If you haven't either, have a look at this clip first. It's a good pop song, but not particularly special...until the guitar solo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es4wxtn1MdM
Then look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf5n0VyZwWY
and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRRF_M2T-vY
He certainly has an impressive technique! Maybe this post ought to have been in the Anorak's section.
Steve Smith