 Disley's style was frequently compared to Django Reinhardt's, particularly the single-string soloing.But he was also influenced by plectrum-style players such as Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson, and Teddy Bunn, During the early part of his career, Disley developed an accompaniment style that incorporated complex and subtle jazz harmonies, the ability to play in any key anywhere on the instrument, including traditionally "non guitar-friendly" keys such as B flat and E flat, the choice of numerous alternate voicings for any chord, plus the incorporation of moving figures in the bassline and internal notes of chords.Although much of Disley's playing in this respect remains undocumented from his folk club years except for a few amateur recordings, the two tracks on Dave Swarbrick's "Rags, Reels & Airs" album give an indication of his swinging accompaniment.