He has a perfect technique combined with a sense of style and the ability to combine them. Jazz, r'n'b, funky, blues, grunge, shuffle, country, rock, boogie and many more styles - he can play and mix while maintaining balance and taste. He is a master of sound: he usually plays on a series of instruments manufactured directly into a simple amplifier. It does not use sophisticated effects that are electronically encoded, or - as many well-known guitarists - made specially for expensive equipment.