Sailing Ships
Whitesnake, 1989, from Slip of the Tongue. Solo by Steve Vai.
A dramatic ballad that swells into a grand, orchestral Vai solo. It is among the most melodic moments of his Whitesnake tenure.
Sailing Ships by Whitesnake is #11 in our ranking of the best Whitesnake guitar solos. The solo is played by Steve Vai and the song was released in 1989.
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Who played the guitar solo on Sailing Ships?
Steve Vai played the solo on Whitesnake's Sailing Ships (1989).
What guitar was used on the Sailing Ships solo?
An ibanez, according to widely reported accounts.