# Gigantic guitar solo

> Joey Santiago's guitar solo on Gigantic by Pixies (1988) starts at about 1:43. From the album Surfer Rosa. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Pixies, 1988, from *Surfer Rosa*. Solo by *Joey Santiago*.

Bold, ringing lead lines give Kim Deal's showcase its anthemic sweep.

Gigantic by Pixies is #14 in our ranking of the best Pixies guitar solos. The solo is played by Joey Santiago and the song was released in 1988.

## In our lists

- [The Best Pixies Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/pixies-guitar-solos/) — #14

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Gigantic?

Joey Santiago played the solo on Pixies's Gigantic (1988).

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