Most Famous, Tatented Guitarist in the World

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1

Eddie Van Halen

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2

Brian May

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3

Angus Young

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4

Kirk Hammet

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5

Eric Clapton

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6

Slash

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7

Stevie Ray Vaughan

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8

David Gilmour

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9

Jimi Hendrix

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10

Jimmy Page

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the greatest guitarist of all time?

This is a fan vote. Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen are consistently near the top, but Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Gilmour, and Brian May all have passionate voters.

Which guitarists are in this poll?

Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Gilmour, Angus Young, Kirk Hammett, and Brian May are the eight guitarists ranked.

How does voting work?

Vote for the guitarist you think is the greatest. Votes reset hourly so you can return and keep pushing your pick up the chart.

Is this about technical skill or cultural impact?

Both. Fans vote based on whatever they value most, whether that is technical ability, songwriting, stage presence, or lasting influence on music.