technically, eddie was the man. as fast as he plays, he doesn't make any mistakes. just slow down his blazing solos and you will know what i mean. Listen to 'I'm the one', 'eruption', the solo from ice cream man, 'fire' all from the 1st album when eddie was only 17. That said, slash is a good guitarist and i enjoy GNR's music, but there is no comparing slash with EVH. Now, if you wanted to compare Steve Vai and Eddie, that would be a more fair comparison... just my opinion. Eric
What slash played was invented/pioneered by Mr.Van Halen..so where is the comparison?? Van Halen all the way!!