Guthrie Govan plays: Whos Best

The Winter 2005 edition of UK Guitar mag Guitar Techniques revealed winners of a readers poll, identifying the best players (in the humble opinions of many GT readers) at certain techniques. Master Guthrie then wrote and recorded a (rather superb) piece of music in the style of all of the consequent winners. To answer the inevitable questions, the results were as follows; Best chord voicings Eric Johnson Best use of capo James Taylor Best strumming Pete Townsend Best use of EBow or sustaining device The Edge Best vibrato BB King Best string bending David Gilmour Best finger picking Mark Knopfler Best hybrid picking Albert Lee Best tapping Eddie Van Halen Best palm muting Al Di Meola Best sweep picking Yngwie Best speed, Best alternate picking, Best string skipping Paul Gilbert Best pinched harmonics Zakk Wylde Best use of an effect Tom Morello Best legato Satch Best fretting hand reach, Best use of