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Your favorite guitarist in Progressive Music

vanshaya	Who would it be? My personal favorite would be Mikael Akerfeldt, maybe not as technically proficient as the likes of Petrucci and Michael Romeo, but I just love his tone and style of playing. Although Petrucci and Romeo are awesome.	Who would it be? My personal favorite would be Mikael Akerfeldt, maybe not as technically proficient as the likes of Petrucci and Michael Romeo, but I just love his tone and style of playing. Although Petrucci and Romeo are awesome.
	Posted: Apr 24, 2009 4:33 AM - Quote - Report!
enselmis	John Petrucci all the way. His effortless speed and liquid lead tone win it.	John Petrucci all the way. His effortless speed and liquid lead tone win it.
	Posted: Apr 24, 2009 7:19 AM - Quote - Report!
ForeverInUtero	Adam Jones	Adam Jones
	Posted: May 17, 2009 2:23 PM - Quote - Report!
Tempoe	Steve Howe, David Gilmore	Steve Howe, David Gilmore
	Posted: Jun 1, 2009 5:58 AM - Quote - Report!
Bassist Rising	Definitely Adam Jones. Tool are one of the best bands ever!!! Also Justin Chancellor is one of my biggest inspirations as a bassist.	Definitely Adam Jones. Tool are one of the best bands ever!!! Also Justin Chancellor is one of my biggest inspirations as a bassist.
	Posted: Jun 4, 2009 7:57 PM - Quote - Report!
Iron Disturbia	Adam Jones is win.	Adam Jones is win.
	Posted: Jun 6, 2009 6:51 PM - Quote - Report!
TisPyon	John Petrucci the duo of Tim Millar and Luke Hoskin from protest is a close second for me =)	John Petrucci the duo of Tim Millar and Luke Hoskin from protest is a close second for me =)
	Posted: Jun 8, 2009 2:56 AM - Quote - Report!
Kite2411	Easily John Petrucci. I guess I'm kinda biased seeing how Dream Theater were one of my first (and still favorite) prog metal bands. But everything about Dream Theater, especially Petrucci, is God-Like, so I think it justifies my answer. A close second would be Paul Waggoner from Between the Buried and Me. His versatility amazes me, even after about two hundred Colors and Alaska play-throughs.	Easily John Petrucci. I guess I'm kinda biased seeing how Dream Theater were one of my first (and still favorite) prog metal bands. But everything about Dream Theater, especially Petrucci, is God-Like, so I think it justifies my answer. A close second would be Paul Waggoner from Between the Buried and Me. His versatility amazes me, even after about two hundred Colors and Alaska play-throughs.
	Posted: Jun 8, 2009 5:37 AM - Quote - Report!
pantera456	Alex lifeson. Petrucci's in second though.   Edit:^Yeah, Waggoner's amazing. Colors is one of my favorite albums ever recently. I love how there's just sweet guitar solo's, and then it'll go into some country interlude thing.	Alex lifeson. Petrucci's in second though.   Edit:^Yeah, Waggoner's amazing. Colors is one of my favorite albums ever recently. I love how there's just sweet guitar solo's, and then it'll go into some country interlude thing.
	Posted: Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM - Quote - Report!
Dr Funkenstein	Robert Fripp. The man who started it all.	Robert Fripp. The man who started it all.
	Posted: Jun 11, 2009 3:39 AM - Quote - Report!
Vlasco	Gilmour	Gilmour
	Posted: Jun 15, 2009 2:44 AM - Quote - Report!
Ekofu	My vote would have to be for Mikael Akerfeldt. With Alex Lifeson and John Petrucci following closely behind.	My vote would have to be for Mikael Akerfeldt. With Alex Lifeson and John Petrucci following closely behind.
	Posted: Jun 15, 2009 8:07 AM - Quote - Report!
MetalGS3SE	John Petrucci has always been my guitar idol, but I absolutely love Mikael Akerfeldt. Alex Lifeson is pretty amazing as well.	John Petrucci has always been my guitar idol, but I absolutely love Mikael Akerfeldt. Alex Lifeson is pretty amazing as well.
	Posted: Jun 15, 2009 8:36 PM - Quote - Report!
midnight ride	John Petrucci But I also love the styles of Luke and Tim from Protest the Hero. What Band is Michael Romeo from? It sounds so familiar.	John Petrucci But I also love the styles of Luke and Tim from Protest the Hero. What Band is Michael Romeo from? It sounds so familiar.
	Posted: Jun 17, 2009 7:44 PM - Quote - Report!
TheLlamaMan	Robert Fripp for sure! The man who basically started prog, not to mention a kickass guitarist. Second would be Lifeson then Petrucci. Petrucci has all the shredding and speed playing down, but he can't pull off the feeling and emotion Lifeson gives in his solos.	Robert Fripp for sure! The man who basically started prog, not to mention a kickass guitarist. Second would be Lifeson then Petrucci. Petrucci has all the shredding and speed playing down, but he can't pull off the feeling and emotion Lifeson gives in his solos.
	Posted: Jun 20, 2009 3:04 AM - Quote - Report!
BOSS-anaut	Chris Letchford and Travis Levrier from Scale the Summit.	Chris Letchford and Travis Levrier from Scale the Summit.
	Posted: Jun 20, 2009 3:56 AM - Quote - Report!
ThatsAgood1jay	John Petrucci. The guys from The Mars Volta are a close second and then Alex Lifeson	John Petrucci. The guys from The Mars Volta are a close second and then Alex Lifeson
	Posted: Jun 20, 2009 10:15 PM - Quote - Report!
hugmeplz	John Petrucci for sure, though I love Steven Wilson a lot too.	John Petrucci for sure, though I love Steven Wilson a lot too.
	Posted: Jun 21, 2009 8:22 PM - Quote - Report!
nickdohle	Adam Jones for the win!!!!!!!!!!! If not Adam, its either Alex Lifeson or David Gilmour.	Adam Jones for the win!!!!!!!!!!! If not Adam, its either Alex Lifeson or David Gilmour.
	Posted: Jun 24, 2009 1:09 AM - Quote - Report!
Mobroz	Paul Mavisdal,Paul Waggoner,Claudio Sanchez,Micheal Romeo,Mikael Akerfeldt, Alex Lifeson,John Petrucci. Thats all	Paul Mavisdal,Paul Waggoner,Claudio Sanchez,Micheal Romeo,Mikael Akerfeldt, Alex Lifeson,John Petrucci. Thats all
	Posted: Jun 24, 2009 5:27 PM - Quote - Report!
Doodleface	Nothing for Steve Hackett yet! and you all call yourselves prog-heads... The man was the first to record two-handed tapping (in the 60s) he perfected the volume swell! Listen to 'Dancing with the Moonlit Knight' for song amazing playing. Others include: Robert Fripp Steve Howe Joey Eppard Roine Stolt Steven Wilson Frank Zappa	Nothing for Steve Hackett yet! and you all call yourselves prog-heads... The man was the first to record two-handed tapping (in the 60s) he perfected the volume swell! Listen to 'Dancing with the Moonlit Knight' for song amazing playing. Others include: Robert Fripp Steve Howe Joey Eppard Roine Stolt Steven Wilson Frank Zappa
	Posted: Jun 25, 2009 5:15 PM - Quote - Report!
AnnihiSlateR	For me its John Petrucci	For me its John Petrucci
	Posted: Jun 29, 2009 7:30 PM - Quote - Report!
Oh Shize	Paul Masvidal.	Paul Masvidal.
	Posted: Jun 30, 2009 10:46 AM - Quote - Report!
Faded Grey	John Petrucci. Paul Waggoner is a close second.	John Petrucci. Paul Waggoner is a close second.
	Posted: Jul 22, 2009 4:40 AM - Quote - Report!
ambercult3	Omar Rodrigues-Lopez	Omar Rodrigues-Lopez
	Posted: Jul 25, 2009 10:54 PM - Quote - Report!
ambercult3	ambercult3 wrote on Jul 25th, 2009 at 5:54pm : Omar Rodrigues-Lopez oops, *Rodriguez	ambercult3 wrote on Jul 25th, 2009 at 5:54pm : Omar Rodrigues-Lopez oops, *Rodriguez
	Posted: Jul 25, 2009 10:55 PM - Quote - Report!
hamett91	Adam Jones and Robert Fripp.	Adam Jones and Robert Fripp.
	Posted: Jul 26, 2009 4:46 AM - Quote - Report!
Sirius Amory	Bit obvious from my name maybe but Claudio Sanchez.	Bit obvious from my name maybe but Claudio Sanchez.
	Posted: Jul 26, 2009 6:50 PM - Quote - Report!
DrPeppler	If you're talking about skill, I would say John Petrucci. His technical ability is basically limitless. If you're talking about composition/writing, I would say Paul Waggoner. He writes the most emotional music I have ever heard. His portrayal of emotion is perfect.	If you're talking about skill, I would say John Petrucci. His technical ability is basically limitless. If you're talking about composition/writing, I would say Paul Waggoner. He writes the most emotional music I have ever heard. His portrayal of emotion is perfect.
	Posted: Jul 30, 2009 6:24 PM - Quote - Report!
edgeyyz	David Gilmour, Alex Lifeson and John Petrucci	David Gilmour, Alex Lifeson and John Petrucci
	Posted: Jul 31, 2009 2:49 AM - Quote - Report!
Echoplex	Petrucci, definantly. He is also my favorite guitarist in general.	Petrucci, definantly. He is also my favorite guitarist in general.
	Posted: Jul 31, 2009 5:45 AM - Quote - Report!
Hadoitz	John Petrucci	John Petrucci
	Posted: Aug 2, 2009 6:47 AM - Quote - Report!
kamikaz1_k	Dan Weller and Pin. I love waggoner and pth but this thread needs some SikTh love.	Dan Weller and Pin. I love waggoner and pth but this thread needs some SikTh love.
	Posted: Aug 13, 2009 6:11 AM - Quote - Report!
Nemesis Phenix	petrucci! without knowing him i would have never had the need to play guitar! and i also love mikael akerfeldt, steven wilson and arjen anthony lucassen, truly creative forces!	petrucci! without knowing him i would have never had the need to play guitar! and i also love mikael akerfeldt, steven wilson and arjen anthony lucassen, truly creative forces!
	Posted: Aug 22, 2009 2:25 AM - Quote - Report!
espguitar//	Paul Wagner and Michael Akerfeldt fo shur.	Paul Wagner and Michael Akerfeldt fo shur.
	Posted: Aug 22, 2009 9:38 AM - Quote - Report!
bladedguitar66	Tommy Shaw and JY	Tommy Shaw and JY
	Posted: Aug 26, 2009 3:56 PM - Quote - Report!
Garlop	John Petrucci and Michael Romeo are two gods of progressive metal	John Petrucci and Michael Romeo are two gods of progressive metal
	Posted: Aug 30, 2009 8:41 PM - Quote - Report!
AlexiÅkerfeldt	vanshaya wrote on Apr 23rd, 2009 at 11:33pm : Who would it be? My personal favorite would be Mikael Akerfeldt, maybe not as technically proficient as the likes of Petrucci and Michael Romeo, but I just love his tone and style of playing. Although Petrucci and Romeo are awesome. Completley agree.	vanshaya wrote on Apr 23rd, 2009 at 11:33pm : Who would it be? My personal favorite would be Mikael Akerfeldt, maybe not as technically proficient as the likes of Petrucci and Michael Romeo, but I just love his tone and style of playing. Although Petrucci and Romeo are awesome. Completley agree.
	Posted: Sep 12, 2009 10:28 AM - Quote - Report!
reidy8	Petrucci FTW	Petrucci FTW
	Posted: Sep 12, 2009 10:09 PM - Quote - Report!
Synyster915	Paul Waggoner, anybody? The dude can play like hell when he wants to, but he generally has a more refined playing style than someone like Petrucci, who, as much as I love him, tends to only shred as fast as he can. Plus that jazzy clean solo Paul does in Selkies gives me an orgasm everytime I hear it. So yeah, I say Paul Waggoner.	Paul Waggoner, anybody? The dude can play like hell when he wants to, but he generally has a more refined playing style than someone like Petrucci, who, as much as I love him, tends to only shred as fast as he can. Plus that jazzy clean solo Paul does in Selkies gives me an orgasm everytime I hear it. So yeah, I say Paul Waggoner.
	Posted: Sep 17, 2009 1:36 PM - Quote - Report!
CrimsonBizzare	John Petrucci and Jeff Loomis	John Petrucci and Jeff Loomis
	Posted: Sep 17, 2009 3:47 PM - Quote - Report!
StringAssassin	Paul Waggoner or Adam Jones.	Paul Waggoner or Adam Jones.
	Posted: Sep 24, 2009 3:29 AM - Quote - Report!
hauntu4ever	enselmis wrote on Apr 24th, 2009 at 2:19am : John Petrucci all the way. His effortless speed and liquid lead tone win it. +1	enselmis wrote on Apr 24th, 2009 at 2:19am : John Petrucci all the way. His effortless speed and liquid lead tone win it. +1
	Posted: Sep 27, 2009 4:20 PM - Quote - Report!
EndOfDharma	hate to go with the popular opinion.... but petrucci, ive listened to dream theater for some time now(6 years?) and i have explored all types of music and seen all kinds of guitar players live.... but petrucci is the most talented prog guitarist i have ever had the pleasure of seeing live... not only that he is one of the better guitarists i have heard of in general.	hate to go with the popular opinion.... but petrucci, ive listened to dream theater for some time now(6 years?) and i have explored all types of music and seen all kinds of guitar players live.... but petrucci is the most talented prog guitarist i have ever had the pleasure of seeing live... not only that he is one of the better guitarists i have heard of in general.
	Posted: Oct 8, 2009 3:31 AM - Quote - Report!
fbeckinsale	Petrucci seems to be winning he gets my vote	Petrucci seems to be winning he gets my vote
	Posted: Oct 21, 2009 6:17 AM - Quote - Report!
1nSingularity	Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Adam Jones, David Gilmour	Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Adam Jones, David Gilmour
	Posted: Oct 23, 2009 7:41 AM - Quote - Report!
Sonic Blast	Steve Howe, David Gilmour, Robert Fripp, John Petrucci, Alex Lifeson, Martin Barre	Steve Howe, David Gilmour, Robert Fripp, John Petrucci, Alex Lifeson, Martin Barre
	Posted: Oct 24, 2009 8:58 PM - Quote - Report!
pwrmax	Petrucci for his skill, Adam Jones for his weird sounds, Gilmour for his singing solos and Larry Lalonde for his weird solos (yes, I count Primus as Prog)	Petrucci for his skill, Adam Jones for his weird sounds, Gilmour for his singing solos and Larry Lalonde for his weird solos (yes, I count Primus as Prog)
	Posted: Oct 25, 2009 3:57 AM - Quote - Report!
crazy8rgood	David Gilmour, Robert Fripp, Alex Lifeson, and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.	David Gilmour, Robert Fripp, Alex Lifeson, and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.
	Posted: Oct 25, 2009 4:31 AM - Quote - Report!
sgany	John pectrucci and the dudes from protest the hero	John pectrucci and the dudes from protest the hero
	Posted: Oct 25, 2009 8:11 PM - Quote - Report!
ZILtoid_1991	A lot...	A lot...
	Posted: Oct 25, 2009 11:27 PM - Quote - Report!
Linkerman	Mikael Åkerfeldt.	Mikael Åkerfeldt.
	Posted: Nov 1, 2009 12:15 PM - Quote - Report!
death4077	Paul Waggoner with Mikael Åkerfeldt a close second	Paul Waggoner with Mikael Åkerfeldt a close second
	Posted: Nov 1, 2009 5:10 PM - Quote - Report!
metallicafan616	Petrucci, his tone is godlike and he can shred better than Zeus	Petrucci, his tone is godlike and he can shred better than Zeus
	Posted: Nov 4, 2009 12:02 PM - Quote - Report!
floydpinkerton	Gilmour, Howe, Lifeson, Martin Barre of Jethro Tull. Gilmour my favorite out of those by a long shot. Howe and Lifeson have great techinical skill, and Barre perfectly came in Tull's sometimes chaotic mix.	Gilmour, Howe, Lifeson, Martin Barre of Jethro Tull. Gilmour my favorite out of those by a long shot. Howe and Lifeson have great techinical skill, and Barre perfectly came in Tull's sometimes chaotic mix.
	Posted: Nov 5, 2009 2:41 AM - Quote - Report!
BKGMorley	Thordendal	Thordendal
	Posted: Nov 8, 2009 11:23 AM - Quote - Report!
arzhang	michael romeo from symphony X id go as saying hes better than pertrucci	michael romeo from symphony X id go as saying hes better than pertrucci :o
	Posted: Nov 18, 2009 1:38 PM - Quote - Report!