Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1975 album Wish You Were Here.
Music from Wish You Were Here
Artists on Wish You Were Here
Gear Used On Wish You Were Here
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here (1975). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
David Gilmour
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Bass Guitars used by David Gilmour on Wish You Were Here
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This early 70's Fender Precision Bass featuring a maple neck, was a band owned instrument and Roger Waters main bass from 1974-1978. It can be heard most notably on Wish You Were Here and Animals, and features a black pick guard (installed by Gilmour guitar tech Phil Taylor) to match the styling of David's Black Start. After Roger left the band it remained in the bands and eventually David's ownership. It can be heard most recently on Pink Floyd's final album, Endless River, played by David.
Effects Pedals used by David Gilmour on Wish You Were Here
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David Gilmour had two Dallas Arbiter Fuzzes (one blue with silicon transistors and one red with germanium transistors) shown in this photo from the Pompeii concert. As Gilmourish.com points out, these two fuzzes were used alternately on Pink Floyd's early albums, between 1968 and 1983 (https://www.gilmourish.com/?page_id=9919).
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David Gilmour replaced his Uni-Vibe in 1974 and used it up until 1976 when he later switched to the Yamaha rotary and electric mistress in 1977. He would use it later on in live shows whenever he played shine on you crazy diamond
From the source article: "A MXR Phase 90 was also connected with send/returns during summer 1974."
Amplifiers used by David Gilmour on Wish You Were Here
Fender Dual Showman Reverb 2-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head (1970-1976)
Avg price: $999.99
David Gilmour used a Fender 'Silverface' Dual Showman Reverb amplifier during the recording sessions for "Wish You Were Here," as confirmed by Kit Rae in "David Gilmour Tone Building."
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Richard Wright
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Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Richard Wright on Wish You Were Here
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Heard most famously on WYWH ('Have A Cigar') and the middle section of 'Dogs', from 'Animals'.
