Van Halen's gotta be the best. hes just soooo good. but my favourites gotta be Kirk Hammett :P

Well have to listen to more stuff for Satriani, Ynguie, Steve Vai, Van Halen, to be able to deicde which one's the best.
Of course not to forget Eric Clapton, one of the most talented guitarists.

sure Eric the sprite of rock & roll

all the guitarists you mentioned above are by far better in technik from jimmy hendrix but in creativity he was the best thats why almost everyone today who wants to show off today palys his songs

well her are a few of my favs

stevie ray vaughn
steve via
eddie van halen
kirk hammet
jimmy hendrix
joe perry
george lynch
mick mars
kerry king

way to many to list

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