Bela Fleck is an amazing player and composer. Unlike anyone you've ever heard.
But he ain't a guitar player. He plays banjo!!!!!
But it may as well be guitar. He's insane. My tastes run mostly STEVE MORSE, JOE SATRIANI, BRIAN MAY, JEFF BECK (MID 70'S)
EDDIE, CHICK COREA ELEKTRIK BAND, STEELY DAN, some jazz and classical too.
But Bela has moved into the most influential spot ahead of Steve Morse. BELA'S NEW ONE IS A 3 DISC CD CALLED LITTLE WORLDS. A few tunes are filler but theres about 20 strong ones and 15 of 'em are outstanding. You'll be spinning it for months. Trust me. One in the car, one at home, one at work.
Plus, it'll really motivate you to play.
A cheaper alternative would be to get their live video or DVD called LIVE AT THE QUICK from 2001. I found the video for 10 bucks and have probably bought 8 of them to give to people.
Keith