Classical Gas guitar solo
Tommy Emmanuel, 1995, from Classical Gas. Solo by Tommy Emmanuel.
His dazzling version of Mason Williams's piece became a calling card, packed with fast arpeggios and rhythmic drive.
Classical Gas by Tommy Emmanuel is #1 in our ranking of the best Tommy Emmanuel guitar solos. The solo is played by Tommy Emmanuel and the song was released in 1995.
In our lists
- The Best Tommy Emmanuel Guitar Solos — #1
- Top 20 Guitar Solos of 1995 — #19
- The Greatest Australian Rock Guitar Solos — #9
Sources
Who played the guitar solo on Classical Gas?
Tommy Emmanuel played the solo on Tommy Emmanuel's Classical Gas (1995).
What guitar was used on the Classical Gas solo?
A maton, according to widely reported accounts.