Well, they have something to say, but not everyone will pick up what they are throwing down, and that's the whole thing about jazz, dig?
I think Eddie Lang would be an older jazz guy that would be worth checking out if you aren't liking the trippy stuff.
Norman Brown is a more laid-back modern jazz guitarist with very tasty melodies, but don't expect him to knock your socks off right away.
Al DiMeola runs the gamut, so he's another place to start, if you find the others boring.
Others I prefer (already mentioned):
Pat Metheny
Jimmy Rosenberg
Alan Holdsworth
George Benson
Wes Montgomerey
Stanley Jordan
Pat Martino
Bireli Lagrene
Kenny Burrell
Frank Gambale
Charlie Byrd
John Scoffield
Joe Pass
John McLaughlin
Tal Farlow
Earl Klugh
Bill Frisell
Barney Kessel
Lenny Breau
Mike Stern
George Van Eps
Charlie Hunter
Carl Kress
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