Top 10 Best Christian Guitarists

Well, there are many Christian bands so there comes a question as to who is the top guitarist in all of them.

Below is the list of guitarists who are considered to be the best.
The Top Ten
1 Phil Keaggy

Brother Phil has 19 different ways that he tunes his guitars.
His layering techniques, and the way he can fly songs together 'on the fly' after playing the different parts live is unbelievable, but still he does it with seemingly effortless application.
His music is different from all others. His heart speaks his emotions through his playing, and stirs the soul.
Once you know the feel of his music, you can pick it out in a tune, even when you don't know that it was him playing. His playing is fluid, sharp, mellow and multifaceted; and yet, he delivers it with an inspiringly Humble Spirit.
He plays for his Heavenly Father... and we are all privileged to get to listen too.

2 Ben Kasica (Skillet)

Ben Kasica is the best! He can play solos with his teeth, and also behind his neck! He can also play awesome solos, and he can also rock out with the other band members!

Ben Kasica is far better than most of the top secular guitarists out their today in the world. I mean better than kirk hammet.

One of the best guitarists today, hands down.

3 Stu G (Delirious?)

The most creative guitarists to date. Give him a gold medal for his pedals and effects that transformed the sound of Delirious and brought us yanks the British modern sound without having to smoke pot

Stu G of Delirous? Is seriously one of the best guitar players in Christian music that I have ever heard. His tone and his technicality are better than most others on this list by far.

The most versatile of all I know! Stu can play a lot of styles, and his long journet with Delirious? Combinated with his working as a producer makes him a very prolific musician. Stu for number 1!

4 Lincoln Brewster

First saw Lincoln when he was playing guitar on Steve Perry's "Love of Strange Medicine" CD and Tour. The night I saw him in Atlanta, Steve announced that Lincoln was 21. He was great live. Followed him over in Christian Music! His playing is great, but so is his writing and singing. Liked his stuff so much that I have bought his CD's in the past just so I could give them away to other people. I think he deserve to be in the top 10!

Lincoln's professionalism, showmanship, accuracy and God-given talented abilities to. wow audiences while playing his guitar is absolutely mind blowing. He is by far one of the best guitar players of our time.

5 Bob Hartman (Petra)

Bob is solid as a rock in his message and in his playing. If you want a guy who can play solid straight up rock and roll classic or modern, Bob is your man. His lead playing is also exceptional. You can tell he really spent time in crafting and shaping his leads because none of them sound the same. I started playing guitar at the age of ten. Bob has definitely been my biggest influence to date. I've had the opportunity to meet Bob and have talked with him several times and have come to find that he's a really nice guy! I bought one of his Zion guitars from him at the age of fifteen, and bought another Zion of his a few years ago. I feel very lucky and proud to own such fine instruments of his that he used in spreading the Gospel all over the world. Definitely a unique privilege. I grew up listening to lots of Christian guitarists such as Keaggy, Palacios, Carroll, Wooten, and the late Dana Key who I also love, but Bob's playing keeps me coming back for more! Bob has my vote hands down! Keep up the good work Bob!

6 Carl Johan Grimmark (Narnia)

Yngwie malmsteen sometimes is so focused on the technicals and the neo-classical style that he doesn't "get it". Grimmark 'gets it' while still holding on to the neo-classical style. The melodies are there. The technical aspects are there. In my opinion, he isn't just the best Christian guitarist, he's in the top five guitarists period... And the secular world doesn't seem to know who he is. If you look on top metal guitarist lists, you'll find tons of guys ahead of grimmark and impelliteri that have no business being there because of exposure. If you haven't heard "living water" by narnia, treat yourself.
-Shelby

7 Jeffrey Kunde (Jesus Culture)
8 Ty Tabor

He is a legendary player and virtuoso. Few guitarists have been able to combine blues, soul, progressive rock, and metal as seamlessly as Ty.

I love a lot of these guys, especially Oz.. But, when you listen to the "Moanjam" form the Album faith hope love... I think it surely speaks for itself.

9 Jason Truby

Amazing guitarist! Look up his rendition of Carol of the Bells on YouTube. Watch and learn.

10 Brandon Hampton
The Contenders
11 Rex Carroll (Whitecross)

Rex is the best guitarist, he stayed himself through all the years, he also is still as fast as he was back in the days. His heart is at the right place and he is a true musician. He can shred like no one else, he is fast and he is also a funny man. He loves his fans and he gives himself totally for the cause, and is not in it for the money like many others (even Christian guitarists) are! That's making him the number one..! Besides, he can play any style. Tell him what to play, and he will bring it to ya!

Rex Carrol is the Van Halen of Christian metal. Like Chris Impellitteri, Ken Tamplin, and Lanny Cordola he can play any style of music from metal to jazz. What makes Rex's solos stand out is his classical influence. His ten finger tapping Arpeggios are to die for. While Rex isn't the fastest ( Chris Impellitteri has to be ) he still has enormous speed. Also his music never gets boring. Its either energy packed or full of emotion. Check out Hammer And Nail or Eternal Fire to fully understand.

12 David Roxx

David is an amazing blues guitarist... I haven't seen anyone with his style!

My absolute favorite. You are the best of 'em all David and I love you

Absolutely Amazing guitarist! Loved his talent

13 Tony Palacios (Guardian)

Tony's work on Miracle Mile was OUTstanding... Top notch! Swing, Swang, Swung showed a very versatile side to his craft proving that acoustic has soul. Buzz proved a tasteful grungy ability while still sounding technical at times. He didn't stop there because he then moved into a more modern era with Bottle rocket proving that he adapts well with the change of the times. With new work coming out soon he also inspires the imagination: "What next?! "

Hands down, the BEST! Tony has the skill and the speed, but most importantly he has the "feeling". He could take simple licks and make them seem impossible to recreate... Just by make it vibe. By the same token, he could turn around and scream up and down the fret board. His solo project, "Epic Tales of Whoa" is a must to check out!

14 Tommy Johansson (ReinXeed)

I've been listening to all of Tommy's music for a little over a year now, and coming from a guy who loves Neo-Classical guitar, Tommy is one of the best I've ever heard. His melodies, and techniques are downright amazing, and he's an excellent cover artist as well. I can only see him getting better, and I really look forward to that

Tommy has an excellent musical background and has provided so much material, singlehandedly it seems, that is of such quality never heard before. It is nought to compare but Jogannson is the greatest Christian guitarist on account of his extraordinary performances.

15 Oz Fox (Stryper)

Absolutely Amazing guitarist! Loved his talent since I was a teenager. Had an opportunity to meet him after a show. Straight up nice guy!

He is one of the greatest... Period!

The star, the legend, the man, the myth. Oz Fox is one of the best showmans in the scene and his style witht the axe is flawless.

16 Chris Impellitteri

This is the unique guitarist with his unique set of style in playing a guitar and the best in not just playing tunes and fast, but his accuracy and being the fastest among the fast, impressive and impossible riffs and interludes with solos of his style. Cheers for this guy, God bless

I think without question, that Chris should be #1. As a guitarist myself, it's easy to see the skills, technique and speed he plays with ease. However, I don't really think that his band gives glory to Our Lord Jesus. I wish I could see a lot more of this.

17 Dann Huff (Giant)

This guy is top five for sure. A one time member of Whiteheart, he hit the big time with his mainstream band Giant. He went on to do session work for countless Christian and mainstream artists, including the likes of Madonna. I'm a fan of his work in Giant. Show this guy some love!

Played with/for the best Christian singers and made great contributions. For me he's in position 1. He goes beyond fast fingers he does listening music and that, for me, is more important.

This guys resume speaks for itself.
Accross all genres and styles- Dann can do it all.

18 Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying)

Parallels, their electric eye cover and so many others.

19 Juninho Afram (Oficina G3)

A top 10-worth player. Afram is one of the best brazilian guitar players, side by side with Megadeth's Loureiro and Angra's Bittencourt.

His "DDG Experiment" album has the best christian prog metal you will listen.

Juninho os the nesta guitar player!

20 Seth Morrison (Skillet)

Seth is my fave guitarist. His shredding really kills! In the song "Circus for a Psycho", he really rocks. His solos in "Not Gonna Die" and "Freakshow" are heavenly, while the "Salvation" solo is wicked! Seth is a guitarist who can really rock one's face off. Go Seth! You rock!

Seth Morrison is Skillet's new guitarist on their "Rise" album. Morrison is a very good young guitarist, and if you listen to Skillet's new song "Circus For A Psycho", you can see his skills in soloing very well!

Seth is AMAZING! How about you try going and playing lead in circus for a psycho! Then you'll see why he belongs in top 10.

21 Nigel Hendroff

Worship is not virtuoso. Its bringing skill and heart to the song. No electric guitarist does better than nigel in my opinion.

THis guy inspired to leave the piano and now I play the guitar. He's such a blessing to the me and my worship

The best for me, so blessed and He uses this gift accordingly!

22 Michael Sweet (Stryper) Michael Harrison Sweet is a singer from Whittier, California; he is the co-founder, writer, lead guitarist, lead singer and front man of the Christian metal band Stryper. He was also singer and guitarist for Boston from 2007 to 2011.

Best singer of all time with his 4 octave voice and quite the guitar player as well.he can produce full albums himself cause of his ability to play any instrument, put in front of him and has

Michael Sweet is just as good as Oz Fox is. Michael deserves to be put higher than 31st place on this list. End of story.

Stryper Live in Japan 1986 "Loving you" guitar solo, YouTube it.

23 JB Brubaker (August Burns Red)
24 Mick Jelinic (Mortification)
25 Torbjörn Weinesjö (Veni Domine)

Torbjorn Weinesjo has some of the most creative soloing I've heard. His guitar work in Veni Domine is truly inspired!

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