# Slinky guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Slinky by Link Wray & His Ray Men (1959). Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear. A rock classic from the 1950s.

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Link Wray & His Ray Men, 1959. Solo by *Link Wray*.

A slower, sultrier instrumental that shows his feel for atmosphere.

Slinky by Link Wray & His Ray Men is featured in our lists. The solo is played by Link Wray and the song was released in 1959.

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Slinky?

Link Wray played the solo on Link Wray & His Ray Men's Slinky (1959).

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