# Polka Dots and Moonbeams guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Polka Dots and Moonbeams by Wes Montgomery (1960). From the album The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery. Played on a Gibson L-5CES.

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Wes Montgomery, 1960, from *The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery*. Solo by *Wes Montgomery*.

A gorgeous chord-melody ballad reading that showcases his rich harmonic voicings and tender touch.

Polka Dots and Moonbeams by Wes Montgomery is #11 in our ranking of the best Wes Montgomery guitar solos. The solo is played by Wes Montgomery and the song was released in 1960.

## In our lists

- [The Best Wes Montgomery Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/wes-montgomery-guitar-solos/) — #11

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Polka Dots and Moonbeams?

Wes Montgomery played the solo on Wes Montgomery's Polka Dots and Moonbeams (1960).

### What guitar was used on the Polka Dots and Moonbeams solo?

A gibson l-5ces, according to widely reported accounts.

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