# Runnin' with the Devil guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Runnin' with the Devil by Van Halen (1978) starts at about 1:41. From the album Van Halen. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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

A brief, stabbing solo on the band's opening statement, where the swagger matters more than the speed.

Runnin' with the Devil by Van Halen is #10 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/) — #10

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Runnin' with the Devil?

Eddie Van Halen played the solo on Van Halen's Runnin' with the Devil (1978).

### What guitar was used on the Runnin' with the Devil solo?

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

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