# Pretty Noose guitar solo

> Kim Thayil's guitar solo on Pretty Noose by Soundgarden (1996) starts at about 2:26. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Soundgarden, 1996. Solo by *Kim Thayil*.

A wah-drenched riff and lead that give the song a sinister, swaying feel.

Pretty Noose by Soundgarden is #12 in our ranking of the best Soundgarden guitar solos. The solo is played by Kim Thayil and the song was released in 1996.

## In our lists

- [The Best Soundgarden Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/soundgarden-guitar-solos/) — #12

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Pretty Noose?

Kim Thayil played the solo on Soundgarden's Pretty Noose (1996).

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