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Best sounding *acoustic* guitarist?

salred

salred

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OK, not an original title, but there have been a few threads on "best" guitarists, guitar solos, etc, that tend to stray to the electric.

So -- how about favorite acoustic guitarists / albums? Right now my favorites are:

* Michael Geluzian: "Distant Memories & Dreams"
* John McLaughlin,Al Dimeola, and Paco De Lucia : "Friday Night in San Francisco"
* Billy McLaughlin: "Finger Dance"

What others should I be adding to my wish list...

Thanks!

Steve A.
 
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Adrian Legg
Robert Johnson
Carlos Montoya

and last but not least, let's give props to Esteban! :D
 
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Richard Thompson no doubt,,not only does he have great tone, he kicks ass and sings at the same time...

Steve Howe also has acoustic greatness, now more so that electric play..check out his CD called Natural Timbre...all acoustic.
 
Richard Thompson for sure, but I'd like to throw a vote in for Ian Anderson's acoustic tone and phrasing. He's about as clean and sweet an acoustic player as I've heard live OR recorded.
 
Another Richard Thompson fan here. He's probably the most underrated guitarist in the world. The man plays bass, rhythm and lead all at the same time.

Don't forget Chet Atkins. You didn't specify Rock this time, so I can nominiate him. :music:

Lesser known, but also excellent, two local favorites: Eric Taylor and Slim Richey.

Even lesser known, but he should be well-known: T-Roy Miller

And, just so I can say you heard it from me first: Jimmy Depoy. The kid can play.
 
salred said:
* Michael Geluzian: "Distant Memories & Dreams"
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I got the "Dare of an Angel" CD after hearing him play an incredible show (to a packed audience of about 20) at a coffee shop in Waco, TX in '97. I recommend it (and a live show, if you get the chance - he did a great cover of "Kung Fu Fighting" :D )
 
I'll secong the Michael Hedges vote.
Some of James Taylor's recordings are truly magnificent.
Willie Nelson plays a nice acoustic.
Frank Hannon plays a mean acoustic.
Gordon Lightfoot anyone?
John Fogerty.
Keith Urban plays a mean acoustic.
 
1. I didn't know Michael Hedges was gone. Damn.
2. I am still waiting for Heart's Nancy Wilson to release the solo album she said she was going to do back in 1982.
Tom
 
OvenMaster said:
1. I didn't know Michael Hedges was gone. Damn.
2. I am still waiting for Heart's Nancy Wilson to release the solo album she said she was going to do back in 1982.
Tom
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Her work on "Dog and Butterly" was stellar...I saw that tour live, years ago.

In Charlotte NC.
 
bozak ron said:
Django Reinhardt, Richard Thompson, Ralph Towner, Larry Coryell, and Duane Allman.
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Interesting- In all the times I saw him perform, I never saw Duane play an acoustic guitar.
 
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