# Samurai guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Samurai by Michael Schenker Group (1982) starts at about 2:35. From the album Assault Attack. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Michael Schenker Group, 1982, from *Assault Attack*. Solo by *Michael Schenker*.

A dramatic, heavy track with intense, flowing solos that match Bonnet's operatic vocals.

Samurai by Michael Schenker Group is #15 in our ranking of the best Michael Schenker Group guitar solos. The solo is played by Michael Schenker and the song was released in 1982.

## In our lists

- [The Best Michael Schenker Group Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/michael-schenker-group-guitar-solos/) — #15

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Samurai?

Michael Schenker played the solo on Michael Schenker Group's Samurai (1982).

### What guitar was used on the Samurai solo?

A gibson flying v through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.

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