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Oh and all genres are welcome

>>69944467
Listen to a lot of early Bob Dylan, especially the first two albums: Dylan and The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan.

Django Reinhardt

>>69944467
The unequivocal "best" acoustic guitarists will be classical guitarists.
From a pure technique and knowledge of the instrument stand point they're unmatched.
Listen to some of David Russell's interpretations of pieces, such as:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHVl9TcT3YU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P1jFvbTNQQ
Here's some contemporary(last 100 years) classical guitar music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXBV6FG3rkM

Another couple guys to look for would be Gary Ryan, who has some really awesome modern classical guitar compositions, and Carlo Domeniconi, search "Koyunbaba".

Tommy Emmanuel is the best acoustic guitar player I've heard. It sounds like you want singer-songwriter/folk.
> Dylan
> Cohen
> Jason Molina
> the Avett brothers
Those are my favorites. Also check out old country artists.

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>>69944467

Tommy is amazing, but too often can be tasteless and flashy just because he can.

Always like Chet's solo playing - simple and clean.

Other favourites
Leo Kottke
Laurence Juber
Jerry Reed
Doyle Dykes
Kaki King
Lenny Breau
Stefan Grossman
Buster Jones
Adrian Legg

>>69944467
Sun Kil Moon

>>69944467
>I'm trying to be the next Joni Mitchell
stop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S33tWZqXhnk
Tommy was already mentioned because he has some crazy technique and skill.
His songs aren't my thing much in terms of listening to but if you just want to watch someone pull crazy stuff he is good.

Solo artist wise I love Estas Tonne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gphiFVVtUI

Another one I like but probably isn't as crazy in terms of techniqe is Bert Jansch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqjUWJtH88c
His songs are actually playable though so thats a plus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tew_fIhz3eY

leo kottke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21HwdNkzYq0

john fahey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKvN0NPXfyo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW3mgjqwHiM


I like these american primitive style players cuz the technique isn't overwhelming the music

>>69944467
Neil Young
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuAFHPgwD40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4zAZuB6jBk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss0L-BclsJ4

>>69944467

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQTCZQ543U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxp5ogeJ54Q&index=2&list=RD3Z6DlCl6jvQ

>>69944467
My choice will always go to John Fahey. Dude was a legend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iip-1p3XYFU&ab_channel=kkerins

But other people that played american primitive guitar should also be checked out.

Robbie Basho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amZ694adME8

Sandy Bull
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUgj94xGS3g

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>>69944746
Also Leo Kottke should be checked out