TG PICKS...

BOB DYLAN

By popularising simple and effective ways for acoustic guitars to accompany vocalists, Dylan has influenced every songwriting strummer and fingerpicker.

TOMMY EMMANUEL

Recognised by his peers as the world’s greatest fingerpicker (and equally gifted with a pick), Tommy’s recordings overflow with musicality.

ALBERT LEE

It’s surprising the world’s best country picker comes from Herefordshire. His pedal steel impressions and lightning runs are even more surprising.

NILE RODGERS

Lefreak, Let’sdance, Like Aprayer, Getlucky. Rodgers is the sound of electric guitar in pop music.

STEVE CROPPER

Cropper co-wrote and played with soul greats including Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding, inventing genius economical riffs all pro guitarists should try to learn.