The Noonward Race
Mahavishnu Orchestra, 1971, from The Inner Mounting Flame. Solo by John McLaughlin.
A breakneck showcase where McLaughlin's lines lock with Cobham's drums in a relentless sprint. His solo builds wave after wave of tension.
The Noonward Race by Mahavishnu Orchestra is #6 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 The Noonward Race?
John McLaughlin played the solo on Mahavishnu Orchestra's The Noonward Race (1971).
What guitar was used on the The Noonward Race solo?
A gibson ems-1275 through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.