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I had this idea after recently developing the Guitar Noize Top 40 Guitar Blogs list, I was inspired by Jason Shadrick’s Twitter Guitar Directory to add to this list and give them sort of ranking. Now I can’t take all the credit for this system I am using an already existing Twitter ranking service called Twitterrank and I retrieve results daily and update the table you see below.

It is no surprise that Twitter fiend John Mayer is in the top spot (at the time of posting) but it was a nice surprise to see that both myself (@guitarnoize) and I Heart Guitar (@iheartguitar) are in the top 10 at the time of writing. Hopefully this chart will be of some use whether you want to find new twitter guitar players to follow or you post guitar tweets yourself.

Are you a guitarist on Twitter and don’t see your name on the list? Leave a comment with your Twitter username and I’ll add you to the list, you might want to check that your score isn’t 0 first over on Twitterrank as this will not display in the list.

UPDATE: It seems there is a lot of movement with this chart from day to day, I think this makes it a bit more interesting personally!

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Greg Howe just hosted a live Q&A on Twitter which was a great chance for fans to ask questions they have always wanted know from the guitar virtuoso. Very cool idea and the kind of thing that makes Twitter so incredible.

Q: When’s your next album coming out?
@samuelfrenz - Hopefully towards the end of this year… It might be a vocal album

Q;  im a big fan from colombia, do you plan to come here at any time???
@pakikehurtado - I would love to… nothing currently on the agenda, but I’m hoping that changes

Q: being such an advanced guitarist, much like Satriani and Vai, did u used to practise for like 6+ hours when you were a teen?
@nathanguitar - yes, constantly

Q: I just completed my first jazz project as a hired-gun. Do you do any session work? What skills do you find useful?
@mattshelvock - Yes I do some session work but not like a ton… versatility is the key with session work, and knowing how to get tones

Q: is the the Awesome Orange Laguna your signature guitar?
@craigsimpson2 - It’s not really a signature model yet but it’s definitely the bases of what will eventually be one… we’re still honing in

Q: When will you be gigging in PA again?
@scotterickson - I’ll be playing in Philly with Eddie Jobson, Simon Phillips, Marco Minneman and others in August

Q: is there any chance that you could do a masterclass at ICMP (Guitar Institute) in London next time ure in the UK?
@nathanguitar - I would love to

Q: When are you planning to tour the US with your own band??
@fingerprinz - That will likely happen next year

Q: what inspires you to create new music?
@RacerX197666 - Good question.. I seek inspiration anywhere and everwhere.. movies, music, traveling, general life events.. you name it

Q: trying to learn your music. Any advice on how u learnt the fusion stuff u play? It is hard…
@AidanLegend - I can sympathize.. I have a tough time learning stuff from my older albums.. but for me, listening is my best schooling

Q: Any nyc gigs in the future? ever?
@bdonnelly - When I do my official U.S. tour we will certainly play in NYC
@bdonnelly - Man… It’s weird that you ask because if it weren’t for the previously booked Berklee clinic, I would have been there in Aug :(

Q: You seem to have stayed very fit throughout your career: any tips for being healthy on the road??
@mattshelvock - I’m not sure… I don’t really work out or anything… I’m guessing it has something to do with a healthy dose of red wine

Q: hey greg, what gear do you use in terms of amps and cab?
@matthewablair - These days I’ve been using the Cornford MK-50 a lot.. it’s incredible (no pedals) and the orange laguna

Q: the intro from jump start is hybrid picking
@FUUNKY - It is today, but it wasn’t when I recorded it… hybrid picking just sort of sneaked it’s way into my playing somehow

Sorry.. I should have mentioned Port City Cabinets… I honestly can’t say enough about those things, They are like sheer warmth in a box

Q: How do you mentally prepare when your about to go on stage? Do you get stage fright?
@joeparkerstrat - I often get jittery or anxious, but not frightened. The weird thing is that the smaller the venue the more my nerves kick in

Q: Greg, have you any infos about the singer or the band for this next album ?
@AntHoweTzen - Yes, but for the sake of avoiding rumors, and because nothing’s set in stone, I’d rather not say anything quite yet

Q: do you have any plans to play any UK gigs?
@neil_lambert - I practically positive that I’ll be gigging over there next year… I definitely would love to

Q: A lot of guitarists try to play jumstart. What was the best rendition you saw?
@Seandeux - I’ve seen many that are really great.. I don’t have any links off hand but there have been 2 or 3 that were dead on… kinda scary

Q: I loved the video of you and Paul Gilbert jamming, do you guys plan on doing anything together in the future?
@strato_caster_ - No plans, but it certainly sounds like fun… Paul’s a super cool guy

Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years from now? What will you be doing?
@strato_caster_ - Hopefully still making music and reaching as many people a possible

Q: How much transcribing do you/have you done in the past. Was trying to nail that solo/lick a big part of your practice?
@RoshRoslin - That’s basically what my practice consisted of in the begining, it’s how I learned… just copying solos of my favorite players

Q: Who did the mod on your dsl 100?
@morbar - It’s only slightly modded, by a friend of mine “Mike Fortin” who now owns Fortin Amps..

Hey everybody.. this was really fun… sorry I wasn’t able to answer everything but Thanks a million for hangin’ out with me… Ya’ll Rock!!

Greg Howe on Twitter
Greg Howe - Official Site

RT @g4guitar: Are you a GUITAR TEACHER? Join our social network for teachers http://g4network.ning.com/

Forrest Lee Jr playing country through a Bugera 333XL head and 4x12 cab! http://bit.ly/nKhyh

Guitar Endorsements, the list http://bit.ly/jtoyE

RT @LearnHowGuitar: Rock School heading to Portsmouth, England - http://www.rockschools-uk.com/

Vox Night Train demo http://bit.ly/k44zv

Jennifer Batten interview tribute highlights michael jacksons role in her stardom. http://bit.ly/9gM9g

Teaser trailer of the Ozzy Osbourne movie “Wreckage Of My Past” http://www.wreckageofmypast.com/teaser.html

Joe Knaggs leaves PRS to pursue his own artistic endeavor, he was director of R&D and Private Stock http://bit.ly/2zH4o

RT @premierguitar: Parker Introduces the DF842 Adam Dutkiewicz & the DF824 Vernon Reid http://bit.ly/jLfht

Steve Jackson interviewed about his collection and shop http://su.pr/30ZrSB (@rareguitars)

Mayones/Blackhawk guitar competition results - http://su.pr/8lrnf5 I’m not even in the top 10. No surprises there then!

RT @GuitarBreak: Dave Kilminster & Guthrie Govan @ Pistoia Blues festival today… http://tinyurl.com/ly6mnl

Also appearing at Pistoia Blues festival: Kaki King, Derek Trucks, Larry Carlton, Taj Mahal & Chickenfoot! http://bit.ly/UWaHm

RT @greghoweguitar: COME AND GET IT! http://bit.ly/7KLan

RT @guitarlifestyle: Guthrie Govan playing solo acoustic: http://bit.ly/6y6P0 - holy crap!

Free eBook - Taming High Gain Distortion http://su.pr/2vHNgF

Orianthi to play at Michael Jackson memorial http://bit.ly/fILpC Santana helped her gain publicity, but this will surely make her a star.

Awesome hand built amp, built by 8 & 6 year old kids! http://su.pr/2GdLW4

RT @GuitarWorld: Pick up some practice tips from Satch himself ! http://tiny.cc/ySnN3

RT @DiMarzioInc: Check out this weeks featured video:Larry DiMarzio’s Original 1951 Fender Tele http://bit.ly/WCB19

RT @chickenfootjoe: http://twitpic.com/83d05 ... new proto pedal sounds sooooo cooool… (looks complicated!)

Steve Vai interviewed by someone who doesn’t listen at Monsters Of Rock ‘90 http://bit.ly/mmKEJ - I was there it was an awesome gig.

RT @MusicRadar: Satch speaks exclusively to MusicRadar this morning re: Marshall amps http://bit.ly/tesMG

Beastie Boys Reveal The Hot Sauce Committee, Part 1 http://bit.ly/8hIKI via @gibsonlifestyle

@musicradar review the Jackson Adrian Smith San Dimas DK http://bit.ly/92jzG

Lamb Of God’s Mark Morton has an updated signature guitar, Jackson Dominion D2 http://bit.ly/SGxWx

Uploaded new lesson to YouTube, how to play Lamb Of God’s “In Your Words” intro http://su.pr/4Wa0c2

RT @Fender: details on your chance to win a record deal with MySpace Records, AND $10,000 worth of Fender gear. http://tinyurl.com/kj2gdw

RT @SuhrCustom: Check it! New Video of Neil’s Guitar Watch: http://bit.ly/mYF12

Guitar Idol 2009: Daniele Gottardo Wins the Steve Vai prize! http://bit.ly/1WMun I’m glad I prefer his playing to Jack anyway.

Tribute to Michael Jackson great guitar moments http://su.pr/1wom0W

Probably the best cover and lesson on how to play Eruption by Pete Thorn http://su.pr/2az3s8

Just uploaded a PDF of the Beat It solo to Guitar Noize, you can grab it here: http://su.pr/3VwyS1

RT @bugera_amps: Check out this awesome video of BUGERA 1990 vs the Marshall JCM 900 http://twurl.nl/jgyqs3

Another Bugera 1990 vid from ToneKing, damn this amp sounds just like a Marshall only a LOT cheaper http://bit.ly/4n4HME

RT @greghoweguitar: http://twitpic.com/8jr0o Greg Howe on tour with Michael Jackson.

Tweetboard has replaced that ugly Twitter widget on Guitar Noize, great functionality and encourages interaction http://tweetboard.com

RT @shiremusic: Hair-Metal Mimer Brett Michaels taking a little too long to exit the stage at the Tony Awards. http://bit.ly/FS2LN

Guitar Center Sessions - Joe Satriani http://bit.ly/16hmay

Strumming with a straight arm extension: “it feels good, it looks good and I’m pretty sure it sounds good” - Paul Gilbert

“keep playing and never stop, you can do it until you are a million years old” - Paul Gilbert

Steel Panther Guitar Solo Competition intro from Satchel http://bit.ly/BYlW9

RT @tcelectronic: Eric Peterson (Testament) gives a rundown on his gear, including the TC Electronic Nova Delay http://bit.ly/yCD7E

RT @EHX: New from EHX, POG2: http://su.pr/1YXjYd

A beginners guide to tone: http://bit.ly/o3xnG

Cool review of the Super-Vee locking trem http://bit.ly/KYpCs

RT @chickenfoot: first music video (for Oh Yeah) now up http://su.pr/1g884w

LIMS is underway, @musicradar has all the latest: http://bit.ly/1640nb

Ampeg J-20 reviews: @iheartguitar http://bit.ly/4fLBYM @proguitarshop http://bit.ly/I5Lm5 nice

Guitar Hero scarf http://bit.ly/Zwf7a

London Guitar Show photo updates from Guitarz blog http://bit.ly/4qcggg

Some great tips for playing live http://su.pr/25EsiF

Video: MusicRadar interview Steve Vai at LIMS http://su.pr/2X0g5e

Guthrie Govan improvising over ‘Wonderful Slippery Thing’ backing track at LIMS via @musicradar http://su.pr/6kuHlE

RT @tenthegg: Production Tip 21: Digital Audio Editing - part 2 http://www.tenthegg.co.uk/tips/t021/

Video: Satch’s guitar tech Michael Manning goes through Joe’s gear http://bit.ly/16T8w9

Just in case you haven’t heard of Tal Wilkenfield, Jeff Beck’s Aussie young virtuoso bass player: http://bit.ly/GmQrf

RT @lauriemonk: Jack Gardiner: petruccifever soundtrack of summer solo http://tinyurl.com/osec9l - and he’s only 15?! I give up. (See video above)

Da daaaaa watch out Vai and Tom Morello (@tmorello) I’m gonna P(itch)wn your asses! http://yfrog.com/edza1j yeah ok maybe not…

Nexterlizer can respond to you via Twitter. Tweet @nexterlizer the name of a book and it will reply to you with a suggestion. Clever!

great article on how to count various rhythms http://bit.ly/fBSHT

Video: Joe Bonamassa - Blues Deluxe live at the Rockpalast http://bit.ly/FlEZZ (great live album by the way)

Win a Limited Edition Fender Strat in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock http://www.nme.com/win/1421

RT @premierguitar: Brand new Rig Rundown with Testament’s @alexskolnick - http://tinyurl.com/p269ao

Guitar Hero Van Halen sneak peak video http://bit.ly/mKY1r - sadly no Michael Anthony, shame on you Activision.

Michael Wilton’s new Krank touring rig: http://yfrog.com/5h9h4j

RT @GuitarWorkshop: BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. Just confirmed guest artist for Week One in NY. http://bit.ly/18raek - Steve Vai!

Guitar Idol best of the rest - the finalists have already been chosen, these are the people who narrowly missed out http://bit.ly/mSaow

Spinal Tap’s new YouTube channel, “Back From The Dead” is now available for pre-order http://www.youtube.com/user/TAPBackFromTheDead

Want that Brian May tone? Check out the Wampler Cranked AC - http://www.wamplerpedals.com/cranked_ac