of. Anyone got any experience with 2009 Gibsons, mine are all early 90's and Ive not played on of circa 2009. Curious what the quality is like. I'm not a fan of the faded paint on them, but can live with it.

[The Dunster]

Looking at two Les Paul Juniors at the moment, both 2009 models.

Always wanted a Junior, bet they dont seem to pop up for sale unless its a 2015 model, which I hate the neck of. Anyone got any experience with 2009 Gibsons, mine are all early 90's and Ive not played on of circa 2009. Curious what the quality is like. I'm not a fan of the faded paint on them, but can live with it.

The 2009 like any post Kalamazoo Gibson is always going to be a lottery. Most are fine but considering the prices a few too many sub par efforts make it into the market place as well.

They still have thin necks as well - which I personally don't like. Much prefer the old style necks with plenty of meat.

The electronics on them are suspect as well in typical Gibson fashion - but easily replaced.