The Musical Box
Genesis, 1971, from Nursery Cryme. Solo by Steve Hackett.
Hackett's first great Genesis moment, with fuzzy, stabbing leads and early tapping in the song's violent middle section.
The Musical Box by Genesis is #5 in our ranking of the best Steve Hackett guitar solos. The solo is played by Steve Hackett and the song was released in 1971.
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Who played the guitar solo on The Musical Box?
Steve Hackett played the solo on Genesis's The Musical Box (1971).
What guitar was used on the The Musical Box solo?
A gibson les paul, according to widely reported accounts.