David Gilmour
David Gilmour
Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does David Gilmour use?
Fender Stratocaster ...
This has been David’s main guitar for many years now. He bought it at Manny’s... more
1984 Fender Stratocaster ’57 Re-Issue CAR
Gilmour’s main guitar during post-Roger Waters era with Pink Floyd. The body ... more
1954 Fender Stratocaster #0001
David Gilmour can be seen playing this 1954 Stratocaster guitar in this video... more
Fender Double Neck Stratocaster
This was a custom made guitar by Dick Knight with standard Fender necks. Davi... more
Amplifiers
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What kind of Amplifiers does David Gilmour use?
Mesa/Boogie Mark I
Used by David from 1984 until the end of the Division Bell tour. According to... more
Fender Twin Reverb Head
Used as primary amps in the Momentary tour and Division Bell tour before Davi... more
Hiwatt DR103 Custom Head
Used as David's main amp from 1969 until 1987 and then reunited in 1994 and i... more
WEM Super Starfinder 200 Cabinet
Used extensively throughout David's career ever since it was purchased in 196... more
Effects Pedals
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What kind of Effects Pedals does David Gilmour use?
MXR M101 Phase 90
David Gilmour replaced his Uni-Vibe in 1973 with an MXR Phase 90 and has been... more
Univox Uni-Vibe Pedal
David started using the Uni-Vibe around 1971 for the Obscured by Clouds recor... more
Vox V845 Wah-Wah Pedal
David used a Vox Wah pedal with reversed connection to get the "Sea Gull" sou... more
Boss CE-2 Chorus Guitar Effect Pedal
This small light-blue pedal can be seen on top of some of David's equipment i... more
Strings
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What kind of Strings does David Gilmour use?
GHS Boomers David Gilmour Signature Series
These are David's Signature Strings with GHS Boomers. Strings sized 10-48 for... more
Ernie Ball 2148 Earthwood Light Acoustic Guitar S...
An interview with Phil Taylor, guitar tech working with David Gilmour for mo... more
GHS Strings GB-DGG David Gilmour Signature Series...
David Gilmour's connection with GHS Boomers series goes back to 1979, when he... more
DAWs
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What kind of DAWs does David Gilmour use?
Apple / Emagic Logic Pro 6
Used for *On An Island*, in addition to Pro Tools, as mentioned by producer P... more
Avid Pro Tools 10
In this video Polly Samson (David's wife) uploaded on twitter, you can see tw... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does David Gilmour use?
Lexicon Hall
Used for Gilmour's vocals on *On An Island*, as mentioned by sound engineer A... more
Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does David Gilmour use?
Shure KSM32
Used since the On An Island Tour, as stated by sound engineer Andy Jackson in... more
Sennheiser MD 409 N
"The distinctive, gold detailed MD 409N vocal microphone was Pink Floyd's mic... more
Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
In "Pulse" 1994, WEM and Marshall speaker cabinets are mic’ed with Shure SM57... more
Neumann U87
In *Pulse*, Gilmour's WEM and Marshall speaker cabinets are miked with Shure ... more
Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does David Gilmour use?
Binson Echorec 2
"David used the Binson 2 model from 1968 up to the Animals tour in 1977 after... more
Lexicon PCM-70 Reverb
"He also uses a Lexicon PCM-70 to store the circular delay sounds you hear in... more
TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay
"He also uses a Lexicon PCM-70 to store the circular delay sounds you hear in... more
Music Accessories
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What kind of Music Accessories does David Gilmour use?
Jimi Hendrix Guitar Strap
["David Gilmour revealed that he got it for his 60th birthday from his wife P... more
EMG DG20 David Gilmour Pre-Wired Pickguard
In this live performance of "Coming Back to Life" by Pink Floyd, David can be... more
LR Baggs M1A Active Soundhole Magnetic Pickup
L.R. Baggs even has David's picture playing guitar on their M1 product page. ... more
Cables
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What kind of Cables does David Gilmour use?
Schaffer-Vega Diversity System
The SVDS is a revolutionary Guitar Wireless System designed in the early '70s... more
Bass Guitars
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What kind of Bass Guitars does David Gilmour use?
Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Fretless Bass
A clear shot of Gilmour playing a Stingray Fretless bass can be seen at 0:15 ... more
Fender Precision Bass (Duplicate)
This early 70's Fender Precision Bass featuring a maple neck, was a band owne... more
Fender Bass VI
“David has a 1963 Fender Bass VI. It’s strung relatively light for a baritone... more
Jaydee Roadie II Fretless
Gilmour can be seen in this photo playing a Jaydee Roadie II Fretless Bass. more
World Instruments
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What kind of World Instruments does David Gilmour use?
Hermann Weissenborn Hawaiian style acoustic lap s...
This is a very old guitar from David’s collection, dating from the 1930’s. It... more
Rickenbacker A-22
In January 2007 David, Guy Pratt, Richard Wright and Steve DiStanislao record... more
Gibson EH-150
The lap steel guitar that was used in "High Hopes" and "Shine On You Crazy Di... more
Jedson Lap Steel
David is seen playing a Jedson Lap Steel guitar which he [made famous](http:/... more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
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What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does David Gilmour use?
EMS Synthi A
The EMS Synthi A is a synthesizer which uses exactly the same electronics as ... more
Headphones
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What kind of Headphones does David Gilmour use?
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Headphones
On the gif you can see David Gilmour with Sony MDR-7506 headphones. more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does David Gilmour use?
Yamaha RA-200R
David has been using this since 1978 when he was recording for The Wall. Even... more
Dunlop CryBaby Wah Wah Pedal
David Gilmour went back and forth between the Vox Wah Wah Pedal and the Dunlo... more
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