Joe Satriani VS Steve Vai

[ComfortablyNumb]

I don't think so for a second. If we're talking strictly shredding then they are all up in Steve's league but in overall musicianship, compositions, expression, and diversity in musical feeling he is in a league of his own in the world of guitarists.

Sorry Buckethead is right up there regardless of shredding ability.

 

[Cosmic Harmony]

Sorry Buckethead is right up there regardless of shredding ability.

Well with all due respect to both your opinion and Buckethead's playing ability I don't think he's on Steve's level.


But in relation to the actually topic of the thread, I think Steve Vai and Joe Satriani is a fine example of the student surpassing the master.

 

[The Beatles]

I'd go with Buckethead here.

As I've stated before, on previous threads, I don't really like extensive guitar solos, because I feel they detract from the music. But with music like Bucketheads, the entire song feels like a big solo (most, if not all, of his work is instrumental I think.)

God, that man can shred.

 

[METALPRIEST]

Steve Vai

 

[b.o.b.]

I don't know who is better but I like Joe Satriani more than Steve Vai.

 

[Pixel]

Steve Vai.

 

[Travelin' Man]

Satch

 

[architect]

I like Joe Satriani better.

 

[Sunny]

Joe Satriani

 

[Smoke The Sky]

Steve Vai! No doubt Satriani is technically great but I love Vai's emotional style. Satriani doesn't make feel anything to me.