Why
The Byrds, 1967, from Younger Than Yesterday. Solo by Roger McGuinn.
McGuinn's raga-inspired, droning 12-string lines swirl around Crosby's song in a bold Indian-influenced break.
Why by The Byrds is #5 in our ranking of the best The Byrds guitar solos. The solo is played by Roger McGuinn and the song was released in 1967.
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Who played the guitar solo on Why?
Roger McGuinn played the solo on The Byrds's Why (1967).
What guitar was used on the Why solo?
A rickenbacker 360/12, according to widely reported accounts.