Amazing Guitar Solos

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johnnYYac

Mar 21, 2011, 10:35 PM
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johnnYYac

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Mar 21, 2011, 10:37 PM
The fact that my heart's beating is all the proof you need.

woodnymph

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Mar 21, 2011, 10:56 PM
Daylight is good at arriving in the night time

Jaimoe

#3
Mar 22, 2011, 07:21 AM
Game, set and match folks.

Hendrix's greatest performance and in my opinion, the finest goosebump-inducing single note in the history of guitar solos (at 4:18, but play the freaking song all the way through. Note: the bridge section was ripped by Jimmy Page and turned into "No Quarter").

Jimi Hendrix - Machine Gun

Tracy 2112

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Mar 22, 2011, 09:13 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 22, 2011, 07:21 AM
Game, set and match folks.

Hendrix's greatest performance and in my opinion, the finest goosebump-inducing single note in the history of guitar solos (at 4:18, but play the freaking song all the way through. Note: the bridge section was ripped by Jimmy Page and turned into "No Quarter").

Jimi Hendrix - Machine Gun

:thumbsup:
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.Walt

#5
Mar 22, 2011, 11:44 AM
Since Jaimoe won, I'm going with the most amazing guitar solo with short shorts.

Frank Zappa Stevie's spanking featuring Steve Vai live duet version
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Tracy 2112

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Mar 22, 2011, 12:02 PM
Be the cliché you want to see in the world.

el_chode

#7
Mar 22, 2011, 12:09 PM
Here are a few of my favorite non MMJ related ones:

I love the way Mascis starts this one with the fuzzy-bend

Dinosaur Jr. "We're Not Alone"

I'm not really sure if this counts as a solo or not but I think this is one of the modern wonders of live performance, like Steam Engine and Lay Low:

Wilco - At Least That's What You Said - The Wiltern - 6/22/09

One of the most beautiful songs ever written done even more beautifully than the original, in my opinion at least:

Stevie Ray Vaughan Little Wing

Obvious choice:

Cortez the Killer -Neil Young.. live Rust

A CHILD WITHOUT AN EYE

Ween - Buckingham Green live from chicago
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el_chode

#8
Mar 22, 2011, 12:11 PM
I'm surrounded by assholes

bluesky

#9
Mar 22, 2011, 12:13 PM
Awe no sound on my computer at work  :( and there is no way of talking anyone else here into letting me listen to Zappa!

el_chode

#10
Mar 22, 2011, 12:33 PM
Quote from: bluesky on Mar 22, 2011, 12:13 PM
Awe no sound on my computer at work  :( and there is no way of talking anyone else here into letting me listen to Zappa!

Don't talk them into it. If they don't find that version of Watermelon to be absolutely beautiful, you can safely assume they've got no soul
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Jaimoe

#11
Mar 22, 2011, 01:15 PM
I think Zappa's most perfect solo is from the live "Inca Roads", from You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore, Vol II. Part of this solo was lifted and re-edited onto the inferior studio version heard on One Size Fits All.

Jaimoe

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Mar 22, 2011, 01:23 PM
FUNKADELIC Maggot Brain - Eddie Hazel & Michael Hampton (Maryland 1983)



Buckethead Best Live Solo


And the only guitarist that can make me laugh, and cry, during the same song: The late great genius, Lenny Breau:

Lenny Breau - Vision


johnnYYac

#13
Mar 22, 2011, 02:35 PM
Is it an optical illusion, or does the neck of Lenny Breau's guitar seem wider than average?  I never noticed a variation of that sort.

Some exceptional talent on this thread.  I was inspired to start it last night when I happened upon Fleetwood Mac "live" on Palladia.  I'd always been intrigued by L. Buckingham's fingering on his acoustic/electric hybrid and forgot how he goes stratospheric on that 5+ minute solo.  Next to come to mind was Alvin Lee.  I knew you guys could take it from there.
The fact that my heart's beating is all the proof you need.

Ruckus

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Mar 22, 2011, 02:47 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Mar 22, 2011, 02:35 PM
Is it an optical illusion, or does the neck of Lenny Breau's guitar seem wider than average?  I never noticed a variation of that sort.

Some exceptional talent on this thread.  I was inspired to start it last night when I happened upon Fleetwood Mac "live" on Palladia.  I'd always been intrigued by L. Buckingham's fingering on his acoustic/electric hybrid and forgot how he goes stratospheric on that 5+ minute solo.  Next to come to mind was Alvin Lee.  I knew you guys could take it from there.
Well classical guitars typically have wider necks with less tapering and it looks like there is at least and extra string in there.  I'm sure that would help create your illusion.  I know nothing about Lenny Breau.  I'm sure Jaimoe will set it straight
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el_chode

#15
Mar 22, 2011, 02:54 PM
That is a very interesting looking guitar, especially up close. Definitely a 7 string (maybe 8? can't see the tuning pegs on the other side).

It looks like some sort of acoustic-electric classical/spanish guitar.
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Jaimoe

#16
Mar 22, 2011, 06:51 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Mar 22, 2011, 02:47 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Mar 22, 2011, 02:35 PM
Is it an optical illusion, or does the neck of Lenny Breau's guitar seem wider than average?  I never noticed a variation of that sort.

Some exceptional talent on this thread.  I was inspired to start it last night when I happened upon Fleetwood Mac "live" on Palladia.  I'd always been intrigued by L. Buckingham's fingering on his acoustic/electric hybrid and forgot how he goes stratospheric on that 5+ minute solo.  Next to come to mind was Alvin Lee.  I knew you guys could take it from there.

Well classical guitars typically have wider necks with less tapering and it looks like there is at least and extra string in there.  I'm sure that would help create your illusion.  I know nothing about Lenny Breau.  I'm sure Jaimoe will set it straight

Near the end of his life (he was allegedly murdered), Breau played a custom 7-string guitar. He mastered bluegrass and country picking styles at a very young age, but also mastered classical and of course jazz. Having this custom guitar enabled him to perform in almost any style, and be progressive at the same time too. Fans of jazz should really research Breau. His admirers include George Benson, Tal Farlow, Roy Aldridge, Richard Cotten and Chet Atkins (he was great friend and collaborator with Lenny; Lenny named his son after Chet).

FiddleCastro

#17
Mar 22, 2011, 11:48 PM
I NEEDED IT MOST WHENEVER tbh

Ruckus

#18
Mar 23, 2011, 01:54 AM
It's sad that there isn't that much footage of the the great Randy Rhoads.  So much rock music until his time was so rooted in the blues that to see such a young classically trained virtuoso delve into the metal world was something else.  I wish I got to see him.

My favorite solo of his and many would argue as much.  Don't mind the camera work and the bassist thumping his E string. ;D

Nice teaser at 2:15 and then the deal at 4:20
Ozzy Osbourne & Randy Rhoads- Mr Crowley
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Tracy 2112

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Mar 23, 2011, 10:52 AM
Robin Trower

One of my favs. He'll show you a couple of things here along the way. Too bad the camera man was into showing Robin's porn faces over what he is playing.

robin trower - little bit of sympathy
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