Peter Gunn guitar solo
Duane Eddy, 1959, from Especially for You. Solo by Duane Eddy.
Eddy's reading of Mancini's theme leans on that ominous low-register riff, making it a proto-surf and spy-rock blueprint.
Peter Gunn by Duane Eddy is #2 in our ranking of the best Duane Eddy guitar solos. The solo is played by Duane Eddy and the song was released in 1959.
In our lists
- The Best Duane Eddy Guitar Solos — #2
- Top 20 Guitar Solos of 1959 — #3
- Beginner Guitar Solos: 15 First Leads, Graded from Easiest — #1
Sources
Who played the guitar solo on Peter Gunn?
Duane Eddy played the solo on Duane Eddy's Peter Gunn (1959).
What guitar was used on the Peter Gunn solo?
A gretsch 6120, according to widely reported accounts.