Reggatta de Blanc
The Police, 1979, from Reggatta de Blanc. Solo by Andy Summers.
The Grammy-winning instrumental grew out of live jams and lets Summers' effects-drenched guitar breathe.
Reggatta de Blanc by The Police is #11 in our ranking of the best The Police guitar solos. The solo is played by Andy Summers and the song was released in 1979.
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Who played the guitar solo on Reggatta de Blanc?
Andy Summers played the solo on The Police's Reggatta de Blanc (1979).
What guitar was used on the Reggatta de Blanc solo?
A fender telecaster, according to widely reported accounts.