Back to CommunityCreate Free Account
Solo Tone
Hey You
Pink Floyd
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely late-70s, black, maple neck, as used by Gilmour on The Wall sessions)
AmpHiwatt DR103 Custom 100 (studio), with Yamaha RA-200 rotary speaker cabinet for modulation
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1979, The Wall sessions. Gilmour used his black Stratocaster and Hiwatt DR103 head, often with Yamaha RA-200 rotary speaker for modulation. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and liquid lead tonemodulated/chorused ambienceclear articulationlush spatial effectswarm and rounded highstouch-sensitive dynamicsairy, three-dimensional soundslightly overdriven but not fuzzyvocal-like phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to achieve the vocal-like sustain and smoothness characteristic of Gilmour's style. While not technically fast, the nuance and feel demand a solid intermediate skill set.
This tone has been researched 5 times by the community
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountGuitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely late-70s, black, maple neck, as used by Gilmour on The Wall sessions)
AmpHiwatt DR103 Custom 100 (studio), with Yamaha RA-200 rotary speaker cabinet for modulation
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
This tone has been researched 5 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1979, The Wall sessions. Gilmour used his black Stratocaster and Hiwatt DR103 head, often with Yamaha RA-200 rotary speaker for modulation. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and liquid lead tonemodulated/chorused ambienceclear articulationlush spatial effectswarm and rounded highstouch-sensitive dynamicsairy, three-dimensional soundslightly overdriven but not fuzzyvocal-like phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to achieve the vocal-like sustain and smoothness characteristic of Gilmour's style. While not technically fast, the nuance and feel demand a solid intermediate skill set.