Mr. Scary
Dokken, 1987, from Back for the Attack. Solo by George Lynch.
Lynch's showcase instrumental is a menacing, exotic-scaled workout that became his calling card and even named his guitar company. Every trick in his arsenal, from screaming pinches to fluid legato, is on display.
Mr. Scary by Dokken is #1 in our ranking of the best Dokken guitar solos. The solo is played by George Lynch and the song was released in 1987.
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Who played the guitar solo on Mr. Scary?
George Lynch played the solo on Dokken's Mr. Scary (1987).
What guitar was used on the Mr. Scary solo?
An esp through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.