Monte Montgomery
 

Thanks to youtube, I now know about this guy. Some amazing stuff there, but this is a particular favorite

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Amazing. Brilliant guitar. There are guitarists that have incredible technical skill but they don't move you. He's not one of those players. Sweet, soulful guitar. Nice.

The Hall and Oates version ruled;)

I am always amazed at interpretation and talent..

people usually point to SRV's version of Little Wing, but I'd take this one over it:

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and on this one, the solos starting at about 4:30 are just sick...and around 5:50 it really gets insane

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Wow, great player. NIce electric off an accoustic.

Yairi guitars, or alerez yairi as they are known in the US . I have two of these, they are gorgoeus guiatrs.

Holy Cow!