Best chord voicings - Eric Johnson Best use of capo - James Taylor Best strumming - Pete Townsend Best use of E-Bow or sustaining device - The Edge Best vibrato - BB King Best string bending - David Gilmour Best finger picking - Mark Knopfler Best hybrid picking - Albert Lee Best tapping - Eddie Van Halen Best palm muting - Al Di Meola Best sweep picking - Yngwie Malmsteen Best speed, Best alternate picking, Best string skipping - Paul Gilbert Best pinched harmonics - Zakk Wylde Best use of an effect - Tom Morello Best legato - Satch Best fretting hand reach, Best use of harmonics - Steve Vai Best use of slide - Sonny Landreth Best feel - Jeff Beck Best timing - John Schofield Most creative/experimental player, Best use of whammy bar, Overall winner - Jimi.