# Tribute to Elmore James guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Tribute to Elmore James by Roy Buchanan (1973) starts at about 0:10. From the album Second Album. Played on a Fender Telecaster.

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Roy Buchanan, 1973, from *Second Album*. Solo by *Roy Buchanan*.

A fiery slide homage that channels Elmore James while keeping Buchanan's own biting Telecaster edge.

Tribute to Elmore James by Roy Buchanan is #10 in our ranking of the best Roy Buchanan guitar solos. The solo is played by Roy Buchanan and the song was released in 1973.

## In our lists

- [The Best Roy Buchanan Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/roy-buchanan-guitar-solos/) — #10

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Tribute to Elmore James?

Roy Buchanan played the solo on Roy Buchanan's Tribute to Elmore James (1973).

### What guitar was used on the Tribute to Elmore James solo?

A fender telecaster, according to widely reported accounts.

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