No question in my mind, Chris Degarmo of Ryche, their first 4 LP's were unique because of his style of play. I will never forget the first times I heard Mind Crime and Ryche's first. Nothing I had heard matched anything in my collection or anybody elses. fast pure and harmonic is putting him mildly
The Most Unique Guitarist Ever?
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The first person to pop into my head would be Micheal Hedges. He used some of the most unique guitar tunings of any guitarist ever, and could literally make you think you were hearing more than one instrument coming from his guitar. He used alot of different tweaks that no other guitarist has ever used before him, not to also add that he was a master shredder and tapper.
Another unique guitarist and unique individual would have to be Buckethead. He is probably one of the best experimental guitarists out there, atleast in the top 3. He can literally recreate all the sounds of a rollercoaster ride and other various park rides from his guitar. He has some pretty awesome bi-dextral techniques. Awesome bass player too.
Another unique guitarist is Jón Þór Birgisson of Sigur Ros. Using a cello bow with an electric guitar to create extremely high-feedback, and put that feedback into very soothing melodies.
I also find Tom Morello to be very unique and widely adaptable. He also has perfected some techniques, one being a scratch technique, that would be considered experimental and make them work in his playing.
Another unique guitarist and unique individual would have to be Buckethead. He is probably one of the best experimental guitarists out there, atleast in the top 3. He can literally recreate all the sounds of a rollercoaster ride and other various park rides from his guitar. He has some pretty awesome bi-dextral techniques. Awesome bass player too.
Another unique guitarist is Jón Þór Birgisson of Sigur Ros. Using a cello bow with an electric guitar to create extremely high-feedback, and put that feedback into very soothing melodies.
I also find Tom Morello to be very unique and widely adaptable. He also has perfected some techniques, one being a scratch technique, that would be considered experimental and make them work in his playing.
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Quite overlooked, but talented and fun to watch:
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You said unique,right?
Jeff Healey, blind and plays like a madman!
Eric Gales, playing upsidedown, and backwards.
Buckethead, nuff said!!
George Thorogood's "unique" style
Jeff Healey, blind and plays like a madman!
Eric Gales, playing upsidedown, and backwards.
Buckethead, nuff said!!
George Thorogood's "unique" style
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Yeah, Charlie Christian for sure...
And Django Reinhardt - lost 2-3 fingers(!?) on his left hand but still helped develop guitar playing:
Robert Johnson - his playing was so unique that it influenced all but a century's worth of guitarists...
Ritchie Blackmore... personality wise I'm sure Ian Gillan would testify that he's VERY unique
but he's also the perfect blend of old and new styles and techniques. And he slays both Page and Iommi in my book
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But the most unique ever.... it's gotta be Jimi Hendrix - the original fookin' fury! :lol:
And Django Reinhardt - lost 2-3 fingers(!?) on his left hand but still helped develop guitar playing:
Robert Johnson - his playing was so unique that it influenced all but a century's worth of guitarists...
Ritchie Blackmore... personality wise I'm sure Ian Gillan would testify that he's VERY unique
but he's also the perfect blend of old and new styles and techniques. And he slays both Page and Iommi in my bookClassic Halfin shot:
But the most unique ever.... it's gotta be Jimi Hendrix - the original fookin' fury! :lol:
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From this thread I see that the word "unique" has lost its meaning 
From this thread I see that the word "unique" has lost its meaning
Au contraire my dear, we're all unique
