# I'm the One guitar solo

> The guitar solo on I'm the One by Van Halen (1978) starts at about 1:13. From the album Van Halen. Played on a Frankenstrat through a Marshall Super Lead amp.

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Van Halen, 1978, from *Van Halen*. Solo by *Eddie Van Halen*.

A breakneck boogie full of shred licks and a surprise barbershop vocal break.

I'm the One by Van Halen is #7 in our ranking of the best Van Halen guitar solos. The solo is played by Eddie Van Halen and the song was released in 1978.

## In our lists

- [The Best Van Halen Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/van-halen-guitar-solos/) — #7

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on I'm the One?

Eddie Van Halen played the solo on Van Halen's I'm the One (1978).

### What guitar was used on the I'm the One solo?

A frankenstrat through a Marshall Super Lead amp, according to widely reported accounts.

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