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Originally posted by Mike33
Both are fantastic guitarists. Depends on what you rate as 'better' guitar playing.
Eddie Van Halen would be able to run scales, shred, and cut dizzying fast solos with precision.
Hendrix wouldn't be as fast or be able to play a single scale well, but the music he makes playing the guitar is like no other. You're in awe of where he plays certain notes and the combinations he creates, it's as if the human soul really is within the notes he's playing. "Redhouse" is a good example.
I'd say a closer comparison is Clapton and Hendrix. Both have an ear or knack for blending emotion into the guitar.
For Eddie a better comparison would be between him and Hammett and guitarists of that 'school' of playing. It's sophisticated, learned, and air tight guitar playing.
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You summarise the exact reason why Eddie Van Halen beats Hendrix.
Hendrix never had a chance to study any of Randy Rhodes work.
Ya goto remember that the creation of rock was at the core but the fine tuning of Rock didnt happen till the mid 70's.
The knowledge of (Acid) Rock Music playing was lacking in the 60's are experimental.