Sanctuary
Mahavishnu Orchestra, 1973, from Birds of Fire. Solo by John McLaughlin.
A slow, meditative piece where McLaughlin's sustained, singing notes carry the melody. It is proof that his power was not only about speed.
Sanctuary by Mahavishnu Orchestra is #17 in our ranking of the best Mahavishnu Orchestra guitar solos. The solo is played by John McLaughlin and the song was released in 1973.
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Who played the guitar solo on Sanctuary?
John McLaughlin played the solo on Mahavishnu Orchestra's Sanctuary (1973).
What guitar was used on the Sanctuary solo?
A gibson ems-1275 through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.