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Are jazz guitarists way better than rock guitarists?

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I IV V, I vi ii V, etc they don't get too intricate.. and for solos the rock guitarist's go to is the minor pentatonic. In Jazz you Melodic Minor, half dimished, super locrian, etc. So yes, for the most part, not all, but most Jazz guys are way better than rock guitarists for knowledge .. or language of music. read more

Sometimes Jazz guitarists are better in rock guitarist or even metal guitarists but sometimes many rock or metal guitarists are better than most jazz guitarists. But in general term of technique , speed and skills Jazz guitarists are better than rock guitarists in most cases but not way better. read more

I think Bluegrass guitarists are better at playing Bluegrass and Gypsy Jazz guitarists are better at playing Gypsy Jazz. The answer to this is largely subjective, depending on the person making the judgement and their biases, preferences etc. read more

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