For What It's Worth
Buffalo Springfield, 1966, from Buffalo Springfield. Solo by Neil Young.
Not a shred-fest, but Young's ringing two-note harmonic stabs are one of the most recognisable lead-guitar hooks of the 1960s.
For What It's Worth by Buffalo Springfield is #5 in our ranking of the best Buffalo Springfield guitar solos. The solo is played by Neil Young and the song was released in 1966.
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Who played the guitar solo on For What It's Worth?
Neil Young played the solo on Buffalo Springfield's For What It's Worth (1966).
What guitar was used on the For What It's Worth solo?
A gretsch white falcon, according to widely reported accounts.