# The Philosopher guitar solo

> Chuck Schuldiner's guitar solo on The Philosopher by Death (1993) starts at about 2:20. From the album Individual Thought Patterns.

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Death, 1993, from *Individual Thought Patterns*. Solo by *Chuck Schuldiner*.

A tightly arranged track where Schuldiner and Andy LaRocque deliver precise, melodic leads over Gene Hoglan's drumming. It is the album's signature song.

The Philosopher by Death is #6 in our ranking of the best Death guitar solos. The solo is played by Chuck Schuldiner and the song was released in 1993.

## In our lists

- [The Best Death Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/death-guitar-solos/) — #6

## Sources

- [DigitalDreamDoor: 200 Greatest Metal Guitar Solos](https://digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_metal-guitar-solos.html) — #163

### Who played the guitar solo on The Philosopher?

Chuck Schuldiner played the solo on Death's The Philosopher (1993).

### What guitar was used on the The Philosopher solo?

A b.c. rich stealth, according to widely reported accounts.

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