David Gilmour's Guitars: A Short History

[@Leo_ofRedKeep]

David Gilmour is the most successful 2nd hand guitar dealer in history.

[@TimSamoff]

😂

[@davexrable]

😂

[@wonderbars36]

I hope just even a couple of them get to see 3rd hands. I still think it would be cool to see them continue their working lives beyond him. Red Violin style.

[@DannyMcGowan]

He could have survived on sales alone

[@martinluthierking]

@@wonderbars36 give it a few hundred years…

[@RickBeato]

Nice job Hypes! His Gibson acoustic guitar looks just like mine.

[@cortical1]

I noticed that. 🤔

[@paulflynn6169]

He's no Steve Hackett.

[@fivewattworld]

Ha!

[@tonypoore440]

@@paulflynn6169 Steve Hackett is no David Gilmour.

[@blackdogrover]

@@fivewattworld Hi, Keith. I’m aware of Gilmourish and frankly am afraid of the potential rabbit hole it may be. Not wishing to overwork you, I wondered if you would create a condensed version of David’s effects and amps, specifically during the Dark Side, Animals and Wall era. Also, the track “Sorrow”, especially from the live Delicate Sound of Thunder album. I was at that show and had no idea it was being filmed and tracked for future release. David’s intro and outro is perhaps the greatest distorted guitar tone I’ve ever heard in my life. As you can see, I’m a Zeppelin guy, as well as The Beatles, which is where it all began for me. As a budding guitar student, when I was twelve, add Sabbath and Floyd to the mix, and I was off. Ultimately, Jimmy was who I emulated - who didn’t back then - but David Gilmour is my current passion. Perhaps my advanced age has something to do with that. I’m Rick’s age, just to clear up any wonder you may have had. Anyway, thanks for the consideration of my request, Keith. If you’ve not the time or feel it is a colossal ask of me, I get it. No worries. Thanks for everything you give. 🎶🎶💙🌻🌈🌅🎶🎶

[@jgarbo4165]

Yes Keith, please do a full episode on David’s black Strat.

[@fredyair1]

David Gilmour gets the most out of almost nothing, he's no fast shredder nor technically virtuoso, he has what almost all the other guitar players lack, the talent to play with the silence in between the notes, making you imagine the intervals, fill the space with your own imagination and then explode a sustained note in the center of your brain, a pure, clear sound that was there from the very beginning of time and space.

[@c1arkj]

Not always what you play, but what you don't play, that creates dynamics and a story.

[@wordman757]

"David Gilmour can do more with one note than most other guitar players can do with the whole fretboard." -Dave Mustaine "You can give him a ukelele and he'll make it sound like a Stradivarius." -Bob Ezrin

[@HazardousSmoker]

I would love to see a video dedicated to the Black Strat. David Gilmour is an icon and is one of the best guitarists of all time. His singing is also highly underrated as well.

[@allainangcao28]

You got your wish….

[@85geoffm]

It's absurd how underrated his singing is.

[@HazardousSmoker]

@@85geoffm So true.

[@ernestschultz5065]

He is not just an amazing guitar player but a genuinely nice man and generous.

[@stevejohnson2284]

Absolutely great segment on Gilmour's guitars. Please do a video on the Black Strat. Other than David himself documenting that guitar I can't see anyone else doing a better job than the team at 5 Watt World. Thanks again.

[@chillidogkev]

Why? It's a Fender Stratocaster. You think it has had a magic spell cast on it that makes the player sound and play like David Gilmour?

[@RMosack]

@@chillidogkev Exactly! Gilmour himself said he viewed it as just a tool. Heck, look back at the various mods he had done, and then reversed on it over the years. Changed necks. Added the mini switch for the neck plus bridge. He had a huge chunk of wood hogged out of it for a Kahler in the '80s, then changed his mind and went back to a six hole bridge. Selling it for charity was probably a bigger deal for fans than him.

[@chillidogkev]

@@RMosack How wonderful and refreshingly it is to read a comment made by an intelligent, grounded and realistic person that hasn't been brainwashed by all the nonsense on the internet. Totally agree with everything you wrote and wasn't able to put into such an eloquent response as yours 👍

[@ssm445]

@@chillidogkev why do you just asume that this was the OPs intention out of nowhere? 👎

[@aaront879]

Check out the David Gilmour podcast. It is 6 episodes and there is an entire episode on the black strat. I believe it precluded the auction and was press for that event.

[@Five0Music]

Gilmour is it. Players like Lukather, an icon himself, have said Gilmour’s catalog should be mandatory listening for guitarists. That’s higher praise than anything I could say. Great job on the video, Keith and Co.!

[@TheNewRevolution]

David Gilmore is the GOAT. I love Hendrix, SRV, Page, Clapton, and pretty much all the other greats. Gilmore just moves me in a way slightly different from the others. If I had the words to explain it, I'd be in Nashville writing songs. I'm sure there are many who know what I'm talking about. I just never tire of hearing him. His expressionism on guitar is unparalleled.

[@finnafishfl]

100%

[@krisyoungsteadt9139]

When it comes to phrasing David Gilmour has always been the man.

[@nostrilnick]

My favourite guitarist, and I'm a huge fan of Zeppelin, Hendrix, SRV, Clapton, etc, etc. Gilmour's solos sold me early. Nobody can compare.

[@richardwestmoreland4796]

I would add Santana and Joe Walsh to the ones you have noted.

[@johnmcaleese8459]

@@richardwestmoreland4796 Of course music is to taste but Joe Walsh ?

[@mark1781]

Excellent as always! Yes please for a history of the black strat!

[@cmkilcullen8176]

agreed!

[@neoaeonmusick]

I have heard that Rodger insisted on black

[@TraneFrancks]

EPIC, Keith. Absolutely epic. Never get tired of your Short Histories.

[@jonathansnow8222]

1995, I was 10 yrs old and watched PULSE on PPV with my dad and my uncle. The very next day I asked my dad to take me to Lakeshore Music (long and mcquaid now ) in Burlington, Ontario Canada, to get a candy apple red stratocaster so I could learn how to play comfortably numb. He bought me my first candy apple red squire strat. The guitar is your typical early 90s unplayable squire, but I still have it. I now have a 50s repro CA red strat and black repro 50s strat, both setup like gilmours, and still trying to learn all his solos. Great video

[@jdguitarmusic]

Oh and HUGE shout-out to Jeff and Angus - totally nailed the Gilmour sound and vibe. Just great - thanks guys!!

[@JeffHendricks]

Gilmour's playing was a huge part of my musical education growing up. I can't think of anyone whose style has made such an impact as his.

[@pradipboro6057]

Ca

[@DeffoZappo]

The Division Bell is so underrated. Some of those solos are so full of emotion it's like the guitar is literally crying.

[@bluegroove777]

Absolutely

[@85geoffm]

Fully agree. The people that feel "iT's A GiLmOuR sOlO aLbUm" because he's "showing off" or some stupid shit, just don't understand. The Division Bell is insanely emotive because that's how David plays. He doesn't play to shred. Anyone who insinuates that is ignorant.

[@budgetguitarist]

David Gilmour is one of the most important rock guitarists in history and has played on some of the most important rock albums ever. He's a legend. Great overview of his guitars.

[@paulflynn6169]

He's a good guy. But he's a million miles behind Steve Hackett.

[@budgetguitarist]

@@paulflynn6169 I prefer Hackett to Gilmour too, but it's probably not the majority opinion.

[@timhallas4275]

Someone once suggested that David Gilmore's "great sound" comes from his great Fender guitars, and another responded, "No, it's his effects and amps." I straightened both of these fellows out by informing them that Gilmore's "great sound" comes from Gilmore.

[@RockandrollNegro]

And then everyone clapped.

[@hangingchad_]

The second guy was correct.

[@joeking433]

Gilmour is the epitome of guitar music. Phenomenal! I truly don't think there will ever be a guitarist or record like DSOTM that will showcase the use of a guitar more brilliantly.

[@blackdogrover]

Yes, please. Please do a Black Strat tutorial. I don’t care how long it runs for and I’m pretty sure it will be quite taxing for you, Keith. It will be worth it. Great, great job on this one. And, hearing the two lads play faux-David solos was fun, as well. Jeff’s tone is just… pure envy. ☺️🎶🎶💙🌻🌈🌅🎶🎶🌄

[@RS2KR]

I’ve always thought that Hendrix and Page were my two biggest influences in picking up a guitar but years after I’ve come to realize Gilmour is right up there.

[@ericwarrington6650]

Hit that like button nerds! This is Gilmore gold! The details and accuracy is astounding..sheer amount of information is so impressive...keith is a .master craftsman in his own right! Hit that 👍

[@thatsweetdiabetic6303]

One thing I love is that while his effects rig is complex, he always uses whatever effect as a compliment to the true tone of the guitar itself, and his approach and phrasing. His style in soloing and pacing is very much blues based, call and response. I always imagined it as if B.B. King used more than just overdrive. Even with live solos having their own little idiosyncrasies, every note is articulate, and has a meaning to service the song. Same with Richard’s keyboard playing. Pink Floyd in general truly is one of those bands that also is an aesthetic, and mood. One of the other examples of that kind of quality that comes to mind is Steely Dan.

[@lincolnosiris3665]

Bjørn is a real hero! And plays great stuff himself. Look him up!

[@francescocagnacci]

True!!

[@CRP2426]

Great stuff from Björn Riis & Airbag. Very knowleadgeable and a gentleman.

[@drew004jc]

I've never felt this guilty for running an ad blocker, I'll have to whitelist and watch again. This channel is too good

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Pick up a t-shirt.😉

[@loganwhite8375]

Infinitely better support for Keith to buy a shirt or other merch!!

[@unoaotroa]

I’m glad you mentioned Bjørn Riis! His webpage has been a great resource for all the ones who’ve chased David Gilmour’s guitar sounds for almost two decades now.

[@tonyobbeek8910]

Thanks so much for your wonderful You Tube sessions, excellent stuff. I personally believe that David Gilmour is by far and away THE BEST rock guitarist out there, his ability to coax this luscious overtones out of a piece of wood and his three dimensional sound is truly breathtaking, and yet when the music world talks about guitar heroes his name is hardly mentioned and to a 65 year old lad from New Zealand that's hard to take. Cheers

[@PiushDahal]

David Gilmore's guitar tones and solos in my opinion 'the dark side' of rock melodic sound with less is more and so much space for emotions to breathe taking listeners to meta-verse, enjoyed the short history and keenly looking forward to black stat and his amps videos in future. Well done Keith!!

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Fantastic video Keith, thanks for posting it. Gilmour's solos are so epic and tasteful, such an outstanding guitarist. I feel embarrassed that I didn't know he played Teles off and on! I've seen him with Strats, the Gretsch and a Les Paul. Anyway great stuff as always Keith

[@blackstratblues]

This was a good watch! One thing to add regarding the Hiwatts - at some point they were modified to bypass the preamp section, and an Alembic FB2 (Fender blackface style) was used in front.

[@fivewattworld]

If you look closely in the one shot some are labeled "slave". I had the Alembic in there then when I was trying to get it back to 30 mins I remembered it was about the guitars.

[@tpalladino23]

Thank you! Having played lead guitar in the American Pink Floyd tribute band for 7 years, it’s truly an honor and a pleasure to dive deep into the sound textures of each song from each album. My personal favorite is Animals, though playing DSOM in its entirety synched to the Wizard of Oz, feeling the power and beauty of Shine On in your hands, or hearing the incredible sing along Wish You Were Here synched to a tribute to our military, well I could just go on and on….

[@martinlowery3859]

I'm sure that you're a fine musician but really don't think that Floyd would be comfortable with being associated with any sort of military celebration, have you listened to the songs or just learned the notes? Praise God and pass the ammunition, Yankee prick.

[@ericwarrington6650]

This imo is one of the single most important legends and collections that could ever be documented and if I were to pick 3 of the most influential and inspirational guitarists to ever play David Gilmore would certainly be there...we've all been waiting for this Keith! Thanks so much..🤘🤪🎸🎶

[@stratjed]

Nice job Keith. Jim Irsay the owner of the Colts owns 'the' collection when it comes to important guitars. The Black one is there. Also watch David Gilmour Wider Horizons a doc made about the Rattle that lock album and tour . It was on KZbin unless taken down. It is a Gilmour geeks dream. Also dorm life at a college in upstate NY was a VERY different place back then and we just don't tell kids about it . Well you don't . I was smoking a pack and a half a day cigs in my room that I bought in a machine in the DORM ! Everyone was legal drinking age and we all did to excess . The LSD was everywhere and the weed had seeds.

[@zackguitar07]

Thank you for another fascinating and enjoyable documentary, Keith! Gilmour is my #1 guitar hero and I got to see his collection at the Christie’s auction in NYC in June 2019, but hearing the stories about his guitars make it even better.

[@ericoswood1856]

Fantastic video. David Gilmour is my favorite guitarist of all time. I have most of the guitar models he used but I am not it the same universe as David. His music is the result of his massive talent. Thanks for all you do Keith!

[@samuelhatman8995]

All of your contributions make this just an "I want more" episode. All of you merge as creators to make this more than it's parts for sure. A black strat follow up is more than looked forward to. And yes! Days of repeats many times over the years. When I first brought home The Wall, I lost three days. My wife was worried. And... I was a young Bible College student. Trust me it was relevant! Thanks as always, Sam

[@elmolewis9123]

Jeff McErlain nailed the tone and style. Another terrific video.

[@scottywhittaker287]

I think you should do a whole series on a guitarist most/recognizable guitar. Not just David Gilmour's black strat.

[@fivewattworld]

Interesting idea.

[@CollinAB77]

Really dig the "Your Possible Pasts"-style solo in the beginning. Some of Gilmour's absolute best playing and tones are on The Final Cut.

[@randysutton2120]

I love The Final Cut. I find it a bit difficult to listen to (if I'm in the wrong mood, it can be pretty depressing), but absolutely beautiful.

[@danielphillipsmusic9145]

Agreed. The Final Cut has been my favorite album for a long time. Great tones on that record.

[@gdkopinionator4356]

It wasn't a great experience for Gilmour, but that record brought out some of his best solos. Perhaps he was stepping up to the challenge of poor source material (he considered most of the album to be an inexcusable recycling of rejected material from The Wall). You cannot deny the excellence of Gilmour's work here, though.

[@JeffMcErlain]

Thanks! We are on the same page with this one!

[@aemk6129]

Took until the mid 90’s for me to truly love the album, but now it’s certainly not bypassed. His guitar tone was perfect as mentioned… great album!

[@JeffMcErlain]

This was awesome! And Angus!

[@audiomonster303]

This 5 watt video sounded like a WALL OF SOUND!! great job and thanks a bunch for the entertainment and knowledge.

[@billklement2492]

Keith, Great video! David Gilmour is my favorite guitarist! It's part of the reason I've continued to play for over 50 years! I have a red Strat that's getting EMGs when I get around to it. But playing more like Gilmour is more important that having a guitar that sounds more like Gilmour when someone else plays it! Thanks for the great video!

[@fluxerflixer1]

Thank you Keith. You do wonderful work!!! It’s very appreciated. 🎸

[@ampersandmcvinegar5681]

Still my favorite lead player ever. I can feel every every single note in my soul.

[@Scaredycat-dad]

Great video Keith! Yes on a short history of the black Strat. Angus Clarke’s black Strat is identical to my 1st electric, it’s the one that got away for me. Angus and Jeff’s playing was stellar!

[@jdguitarmusic]

Great job as always Keith - you really encapsulated the impact David Gilmour has on music, and brought to life how his guitar arsenal helped him to achieve it. His signature tone is unmistakable - and he’s the composer and player of some of the most emotionally satisfying guitar solos of the last 55+ years. When we were discussing desert island discs a few weeks ago, I nearly included Dark Side of the Moon - I should have gone with my first instinct and included it. From Meddle to the Final Cut, Pink Floyd with Gilmour’s guitar were a huge part of my formative years. Thanks for this Keith - put me down for voting yes to “the Effects of David Gilmour” Short History …

[@jubei7259]

Gilmour's always been one of my favourite players. Not many guitarists have a style & tone all of their own but he most certainly does. He somehow manages to incorporate real emotion into his solos, along with incredible melody. With most guitar players, even my favourites like Pagey, Clapton or Jimi, you hear them play a solo & after about 20 mins you're like 'alright, I've heard enough' but I could listen to Dave all day. I still get goose bumps sometimes when I listen to Comfortably Numb full blast on my headphones at home (or not when the wifey's gone out lol). Seeing Pink Floyd play live is one of my earliest memories, at Knebworth when I was a little kid & Dave is truly one of my all time musical heroes. Cool vid again Keith mate, nice one!

[@kmajor44]

Outstanding Keith! And, making it sweeter was not knowing it was coming. Super pleasant surprise for sure.

[@CC-qb9sm]

The master, David Gilmour! Just brilliant, that vocal voice, that guitar voice! David says more with his guitar than virtually anyone and writes solos that you want to sing along with. Thank you for this and if you want to expand on any of the topics you mentioned within this video in supplemental videos I am all in! 🤠

[@BrytonBand]

I personally feel absolutely privileged in recently now owning a Hiwatt DR 103 from 1971 (Serial: 1858) it was $3600 CAD ($2850 USD) which is an absolute steal if you compare it to the price of the current DR103 reissues or clone brands such as Hi-Tone or Reeves, and especially since there are people online willing to sell ones from the mid to late 70s at $5K to $7K. Pete was the one who made me truly fall in love with this amp with The Who’s Isle of Wright performance. But Gilmour was the first artist I ever listened to using these amps and I didn’t even realize it, and it was on my favorite album of all time! It was surprising because Pete is more intense and fast while David is more smooth and slow. Knowing my two favorite guitarists used this as their secret sauce to their tone, I knew I was willing to burn the cash for this absolutely rare moment. Yes, Gilmour used a lot of pedals and guitars, but to me Hiwatts are truly the heart and soul of his sound. I was watching this hoping you would do a separate video on his amps, but I think you did a really great job of mentioning much of what you could fit in here. Smashing job as always, Keith.

[@Icantremembermypw]

Pete used a different circuit design though-CP103. He briefly used a modified DR103 in 1969 and then again later in the 1970s, but the Isle of Wight is a pretty different sounding amp, especially with a Gibson using P90s. You are really lucky to have the Gilmour amp though! :-) Wish I had one.

[@BrytonBand]

​@@Icantremembermypw Well, obviously I know these guys had their amps personally customized. The point is that it's versatility is what makes me love the amp. The main elements to Pete's live tone is: DR103 -> Univox Superfuzz -> P90. Good point, though. I'm not a pedals guy, but I plan to get a P90 installed in the middle of my black Tele (along with a Lipstick to replace the neck pickup.) I'm not looking for an exact replication regardless, I want the tone to be my tone. 🙂

[@leemichaelgeller4420]

A lot of people, myself and the missus included, thoroughly love Davids’ phrasing in his soloing. If you’ve never listened to Near The End off About Face, you must have a listen. Even Paul McCartney loves that solo

[@floydburney6060]

.... For all the cred that is apportioned to the likes of Hendrix, Beck, Clapton, Page, Richards et all, Gilmour has more than secured his place in history with 2 works. Dark Side Of The Moon & The Wall & nothing can take that away from him. They are modern masterpieces of music superbly written, performed & recorded/produced. They are 2 of the highest-selling works in music history & they will continue to find a new audience every generation. That is confirmation of true genius & these are things David Gilmore's name will be linked to long after he is gone. Thank you, David Gilmore.

[@voodoosurvivor148]

When thinking about Gilmour, before I get to his guitar play I’m always drawn to an interview where he’s discussing how he joined Pink Floyd due to the decline of Sid. You can see in his face the pain of trying to save a friend but being unable to do so. Maybe it’s just my imagination but Gilmour strikes me as a humble, caring man.

[@stickman55100]

Totally amazing video. So comprehensive and enthralling. Love the playing of Angus Clark and Jeff McErlaine. You’re 100% about Gilmore being one of the most iconic players of the past 50+ years. A true Rock God!! Thank you.

[@frankbizzoco1954]

He is the reason I picked up a guitar in the first place. Everyone has theirs. I remember watching the laserdisk concert of Delicate Sound of Thunder and being completely mesmerized at the monstrous sound coming out of his red strat. The first time I saw the black one was on a Dark Side documentary in 2003, and thought it looked really sharp in all black, not knowing what it was yet. I saw him in 06 and 16 in NYC. Seeing him, Rick and company perform Echoes live at Radio City is something I will never forget in my life.

[@malcolmgordon2988]

So happy to see this! Probably the biggest influence on my own playing… his lead work is just so melodic with a masterful touch. He makes playing those remarkable lines look effortless too! Would love to see something on his effects… one of the first players synonymous with using a LOT of effects, yet he uses them in such a way that they never get in the way of the music!

[@jackpine70]

Once again you've done it. Great job Keith. Thank you for your efforts on my behalf!

[@brianmeister7733]

While stationed on a US Coast Guard cutter, the 21 man berthing area was about the size of your average 1 car garage. Fell asleep listening to Dark Side more often than not. Fond memories of that time in my life...thanks for the video!

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

As usual, another brilliant video! I only got into Gilmour about 4 years ago. It wasn't about Pink floyd in general as it was about the melodic solos. It converted me from how many triplets I could do and how many bpm I could do them. I learnt you can actually say something more meaningful. I still fill in the odd spot with my acquired speed but I know damn well know it has about as much substance as diarrhea. Thanx for the vid and I appreciate the amount of shear hard work this all is. :-)

[@OldTownGuitars]

I love the story of your son "discovering" Pink Floyd. While driving back from my college orientation weekend with my Mom in 1998, she picked Dark Side of the Moon out of my big book of CDs. The two of us driving through the night listening to Dark Side is one of my favorite memories we share.

[@DWLImages]

Another amazing episode of a legend! Thank you for creating something that scratches my itch about more Gilmore!! Hearing David makes me either want to put down the guitar because I can't play like him or makes me want to play more to become WAY better than I am!! I love your ideas of another episode on the Black Strat and the Effects of Gilmore. I want to put my vote in as a YES!!!

[@iggy9955]

Gilmour was my most exciting guitarist. I listened to Dark Side on Christmas 75 under a Christmas tree full of balls and headphones and thought I had crossed over to another world. So exciting that I still get chills today when I think about it.

[@imahighwaychile4958]

Isn’t it interesting how many iconic tones were recorded going straight in a desk! I wonder if someone has a list ?!

[@murraymusic2633]

Love Gilmour, first heard DSotm aged 6 when it was released, big sis bought it, love The Wall, just a player of great ability technically gifted but married to a supreme understanding of emotion that many other otherwise great players, lack.

[@weschilton]

Another great short history Keith! Really really well done!

[@lex505strat]

Gilmour is the reason I learnt guitar. 30 years later I'm still learning and his music continues to inspire me. Fantastic video, thank you. Definitely listening to dark side on my commute tomorrow :-)

[@gregrandallbtsr03]

Thanks so much! I learned a lot and want to know more, so “yes” on deeper dives on Gilmour’s gear.

[@azcharlie2009]

I watched a special on David where he said something like, "Who would guess I could make a living bending strings?" He has done so much more than that.. Great job putting this together. thank you!

[@canucklehead0]

So, so good, Keith!! I admit openly to being another "Kid" in the mid 80's at college listening to Supertramp, Peter Gabriel, and of course Pink Floyd,...possibly some herbal therapy back then too. You craft such a great video of subject matter whether guitar or artist and it's an absolute joy to watch and listen to you expertly thread the needle of events to stitch together the story of a life, or a guitar, or an amplifier. I hope you never run out of people, guitars or equipment to present to us in your 5 Watt World A Short History series.

[@JustPlayingBass]

Another excellent video essay Keith. It's so important that these histories are available and put across in such an entertaining way. Precise without any fanbouy gushing. Thanks again for yet another great show. Bravo.

[@hbengineer]

Just like you, David Gilmour reached into my soul through a pair of headphones when I was a teenager. He stayed with me through all the challenges my college years could throw at me and he’s with me today. And I play his music to continue to feed my soul…

[@monday6524]

I learn something new each SH! David Gilmour was a great choice. An amazing Christie’s auction result and certainly, in my opinion, a great cause. Gilmour put his name and collection to good use. And yes, I always enjoy Jeff’s playing.

[@orryfishburne5326]

Like your son, when i was 14 I discovered Pink Floyd and they instantly became my favorite band of all time. Its 16 years later and still are my most coveted band that hold a special place in my heart. David Gilmour is my biggest influence for guitar. Great episode like usual Keith

[@matthewpotter1933]

Incredibly good, as always. You sure set a high standard for yourself. DSOTM? I wore it out when in HS and college, a few years earlier than you. I wore out my copy of Umma Gumma as well. I saw PF at Milwaukee County Stadium around 1979. Gilmour's solo on Comfortably Numb from Pompeii is perhaps my favorite guitar solo, of any player of any song of any era. Loved the video. I put a "busy - on zoom call" sign on my office window so no one would bother me while I watched this.

[@briang1663]

Keith I just watched the video you made with Rhett, Dave & Rick regarding the future values of vintage guitars and checked out your channel and subscribed. I have seen it before. I came across your “ Gilmour” videos and checked this one out as I figured I had a connection. Ironically I turned 50 a week prior to the Gilmour guitar auction and decided to head to NY and see if I could pick one up. I was actually sitting right next to the successful bidder on The White Strat 0001. I congratulated him and he looked at me and said “ I’m not done yet”! Anyway, on the train into the city I reviewed the auction catalogue I picked up at the pre-auction viewing a few days earlier. I came up with 2 game plans to fit my budget. After lots 1 & 2 sold I decided to stick with plan “B”. I was the underbidder on lot 3, the 1970 Vega Banjo. I remained an active bidder on several items but went all in for the instrument my 13 yo daughter loved, lot 29. It was David’s 1957 Fender Elec Mandolin (Mandocaster). Well that guitar turned out to be the 1st in my now 2 dozen collection. It turned out to be the least expensive item of the sale but certainly was not cheap! It spent a year in a Smithsonian Institute “SPARK!LAB” telling the story of the auction and the charity it benefitted. Good luck on 200K.

[@gman2380]

Mr Williams. Yet again you have made my day ! Most of the time Dave Gilmour is my favourite player 😎 I salute you sir 👍

[@luke-xz1gb]

this was the best 5WW ive seen so far. David is greatest of all time

[@StingrayMk1]

Yes. Gilmour is supreme among a select few who dwell or still echo in the upper stratosphere of greats. My personal favorite player. Thank you for this interesting video.

[@toms5951]

Never won't be excited for a Gilmour video. I was extremely fortunate to see him live in Chicago in 2016 for the Rattle That Lock tour which brought me out a years long rut I had in playing. After a few weeks of boasting all over Facebook about the show I was contacted by an author who was putting together a book about personal stories of Pink Floyd concerts and offered me to put in my own chapter, my experience immortalized in book which is the ultimate fan experience I ever felt. Later on my wife surprised me on my 30th birthday with my first Fender, a 2018 FSR black Strat with a black/white/black pickguard that was already pretty Gilmourish. The pickguard was unfortunately warped in a couple spots so I swapped it out with a solid black to complete the look. I installed a Seymour Duncan SSL-6 in the bridge, and SSL-2's in the middle and neck and sounds fantastic together. I haven't installed the Gilmour switch yet but have all the parts for it. Thanks for the video, great as always.

[@Esch47on]

Keith, you MUST do an upload about the strat. This is the best video you have done. It is getting so professional. Your delivery has improved a million fold. You were always good. Had an ATTENBOROUGH like delivery. You have a really good voice for these Docu/BioPic videos. Do the video about the Strat. This video is excellent. Well done,..... "Hypes"! (sorry, I know I haven't the history with you to call you that, but I couldn't resist. Can you tell the story about why you're called Hypes by Rick.? Would be interesting. REAL. Congrats on this vid. Great stuff.

[@fivewattworld]

Might make a good short, :).

[@francescotenti193]

Great video! I have something in common with Gilmour, the D35, the D28-12 and the '83 '57 Fullerton reissue. Now if I had 1% of his magic in my fingers I would be happy forever and ever.

[@HarryKenyon]

Awesome video. David is so important to me. A player that does so much with not only his playing, but his restraint as well.

[@Scottocaster6668]

With all those guitars, amps, effects, mods, used guitars etc, You still know who it is when David starts playing. This was like going to guitar school, and I liked it! Thanks 5WATT!

[@dreamscuba]

Wonderful Keith. My brother, who saw Floyd in the late 60s, got me into them when I was around 14. I remember road trips with my brother where he would play Wish You Were Here or Dark Side of The Moon on repeat whilst driving through the night. No wonder I got a spark to play guitar and one of my favourite guitarists is David Gilmour. I really love his melodic playing. You had me grinning like a Cheshire cat all through the short history. And fantastic playing by Jeff and Angus. Also, Bjørn Riis has just released a new album it is great. Thanks again!!

[@mikemccourt6225]

Great stuff. I uploaded a Gilmour HX preset to the Line 6 site yesterday, then I saw your video. Gilmour will remain a favorite for a long time I imagine.

[@Stratocus]

Another fascinating exposition, thank you, Keith! Looking forward to the Guitars of Stevie Ray Vaughan!

[@DrJeebles]

Very nice. Thank you, Keith. Gilmour is one of my all-time favorite guitarists. (I have also discovered cats love Pink Floyd. Put on side one and watch their reaction to Shine On.)

[@richsadowsky8580]

Keith: great episode. That was a beautiful story about your son. My daughter inherited my love of music too. I was a teenager in the 1970s and David Gilmour is a massive icon. Wall tour Madison Square Garden!

[@ericwarrington6650]

The fact that Angus and Jeff are so incredibly talented that they can note for note Gilmour so beautifully is impressive enough..the fact they can play it in different ways with key changes and modified progressions and still sound like it's holding hands w the original parts is the thing that sets these 2;/ monster players apart.. amazing guitar playing..you could not have chosen anyone better qualified Keith..you got the artists that paint the prettiest pictures..🤘❤️🎶

[@AngusClarkGTR]

Thanks Eric!

[@ericwarrington6650]

@@AngusClarkGTR very welcome good sir..😁🎸

[@DeeTee79]

Seeing DG from a third row floor seat is a memory that is burned into my memory. Thanks for sharing this. I’d love to see more 5WDG.

[@nine9whitepony526]

I'm so glad i found your channel. I love all the history you talk about and you deliver it in a very intelligent and insightful manner. Gilmore is one of my all time favorites, thanks for making this video.

[@VintageAmpGuy]

Hi Keith, Thank you for another excellent video!!! I love your "Short History" series. Cheers, Jeff

[@J0nny61]

Gilmour has always being amazing, Gilmourish as well. Great video.

[@terryjohinke8065]

My mum, a Ukrainian, and linguist, loved Penk Floyd's , Dark side of the moon. She also sponspored our Symphonicc orchestra. I love that squire that SD wound a front pickup. Espeiallly " Don't '"on youtube. My mum has often been described as " cool" as she loved Pink Floyd.

[@izzajoker]

Dave Wakeling of the English Beat tells a story about getting a call from Pete Townshend and David asking him how the hell he played "Save it for Later". He confessed to using an alternate tuning and Pete later covered it. The thought of Pete and David sitting around figuring out the latest pop tunes brings me joy.

[@rickjohnson1632]

When I was HS in the early 70s I had by then been listening for quite a few years to music. Mostly rock and blues. One morning at school before classes a handful of us ( good friends) would always be in the cafeteria. One of best friends, another music freak like me said “ Rick, you missed it , you should have come with us” . He gone and seen PK at the Chicago Auditorium. He told me he had never seen anything like it. He said the band had speakers strapped to the supporting columns of the upper mezzanines. He told me the sound was so defining, so loud, clear that it was off the hook. He said to me again “ you should have come with us”

[@harvey785]

Whilst at University, I used to fall asleep listening to Delicate Sound Of Thunder - arguably the greatest live album ever! (IMHO)

[@rknprs]

Excellent!! A detailed yet concise history of Gilmour’s guitars. Arguably one of your best!

[@dougthornton6884]

I grew up with Pink Floyd, and Dark side of the Moon, came out , the year of my high school graduation. I consider the band , my most favorite .... Great pictures in this video, thank you !! Growing up on Long Island, NY, I did a bunch of strolling 48th St, in NYC. I even bought a Les Paul custom in 1972, there on the "Music" street.(shame it's gone) Thanx again for all the info, great job !!