David Gilmour Black Strat Replica by MCG

This is a re-uploaded and edited version of the original video
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This build took 18 labor hours to complete! The end result was a very authentic vintage feeling late 60's strat with a really authentic Gilmour tone and versatility provided by the mini toggle switch and pickup combo. If you're interested in learning more about this guitar or any other guitar/bass, feel free to send me a message through my Facebook page above or send me an email at
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[@blumax68]

next episode: David Gilmour's fingers replica

[@jefrywashere8755]

He made a video about that...

[@jackgarland28]

and then a whole david gilmour replica

[@leonidn6187]

Toni Iommi fingertips exact replica

[@chickimac1]

😂😂

[@anthonyp2455]

The fact you rolled into the solo, bro, just made this the most satisfying video ever lol.

[@jayvincentmarchetto2633]

Eric Clapton "The Fool" SG would be great to see in the future!

[@carlosangel9404]

Fuck. Yes.

[@zzyzxRDFwy15]

They has a replica "The Fool" guitar for auction on an episode of Auction Kings.

[@sandras7029]

Man I thought I was obsessive compulsive with attention to detail. This was just phenomenal. Excellent job. Love Gilmour, love the Black Strat!

[@whatsaradiohead]

Imagine the damage you could do if you worked for fender custom shop :0

[@adrian.538]

Diego Lira the damage would be mostly to my bank account 😳

[@whatsaradiohead]

Adrian Pool I think so too :P

[@fabiofabioafonso]

Brain Damage

[@the_hero7801]

Yeah damage to the wallets

[@skylineXpert]

or to quote the late guitar GOD edward lodewijk van halen: I didnt have the money and the guitar that i wanted to play did not exsist The body cost me 50$ and the neck cost me 80$

[@johannes8300]

Rory Galagher strat replica would be legendary!

[@giannoncene]

IMO it would be unnecessary, because there already are lots of replicas and even custom shop models of it. Guitars like Frusciante Strat or Billie Joe's "Blue" etc. are much better to make videos since you can't find good replicas of them

[@coat.thik1]

We love Rory Gallagher ✌️

[@marioverde7267]

Yeah ultra heavy relic lml

[@lukasschliepkorte3019]

@@giannoncene the Custom Shop Rory Gallagher Strat is an insult to his legacy.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

The relicing for Rory's Strat would prove to be impossible to successfully replicated IMO

[@chrishorton615]

Jimmy Page's #2 Les Paul with all the wiring

[@HPayne62]

I'd love to see Syd's mirrored Esquire.

[@Gma7788]

Control yourself.

[@Throckmorton_the_great]

@@Gma7788 annoying shit.

[@mimonic2]

Fantastic job man! you should send this guitar to Mr Gilmour since he's sold all his originals for charity

[@hudsonhawk0016]

Except for the beat up Telecaster.

[@Gma7788]

It's such a fake baby boomers thing to do.

[@eddie3064]

Simply stunning! Thank you for that... I will take 10 perfectly placed notes from David on that beautiful strat over 100 notes from anyone else. He is and ALWAYS was, instantly recognizable...

[@noelmajers6369]

Had the privilege of seeing Mr. G himself perform that Comfortably Numb solo on Blackie backlit by a half halo projected around him as he was standing on the Wall at the London Pink Floyd Wall concerts at Earl's Court in 1980. Not a bad rendition by MCG here !

[@neilaspin008]

That looked to me like he played along, but the audio was still Gilmour.

[@751408RWM]

Blackie was Clapton's name for his guitar m8, believe the only named guitar DG had was a Tele called the Workman

[@jacobpaulson23]

@@neilaspin008 That's a massive compliment

[@Gma7788]

Nobody believes you.

[@bradleybeauchamp5582]

@@neilaspin008 So your saying when he played the second solo of Comfortably Numb in this video that what your hearing is David Gilmour and not the guy that built the guitar. If that's what your saying no offense but you surely need to either get your hearing checked or go listen to The Wall studio album Comfortably Numb a few times because what you hear in this video is 100% the guy that built the guitar and Not David Gilmour. I have listened to the studio track of Comfortably Numb probably over a thousand times changing, adjusting, and fine tuning my guitar playing to sound closer to Gilmour, and I can Guarantee you that what your hearing on that second solo is not David Gilmour. The only time you start hearing David Gilmour's playing is at the end at about the 9:12 mark.

[@brothersz1234]

Frank Zappa guitar, but the one that Jimi Hendrix gave to him with a mirror pickguard that'll look so cool!

[@duncansvlogsandchallenges5498]

Amanda Brothers Supposedly, Hendrix never had it. It was just some story made up by Frank.

[@taylorgrant23]

Duncan's Vlogs and Challenges it was given to him by one of jimis roadies. It wasn’t anything jimi played just something they had laying around for parts. And that mirror puck guard dweezil put on it later is hideous!

[@subzero308]

Jimi never played the guitar Zappa has.

[@neildavies2276]

@@taylorgrant23 I much preferred it with the tortoiseshell pickguard, so much so that I built my own replica of it. Nowhere near the quality of these one though!

[@jack1571]

The transition into the last comfortably numb solo was so sick

[@Tetasha]

I am a simple man. I see MCG upload, I click and like.

[@bitpixpr]

Dude ur channel needs to go viral, the craftsmanship alone is insane and ur attention to detail is amazing love to watch you work also love to see these baby's come to life.

[@nitromax5150]

I'm glad you put the video back up...my neck is done and being shipped back me.

[@keith6510]

I wish I could build guitars like this ..truly fun to watch!!

[@yeeutopia]

Man if you have time you should consider dimebag's dean from hell or cliff burton's Rickenbacker 4001

[@Lithuania8634]

Oh yes Cliff's Rick would be a dream to see remade

[@wilhelmtheconquerer6214]

A Dean from hell already exists, even as a production model. Sure, it would be interesting, but not AS interesting. Cliff's Rick however, is a more "exclusive" and/or rare piece of music

[@yeeutopia]

Sorry i meant the original dean that dimebag used, the relic one with the KISS sticker and everything

[@roccojc8071]

Yes! Cliff Burton’s Rickenbacker bass is great idea.

[@Wolfoe-ex2jj]

Cliff’s is one of the most iconic 4001s there is, that would be awesome to see. The mods he did to it are very interesting.

[@cayanezgin]

Lenny replica would be great !

[@epx101]

Yavuz çetini yapsın ya

[@willholt100]

Peter Green's Hallowed 59 Les Paul with out of phase HB's. RIP to the legend of tone.

[@sierrahp]

This was amazing. I have been girding my loins to build a relicced replica of one of my heroes, binge-watching guitar builds and trying to decide which one to choose for my first. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@comand0Metalero1]

What a level of craftsmanship

[@Cmoth040]

Thank you for all of the detail. This is an amazing build to watch and exactly the information I needed. I'm just building the loaded pickguard for now. The Fender Fat 50's neck pup is getting nearly impossible to find by itself. I wish Fender still sold their pick-ups individually like they used to. Ended up finding a Fender 59 (I hope. If the Ebay gods have smiled) instead until I can get the Fat 50. It's described as being wound with the same type of wire that I could see and has a similar impedance range. Won't sound the same, but it should be close enough for my goofy ass. I already have the SSL-5 and the Custom Shop 69 mid. Now, I'm debating on whether or not to duplicate the wired-in toggle or just get the Obsidian pre-wired kit. I'm not a purist, I'm just trying for a similar sound in a DIY. Thanks again.

[@chickimac1]

Wow, that looks like the custom shop fender replica..amazing!

[@pawewronowski4222]

please do Steve Vai's evo next!

[@carman3653]

Most likely one of the best relic jobs I’ve seen on here. Really I mean like WOW!

[@h91rex100]

So glad this video has been re uploaded. Now i can watch it over and over until my replica is finished!

[@nickf9392]

Thanks for sharing your passion....I really dig recreating masterpieces like this. I have made several my self from other artists and they are incredibly satisfying to play. I found I can make these instruments for a fraction of what Fender is asking, and in the end they are better. Absolutely no compromises, and the attention to set up boarders on total perfection. Its an inspiration to work on and create.

[@cmdr.leviathan_Soul]

Really reallly nice. A true artisan at work! STUNNING

[@reginaldworthington7558]

Just loved this! Especially the way you transitioned into the lead solo on one of my favorite songs. Great job!!

[@matthalo89]

Very cool project. One of the greatest bands, guitarists, and guitars of all time. Thanks for sharing!

[@boatingforbeginners7949]

What a fabulous video, Congratulations on all your hard work & efforts and thanks for sharing it all with us. AWESOME!

[@TheChrisaiston]

Absolutely brilliant build. Im going to build once for my sisters birthday, we are both tremendous Floyd/Gilmour fans. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@rastan17]

I prefer this kind of video... Previous ones were sooo fast. Now we can admire better your attention to details... 😲 Very beautiful result!!! A++

[@alexism1003]

Happy birthday david!

[@srv.1664]

The music synched so you directly play the solo at the end is really nice!!

[@fongy200]

Nice MCG, thanks for sharing.

[@kryzz108]

I seriously need this guitar

[@BigCountry2001]

Jimi Hendrix Monterey POP Strat

[@NiksGMD]

If i’m not wrong, the black strat originally had a 3-way switch instead of 5-way, thus having the mini-toggle switch for the neck pickup

[@DOMAINE_CIGARE]

The solo with the video.. just genius 👏🏻

[@frantisekvtelensky820]

Just WOW! Huge respect for your skills from the Czech republic, man!

[@thecarguy7238]

That was awesome. I really want a replica of David’s 1955 Fender Esquire. The workmate

[@thecarguy7238]

No. The one David bought in the 70’s that used to be Seymour Duncan’s. The workmate.

[@Ayrellfm]

Kramer 5150 next? That would be awesome. Great replicas as always man! Cheers ;)

[@CajunSmack]

He's done one.

[@me-bk9er]

@@CajunSmack he has?? I couldn't find it..just the OG franky.

[@CajunSmack]

@@me-bk9er Yep. If you go to his FB page, there are still pics of it. Scroll back to Sept. 2015.

[@Unorthodoxexistence-t2o]

you HAVE to make a re-creation of the smashing pumpkins Billy Corgan "gish" Stratocaster

[@B-leafer]

Wow! Dude!! Nice riff too!

[@Jenisonc]

How am I just learning about this channel! Art and a history lesson. Awesome video and great job on the build.

[@alharris1508]

My favorite build....bloody nice

[@hayvro]

been waiting for this build for a long time, love it

[@martinanzisi6197]

Very nice!!!!! is a elot of work!

[@beenmicrophone5817]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY EPIC. WELL DONE, BRAVO SIR 🙏🙏👍👍🤘🤘👏👏💖💖🎶

[@scalibur56]

such a cool video, great transition into the solo

[@keith6510]

This is Awesome!!!!

[@lrdstrahd1]

Awesome work! I loved the attention to detail.

[@skeetschuler1859]

Beautiful

[@rafaelzengo5534]

Cool, I felt the excitement of clicking on this video twice as a new thing

[@nickheyvaert7605]

Received mine today 😁 it plays and looks amazing. Thx Dillon for this piece of art 🎸

[@rictualfury965]

Love to see a video where you talk about your process

[@musicianluca]

Amazing job

[@craigyoung8692]

What a video. Loved watching this. Top work

[@rjdom]

best relics and builds on the net dude, hands down, you rock!

[@docjeffry]

I admire your dedication. Looks really, really good.

[@martincorrea4031]

Thanks for making this videos they make me feel so happy

[@johncall293]

Beautiful work, very inspiring!

[@joequesda15]

Blending switch!!! Strat gonna have Tele hybrid sounds.. Nice🤘

[@timrussellguitar1516]

Very impressive

[@rygdoomed442]

Absolument incroyable

[@thesaj1110]

Great work

[@gabrieltoledo1978]

Amazing!

[@fredericopacheco9057]

Nice joby!!

[@valentinbenoit9569]

Résultat somptueux côté esthétique et sonore Bravo Monsieur

[@guitargeff]

OMG!!! Great job man!!!!

[@ryanday633]

This video is amazing. Great attention to detail and very skillful. I only wish I had the patience and skill to do this. Great job!.

[@haro82]

Awesome work and attention to detail.

[@keithflatt-ut9ks]

Man I’d love to buy one

[@CrowderMusic]

These videos are always enjoyable!

[@josevillegas9029]

Fender custom shop, hire this guy !

[@KelsterVonShredster]

this was great!

[@chrissmith4568]

Magnificent!

[@guillermomelametz6595]

Suena y se ve igual ala original es un trabajo de calidad y artesanía muy bueno

[@crompton5751]

Looks and sounds fantastic

[@kiyahen]

The guitar he made was amazing and his playing was amazing.

[@smoggy1964]

Great job

[@ocahan27]

This is class. Brilliant work.

[@SebCB]

Another great video. Love the detail you put in to your guitars and how much you show of your process.

[@polara1974]

Will love to see a Blackmore 70s Strat réplica!!!! Great work!!

[@Prayudi__A]

Gave the video a like soon after hearing you guys choose Run Like Hell. Not because I'm a fan of the song, but it just feels so right.

[@nickhutchinson9068]

Ultimate compound is the best!

[@christopherdanieljohnston8501]

If I was a billionaire, I would be buying guitars left and right for no reason other than to watch you build them. Would love to see a replica of Keith Richards Micawber, Jaco Pastorious's Bass of Doom and Paul McCartney's 4001. The list goes on.

[@AneeshV1992]

Great video!

[@ChadwickRider]

There is no pain you are receding, a distant ship, smoke on the horizon. You are only coming through in waves, your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying. When I was a child I caught a fleeting glimpse out of the corner of my eye. I turned to look but it was gone, I cannot put my finger on it now. The child is grown, The dream is gone, I have become comfortably numb.

[@cleitonsimao]

Perfect!

[@alexcox6923]

You have done an amazing job building a David Gilmore strat replica it would be so incredible if u did a mick mars fender strat replica

[@landonzarate2329]

I knew he was going to play the solo ☺ 8:22

[@potterman83]

Awesome video

[@277southtombob]

I’ve been shortening my tremolo handles for years. After seeing his I thought it looked more usable and something I would like too and after trying it I have done all my Strats. It’s not in the way and easier to use and pick at the same time. At least for me and apparently David must have found it better too.

[@timboehm6500]

10/10 for production!

[@YuriMoraes]

congratulations ma frend!

[@flaviopitanga65]

That’s so cool. Fantastic guitar

[@javierf55]

If I once have the opportunity to buy this beauty, I would kindly ask to get it signed by the artist who made it. This is a Jewel