# Mason's Apron guitar solo

> Richard Thompson's guitar solo on Mason's Apron by Fairport Convention (1977). From the album House Full. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Fairport Convention, 1977, from *House Full*. Solo by *Richard Thompson*.

Recorded at the Troubadour in 1970, this reel becomes a breakneck overdriven showcase as Thompson picks the jig-style melody at dizzying speed. Pure showmanship built on traditional tune structures.

Mason's Apron by Fairport Convention is #6 in our ranking of the best Fairport Convention guitar solos. The solo is played by Richard Thompson and the song was released in 1977.

## In our lists

- [The Best Fairport Convention Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/fairport-convention-guitar-solos/) — #6

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Mason's Apron?

Richard Thompson played the solo on Fairport Convention's Mason's Apron (1977).

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