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Chestnut Mare

The Byrds · 1970 · solo by Clarence White
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Chestnut Mare

The Byrds, 1970, from (Untitled). Solo by Clarence White.

White's lyrical bender lines weave through McGuinn's story-song, adding a pedal-steel shimmer.

Chestnut Mare by The Byrds is #8 in our ranking of the best The Byrds guitar solos. The solo is played by Clarence White and the song was released in 1970.

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    Who played the guitar solo on Chestnut Mare?

    Clarence White played the solo on The Byrds's Chestnut Mare (1970).

    What guitar was used on the Chestnut Mare solo?

    A fender telecaster (stringbender), according to widely reported accounts.