David Gilmour Matteo Mancuso highlights the one thing social media guitarists get wrong The young virtuoso has leapt ahead of his peers by making musicality, rather than "wow" factor, his prime focus David Gilmour says he can't shred so he chose to be tuneful. It made all the difference in creating his signature style Following on from recent comments by Noel Gallagher, the prog legend discusses why playing fast shouldn't be every guitarist's ultimate goal Paul Reed Smith explains why it doesn’t matter where guitars are made Calling Carlos Santana and Jimmy Herring up as witnesses, the luthier continues his electric guitar myth-busting streak Latest David Gilmour David Gilmour weighs in on the links between Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' and 'The Wizard of Oz' By Jonathan Graham published 20 November 24 Promoting his new album, the guitarist made a surprising revelation about the connection between the iconic album and classic movie Bob Ezrin reveals David Gilmour's most important guitar technique By Ken Sharp published 21 October 24 The Pink Floyd producer offered his insights while sharing details about recording Gilmour's most famous solo Pink Floyd's Echoes marked David Gilmour's emergence as a guitar hero – and its surreal tonal highlight was created by accident By Jackson Maxwell published 12 October 24 Having spent years attempting to settle on a sonic direction in the wake of the departure of Syd Barrett in 1968, Echoes was the sound of a band finally locking into place David Gilmour says he couldn't pick out his legendary Black Strat in a blindfold test By Phil Weller published 4 October 24 The prog icon sold the famed guitar at auction for just under $4 million. But he's got something he considers just as good See Pete Townshend and David Gilmour team up to perform tracks by the Who, Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup, Screamin' Jay Hawkins and more in 1985 By Jonathan Graham published 30 September 24 The legendary guitarists had previously contributed to each other's solo releases, culminating in two nights at London's Brixton Academy — and a setlist of rock and roll classics “It’s all done”: David Gilmour dismisses talk of future Pink Floyd shows By Jackson Maxwell published 27 September 24 Though two of the surviving members of Floyd reunited for the 2022 Ukrainian aid single, Hey Hey, Rise Up, Gilmour says there are no further plans to resurrect the band David Gilmour says guitars are ultimately just “the tools of my trade,” but these are the ones he’d never auction off By Phil Weller published 24 September 24 Having parted with his legendary Black Strat for nearly $4 million, it seems the guitarist isn’t the sentimental type when it comes to the instruments he owns – except for three David Gilmour and his daughter Romany surprise Brighton pub with Wish You Were Here duet By Phil Weller published 12 September 24 Of course, it’s normally not very cool when your dad tries to muscle in on your set, but when your dad is David Gilmour, it’s a little different Jim Irsay’s historic guitar collection to go on display at Indiana University Bloomington By Phil Weller published 6 August 24 The year-long exhibition will showcase some of Irsay's priceless vintage models – an 1850s Martin and 1959 sunburst Strat among them – and legendary instruments played by David Gilmour, Kurt Cobain, Bob Dylan, and countless others on its opening day David Gilmour is set to release his first solo album in 9 years, and he reckons it's some of his best work By Phil Weller published 6 August 24 The prog legend has credited a backroom team that has a lack of respect for his sparkling CV for the record's success – and wants to release a follow-up with the same team in the near future 1 2 3 4 5 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Matteo Mancuso highlights the one thing social media guitarists get wrong 2John Lennon’s 1971 secret letter to Eric Clapton asking him to start a “ballsy” new rock band is headed for auction3Gary Rossington's 1961 Gibson SG returns to the stage for the first time in years4“Buying it was a leap of faith. But It looks stunning, plays beautifully and sounds unique.” A rare 1964 solidbody guitar turned out to be completely different from what it seemed5Get shred-ready this Black Friday with massive savings of up to $400 off Charvel's Superstrats
David Gilmour weighs in on the links between Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' and 'The Wizard of Oz' By Jonathan Graham published 20 November 24 Promoting his new album, the guitarist made a surprising revelation about the connection between the iconic album and classic movie
Bob Ezrin reveals David Gilmour's most important guitar technique By Ken Sharp published 21 October 24 The Pink Floyd producer offered his insights while sharing details about recording Gilmour's most famous solo
Pink Floyd's Echoes marked David Gilmour's emergence as a guitar hero – and its surreal tonal highlight was created by accident By Jackson Maxwell published 12 October 24 Having spent years attempting to settle on a sonic direction in the wake of the departure of Syd Barrett in 1968, Echoes was the sound of a band finally locking into place
David Gilmour says he couldn't pick out his legendary Black Strat in a blindfold test By Phil Weller published 4 October 24 The prog icon sold the famed guitar at auction for just under $4 million. But he's got something he considers just as good
See Pete Townshend and David Gilmour team up to perform tracks by the Who, Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup, Screamin' Jay Hawkins and more in 1985 By Jonathan Graham published 30 September 24 The legendary guitarists had previously contributed to each other's solo releases, culminating in two nights at London's Brixton Academy — and a setlist of rock and roll classics
“It’s all done”: David Gilmour dismisses talk of future Pink Floyd shows By Jackson Maxwell published 27 September 24 Though two of the surviving members of Floyd reunited for the 2022 Ukrainian aid single, Hey Hey, Rise Up, Gilmour says there are no further plans to resurrect the band
David Gilmour says guitars are ultimately just “the tools of my trade,” but these are the ones he’d never auction off By Phil Weller published 24 September 24 Having parted with his legendary Black Strat for nearly $4 million, it seems the guitarist isn’t the sentimental type when it comes to the instruments he owns – except for three
David Gilmour and his daughter Romany surprise Brighton pub with Wish You Were Here duet By Phil Weller published 12 September 24 Of course, it’s normally not very cool when your dad tries to muscle in on your set, but when your dad is David Gilmour, it’s a little different
Jim Irsay’s historic guitar collection to go on display at Indiana University Bloomington By Phil Weller published 6 August 24 The year-long exhibition will showcase some of Irsay's priceless vintage models – an 1850s Martin and 1959 sunburst Strat among them – and legendary instruments played by David Gilmour, Kurt Cobain, Bob Dylan, and countless others on its opening day
David Gilmour is set to release his first solo album in 9 years, and he reckons it's some of his best work By Phil Weller published 6 August 24 The prog legend has credited a backroom team that has a lack of respect for his sparkling CV for the record's success – and wants to release a follow-up with the same team in the near future
