Manzanita
The Tony Rice Unit, 1979, from Manzanita. Solo by Tony Rice.
The title instrumental flows with graceful, jazz-tinged melody lines that show how far Rice pushed bluegrass harmony.
Manzanita by The Tony Rice Unit is #2 in our ranking of the best Tony Rice guitar solos. The solo is played by Tony Rice and the song was released in 1979.
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Who played the guitar solo on Manzanita?
Tony Rice played the solo on The Tony Rice Unit's Manzanita (1979).
What guitar was used on the Manzanita solo?
A martin d-28, according to widely reported accounts.