Who's the Better guitarist?

If I could recommend one Malmsteen album that is really worth a listen, it would be 'Concerto Suite for Electric Guitar'. It's a departure from his usual sound. It's done with a symphony orchestra...but before you dismiss it as what Metallica did a few years ago by playing their songs with an orchestra in the background, these songs are actual symphonic pieces with Yngwie playing as a meraber of the orchestra. The result is the best work he's ever done in my opinion.

Give it a listen!
 
Satriani, I think is the best out of that list but Vai is pretty good though, but I don't really look at a guitar player if hes better then everyone else ust if hes good enough for me to like his work.
 
While all three guys are technically proficient-they bore the arse off me with their endless noodling.

David Gilmour is nowhere as technically good as those guys-but his sound is unique-it touches my soul every time that guy plays.
 
From a technical standpoint, I couldn't say...but as far as their music goes, I'd go with:

1- Malmsteen, though not very diverse in his songwriting and most of his lyrics are cheesy, has a great sense of melody and I like his neo-classical sound.

2- Satch's albums tend to drone on for me, but every now and again he pulls out a melodic masterpiece.

3- I like Vai's sound and I commend him for experimenting with different styles and effects, but in the end most of his work lacks the melody I desire, and the goofy vocal samples he uses sometimes...like in 'Little Green Men'...nah, no thanks.
 
im not saying anyone is the best for the simple fact that every guitarist has their own style, which does not necessarily mean they are the "best". if i had to choose a FAVORITE tho it would be yngwie malsteen
 
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