Don't Take Me Alive
Steely Dan, 1976, from The Royal Scam. Solo by Larry Carlton.
Carlton's snarling, overdriven intro solo sets a menacing scene, showing how aggressive his tone could get inside Steely Dan's polish.
Don't Take Me Alive by Steely Dan is #4 in our ranking of the best Larry Carlton guitar solos. The solo is played by Larry Carlton and the song was released in 1976.
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Who played the guitar solo on Don't Take Me Alive?
Larry Carlton played the solo on Steely Dan's Don't Take Me Alive (1976).
What guitar was used on the Don't Take Me Alive solo?
A gibson es-335, according to widely reported accounts.