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Hey all you Black Label Society fans out there, this Friday’s Giveaway is for you because you have the chance to win:



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  • http://www.facebook.com/colbyhoffer Colby Hoffer

    It’s hard to pick JUST one. I love Zakk, Cantrell, Andy Timmons, KWS, and Billy Gibbons!

  • Frank

    Jerry Cantrell. He write riffs like no ones business. Also: Tone. He has incredible ears. 

  • Frank

    Jerry Cantrell. He write riffs like no ones business. Also: Tone. He has incredible ears. 

  • http://www.facebook.com/x4hxFamine Ethan Lee

    Well Paul Gilbert still uses Dunlop right?? Then him!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/x4hxFamine Ethan Lee

    Well Paul Gilbert still uses Dunlop right?? Then him!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000348383805 Noah Bowles

    Zakk is my fav because … well He’s Zakk !!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000348383805 Noah Bowles

    Zakk is my fav because … well He’s Zakk !!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Thiago-Munck/100001388548839 Thiago Munck

    Andy Timmons, for sure!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Thiago-Munck/100001388548839 Thiago Munck

    Andy Timmons, for sure!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Thiago-Munck/100001388548839 Thiago Munck

    Andy Timmons, for sure!!

  • Jay Bartrug Jr.

    Zakk wylde would have to be my favorite just because he is an amazing guitarist and a great guy and he can play whatever he wants and he is still awesome at it

  • Jay Bartrug Jr.

    Zakk wylde would have to be my favorite just because he is an amazing guitarist and a great guy and he can play whatever he wants and he is still awesome at it

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1356608564 Christopher Cashion

    Fav. Dunlop artist Zakk Wylde who else is there?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1356608564 Christopher Cashion

    Fav. Dunlop artist Zakk Wylde who else is there?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Lon-Hoofnagle/100000331944929 Lon Hoofnagle

    zakk wylde cuz he is the man

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Lon-Hoofnagle/100000331944929 Lon Hoofnagle

    zakk wylde cuz he is the man

  • Josh Hollis

    Zakk is my fave. I have his Wah pedal and it sounds great!

  • Scott Bove

    My Favorite dunlop artist is Zakk wylde his an awesome guitar and a down to earth peson not all stuck on himself Im a huge fan of Zakks please let me win this contest my email is Kutokin420@verizon.net  name is Scott Bove 

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1224782748 Bill Michalakos

    Zakk Wylde for his style and tecnique and Steve Morse for his sound and his tecnique too…

  • http://twitter.com/Jrod1976 Jerod Carbonneau

    Zakk Wylde Is by far the best dunlop rocker!!!!!!!!!WHY>?Best pentatonic runs ever!!!!!!!

  • Tyler Robbins73

    Black label society, zakk can do anything on guitar thats not even legal, plus his music style connects with and means something to me (no homo)

  • Robertooo1234

    van halen!
    cause he invented the tapping!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Steve-Siegel/1117237885 Steve Siegel

    Favorite Dunlop player give me a break,every Musician owns something if not many goodies from Dunlop. I will go with Slash if I must,however that is a really impossible question. Keep Rockin Dunlop !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Jg111093

    Zakk Wylde has always been an inspiration of mine; after basically inspiring the playing of an entire generation and changing the world of metal forever, he still keeps coming out with new and original riffs and songs and absolutely refuses to stop shredding faces off.

  • Jg111093

    Zakk Wylde has always been an inspiration of mine; after basically inspiring the playing of an entire generation and changing the world of metal forever, he still keeps coming out with new and original riffs and songs and absolutely refuses to stop shredding faces off.

  • http://twitter.com/SDMF_Maha Dan Maha™ Rogers

    ZAKK WYLDE! Thats a no brainer! Zakk is the epitome of the fiddle. The tones and squeals he pulls out of his Dunlop products is unrivaled. Long live the Wah pedal!

  • Dave Gonsalves

    ZAKK !!!!! ; ]

  • Rockabilly_guitar

    Jim “the Reverend Horton Heat” Heath.   The guy is an amazing guitarist and writes the most memorable lyrics.  He also has great taste in guitars and gear!

  • Jorge Trevino

    I’d have to say that James Hetfield because he’s a great songwriter and he really knows how to interact with the crowd with that great stage presence needed when playing live.

  • S_kirkov

    I have two favorite Dunlop Artists.
    Zakk Wylde and Kirk Hammet.

  • S_kirkov

    I have two favorite Dunlop Artists.
    Zakk Wylde and Kirk Hammet.

  • S_kirkov

    I have two favorite Dunlop Artists.
    Zakk Wylde and Kirk Hammet.

  • S_kirkov

    I have two favorite Dunlop Artists.
    Zakk Wylde and Kirk Hammet.

  • S_kirkov

    I have two favorite Dunlop Artists.
    Zakk Wylde and Kirk Hammet.

  • S_kirkov

    I have two favorite Dunlop Artists.
    Zakk Wylde and Kirk Hammet.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Patrick-Mcgovern/1573745806 Patrick Mcgovern

    be cause ZAKK’S the man !!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Patrick-Mcgovern/1573745806 Patrick Mcgovern

    be cause ZAKK’S the man !!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Patrick-Mcgovern/1573745806 Patrick Mcgovern

    be cause ZAKK’S the man !!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Patrick-Mcgovern/1573745806 Patrick Mcgovern

    be cause ZAKK’S the man !!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Patrick-Mcgovern/1573745806 Patrick Mcgovern

    be cause ZAKK’S the man !!!!

  • ImpossibilityofTreason

    Hi, my favorite Dunlop artist would definitely have to be Andy Timmons.  His smooth, yet crunchy guitar tone combines perfectly with his impressively emotional playing to create a truly incredible artist.  I feel every song of his.

  • ImpossibilityofTreason

    Hi, my favorite Dunlop artist would definitely have to be Andy Timmons.  His smooth, yet crunchy guitar tone combines perfectly with his impressively emotional playing to create a truly incredible artist.  I feel every song of his.

  • ImpossibilityofTreason

    Hi, my favorite Dunlop artist would definitely have to be Andy Timmons.  His smooth, yet crunchy guitar tone combines perfectly with his impressively emotional playing to create a truly incredible artist.  I feel every song of his.

  • ImpossibilityofTreason

    Hi, my favorite Dunlop artist would definitely have to be Andy Timmons.  His smooth, yet crunchy guitar tone combines perfectly with his impressively emotional playing to create a truly incredible artist.  I feel every song of his.

  • Bobcat1402

    Jerry Cantrell,he does super heavy, super mellow and Alice In Chains’s harmony vocals are often copied but never bettered…

  • Bobcat1402

    Jerry Cantrell,he does super heavy, super mellow and Alice In Chains’s harmony vocals are often copied but never bettered…

  • Bobcat1402

    Jerry Cantrell,he does super heavy, super mellow and Alice In Chains’s harmony vocals are often copied but never bettered…

  • Bobcat1402

    Jerry Cantrell,he does super heavy, super mellow and Alice In Chains’s harmony vocals are often copied but never bettered…

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Brandon-Olsen/1103672675 Brandon Olsen

    JERRY CANTRELL AND ZAKK WYLDE!! I mean, just listen to them. Nothing else compares.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Brandon-Olsen/1103672675 Brandon Olsen

    JERRY CANTRELL AND ZAKK WYLDE!! I mean, just listen to them. Nothing else compares.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Brandon-Olsen/1103672675 Brandon Olsen

    JERRY CANTRELL AND ZAKK WYLDE!! I mean, just listen to them. Nothing else compares.

  • Shadow_ghoul613

    Zakk Wylde is not only my favorite Dunlop artist, He’s my favorite musician hands down! His guitar skills are mind numbingly F’n Insane. His music Is an inspiration to me and one of the reasons I picked up a guitar. I may not be any where near as good as him but one day I’ll get there! SDMF!!!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Brandon-Olsen/1103672675 Brandon Olsen

    JERRY CANTRELL AND ZAKK WYLDE!! I mean, just listen to them. Nothing else compares.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Brandon-Olsen/1103672675 Brandon Olsen

    JERRY CANTRELL AND ZAKK WYLDE!! I mean, just listen to them. Nothing else compares.

  • Zach

    I’m gonna have to go with Randy Rhoads

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandy-Aphid/100001448893164 Sandy Aphid

    Billy Gibbons, obviously!  Because he’s the one, the only the original, and the one so many try to imitate!  I’ve always said, “Dunlop makes the best stuff”  I just found out that my Dunlop made MXR GT-OD has a little switch inside that can turn it into the Zack Wylde distortion box.  So… even if I don’t win this drawing, I’m still a winner!

  • Louie

    1 Kirk Hammett His wah pedal sounds killer and he a phenomenal player. 
    2 Zakk no need to explain that.. He just is 

  • http://www.facebook.com/peter.vanhulst Peter van Hulst

    appa!!

  • S_kirkov

    Zakk’s overdrive sound is the best that i’ve heard.
    and sound of Hammett’s wah is very interesting for me.

  • S_kirkov

    Zakk’s overdrive sound is the best that i’ve heard.
    and sound of Hammett’s wah is very interesting for me.

  • S_kirkov

    Zakk’s overdrive sound is the best that i’ve heard.
    and sound of Hammett’s wah is very interesting for me.

  • Mario Bluesazul

    My favorite Dunlop artist is Paul Gilbert because using a traditional but yet great pick he is the fastest but also tastiest of all!!!!

    I really want those Ultex!!!!!
    Thanks, Zakk rules too!

  • Thomas

    Jerry Cantrell – he’s a modern musician who’s kept the Black Sabbath school of moderate tempo, super-heavy riffs alive, plus he has a restrained soloing style that always fits the song.  Also, he has the best signature wah. ;D

  • Zach

    Because he has created a perfect balance between classical and heavy metal

  • http://www.facebook.com/arlene.b.harper Arlene Bates Harper

    Zakk, nuf said

  • Zach

    Because he has created a perfect balance between classical and heavy metal

  • http://twitter.com/taylor9209 taylor scott

    Deffenantly Zakk Wylde. His playing style, to his tone is 100% unique, leaving no dout who is behind the guitar.

  • http://twitter.com/taylor9209 taylor scott

    Deffenantly Zakk Wylde. His playing style, to his tone is 100% unique, leaving no dout who is behind the guitar.

  • http://twitter.com/taylor9209 taylor scott

    Deffenantly Zakk Wylde. His playing style, to his tone is 100% unique, leaving no dout who is behind the guitar.

  • http://twitter.com/taylor9209 taylor scott

    Deffenantly Zakk Wylde. His playing style, to his tone is 100% unique, leaving no dout who is behind the guitar.

  • http://twitter.com/taylor9209 taylor scott

    Deffenantly Zakk Wylde. His playing style, to his tone is 100% unique, leaving no dout who is behind the guitar.

  • http://twitter.com/taylor9209 taylor scott

    Deffenantly Zakk Wylde. His playing style, to his tone is 100% unique, leaving no dout who is behind the guitar.

  • http://twitter.com/taylor9209 taylor scott

    Deffenantly Zakk Wylde. His playing style, to his tone is 100% unique, leaving no dout who is behind the guitar.

  • Manogue4

    SLASH! He’s one of the greatest guitarists of all-time! Gotta love him!

  • Manogue4

    SLASH! He’s one of the greatest guitarists of all-time! Gotta love him!

  • Manogue4

    SLASH! He’s one of the greatest guitarists of all-time! Gotta love him!

  • Mario Bluesazul
  • Mario Bluesazul
  • wayne goyette

    Zakk Wylde Is and he just kicks my ass      

  • Thecraigmachine

    Either zakk, dimebag or angus young. All of them inspire me to play.

  • Mario Bluesazul
  • http://www.facebook.com/arlene.b.harper Arlene Bates Harper

    Zakk, nuf said

  • Dcnbls

    Who ? Zakk Wylde
    Why ? Strength Determination Merciless Forever

    Nuff said…..

  • Dcnbls

    Who ? Zakk Wylde
    Why ? Strength Determination Merciless Forever

    Nuff said…..

  • http://www.facebook.com/peter.vanhulst Peter van Hulst

    oke first one went horribly wrong…lol .. anywho my favorite dweezil Zappa, why? who does not like Zappa !!

  • http://www.facebook.com/sixxstringmetal James Baysinger

    m/ Zakk Wylde m/

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-Forsythe/1169385288 Mark Forsythe

    Joe Perry. Some of the most enduring rock riffs of all time.

  • Ken Mondillo

    Zakk Wylde is a beast & he needs the strongest strings around to support his monsterous playing.

  • http://www.facebook.com/dwnassninjette Sara Brand

    Zakk Wylde, because he has so much heart that you can hear it coming through the guitar.  And he is a no nonsense kind of guy.  Plus Zakk is a guitar GOD!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1825864661 Chase Muhleck

    Zack wylde ALL DAY! Hes a great guitarist hes really vercitile, hes an all around good player

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1825864661 Chase Muhleck

    Zack wylde ALL DAY! Hes a great guitarist hes really vercitile, hes an all around good player

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1179715862 Greg Song

    Paul Gilbert is my favorite, he has an amazing playing style, his legato is amazing, he’s incredibly fast yet precise and he writes amazing solos.
    Zakk is in a close second because of his speed picking, wah, and because of BLS.

  • mark fischbeck

    I guess your looking for me to give you a big name guitarist who’s my fav but my favorite Dunlop artist is me.  Not being arrogant because I’m not the best player in the world but I’ve always used Dunlop picks, wah, ect for years as endorsements come and go.  I’m 40 and I got my first Dunlop pick when I was probably five years old so although I’m not on a stage in front of 40k people I’m still my favorite and I really don’t think there’s anything wrong for any of us non pros thinking that.  Thanks.

  • Borlos

    My favorite Dunlop artist is Zakk Wylde because he is a f*cking bad ass, and he’s the queen of American Idol.

  • http://www.facebook.com/agorla Alejandro Gorla

     Mr. ZAKK FUCKIN’ WYLDE!!! ‘Cause He gives me the courage to buy mi first guitar in lately 80′s when hear him for the first time in the Ozzy’s “No Rest For The Wicked” album, and cause’ he is the most talented, original and simple guitarrist around the world!!! And also is a BIG HEART MAN!!! I Hope to share some beers with him when he came with BLS to Argentina next 9th of August…Cheers!!!!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_EZRZJJRUUVOOE5AQRWSCRC23CI Cassidy

    I’m really feeling Abysmal Dawn right now. I saw them live with Kataklysm on their latest US tour and was blown away by the technical playing ability of the front man!

  • Kdavis912

    Does Jimi Hendrix Count?

  • Merp

    Personally, Jim root.
    He’s a very vesitile guitarist, Even if he doesn’t allways show it.

  • Steinbridgman

    Zakk is great live in concert and a great person. He sure plays a mean guitar with or without a band.

  • peter

    Zakk Wylde is my favorite Dunlop artist because he delivers the goods and takes no sh**t from anyone !

  • Jeremy M

    I would have to say Zakk Wylde. Even if this wasnt his giveaway I’d say him. Simple because he was one of us. Who was 18 years old playing his ass off. Then becomes this overnight sensation with Ozzy. Then continues his own band. Along with that he doesnt let it get to his head. Great player. Great person.

  • Miracle Man

    My favorite Dunlop/MXR artist is – without blinking my eyes – Mr. ZAKK WYLDE. I use most of his signature pedals too, and can’t be more happy !! I’m looking forward to the Tortex TIII picks as well (not yet available in Holland). Ultex gives you more high, and I love the sharp tip. 

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kris-Riley/1489751207 Kris Riley

     My favorite Dunlop artist is Zakk Wylde because not only can the dude flat out rip on the guitar, but he can still make music that you can chill to.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1701100428 Gerrett Varenhorst

    zakk wylde…cause he dont care what music is popular he plays what he wants

  • Harry Barbee

    Zakk Wylde is my favorite he has been since he got the job with Ozzy after Jake E Lee left

  • Dominique Thorn

    Zakk Wylde   SDMF

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Justyn-Johnson/100000532196628 Justyn Johnson

    Paul Gilbert for me. Great Player, good teacher, Wicked sense of humor.

  • Silversunlite

    Zakk wylde he was amazing when I saw him and the band at Manchester!!!!!

  • Jaroslaw Woznica

    Zakk, Zakk, Zakk!!! Zakk is my favourite Dunlop artist.

  • Lou Remondelli

    Eric Clapton because he is a classic, and he has all the class to represent anything Dunlop. He is a true Rock Icon and  a life’s Survivor .

  • John

    Tie between Zakk Wylde and Billy Gibbons. I use both their sig. series strings on my guitars. Zakk for his pure tonal assault and Gibbons for some of the tastiest hooks ever.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=502230142 Phillip Andre Ortiz

    Gabriela Quintero. Mixing spanish and rock music is one of the best things I have ever heard.

  • tom crabill

    zakk wylde because he is a guitar god,the way he picks those notes,the way he uses his wah pedals,his vocals and i mean come on he was with ozzy for all those years,i like the way he comes up with his lyrics but most of all his guitars are the coolest guitars ever,i watch alot of bls videos and zakk wylde interviews and zakk wylde just seems like the most down to earth person ever,he seems fun to be around,he inspires me to keep playing guitar everyday     ZAKK 4 president

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1513377261 Andy Goodell

    High on Fire, because they tend the flame for REAL metal!!! m/

  • Harald Odland

    Jerry Cantrell and Dimebag

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1236040872 Nate Mills

    My favorite artist is Slash because he’s basically the reason I started playing guitar and the reason I still play today

  • StephCosta

    I have 2 favorite Dunlop artist…Zakk Wylde and Eddie Van Halen.  My son is named after both of them and I just purchased a Black Label Society chorus pedal for husband for his birthday!!  Dunlop is awesome!!!

  • Shout33

    Zakk Wylde is my favorite Dunlap artist. The hardest working man in metal who takes care of his huge family of fans.

  • http://www.facebook.com/randall.harvey5 Randall Harvey

    My favorite Dunlop artist is Zakk Wylde. He’s a great player with a great personality, and his fans matter to him. It’s all family.

  • major_jordie

    slash, reason i started playin

  • Draxsonimy

    Zakk Wylde beacuse he is the face of modern metal.

  • Cavefish34

    Buddy Guy…. one of the last original blues gods.

  • kevin w

    zakk wylde cause hes awsome and he inspires my 12 year old to be a great guitarist

  • Paul D

    Zakk Wylde is my favorite because I like his style and his attitude.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jimmy-Knowles/1832535743 Jimmy Knowles

    Why Zakk Wylde of course! Why the hell else would I be here! lol The guy has been keeping shred guitar alive and is a living legend. I was hoping for the day when Zakk and Dime would do some sort of collaboration and tour together. That was of course derailed… Zakk will always be a guitar god to me and millions of fans around the world! Rock on brother!!!

  • Stephanie T

    Zakk Wylde, cuz he’s a Legend!

  • Diana Jo

    My favorite dunlop artist is Zakk Wylde because he is the best guitarist known to man who is still going strong! I love him solo and with Black Label Society and even with the creator of rock Ozzy! 

  • Mike Coombe

    Eddie Van Halen, because of Fair Warning!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000273964077 Eddie Centeno

    Zakk Wylde. One Of The Greatest.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1041994332 Constantino Leo Zenteno

    Slash because of his simple yet wicked soloes.

  • http://www.facebook.com/cursethesemetalhands Matt Thompson

    Jerry Cantrell!
    Those tones make me shiver, and, because I couldn’t say Dimebag 

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=637782994 Jacob Johnson

    my favorite dunlop artist is Zakk Wylde because everything he plays he puts his heart in soul in. hes

  • Thomas M. Clark

    dimebag derral because of his bold in your face style that could put moust of todays “artist” tail between their legs!!!!!!
    ROCK ON DERRAL!!!!!!!! m/ 

  • Joelsirratt

    Zakk Wylde because he can get his guitar to make like a billion different sounds and they are all amazing.

  • Childofbodom

    Alexi Laiho ! By far

  • Anonymous

    my favorite dunlop artist is zakk wylde because he’s a beast and a God!!! I love all his albums solo and with bls I’ve been to a few of his concerts ! Zakk is awesome!!! 

  • http://www.facebook.com/cursethesemetalhands Matt Thompson

    Also, You cant beat Zakk and Nick!

  • Motta2003

    My favorite Dunlop Artist is Zakk.  I’ve been a fan since he started with Ozzy and just love his wide range of playing styles from the softer “Book of Shadows” to the more recent hard stuff.

  • http://www.facebook.com/o.Caboose.o Joshua Smith

    This is hard to answer, I play songs by different artists and create a style out of all them together. But I would have to choose Zakk Wylde, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammet and Slah. All of them have amazing skills in playing guitar and have all paved a path for current and future guitarists.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tazz-Toni/100000689659622 Tazz Toni

    EVH for sure!

  • http://www.facebook.com/CatRollercoaster Doug Mutch

    Gotta say it’s Zakk Wylde. I love any music with great licks, and so far, Black Label Society takes the cake.

  • Selfrighteousme8

    God damned Billy Gibbons! Because ZZ shreds.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=519675310 Bryan L. Nuri

    Zakk of course!  He has kept the wah pedal going far past simply good for the porn groove.  Plus, his killer shredding requires something tougher than a regular celluloid pick!  I have Tortex picks that are still unmarred that I purchased 15 years ago!

  • Mossyoak_outlaw

    My favorite Dunlop artist is none other than Zakk Wylde.  I use a alot of the same gear including strings, picks and guitars and Zakk.  I’ve followed Zakk since he first joined Ozzy, thru the  Pride & Glory days all the way to the present BLS.  +TBLO+

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Zoso-Shevalier/1423068914 Steven Zoso Shevalier

    Kerry King Slayer! Metal Forever!

  • http://www.facebook.com/archaeus13 Logan Phillips

    My favourite Dunlop artist is also my favourite artist of all time! Zakk Wylde is the man!

  • Pam Wright

    Zakk Wylde of course! Love BLS and his days with Ozzy. He blew Rhandy Rhodes ( RIP Bro ) out of the water.And I love the way Zakks music can pump you up or mellow you right out. Great for any mood I’m in! Wish I could meet him At the show in Detroit in November with Priest! I’ll be 9th row main floor Zakk cheering you on. Pam Wright loves you dude!!!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1081962861 Hayden Ted Borgars

    My favourite Dunlop Artist is Zakk Wylde because I’ve been a fan of his BLS & Ozzy work for a long time and his Dunlop Guitar strings are my favourite to use. 

  • Kbyyru

    Zakk Wylde!

  • Connor Robbie

    Zakk Wylde Because my cousin is named after him and that he is a great inspiration 

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=756915044 Charles J. B. Boor

    Zakk Wylde is my favorite Dunlop Artist cause he shreds and can still play the Book of Shadows stuff!

  • kcbill1

    Zakk Wylde,  One of the best guitarists ever and a work ethic like no other.  I’ve met him a couple times and has always been super nice too.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=534660404 Greg Abrams

    ZAKK WYLDE is the best even named my kid ZAKK

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Darryl-Heath/537019739 Darryl Heath

    My Favourite is James “Papa Het” Hetfield. OOOH YEA-EAH! because How many other people can get on stage and say “Yeah! OOOOOOH…YEAH!”  and get the crowd going insane?! 

  • urklvt

    Jerry Cantrell, because his signature wah is the best wah I’ve ever owned.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Warhorse.Racing Micah Mulinix

    Buddy Guy
    No reason needed, just because

  • Matt

    Favorite Dunlop artist? Zakk Wylde of course! Why? Because he is the Jesus of Shred… Some people were just born to do what they do…

  • Ibewiggin

    Zakk wylde, because he is down to earth, amazing at the guitar, and a lot like myself. SDMF

  • Dustin Bateman

    Zakk Wylde because I love pinch harmonics

  • http://www.facebook.com/drucrue Drew Marr

    duh Zakk cuz he is always changing his music up

  • Kevin Rhodes

    Dunlop has so many great artists I can’t pick just one. My favorites are Slash, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Zakk Wylde, and Eddie Van Halen. All five of them are incredible guitar players and have influenced so many over the years myself included.

  • Elseguard

    Obviously Zakk Wylde is my favorite. Sure, in a way he is a shredder, but not in a bad way. You can hear a clear melody and that he puts some thought into what he’s playing. I also do love the country stuff he does now and then.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1578398668 Molly McGee

    My favorite Dunlop artist is Incubus, because after all this time they still write, they still rock, and they still Dunlop!

  • Sflournoy31

    Zakk Wylde because he is the one that kept heavy guitar music going while all those other fag bands were pissed off at the world

  • http://twitter.com/xBLSxSDMFx Jimmy Pope

    Zakk of course. He has such a wide range of music he does, piano, acoustic and electric guitar. He is also one of the nicest guys you will ever meet! †SDMF†

  • http://www.doverocks.net Derrick

    Billy Gibbons, Joe Bonamassa, Zakk Wylde!! Great players, Great Tone, & Great taste!

  • ericofawesome

    definitely james black

  • http://www.facebook.com/metalmartinezd Daniel Martinez

    Zakk Wylde, the man just knows tone.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298963529 Anthony Hamburger Mendez

    a tie between les claypool and scott ian. both of ‘em are great players!

  • Heavytrevy

    Zakk Wylde. He is a riff masrer.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_2BY7ANMJDIZ2Y3NRLYBJHGR7HY JD

    Upon hearing Book of Shadows after its release, it was over.  I have been a huge Zakk Wylde/BLS fan ever since.   I have been to 2 shows and bought every Album he has put out.  My boys grew up with me listening to him all the time and fortunately are now are big fans as well.   Thanks for backing such a talented artist.   SDMF!  NC Chapter           John D. McDonald      jdwyldzak@yahoo.com

  • Psychosocial7593

    My favorite Dunlop artist is Zakk Wylde. I met him once and he’s a really cool down to earth guy. He dosent take his fans for granted and puts on one Hell of a show for them also. I’ve watched Zakk since the No Rest For The Wicked album, and he’s been my favorite guitarist since. There will never be another Zakk Wylde, he’s like the Michael Jordan of guitar players..the best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Heffner/1831624577 Chris Heffner

    Eddie Van Halen obviously! He’s the guy who made me want to play guitar to begin with!

  • ROKINRANDY

    ZAKK WYLDE IS..BECAUSE HE’S THE LAST OF A DYING BREED..KILLER METAL WITH
    KILLER SOLOS.HIS MUSIC AND SHOWS HAVE THE ENERGY AND THE FEELING AND
    SPIRIT WE HAD IN THE 80′S THAT SO MANY SAY HAS DIED..IF YOU WANNA KNOW WHERE YOU CAN FIND RAISING MUSIC WITH KILLER MUSICIANSHIP KILLER SOUNDING GUITAR TONES OF THE 80′S BUT YET IT’S STILL FRESH THEN CHECK OUT BLACK LABEL SOCIETY..WHEN
    ZAK IS GONE THAN THAT WILL BE A SAD DAY..EVERYTHING DOWN TO THAT GUITAR
    TONE..
    HE IS THE REASON WHY MY FOOT BOARD HAS NOTHING BUT DUNLOP MXR
    PEDALS RIGHT NOW.NOT ONLY CAN I GET HIS TONES BUT ALL MY FAVORITES FROM HENDRIX TO VAN HALEN.
     ZAKK IS THE MANN AND IF YOU MISS THAT GENRE AND TIRED OF THE ONES THAT CLEANED UP A BIT TO MUCH OR SOLD OUT..OR MISS HEAVY
    MUSIC AND THE ENERGY OF THE OLD METAL SHOWS AND KILLER SOUNDING GUITAR
    TONES AND SOLOS THAN LOOK NO FURTHER.. CHECK EM OUT,yOU WILL RELIVE IT.IT’S STILL THERE

  • http://www.facebook.com/virtualvellum Mike De Lucia

    Kirk Hammett for sure!!

  • http://twitter.com/guilheermehm Guilherme Wylde

    Zakk Wylde. He’s the BOSS!!!

  • David Walker

    My favorite Dunlop artist is Billy Sheehan because, well, have you seen the dude play?!? He shreds.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1790267742 Forrest Larsön

    James Hetfield, cause he is the person who invented Metal as we know it today.

  • Hellsguardian625

    Zakk Wylde is my Favorite Dunlop artist because the great music he puts out and the fact the man is not at all limited to the spectrum’s in which he can do it on both acoustic and electric are top quality, not to mention hes a great man in person takes the time to talk to his fans and loves having fun Zakk is King in my book

  • http://twitter.com/guilheermehm Guilherme Wylde

    My favorite artist is Zakk Wylde. Just because he is my inspiration to play guitar and use the dunlop series!

  • BoozerRob

    My favorite dunlop artist is Zakk Wylde of course.  He’s a bad mutherf**ker who knows how to shred!

  • Chelice143

    ONE AND ONL;Y  MR ZACK WYLDE, CAUSE HE WILL BE A LEGAND LIKE DIMEBAG AND OTHERS!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1593090103 Dustin James

    Kirk Hammett! Great guitarist with lots of different style

  • Sdmf20

    james hetfield of metallica m/m/

  • Scott Ballard

    Zakk, because he rips!

  • Risenrage

    Brian baker from Bad Religion has to be by far my favorite Dunlop artist because he is one of the founders of punk rock and helped shaped the music of today.

  • Robert Bliss

    Zakk Wylde, i grew up listening to black label since i was 8. easily the biggest influence on my music and my life.

  • Jenniferc892

    Zakk Wylde because he simply kills it on every song!
     

  • Brad Harrison

    Zakk. Why? Two words: Steel Dragon.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Justin-Sakogawa/589091124 Justin Sakogawa

    zakk wylde, because he shreds with all the cheat codes on! 

  • Barrett_stevo

    Zakk Wylde all the way, he uses dunlop to its full potential

  • Butttucher7798

    jeff loomis, he may look kinda creepy, but he is a fucking genius!

  • Axeplayer

    No doubt about it, Zakk Wylde, hes helped inspire big nam and aspiring musicians alike to help developa whole new sense of playing guitar itself

  • Hvydude67

    Zakk is Bad Ass, his Les Paul is the most perfect guitar iv ever wanted to play.

  • Mattpo31

    Dimebag Darrell need i say more gettcha pull!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

  • Sdino38

    Zakk WyLde is d best!

  • http://www.facebook.com/andrevaz.neto André Vaz Neto

    My favorite Dunlop Artist is Zakk Wylde! For all it’s pride and glory to the Rock N ‘Roll and more than that for the boldness and character to be who he is. God bless the man stronger than death itself.

  • Jgilleoni

    Zakk Wylde is my favorite artist. Not to mention he has several diffrent sizes of signature strings for if you would rather have the Ozzy tone or the BLS tone.  I have used these strings for a very long time and will stand by anything endorsed by Mr Wylde

  • Junior

    Zakk Wylde is my favorite Dunlop artist and i also love your guitar pedals… they`re awesome !!!

  • Nosaint1

    My favorite Dunlop artist is the Ultimate Berzerker, Zakk Wylde.
    I’ve seen Zakk numerous times and he always amazes.

  • Chelice Steinlicht

    oh i choose Zack Wylde he makes me melt like a popcicle on the Forth of July when his playing, teaching,learning, god bless any body that got it and shares it, 

  • Choochalino67

    So many of your artists are awesome but overall I have to go with Joe Perry. He’s been out there forever! His sound is so raucous! He’s the basis of so many of the new guitarists.

  • http://www.facebook.com/gibbons.the.bassist Tommy Leewe

    zakk wylde cuz he kicks ass and shreds like a motherfucker

  • Jickjagger

    Slash…unique tone and style…works a crybaby like no-one else!

  • Young Dime

    Jerry Fulton Cantrell becouse he is the man! The fucking cowboy with his farm and bulls in it . He is also good at guitar :D

  • Samcrow Ajs

    zakk! thats who and why!

  • Lisa

    NOT EVEN A QUESTION……………….ZAKK WYLDE!!!!!!! Zakk’s gotten me through a lot of shit the past 2 years……his music……Got me through Breast Cancer……..and puts me into the zone to deal with my health issues………Ty baby……<3 U ROCK

  • Olebraaten90

    Zakk Wylde Forever!

  • Totenkopfuao

    Kerry King of Slayer has to be my favorite, hes been doing it forever and stuck with Dunlop the whole time.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000111379620 Vincent Boink

    Black Stone Cherry they’re a new band with an old raw sound, they’re one of the bands that’s gonna save Rock N Roll, where as Zakk is by far my favorite Guitarist/Singer, Black Stone Cherry is my favorite band, they make a great mix of Southern Rock and heavy metal. Zakk Could o no beter, nor worse. 

  • lukej

    Linkin Park. As a group they inspire me, and they formed the soundtrack to my teens. My favourite band of all time and featuring some amazingly talented musicians. Mike Shinoda is incredible…

  • LynnD67

    Eddie Van Halen is a legend, his sound is like no other.  Eddie paved a way for all other guitarists, old and new.

  • Tclaughter

    George harrison he was the first one I saw that made me want to play

  • Tclaughter

    George harrison he was the first one I saw that made me want to play

  • Emeryj

    Zakk is my fav!!! He uses all the great gear to storm through any show and blow our minds!!!!!!

  • Emeryj

    Zakk is my fav!!! He uses all the great gear to storm through any show and blow our minds!!!!!!

  • Emeryj

    Zakk is my fav!!! He uses all the great gear to storm through any show and blow our minds!!!!!!

  • Gerto

    Zakk Wylde and Alexi Laiho,
    the ones who inspire me to play the guitar ! :D

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=711995009 Colin Kelly

    EH?! IT’S ZAKK WYLDE!! The man brought metal back to life for me! BLS is in my blood and on my skin! SDMF! Proud to be in this Family.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=711995009 Colin Kelly

    EH?! IT’S ZAKK WYLDE!! The man brought metal back to life for me! BLS is in my blood and on my skin! SDMF! Proud to be in this Family.

  • THEdunk

    Zak Wylde ! Cause he sold his soul and the song about it is pure awesomeness!

  • Teddy

    Billy Gibbons. That guy can squeeze some amazing tone out of the skinniest strings. .8 and .7 sets??? He always keeps it classy and full of bluesy guts!!!

  • Bjokova

    Love and respect, Zakk. S.D.M.F always m/

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1508350707 Jim’Whopper Padgett

    Zakk Wylde baby!!!!! He is a freaking guitar GOD!! Not to mention a great musician in general. His songs on the piano are some of the best stuff that he does! Book of Shadows will always be one of my Favorite cd’s!  Dude just rocks!

  • Tonic66740

    My favourite Dunlop artist is SLASH! His wah signature is juste awesome!
    I love him, specially with Velvet Revolver, and the Appetite GNR period, in cause of his solos, between blues and rock music!

  • Tonic66740

    My favourite Dunlop artist is SLASH! His wah signature is juste awesome!
    I love him, specially with Velvet Revolver, and the Appetite GNR period, in cause of his solos, between blues and rock music!

  • http://www.facebook.com/lubo.adamec Lubo Adamec

    My favirte dunlop artist is Zakk Wylde. He is reason that I use dunlop wah pedal cause it has a briliant sound what i want :D

  • http://www.facebook.com/lubo.adamec Lubo Adamec

    My favirte dunlop artist is Zakk Wylde. He is reason that I use dunlop wah pedal cause it has a briliant sound what i want :D

  • Elco Docter

    Zakk Wylde or Bill Kelliher. Zakk us a real legend who played with the greatest artists on earth. Bill Kelliher has a unique way of writing songs which I really respect!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Oliver-Mudra/100000821276173 Oliver Mudra

    Goddamit, what a stupid question…of course, it’s Zakk Wylde…why? He changed my whole way of writing a song…both the music and lyric parts….so deep and emotional…and heavy as well at the same time…He’s almost as good as Tony Iommi :D

  • Jamiethegeordie

    Zakk Wylde, cos hes come so far from the pre-ozzy days

  • Jvastine

    Must I choose just one artist? I have a very broad musical taste and I appreciate all types of music and the artists who create it. Each of these artists have a unique quality,style, tone, etc. and they are all great in their own way. If they were not, then they would not be a Dunlop Artist! Correct?

  • http://trueliberty.us icecycle66

    Bryan Beller, he’s William Murderface for murder’s sake.

  • Tobakko

    Zakk.  Becausee he’s the only one I know right now :)

  • tidus

    I LIKE ZAKK WYLDE THE MOST BECAUSE HE KNOWS HOW TO one entertain, two he knows how to play the hell outta his guitar, three hes the reason why i picked up a guitear in the first place

  • Edwa72

    Zakk Wylde because he is an uncompromising badass guitar player with a badass sound. His style and most of all his tone, have stood the test of time.

  • Derek

    Zakk Wylde. He is the best.

  • Ewmuse

    As far as Dunlop artists, Zakk Wylde.

  • Coreydoades

    Zakk wylde who else could it be???

  • Jo11yr0g3r

    Zakk, well because of the beard .

  • Sebastian De la Pena

    David Ellefson/MegadetH
    Because he makes the best basslines, and he uses Dunlop products!

  • Patrick Appelby

    hmmm my favourite artist, i have a couple,….. Zakk Wylde, why? he has done so many things for metal, he is one of the best guitarists in the world! he can play everythinng from brutal metal to southearn country.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Steve-Jones/706774837 Steve Jones

    Zakk Wylde…He’s the man, the machine, the legend. Nuff said  GI/FD

  • Adam Richardson

    I have to say Eddie Van Halen for being an inspiration to so many amazing guitar players out there. Zakk Wylde is my favorite guitarist alive, but I have to stick with Eddie.  

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Niels-V-Beier/781668899 Niels V. Beier

     Zakk is one of, if not THE best Dunlop artist out there!
    - The sheer amount of signature products of his i just insane! Choruses, overdrives, wahs, phasers – not to mention he uses the Rotovibe, on of the all-time classic pedals!

    Besides that; the strings, the ultex picks – all combined to define the sound of one of rock & rolls most groundbreaking guitarist. When the sad, sad day comes, when Zakk isn’t with us anymore, his legacy will live on through DUNLOP!

    SDMF

  • Ray Vachon

    Kerry King…He is uncompromising.

  • Pawel Jankowski

    Hello,

    There isn’t an artist from Dunlop which is the best. In my opinion, not an artist creates dunlop, but all of us who use these excellent quality products. I use Dunlop ultex sharp and some effects of MXR. Returning to the artist, who must be described. My favorite artist for many years is Zakk Wylde. I like his play. His solos are soft and hard in one. His solos and styles of play are characteristic of and all guitarist knows how to distinguish them from a host of other solos. Besides of that. It has a distinctive look, that makes it looks like thoroughbred metal musician. I think I’ll be a fan of Zakk to the end of life. Finally I’ll say that I love to show what he does on stage with Black Label Society. I was at a concert in Warsaw this year and it was definitely a great concert. The concert was  on Johny Kelly’s birthday. That was awesome when all hall started to sing “Sto lat” that is “Happy birthdsay” in Polish. Please, correct me if I made a mistake in writing.Greetings from PolandPawel

  • BigPoppaJ

    Zakk Wylde = Uncompromising!!!

  • Brianmulligan78

    Zakk Wylde, because of his skill and versatility. His speed and playing ability is absolutely amazing. Not to metion he can play anything from blues to metal.

  • Paulbroomfield

    Zakk wylde why? Well its Zakk wylde what more needs to be said

  • Dm Dynna

    Zakk. Nobody embodies the drive & attitude it takes to make it in this business better than Zakk.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Patrik-Fir-Kuczik/100000297166299 Patrik Fir Kuczik

    Zakk Wylde.. hes the best inspiration

  • http://www.facebook.com/bradlee.clark Bradlee Clark

    He’s lightyears away from Zakk in style, but I’m going with country artist Chris Young.  I think the kid has a long career ahead of him.  His studio work is dead on, and the reproduction in a live setting is flawless.

  • Mccollum58

    Zakk Wylde, and Drop8

  • Mccollum58

    Zakk Wylde and Drop8, because Dunlop is the best shit out there barr none!

  • Glenn Crowley

    James Hetfield / Metallica – such rhythm and force! What more Can you ask for?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1686200123 Pavel Šimka

    Mick Thompson because I’m fan of Slipknot since childhood and his personality and guitar skill fascinates me, as well as Zakk Wylde and Slash. ,,/,,,O ,,,,,/

  • Lossolos

    Zakk*

  • http://www.facebook.com/Yaandayein Michelle ‘Shelly’ Beltran

    Zakk Mutha Fuckin Wylde ~ he shreds with style leaving his words in a pile only to be sorted out within every soul, after all you can never get to drunk when you so damn high.

  • Aingalls9

    Zakk Wylde!! Book of shadows, Pride and Glory, Black Label!
    And Ozzy stuff!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Hamish-Newey/794850440 Hamish Newey

    Zakk Wylde! His abilitly to cross between styles & instruments never seems to amaze me. One mintute he’s playing the “first noel” on a classical guitar (whilst throwing in some great rock blues licks), the next he’s playing the heaviest of metal that will tear your balls off. Not to mention what this guy can do on a piano!
    For over 20 years Zakk has had a rock solid sound. He knows what he wants. As quoted “if it aint broken dont fix it”. So few artists these day keep with their sound and thats something I really admire about Zakk!

  • Eyer8bstrd

    Kerry King. Cause none rock harder than slayer

  • JD

    Zakk Wylde of course!!! Amazing guitarist and songwriter! Bleed Black!!!  m/

  • Classicrocks24

    OBVIOUSELY ZAKK WYLDE!!! HE IS A GUITAR GOD!!! Plus all of his Dunlop and MXR priducts are amazing!!! SDMF!!!

  • John Wescott

    3 things: Pride and Glory, Book of Shadows and Song Remains Not The Same

  • Semprini3

    Zakk because he is the real deal.

  • C Martorano

    Zakk Wylde! because i saw him live in august and my face just recently regained its shape after being melted off!

  • TedRackley

    I like Zakk Wylde because his playing continues to inspire even as we both get older. He is still a high energy firecracker!

  • Brent

    Buddy Guy…. still out performing, and killing it!

  • Jon Husiar

    ZAKK WYLDE!! Becasue he’s still ripping up the guitar and hasn’t stopped! Plus, he’s probably one of the most humbled players in the bizz! No ego, just licks! Dunlop Rules!!

  • Acdc_is_the_shit

    Zakk , SDMF!! 

  • Sutton

    Zakk Wylde…. Enough said.

  • Speedlg

    Zakk Wylde because he’s BADASS!!!

  • Howard Zimmerman

    Zakk Wylde cause he fucking rocks

  • crazy Rick

    Zakk Wylde. Why? He has the biggest arms in the music industry 8)

  • jerrett roberts

    glen drover cause his solo album metalusion is amazing

  • Mog

    Zakk Wylde … the why should be obvious, he is a true monster of rock!!!
    His music is pure adrenaline!!! It can power you through a work out or
    get you through a rough patch in your life, its sonic motivation.

  • Dpolkky

    Zakk Wylde is the man.  Why?  Because he isn’t afraid to do what he wants…and he is a riff machine.

  • Ricki Benfica-4

    my favourite dunlop artist is zakk wylde because i love is skills on guitar and cause is my inspiration on guitar playing

  • Rich

    Zakk Wylde cause he plays the best and if he plays Dunlop then
    Dunlop is the bestest! BLS FOR LIFE!

  • Daytona88

    I think all the artist are great someday my name could be there -I just got a mxr smartgate it’s a great product thanks Tony G

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Bobby-Biggs/100000660323102 Bobby Biggs

    Jakk Wylde is GOD… that is all

  • Coltabney4

    joe bonamassa!

  • John Galbo

    My favorite Dunlop artist is the man Zakk Wylde. He is the most awesome guitarist since Randy Rhoads. I honestly believe he would Randy a run for his money. I have been a fan since he burst onto the scene in 1987 with Ozzy. I just love the way he abuses his strings with all the fast picking and his signature squeels and squaws. He is always on top of his game when he performs. he has carried the torch of heavy metal and hard rock for the last 24 years and will for many more.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jim-Ransom/9015605 Jim Ransom

    Zakk Wylde simply because his riffs and leads ream other players a new asshole and his attitude to persevere and stick to your guns is inspiring beyond guitar playing

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jim-Ransom/9015605 Jim Ransom

    Zakk Wylde simply because his riffs and leads ream other players a new asshole and his attitude to persevere and stick to your guns is inspiring beyond guitar playing

  • Dave Combs

    Zakk is the man!  Hard-nosed, hard-working, SOB!

  • http://twitter.com/xntrickk Gentle Sadist

    zakk wylde

    very versatile player who can lay down some very heavy riffs!!!!!!

  • Mark Rickett

    My favorite Dunlop artist is Billy Gibbons, why, because he is the Rev. Billy Gibbons

  • Akugetzu

    Zakk Wylde of course

  • Travis Harrison

    Zakk Wylde because of his amazing talent of writing some of the heaviest songs then turning around and writing with of the most emotional filled acoustic pieces.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Oleson/100002233071975 John Oleson

    Zakk Wylde Why? One Word: “LEGEND”

  • Chicha

    Too many great players in the Dunlop arsenal. This question is impossible to answer… but give me those zakk wylde things anyway ;)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jim-Comstock/100000993304932 Jim Comstock

    Zakk Wylde. He shreds and has excellent music.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Dillon-Tannehill/1280581555 Dillon Tannehill

    There are lots of Dunlop artists that I love listening to but I would have to give it to Zakk Wylde. Because without him I wouldnt be playing guitar right now. Seeing him perform live is breathtaking. So Zakk hands down is my favorite Dunlop Artist.

  • http://www.facebook.com/garrison.weeks Garrison Weeks

    zakk wylde! I love the pure passion in his playing.

  • Dirtyholt

    Zakk Wylde.  The tone of his 800′s through his EV’s sound so bad ass!

  • Erik

    Zakk Wylde. Why? his wah is amazing, his overdrive pedal is amazing, ALL of his stuff that i have is amazing!
    about 50% procent of the inspiration i get from guitarist’s comes from zakk! Dimebag inspires me 50% aswell.
    m/ And R.i.P dime!

  • http://www.facebook.com/jbass78 William J. Jones

    Can I choose myself as my favorite Dunlop artist? I’m a pretty good bass player, dependable, in the pocket, and rock solid. You could do a whole lot worse than having me as a bass player.

  • http://twitter.com/obby_459 Robert Hess

    zz top for sure because of the fluidity of his playing

  • Doki Dockson

    Robert Trujillo(bass), and Zakk Wylde (guitar)!!! they’re gods…

  • http://www.facebook.com/pakaboi77 Preston Chibana

    Zakk Wylde…he is the very reason why I sound like I do when I play (also helps having his Gibson LP Custom) and the main reason why I got into metal! SDMF BABY!

  • http://www.facebook.com/gino.st.pierre Gino St-Pierre

    Zakk of course … why ? From In this River to Parade of the Dead and everything else that fit between :)

  • Missvalerie22

    Slash is inspirational and always maintains his unique style and signature sound while using dunlop products. My vote goes to Slash.

  • Shockers

    Zakk, Kirk and James.
    All major influences on me.

  • AKB

    zakk wylde! when i hear zakk wylde playing, it’s like the shivers i feel turn into earthquakes. the soil opens itself and a second world appears beyond. in this world no hip hop and mainstream shit is existing, just the pure awesomeness of guitarplaying. trips to this wylde-world make me practice guitar excessively, even if it seems unattainable to reach a level like zakk. his playing-energy is my petrol, his appearance my air to breathe.

  • Pain

    Wylde for sure I’ve been jammin out Wilde strings of the ghs brand forever I would love to try dunlops. I shred lead guitar for Incidious And we bleed black

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000323594098 Brent Carter

    Toni Iommi. Why? Black Sabbath. Nuff said.

  • http://twitter.com/Ray_mon RaY

    Zakk Wylde, because he  is so damn awsome! hes like Thor with the Gibson!
    but his style is so unique, and i just love it,  Zakk is a huge inspiration !!!!

    as well as Bjørn Gelotte which i think is a genius with his hevay melodic tones!

    BOTH with Dunlop Strings… the best there is !!!

  • J Mckewen

    Zack Wylde, he’s the best there is!

  • Tony Z

    Buddy Guy!!!  I hope I’m still playing guitar with that much energy when I’m his age

  • Hannah

    No matter where he is playing, I have always gone out of my way to see Zakk Wylde! This last time in Texas he played in 4 different cities and since my husband was just about to leave to Afghanistan we went to 3 of his concerts. He was my first metal concert and will always be my favorite. 

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1241891309 Zachary Roberson

    So, I do like Zakk, and there is the obligatory mention LOL.. I also dig Dave Matthews, they guys from Slayer and Metallica… just way too many people I like use the stuff…

  • Rocknroll77

    Zakk Wylde! He can be as heavy as anyone then sit down with an acoustic or a piano and blow your mind.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Dan-Hess/100000982219836 Dan Hess

    Zakk Wylde- ’cause of the bull’s eye guitar.

  • Mweeksolathe

    Jerry Cantrell! He is one of the the most original guitarists and has a sound that you can immediately recognize.

  • Michael

      Favorite Dunlop artist?  Zakk Wylde.  Hands down.  Insane chops, wah flavor tasty enough to warrant his own model, has a broad range of songwriting talent from balls out rockers to acoustic ballads, plays the keys almost as well as the six strings, harmonica, lets see, what else……….the man is a musical freak of nature.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Joe-F-Gaona-Jr/100000706394015 Joe F Gaona Jr

    My two favs are Vinnie Moore for his technical bad-assness and Zakk Wylde for his raw emotional power.

  • gagnum440

    Jerry Cantrell. A very tastefull player who writes killer riffs

  • Jreff08

    This is an obvious selection. Zakk Wylde! He’s a gutiar god!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1048823395 Nick Walker

    Zakk Wylde rocks!

  • Josh

    Jerry Cantrell

  • Gustaw

    Except Zakk Wylde  – Bryan Beller – he is Murderface of Dethklok, interviews with him are quite inspiring about bass techniques, sound and gear.

  • Fugera32

    there’s no question…….kirk hammett……let’s face it! he and james set the pace for tortex .88′s, crybaby wah (obviously) pedals and achieving the perfect percussive, accurate pick attack on every…..and i do mean every note….i’ve switched over from ernie ball slinky’s to dunlop 10′s, 11′s and heavy core stuff almost exclusively……..fuck, they stay in tune WELL (once they’re broken in) and they sound and FEEL great……we needed a new “invention”….later

  • Nuffy

    Kirk Hammett. I use his pedal and picks. Even though the obvious choice for the comp is zakk wylde for. Respect to zakk as he is an awesome guitarist!

  • Beau-dayne-ensby

    Jim root! Cause I think he is a really awesome guitarist

  • Mastequila

    I like Zakk Wylde because he was Ozzy’s best guitarist, plus being a tremendous rollmodel to all of us…Kicking the use of alcohol and making his health a #1 priority…besides playing the most kick-ass music in the freakin’ universe!!! S.D.M.F.!!!!!

  • Eviltwin1489

    Zakk Wylde, He continues to involve his playing and sound over the years.

  • http://www.facebook.com/jeffhuff362 Jeff Huff

    Zakk Wylde!! Because he is a frickin beast

  • Lifer7590

    ZAKK WYLDE, I love all the pedals he puts his name on.I have his Wah,Overdrive and chourus.

  • Uptoirons

    Dimebag Darrel. The cowboy from Hell. Lively and attractive guitar playing, killer sound, always calm, hilarious. He really makes me happy when I watch his records. R.I.P.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Justin-Sawhill/100002395991448 Justin Sawhill

    Dave Matthews.

  • http://twitter.com/frozensummers Frozen Summers

    Billy Gibbons, that dude can do so much with so little

  • Mike B.

    Definitely Zakk Wylde because he is one of the most talented guitarists to ever play.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1093104760 Brett Pascoe

    ZAKK IS THE MAN , I JUST BOUGHT THE BULLSEYE AND THE WYLDE OVERDRIVE PEDAL , BUT THE GUITAR WAS CUTOM MADE BY GIBSON BECAUSE ITS A LEFT HANDED ONE SO ITS A ZAKK WYLDE CUSTOM BULLSEYE CUSTOM !!!
    THE GUITAR IS AWESOME AND WITH PEDAL COMBINED EVEN IF YOU CANT PLAY JUST HOLDING THE GUITAR AND HAVING THE PEDAL WILL GET YOU LAID !!!

    ROCK ON

  • Leonhall3

    i use dunlop ultex picks, capos, strings…Great stuff Dunlop…..Zakk is the man, really make the guitar sing..

  • Chris Brown (Pain Link)

    All Dunlop artists kick ass! All of your products kick ass & that’s why I use and abuse them show after show…week after week. Keep up the great work!

  • Robert

    Joe Bonamassa – He is able to create such awesome tone using products from Way Huge along with his signature Fuzz Face. Big, loud, chunky, singing tone!!!!

  • David Robson

    i’ll have to agree with people saying zakk:

    - he’s proved that nice guys actually DON’T finish last.
    - he was talented before having the beard, meaning that actuallly, beards have no impact on talents other then looking badass. This is something scientists have been working towards for years.
    - he disputes the phrase ‘jack of all trades, master of F*ck all’ because any ‘trade’ he participates in, he masters.
    - before zakk, people didn’t realise that there is no limit to the amount of pinch harmonics in a song. NO LIMIT. 

  • VerrucktsAl

    me, because i use dunlop strings.

  • Christian R

    No doubt, my favourite dunlop player would have to be Zakk. He’s just such a modern embodiment of the greats, such as Sabbath, made even fucking heavier! Gotta love how he never names bands such as metallica and such as influence, its always Sabbath, Zeppelin, and EVH. Just can’t stop listening to the sheer fucking power that comes from Zakk’s riffs, and of course the heavy New Jersey accent in his vocals

    End with a quote: “Limp Bizkit can suck our big motherfuckn fat cocks!!!”.

  • Christian R

    No doubt, my favourite dunlop player would have to be Zakk. He’s just such a modern embodiment of the greats, such as Sabbath, made even fucking heavier! Gotta love how he never names bands such as metallica and such as influence, its always Sabbath, Zeppelin, and EVH. Just can’t stop listening to the sheer fucking power that comes from Zakk’s riffs, and of course the heavy New Jersey accent in his vocals

    End with a quote: “Limp Bizkit can suck our big motherfuckn fat cocks!!!”.

  • Bhmundy71

    Me or Zakk,today.

  • Ravennoir

    Easy, Toni Iommi. Black Sabbath basically invented the gene of bands I listen to today

  • Stacyz

    why Zakk Wylde of course,because he’s the baddest guitarist out there….bar none!!!  SDMF….Getcha Pull!!!

  • Slayer66656

    Zakk Wylde is our favorite Dunlop artist because he has a sweet beard.

  • Cgc67

    Zakk is the man!! He can do it all!!!! SDMF

  • Blitzerw2

    That’s a very tough question depending on genre of music and I grew up listening to all types from Polka, country & western, classical to metal and everything in between.  However, my heart belows to rock & roll.  I’ve had this discussion with my son, brothers, co-workers and metal heads galore and here is my 2cents:  Eddie Van Halen.  Period-Dot!!  He not only brought technique and speed, but probably more innovation than any 10 players you can mention.  Zakk has said it himself – any guy can make themself sound good with all the pedals and muddied down with distortion and rip a solo, but a true virtuoso, doesn’t need it.  Eddie innovated and stretched the game 30+ years, tapping, double tapping, guitar modifications, sound, and the list goes on and on.  And people still copy him to this day.  So yes consider Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Stevie Ray Vaughn, BB King – but consider the unique and total contributions each brought to the table.  Aside from Les Paul or Leo Fender for creating the earth changing and mind melting invention of the modern electric guitar – I vote for Eddie Van Halen.  By the way – ask Zakk who his favorite guitar player is?  Yeah you know the answer.  Well he named his son after a few of them but EDDIE is the man.  Thanks for listening. This is Bill Wolf (SMDF) TBLO from Bagram, Afghanistan.

  • Randy P

    Jason Hook, EVH, Kirk Hammett and Zakk

  • Llicia007

    Zakk Wylde of course!

  • Anonymous

    Zakk Wylde is my favorite Dunlop artist because he lives, breathes and is metal guitar. He’s also my favorite artist for putting out 1919 Eternal, best BLS album of all time. SDMF.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Monster-Toke/100002053612646 Monster Toke

    no denying Zakk Wylde… have to stand up for Tony Iommi, everyone knows Eddie Van Halen can jump (lol)… props to Paul Gilbert…  and Billy Sheehan rocks it so you know he could go side by side with Buckethead and spark magic…  That isn’t even all of the Dunlop Artists I could go on about… is this a trick question?   i should just say Zakk Wylde to try to win free stuff, huh?

  • http://twitter.com/LP_Punk Taylor Hill

    Coheed and Cambria, not only my favorite Dunlop Artist, but my favorite band. They meld their sci-fi story with one of the most unique sounds in rock and I was instantly mesmerized.

  • Mick Jensen

    Joshua Homme, Becuase he’s just an amazing guitarist, he plays his music in a different way, and that sound is just so unique, he utilizes his guitar as well as possible!

  • http://twitter.com/LP_Punk Taylor Hill

    Coheed and Cambria, not only my favorite Dunlop Artist, but my favorite band ever. They have one of the most unique progressive sounds in rock and on top of that, an epic sci-fi story.

  • Andrew Cunningham

    Zakk, my Les Pauls and Marshalls will explain why!

  • Firefly1

    Zakk Wylde because he’s the greatest shredder on the planet and the sounds he gets out of his guitars are second to none.

  • Glen Donovan

    I’ll go with Zakk because I dont realy know any others. I’m not a big follower the different string brands, I’m quite random with my choice. Haven’t realy played different strings against one another to hear/feal the difference… Perhaps its time I did.

  • Zosoao22

    Dimebag Darrell was and still is my favorite. He was incredibly gifted, was a tight rhythm player and had awesome leads. His playing live was spot on and wrote lethal riffs and as a person he had one of the most fun ,most down to earth attitudes.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Christopher-Wendel/1467318498 Christopher Wendel

    The Reverend Horton Heat

  • Jgoebel55

    Zakk Wylde

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1275406974 Christopher M. Cherolis

    Zakk Wylde. The man knows his way around six srings better than anyone, and is the very definition of bad ass

  • Tesla35kelly

    Man that is so hard as there are so many I love but I will go with Tony Iommi as he is a true legend. 

  • Anchoret

     Buddy Guy gets my vote simply for out-living most of his competition, an inspiration in itself!

  • Wlfgnplyr

    of course it’s Zakk.His playing is beyond otherworldly!I follow him on twitter and the hole 9 yards.To win this package would be a dream.Rock on Zakk!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/geoff.shrieves Geoff Shrieves

    Joe Bonamassa.

  • Kurt

    Joe Bonamassa

  • Mike

    Paul Gilbert.  Because I said so

  • Venomousf13

    my favorite dunlop artist and favorite artist ever for that matter is definatly zakk wylde. hes a legend in the world of guitar period, he is a guitar hero in every sense of the word. his tone is greatest i have ever heard and that comes in part because of the fine dunlop products he uses but my favorite part about him is his playing. you could take away all the pedals and shit. you could give him a squire strat and line 6 spider and make it sound like his balls out les pauls and marshalls. i own his dunlop wah overdrive and chorus and they are definatly the finest products i have ever used on guitar and have not only become my secret weapon to molding my tone but crucial. nobody makes em like dunlop and nobody plays it better then zakk wylde. he was the one who inspired me in every aspect of guitar playing. from my playing style to my tunings to the gear i used. zakk is the measuring stick that i and every other guitar player should measure ourselves too

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000433395357 Syd Bahr

    Zakk Wylde

  • Kissarmytota

    I am my favorite Dunlop artist. I’m not famous, but I think I am… and I F#*$%ing ROCK!!!  Just like Dunlop!

  • djbenjammin

    I love Zakks playing, but Started learning Guitar before Zakk came on the scene. I’m a huge James Hetfield Fan, and Have been crunching Metallica riffs forever. A big fan of Randy Rhoads too, but concentrated on the rhyhm end of Playing. Hook a brother up here.

    BenJammin.

  • Megcurtis01

    There is no question…… Zakk Wylde. This man makes love to his guitar. I’m in AWW when he plays his solos. He has true talent. Also he is a good man. The only artist (that i know of) that goes on youtube and shows you how to play his songs. m/

  • Vito Amato

    Zakk wylde is my favorite artist because he made me want to start playing guitar when i did.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Nero-Ceasar/1602552257 Nero Ceasar

    Gary Holt!  Why? With respect to Zakk, before there was Zakk it was all about thrash metal…Do the toxic waltz bitches!

  • My_fathers_eyes

    Zakk. Why? What, don’t you have ears?

  • http://www.facebook.com/Wildcat1119 Jay Anderson

    Zakk is my favorite HANDS Down.WHY? you ask,Have you heard him play,have you heard of Ozzy Osborne,B.L.S!
    If not,Then your probably sick with Bieber Fever and for sure don’t know what Dunlop is!
    If you do know about Zakk Then he’s your favorite too and u probably own alot of Donlop gear yourself and want more!
    Anyway SDMF                      
                                                                   Later!

     

  • Blskeith91

    Hmm i would have to say my favorite artist is mick thomson. And the reason for that would be he inspired me to pick up playing guitar and i later bought a set of zakk wyldes custom dunlop strings and they lasted a whole year so without mick i probably would have never found 1 of my favorite brand of strings. along with many other of dunlops artists

  • Achemoun

    Zakk is the best, coz he’s fn awesome!

  • http://twitter.com/ReligionSucketh Jonathan Jones

    Zakk and Slash.

  • Noah Clarke

    Buddy Guy, Just that way he plays is so clean and effortless. Also the way he look when he plays is so happy it just makes his music better!!

  • E_wolfman

    My favorite is James Hetfield, he can pick and sing with the best of them.  For leads, Zakk Wylde all the way.  He has the playing style that is total metal. 

  • http://www.facebook.com/mihaly.szabo Mihaly Szabo

    Of corse Zakk Wylde ’cause he made me pick up my axe!

  • Dusty

    Been a Zakk Fan since I was 5 or smaller. So Im definitely goin with him cause hes been my favorite guitarist for as long as I can remember.

  • Uillian

    Im 13, Im also a guitarist, im the only one that likes rock in my family cuz im brazilian but spent a part of my childhood in the USA
    The guy is insane, ive always liked
    rock but when i heard him and his guitar it inspired me and influenced
    my guitar style. I owe him a thank you…

  • Robert Chandler

    Buddy Guy. The REAL genius of electric guitar. The man who doesn’t just play blues… he plays music!

  • Dan_h_cole

    Going to go with Slash today.  Could be Jerry Cantrell tomorrow or Zakk.  It’s all about the Wah!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001773208972 Eric Cox

    Primus – because everybody else is saying Zakk Wylde…………..

  • John Falcone

    Zakk Wylde… why?  Because he has the soul, chops, finesse, feel, and ear to play just about any style of music, and have it sound pure and original.  

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000024266003 Axl Sels

    i’m gonna go for james hetfield!

  • Jarrett Brower

    zakk wylde hands down, i know its kinda cliche seeing as how this is his giveaway but i think zakk is a severely under rated guitarist, the man can truly play any style extremely well.  and hes a huge clown, gotta love him 

  • Angus Clark

    I gotta say Mr. Hetfield. Master of Puppets was my first metal song, it really changed my life. The moment I heard the First riff, with the heavy down picking and thrashy rhythm, immense energy from the crowd and Metallica, I knew it was it.

  • Callitsleep89

    Paul Gilbert, without a doubt. Listening back through the years you can see his growth as a guitarist, changing into a musician with a great ear for both musicality and originality.

  • http://www.facebook.com/tim.westergard Tim C Westergard

    ZAKK WYLDE   HE IS Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

  • http://www.facebook.com/brian.l.barner Brian L. Barner

    I’m a fan of many musicians that use Dunlop’s stuff. I have kinda gravitated towards Zakk Wylde more these past couple of years. I played guitar for many years, but put it down for a while because of life in general and lack of inspiration to play because music had gotten kinda stale for me for a few years. But I went back and listened to Ozzy’s “No rest for the wicked” album one day since I haven’t heard it in years and was really blown away by Zakk’s playing……….I just didn’t remember how good that album was until I dusted it off a few years ago…….and from there on out I was hooked, got back into guitar playing again and really became a fan of Zakk Wylde’s and BLS. Also made me really get back into music overall and explore more of other guitar players that interest me. I came to the conclusion that Zakk Wylde is to me what Randy Rhoads was and is still to him. Thanks, Zakk………….Keep on rockin’!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jonny-Moore/100002257032245 Jonny Moore

    Zakk Wylde, because he plays and lives the way he preaches and that makes me want to be a better person as well as a better player, Thanks Zakk, SDMF.

  • Playerste

    My Favourite Dunlop’s Artist is  Billy Gibbons / ZZ Top

  • Cornman07

    i would have to say jimmy page.the things he comes up with are just incredible.you can learn alot from him plus he is the nicest person i have met besides mr. wylde

  • Aspeslagh Rik

    there are so many but i’ll go for eddie van halen because he is way fantastic

  • Bykes43

    I dig the t shirt. Of course, the rest of the stuff is cool too.

  • Evan Joseph Fraser

    For me, it’s a tough call since Zakk’s playing heavily influenced me (particularly with the pinch harmonics), and on the other hand I am very true to Andy Timmons since he is one of the most tasteful players I have ever heard. If I had to choose one of them, I’d go with mr. Zakk Wylde because he has been my idol forever. He’s the reason I play a Gibson Les Paul and squeal on Jim Dunlop strings! No offense to Andy, but Zakk has moments where his playing is super tasteful and meaningful (same with his singing), and the next minute he can deliver a brutal riff (like doomsday jesus’s chorus riff) and shred so fiercely. I will never get enough of listening to Zakk Wylde, wether it’s his earlier stuff, BLS (old or new); He will forever remain one of the best guitarists in Rock N’ Roll/ Metal history. 

  • Audiounits

    Zakk, because he has the best live tone of any guitarist I’ve seen live!  You can hear him clearly, but you also feel his amps in your chest!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Dustin-Ray/789108613 Dustin Ray

    Jerry Cantrell. Boggy Deopt changed my life. 

  • Adamo Acciaro

    My favorite guitarist is Eddie Van Halen,he is because I love music, 
    I love the guitar, and Van Halen was my unconscious mentor. His technique, 
    his passion drove me in my musical practice
    and taught me to improve and refine my technique, to get interested, 
    therefore, more and more to hard rock. Thanks to him and to his favorite style, 
    tapping, I discovered this technique, that now I used in a conscious way. My dream is 
    to attend a concert. My dream is to play with him.

  • vinicius piccolomini

    Zakk Wylde is the best not only because it is metal guitarist animal morecompletely by also touching of all, calm music, and piano … is a complete musician …and my hero 

  • Beshmonger

    Gotta go with Eddie Van Halen because he changed a lot about how the guitar was played.

  • Brian M.

    Paul Gilbert… minimalist… tone oozes from his fingers…. it doesn’t hurt that he uses killer gear from dunlop

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_QGP5ETWHDXRESGFNAZEW276W7U wesley

    zoltan bathory.   he is taking metal to a new and different direction. not the same old grind we have listened to for years. very very tricky riffs to play dont believe me try some of them.

  • Dublaboratory

    Slash! Because he is simply iconic…

  • Anonymous

    I’m 58 years old.  While I have learned much from Eric Clapton through the years, I have learned a great deal from the innovative play from Zakk Wylde.

  • Michifischermail

    Zacky V. , Avenged Sevenfold.
    He always plays cool rythm, but when it comes to solo, hes unbeatable. Not his skill level or stuff like that, just the lines he writes…

  • vinicius piccolomini

    Hi is teh man ….the best ….my hero

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Alex-James-Walker/100001202264991 Alex James Walker

    My favourite Dunlop artist is James Hetfield (but of course I also like Zakk) because he isn’t like the rest of metal guitar players. He is so fast and he doesn’t need to play incredible solos to show that he is a fucking great player. The reason I like him so much is because I am a rhythm guitarist, I sometimes do solos, but I prefer to stay in the rhythm side. Some people thimk that playing rhythm is easy, but that isn’t right. 

  • Craig Richards

    He was able to back Ozzie and make it look easy. Need I say more? Randy Rhodes left some enormous shoes to fill.

  • Freehugs4me

    Motorhead! Lemmy is God.

  • Single_songwriter

    i dig your crazy guitar style Zak

  • Daved Terrell

    I have to say over the past year Eric Clapton and his style of playing has been the biggest influence on my playing and growth as guitarist and performer….

  • Anonymous

    As far as influences, I’ve followed the melodic players most closely. I really like David Gilmour. The solo in “Comfortably Numb” is exceptional. I also loved Randy Rhodes. He had a great sense of melody. Of course there’s also Jimmy Page and Dicky Betts and Hendrix. I’m also partial to Gary Rossington who I believe is one of the greats.

  • http://www.facebook.com/psebastianmusic Pablo Sebastian Gomez Forero

    Paul Gilbert!!!… Why? Really? Why? Great player, great tone, great teacher, great guy.

  • http://twitter.com/katillacdeville Kat deVille

    Mike Ness. The man plays from deep down in his soul. He has been one of the biggest influences in the style of music I play.

  • lovehate932

    Zakk Wylde. Because, on top of being a fantastic guitarist, piano player, and writer, he is also a very down to earth, funny, and inspiring person.

  • RICHARD CARPENTER

    Zakk Wylde BECAUSE OF THE GOOD MUSIC THAT HE MAKES.

  • Aadams22554

    Jim Root, Stone Sour and Slipknot. He is amazing live and a great improviser

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jason-King/1372838343 Jason King

    Zakk Is My Fave Dunlop Artist if not my Fave Artist fullstop

  • http://twitter.com/CjNeubes Chris Neuberger

    There are many Dunlop artists who are in my favorites because I try to pull inspiration and knowledge from anywhere I can. I love the fact that Zakk shares that same drive and thirst to continue to grow musically so he is by far one of my foremost favorite musicians.

  • bret_b

    eddie VH– if they are good enuff for God then they are good enough for everyone !

  • Gary D

    Matt Heafy! Killer riffs!

  • DustyBass

    Billy Gould – Faith No More. cuz he’s got the funk.

  • Chris Gurganus

    Zakk Wylde is my fave Dunlop Artist because I worked at Gibson for 11 years and actually worked on the prototype for the Z.W. Signature Bullseye Les Paul. I got to know Zakk to a degree and of all the artists I met while I was employed there, he was the coolest, nicest and most appreciative, by far. He definitely has the Rockstar cred to be a snotty “Prima Donna”, but is grounded enough not to be. He realizes that without the employees of companies like Dunlop working endless hours behind the scenes, players of his calibre can’t do their job effectively. That in turn makes me love Zakk as a man as well as a player!

  • MusickMan

    Kirk Hammett because when i was a kid lost in world of unknown music and if the magical solos in the songs Enter Sandman and The Unforgiven and Wherever I may Roam could catch te ear of a child and ant this kid to want more and love the wah pedal when i didn’t know what it was or what i was hearing and when a time came when Nu-Metal ruled the world and i driffed away from Metallica, BLS, Ozzy and all the good stuff the idea of becoming a bass player i back tracked on where did metal come from what was the start and who are the masters and when i picked up Madter of Puppets i loved it and i was rediscovering the same sound, style, and love i had for this music and when i listened to Fade to Black i was sold i wanted to become a aguitar player from that day forward so i thank Metallica for my discovery for the music and all of us love and others love to hate so my answer is Mr.Kirk Hammett

  • Stephen

    Zakk Wylde is my favorite.

  • Adam R.

    Eddie Van Halen is my favorite Dunlop artist of all time!  …… The Reason being is because he was the first person to play guitar so god like and with such a naturally distorted tone with his guitar that he built with his own 2 hands that half the people that heard his leads didn’t even know that that was a guitar producing those crazy sounds/harmonics/tones/Divebombs etc…. and the other half  for the life of them couldn’t figure out how to produce even half of those sounds.Many people had the skill to play similar to him, but there was no close match because Ed’s tone came from such a different place. Now thanks to Dunlop we can now better create many of those legendary tones that Eddie Van Halen produced thought the past years, and hopefully for many more years to come due to their line of Evh Gear.Thanks to Dunlop with the Dunlop Evh-95 Signature Wah, Dunlop Mxr Evh Phase90,And with the Evh signature 117 Flanger I personally fell like I can make my equipment sound more like his.

    God Bless,
    Adam R.

  • Anonymous

    Phil Demmel and Zakk Wylde. Phil is an awesome lead guitarist, and his work with Machine head has brought some of the most amazing metal to my ears. Everything is top noth with him, every note live is spot on. Zakk is a living legen and a master of the guitar, plus he is a very diverse musician.

  • http://www.facebook.com/LeeChavezMusic Lee Chavez

    Zakk Wylde! He’s been my idol for almost five years, and he has never put anything out that I don’t like. He’s just amazing. It’s as simple as that.

  • Clarksix8

    Randy Rhoads – I love the tone through MXR distortion pedal.

  • http://www.facebook.com/jasonconstantiness Jason Cohen

    Zakk Wylde Of Course … cause in 1988 when I started playing guitar he was playing all those crazy ass pick squeels and bringing the fire back to Ozzy! Also because he is the first guy I heard to sucessfully pull of HEAVY ASS BLUES and make it work! Hes my BIGGEST influence of all time!

  • http://www.facebook.com/ilyinskiy Alexander Ilyinskiy

    Zakk Wylde. Cuz he is a huge talant! Love his sound

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Martin-Gustavo-Nordahl-Moxness/100002173647925 Martin Gustavo Nordahl Moxness

    zakk wylde of course. he¨s the most down to earth and funny guy around, and when he¨s on stage he’s amazing and unique! and
    he puts his soul and heart into the music he plays. and he has a great voice. and he can play alot of different styles aswell.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Martin-Gustavo-Nordahl-Moxness/100002173647925 Martin Gustavo Nordahl Moxness

    zakk wylde of course. he¨s the most down to earth and funny guy around, and when he¨s on stage he’s amazing and unique! and
    he puts his soul and heart into the music he plays. and he has a great voice. and he can play alot of different styles aswell.

  • Steven

    Pete Townshend. Not exactly the most technical, but quite a wonderful songwriter and rhythm player.

  • Sam_delanoe

    Zakk Wylde: Cos his tone is fatter than me! AND IM FAT!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Daniele-DeBattista/1788867683 Daniele DeBattista

    Jim root :)

  • Casey Chung

    My favourite dunlop artist would probably be Zoltan Bathory from Five finger death punch because he Influances and inspires me in lots of ways especially his heavy playing style and I also do MMA like him haha :D

  • Kuzman

    kerry king because he is kerry king :-)

  • Tecasrk

    Jeff Hanneman because hi fast M.F.

  • Oliver Schüller

    Zakk´s ultimate , we both bleeding black

  • Matthew Poitras

    Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears!  They put those ants in my pants and I need to dance.

  • Jaymzrock

    James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Slash, Zakk Wylde, Jerry Cantrell…I started playing guitar 17 years ago and these are just a few of the people that I tried to learn techniques from in an effort to possibly become some other dude’s favorite Dunlop Artist someday!  Cheers!

  • Ericbeatlesguns

    Jimmy Page…the man

  • clay pren

    zakk, he`s just the best, i have a over drive of his from MXR

  • Logan Klein

    Zakk Wylde because he is the type of guitarist that actually has a passion for music. He is the reason why I only use Dunlop/MXR products.

  • Pickers1987

    I am going to have to vote for Matt Heafy, due to the fact that i just like Trivium allot, they are a awesome band and have allot of guitar licks that sound amazing, and they are also a big fan of all the music that i like and they are cool guys if you watch their documentaries.