Back to Community
Comfortably Numb (Live at Pompeii 2016)
David Gilmour
GuitarRiffDistortedrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop 'Black Strat' (David Gilmour signature, 2016 tour spec)
AmpHiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head (1974) into WEM Super Star 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6.5
gain5.5
Create a free account to see all tone details
Sign Up FreeTone Character
clear and glassyslightly overdriven edge-of-breakuparticulate and dynamicfull-bodiedchimey highspresent midsopen and spacioustouch-sensitiveclassic British amp charactermild sustain
Difficulty
The riff requires precise dynamic control and clean articulation to maintain the edge-of-breakup tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing.
Sign up to adapt this tone to your gear
Sign Up Free