Originally Posted by: fuzzb0xsometimes when I see an artist play a solo it looks like they are using what I assume are chords high up on the neck mainly on the G, B and high E string but I cant figure out what these chords could be.
Anyone have an idea?

What you're seeing are triads and inversions or just very basic minor and major chords that are anchored on the higher frets.

This lesson series does a good job of spelling it all out and providing some clarity on the theory front: https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=934