# Wichita Lineman guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell (1968) starts at about 1:30. From the album Wichita Lineman. Played on a Danelectro six-string bass.

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Glen Campbell, 1968, from *Wichita Lineman*. Solo by *Glen Campbell*.

Campbell played the famous twangy solo on a Danelectro six-string bass, a simple melodic break that became iconic.

Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell is featured in our Country (#6) list. The solo is played by Glen Campbell and the song was released in 1968.

## In our lists

- [The Best Glen Campbell Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/glen-campbell-guitar-solos/) — #1
- [The 16 Best Country Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/country-guitar-solos/) — #6

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Wichita Lineman?

Glen Campbell played the solo on Glen Campbell's Wichita Lineman (1968).

### What guitar was used on the Wichita Lineman solo?

A danelectro six-string bass, according to widely reported accounts.

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