What are your favorite non-Mac guitarists?

[MissLadyLoki]

I dunno about you guys, but when I listen to a song, the first instrument I pay attention to is the guitar. So, I'd like to know what are some of your favorite non-FM guitarists (please note: people such as Waddy Watchel, who worked with them solo count technically as non-FM).

Here's mine in no order and based on who I can remember at the moment that I actually like.

Jimmy Page
Angus and Malcolm Young (hey, they just can't be separated)
Slash
Eddie Van Halen
Glenn Tipton and KK Downing
The guitarists from Iron Maiden (sorry, couldn't quite remember their names right now)
Tony Iommi
Eric Clapton (mainly his Cream stuff and Layla)
Randy Rhoads
Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield
Jerry Cantrell

[StreetAngel95]

Cassiiieeeee! You're baccckkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!

i'm just gonna add to your list cause i agree 100%

Mark Knopfler
KT Tunstall
BB King
Duane Allman
Jimi Hendrix
Chuck Berry
JEFF BECK - I have such a crush on him! <3
Stephen Stills
Pete Townsend
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Jack White
Jerry Garcia

[MissLadyLoki]

Yep, Miranda, I returned yesterday. Twas a good trip. Now, your list made me remember Mark Knopfler, SRV, and Pete Townshend. Oh yeah, and I dig whoever are the guys that play guitar for Machine Head (dunno their names too, but I know Robb Flynn is one of them) and Scott Ian.

[Peestie]

Way at the top of the list is Tony Iommi.

After that it's (in no order)
Ritchie Blackmore
Craig Goldy
Micky Moody
Bernie Marsden
Elliott Smith (I love the sound he gets from just strumming)
Randy Rhoads
Alex Lifeson

I'm sure there are plenty of others but without thinking too hard these are the ones who spring to mind.

[blondyy-x]

Nancy Wilson! And Ann Wilson when she's playing.

Chris Stein, Paul Carbonara, Jimmy Page, Joni Mitchell, Howard Leese.

[tilthefirefades]

Vincent Accardi
Jesse Lacey
Jewel
Claudio Sanchez
Paul Banks

JOHNNY MARR

[BTFLCHLD]

some already listed, along with
stevie via
dc slater
joe satriani
carlos santana
orianthi

[ButterCookie]

Chrissie Hynde, Chris Stein, Paul Carbonara, Joe Perry

[MissLadyLoki]

Also gotta throw out Brian May (very underrated), David Gilmour, Alex Lifeson (thanks to Peestie), and Dave Mustaine (he plays guitar, right?)

[StreetAngel95]

Originally Posted by MissLadyLoki

Also gotta throw out Brian May (very underrated), David Gilmour, Alex Lifeson (thanks to Peestie), and Dave Mustaine (he plays guitar, right?)

yes of course!

also:

Tom Petty
Mike Campbell (some Stevie fans don't like him, but i really do!)
Pat Metheny
Larry Carlton

[Musicman408]

Steve Lukather is the first one that comes to mind- he and the band are AMAZING!!

Also, I've really been digging The Darkness recently.

[CreepingDeath]

In no particular order-

Tony Iommi
Jimi Hendrix
Eric Clapton
Jimmy Page
Richie Blackmore
David Gilmour
Kirk Hammett/ James Hetfield
Dave Mustaine/ Marty Friedman
Dimebag Darrell
Jeff Hanneman
Randy Rhoads
Zakk Wylde
Joe Satriani
Yngwie Malmsteen
Michael Schenker
Adam Jones
Slash
Brian May
Joe Perry
Jerry Cantrell
Steve Vai
George Harrison
Dave Murray/ Adrian Smith
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Bonnie Raitt

[bluefox4000]

Hendrix
Clapton
Jeff Beck
Robbie Robertson
Steve Hackett
David Gilmour
Buddy Guy
Paul Crook- He plays for Meat Loaf.......Sick.....just sick

Mick

[estranged4life]

but my current faves are:

Devin Townsend
Jeff Loomis (Nevermore)
Gus G (Ozzy/Firewind)
Glenn Tipton/K.K. Downing (Judas Priest)
Dave Murray/Adrian Smith/Janick Gers (Iron Maiden)
Nergal (Behemoth)
Brian May
David Gilmour
Steve Clark (Def Leppard R.I.P.)
Randy Rhoads (Ozzy R.I.P.)
Kai Hansen (ex-Helloween/Gamma Ray)

[london]

Ritchie Blackmore
Jimmy Page
David Gilmour
Neil Giraldo
Tony Iommi
Jimi Hendrix