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Solo Tone
In Any Tongue (Live at Pompeii 2016)
David Gilmour
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender 'Black Strat' (1969 Fender Stratocaster, heavily modified)
AmpHiwatt DR504 Custom 50 (main), Alessandro Redbone Special (blended, live rig)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Live performance at Pompeii, 2016. Guitar is Gilmour's iconic Black Strat with custom wiring and pickup mods. Amps are Hiwatt DR504 and Alessandro Redbone Special, both used in stereo. Effects chain is extensive and well-documented for this tour.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and liquid lead tonelush delay repeatsairy, spacious ambiencerich harmonic overtonesclear note separationdynamic and expressivewarm yet articulate highsfull-bodied midrangetouch-sensitive response
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of bends, vibrato, and sustain, as well as coordination of multiple effects for the signature Gilmour sound. While not extremely fast, the phrasing and tone control demand a high level of skill.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender 'Black Strat' (1969 Fender Stratocaster, heavily modified)
AmpHiwatt DR504 Custom 50 (main), Alessandro Redbone Special (blended, live rig)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Live performance at Pompeii, 2016. Guitar is Gilmour's iconic Black Strat with custom wiring and pickup mods. Amps are Hiwatt DR504 and Alessandro Redbone Special, both used in stereo. Effects chain is extensive and well-documented for this tour.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and liquid lead tonelush delay repeatsairy, spacious ambiencerich harmonic overtonesclear note separationdynamic and expressivewarm yet articulate highsfull-bodied midrangetouch-sensitive response
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of bends, vibrato, and sustain, as well as coordination of multiple effects for the signature Gilmour sound. While not extremely fast, the phrasing and tone control demand a high level of skill.