Tough call to pick three. I'm going:
Nick Barrett - leader and songwriter for my fave band - Pendragon, and master of the melodic solo.
Thomas Blug - Live in Raalte is one of my fave albums ever, wonderful instrumental strat tones, great touch and feel.
Guthrie Govan - technically brilliant, but can also play with great emotion (Drive home or Regret #9 anyone?)
Hi
I've been on Basschat for years, but as I play a fair bit of guitar I thought I'd come and have a squint.
I'm from the Glasgow area, have an interest in Guitar, Bass, Digital drums (try my best ), FX, computers etc etc
I see some names I know from BC here too.
Bob Mould, most underrated musician of all time in my humble opinion
Kurt Cobain, not the most complex but just the right sound at the right time
Billy Duffy, just love that sound
Never used anything on maple. Have used a bit of oil on a rosewood board, though more for aesthetic reasons (to try and darken it a bit) than anything else.