Numbers in brackets signify nomination by more than 1 member.
Guitarists
DJ Ashba
Richie Blackmore
Eric Clapton (2)
Dimebag Darrell
Tommy Emmanuel
Jeff Healey
Jimi Hendrix (2)
Tony Iommi
Brian May (2)
Gary Moore
Keith Richards
Richie Sambora
Carlos Santana (2)
Joe Satriani
Slash (2)
Eddie Van Halen
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Angus Young (3)