Throw Down the Sword guitar solo
Wishbone Ash, 1972, from Argus. Solo by Andy Powell & Ted Turner.
The closing twin-lead harmony theme of Argus is a landmark of harmony guitar that directly influenced Iron Maiden.
Throw Down the Sword by Wishbone Ash is ranked #344 in our consensus of 80 guitar-solo lists. The solo is played by Andy Powell & Ted Turner and the song was released in 1972. It appears on 1 lists, placing as high as #14 (Planet Rock (UK radio) listener poll, reported by laut.de).
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Who played the guitar solo on Throw Down the Sword?
Andy Powell & Ted Turner played the solo on Wishbone Ash's Throw Down the Sword (1972).
What guitar was used on the Throw Down the Sword solo?
A gibson flying v (powell), according to widely reported accounts.
Where does Throw Down the Sword rank among the greatest guitar solos?
#344 in the GreatestSolos consensus of 80 published lists; it appears on 1 of them.