# Run for the Roses guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Run for the Roses by Jerry Garcia Band (1982) starts at about 2:50. From the album Run for the Roses. Played on a Doug Irwin Tiger.

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Jerry Garcia Band, 1982, from *Run for the Roses*. Solo by *Jerry Garcia*.

The title track of the band's second studio record features light, melodic guitar leads. Its gentle groove suits Garcia's lyrical style.

Run for the Roses by Jerry Garcia Band is #15 in our ranking of the best Jerry Garcia Band guitar solos. The solo is played by Jerry Garcia and the song was released in 1982.

## In our lists

- [The Best Jerry Garcia Band Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/jerry-garcia-band-guitar-solos/) — #15

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Run for the Roses?

Jerry Garcia played the solo on Jerry Garcia Band's Run for the Roses (1982).

### What guitar was used on the Run for the Roses solo?

A doug irwin tiger, according to widely reported accounts.

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