Doc's Guitar
Doc Watson, 1964, from Doc Watson. Solo by Doc Watson.
Watson's own showpiece, a clean and quick flatpicked instrumental he played throughout his career.
Doc's Guitar is Doc Watson's own showpiece, a clean and quick flatpicked instrumental he played throughout his career. The tune is built on fast, precise runs that show off his remarkable technique. Watson's picking is effortless, with every note clear and evenly spaced. His tone is bright and ringing, perfect for showcasing the melody. The piece has become a standard for flatpickers, who study it to learn Watson's style. Listen for the clarity of every note, even at high speed, and for the way Watson makes a difficult piece sound relaxed and joyful, as though he were simply enjoying himself.
Doc's Guitar by Doc Watson is featured in our Bluegrass (#15) list. The solo is played by Doc Watson and the song was released in 1964.
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Who played the guitar solo on Doc's Guitar?
Doc Watson played the solo on Doc Watson's Doc's Guitar (1964).