Dawn
Mahavishnu Orchestra, 1971, from The Inner Mounting Flame. Solo by John McLaughlin.
A gentle opening gives way to an intense guitar statement, showing McLaughlin's sense of dynamics. The build from calm to storm is the whole point.
Dawn by Mahavishnu Orchestra is #16 in our ranking of the best Mahavishnu Orchestra guitar solos. The solo is played by John McLaughlin and the song was released in 1971.
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Who played the guitar solo on Dawn?
John McLaughlin played the solo on Mahavishnu Orchestra's Dawn (1971).
What guitar was used on the Dawn solo?
A gibson ems-1275 through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.