Guthrie Govan plays: Who’s 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 E-Bow 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