Arteconciencias: Steve Vai names 5 contemporary guitarists who are taking the instrument to the next level

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April 6, 2022

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Who's taking the guitar to the next level?

Steve Vai knows a thing or two about taking the guitar to parts unknown.

As someone who almost singlehandedly re-shaped instrumental guitar music, left his own unique mark on the work of a number of rock legends, and even designed his own instrument, Vai was unafraid to break with well-worn tradition and chart his own path on the guitar.

The five guitarists listed in the feature below not only have chops for days, they – according to Vai – have that same mold-breaking spirit. If they're not already on your radar, they very much should be going forward.

Jackson Maxwell – Associate Editor, guitarworld.com

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