![]() ![]() ![]() But what EVH did for advancing the sonic possibilities afforded by a hot-rodded electric guitar and “harmonically optimized” tube amp, plus effects, most notably phaser and stereo reverb, as well as raising the proverbial bar when it comes to elevating such playing techniques as tapping, finger vibrato, harmonics and whammy bar dips and dives, represents nothing short of an upward seismic shift that forever changed and enhanced the landscape or hard rock and metal. Lifeson’s contributions to expanding the lexicon of rock guitar, in terms of creating original, innovative licks, aural textures and rhythm parts/compositions, are enormous and will be revered and imitated by players for generation to come. Guitar World’s Online Producer says, “EVH has simply advanced the instrument in so many directions that it’s nearly impossible to vote against him.” Read who Guitar World’s own staff voted for, below: Guitar World Staff Picks:
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