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Building the Church

Steve Vai · 2005 · solo by Steve Vai
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Building the Church

Steve Vai, 2005, from Real Illusions: Reflections. Solo by Steve Vai.

This is a propulsive, riff-heavy instrumental that became a live favorite, full of intricate melodic development.

Building the Church by Steve Vai is #11 in our ranking of the best Steve Vai guitar solos. The solo is played by Steve Vai and the song was released in 2005.

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    Who played the guitar solo on Building the Church?

    Steve Vai played the solo on Steve Vai's Building the Church (2005).

    What guitar was used on the Building the Church solo?

    An ibanez jem, according to widely reported accounts.