by Travis Mitchell

Created on: January 13, 2010

Guitar geeks everywhere are always on the lookout for amazing new guitar videos on YouTube. The search is not without its frustrations however. Hidden gems can be difficult to find. So to make things a little easier for you guitar junkies out there, here is a short list of incredible YouTube guitar videos to help show you the way.

Buckethead - Jordan

Brian Carroll (aka Buckethead) is a modern guitar god who is worshipped the world over by his many legions of fans. He is a technical great of both his generation and his many genres.

In this video he can be seen playing a live rendition of Jordan and demonstrating the famous killswitch technique.

Buckethead - Nottingham Lace

A live performance of one of his better songs. One gets to witness what he is capable of doing with his left hand.

Buckethead - For Mom

The Bucket showing his softer side.

Shawn Lane - Guitar Solo Improv

Considered to be one of the best American guitarists of all time, the late Shawn Lane was a true technical great.

Known for his virtuosity and the amount of raw emotion he would transfer to the guitar, Lane has inspired many a guitarist, including Buckethead.

In this video Shawn is in India simply jamming.

Shawn Lane - Guitar Solo Improv

Another video of Shawn playing improv. This time in San Diego.

Shawn Lane - Get you Back

A live performance of Shawn playing one of his more popular songs.

JerryC - Canon Rock

Taiwanese guitarist Jerry Chang is the man who actually came up with the rock arrangement of Pachelbel’s famous “Canon in D major”.

He can be seen here performing it.

funtwo - Canon Rock

While JerryC may have created it, it was funtwo (aka Lim Jeong-hyun) who turned Canon Rock into an Internet sensation.

Here he is, in all his 15 minutes of glory.

William Kanengiser - Turkish Rondo

Classical guitar legend William Kanengiser is seen here playing Mozart’s famous Alla Turca.

Kanengiser is a founding member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.

Edgar Cruz - Bohemian Rhapsody

In this instructional video, classical guitarist Edgar Cruz teaches us how to play Queen’s epic hit, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Yngwie Malmsteen - Far Beyond the Sun

The king of neoclassical heavy metal demonstrates one of his greatest compositions.

ZackKim - Theme from The Simpsons

Not much is known about this talented young man. One thing’s for sure though, he can play!

Steve Vai & Ry Cooder - Guitar Duel from Crossroads

The famous guitar duel from the Ralph Macchio movie, Crossroads.

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