History of david gilmours black fender stratocaster. Not many guitarists have a book dedicated to one of their guitars, which shows you just how special this particular strat is to. It is a must for any fan of pink floyd as well as david gilmour fan. Hal leonard pink floyd the black strat a history of david. David gilmours black strat just became the most expensive. The black strat, a history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster by taylor, phil online on amazon.
Pink floyd a history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster by phil taylor. First, here is a bit of history about the black strat. Strat a history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster book. It explores the phenomenal life of the black strat, david gilmour s favourite iconic and legendary black fender stratocaster. This updated and expanded edition covers until the last gilmour concerts about 2009 and his pubblic appearances with his beautiful guitar. David gilmours famous black strat is certainly one you can add to that illustrious list. About fender with an illustrious history dating back to 1946, fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre. The stories behind eight ridiculously famous stratocasters.
A history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster revised and updated 3rd edition by phil taylor online at alibris. In november 2006, fender custom shop announced two reproductions of gilmour s black strat for release on 22 september 2008. Perhaps what makes the guitar so legendary is, in gilmours constant pursuit of tone perfection, the way he regularly modified for years after its purchase. Their mortal remains, offers a rare insight into the world of david gilmours quintessential guitar. We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used books are out there we just had to let you know. The black strat 4th edition book tells the official chronological story of pink floyd guitarist david gilmours favourite legendary black. A standard fender stratocaster, the black strat, as its affectionately known, came from the fender factory finished in. A history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster, the superb book written by phil taylor. Their mortal remains, offers a rare insight into the world of david gilmour s quintessential guitar. A history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster 3rd edition. David gilmour bought this guitar from the famous mannys music store in new york city in 1970 as a replacement for several guitars which were stolen just six weeks prior while touring with pink floyd, including davids first black stratocaster.
The black strat a history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster. It explores the phenomenal life of the black strat, david gilmours favourite iconic and legendary black fender stratocaster. An indepth look at one of the most famous guitars in rock history. Phil taylor, gilmour s guitar tech, supervised this release and has written a book on the history of this guitar.
A cornerstone of pink floyds incomparably revolutionary sound, gilmour s black strat is featured extensively on the dark side of the moon, wish you were here, animals, the wall and his critically acclaimed 2006 solo effort, on an island. A history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster after 49 years of ownership, the black strat, david gilmours iconic black fender stratocaster, was auctioned for charity at christies new. I bought the relic fender david gilmour stratocaster some years ago and there was the first edition of pink floyd the black strat inside. The instrument in this instance is a black fender stratocaster belonging to david gilmour, and the story. Jul 16, 2016 i tried to built the black strat of david gilmour.
The black strat book is the first and only accurate and knowledgeable account of david gilmour s favorite stratocaster guitar. A history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster revised and updated 3rd edition paperback published september 1st 2010 by hal leonard publishing corporation. I did not reproduce the damaging of the scatch plate what comes from a former charvel neck and was. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. A history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster. Written by davids personal guitar technician and the bands chief backline tech since 1974 the only man to know pink floyds equipment better than the band this expanded edition contains new information as well as many unpublished photographs, recently come to. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The black strat 4th edition book tells the official chronological story of pink floyd guitarist david gilmours favourite legendary black stratocaster from 1970. The david gilmour guitar collection at christies new york. It appeared for the first time with gilmour at the 1970 bath festival. Fender cs 69 and s duncan ssl5 combo this combination is as close as youll get to davids black strat setup from animals to present. A very good history of the black strat can be found in the excellent book the black strat a history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster by davids gear tech, phil taylor, published by hal leonard. The black strat a history of david gilmours black fender.
It holds the record for being the most expensive guitar ever sold, after being auctioned for charity in 2019. In this brief history we shall take a look at how the guitar has evolved and been modified from its humble. His black fender stratocaster has been used on countless classic recordings and concerts and has to be one of the most listened to guitars in the world, responsible for some landmark recordings. The black strat book is the first and only accurate and knowledgeable account of david gilmours favorite stratocaster guitar. Pink floyd a history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster paperback november 15, 2007 by phil taylor author visit amazons phil taylor page. David gilmours black strat david gilmours legendary black stratocaster, simply named the black strat, joined the pink floyd family shortly after he did. The black strat is the nickname for a black fender stratocaster guitar played by david gilmour of the progressive rock band pink floyd. Written by phil taylor davids personal guitar technician and the bands chief backline tech since 1974. Sep 01, 2008 the black strat book is the first and only accurate and knowledgeable account of david gilmour s favorite stratocaster guitar.
The book really shows the history of the black strat from the begining when david gilmour purchased the guitar at mannys nyc. Written by matt sunday, 31 october 2010 many of you will be aware of the black strat. A history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster by taylor, phil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Heavily modified and experimented on since he first spotted it at mannys music in new york city in may 1970, david gilmours black stratocaster has become the stuff of legend among guitarists and diehard pink floyd fans. This third edition is much more complete, more photos, more details about david gilmour and his guitar. A very detailed history of the guitar and its owner and the various changes the guitar went through til it reached its current state. Jamie humphries takes a look at the legend played by the legend. The collection, which was toured worldwide and detailed the musical history of one of the worlds most influential guitarists, was 100% per cent sold by lot and 100% by value. Taylor is also the author of a book the black strat which covers in depth all the modifications and changes made to the black strat, along with its use on. The black strat my replica project of the guitar by david. Pink floyd the black strat a history of david gilmours. After reading this book in one sitting, it became an inspiration for me to build my own gilmour black strat.
Catch a rare inside glimpse of one of the worlds most revered guitarists, david gilmour, and his iconic black stratocaster. Gilmour purchased the guitar, a 1969 model with a maple cap. Phil taylor, guitar technician to david gilmour for some 45 years, has released an updated fourth edition of his book the black strat. The black strat is the nickname for a black fender stratocaster guitar played by david gilmour. His book, pink floyd, the black strat, a history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster, is a reallife rock and roll story filled with color and excitement, told through the vicissitudes and fortunes of a single musical instrument. The fender custom shop worked handinhand with gilmour and his longtime guitar technician, phil taylor, to. A history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster by phil taylor 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The book is available in small quantities on amazon using the search term pink floyd. A david gilmour special issue wouldnt be complete without a look at the legendary black fender strat that gilmour has played on some the bestloved songs in rock history. A history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster full books self. The history of pink floyd has been told many times but never in the way that phil taylor tells it. Fitpiezoelectricity0 submitted 2 hours ago by fitpiezoelectricity0 pink floyd.
The moderate output, transparent sounding 69s in the neck and middle, makes a great contrast to the hotter sounding ssl5 bridge. Catch a rare inside glimpse of one of the worlds most revered guitarists, david gilmour, and his iconic black stratocaster in pink floyd the black strat. Why david gilmours famous black strat is so special. Fender custom shop david gilmour stratocaster nos reverb. His book, pink floyd, the black strat, a history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster, is a reallife rock and roll story filled with color and excitement, told through the vicissitudes and fortunes of a single musical instrument. New fourth edition of the black strat now available pink. Fender custom shop david gilmour signature stratocaster. A very good history of the black strat can be found in the excellent book the black strat a history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster by davids. Written by phil taylor davids personal guitar technician since 1974 to coincide with the release of the long awaited and much requested fender david gilmour signature strat. The black strat tells history of david gilmours iconic.
This expanded edition of the book contains new information and many unpublished photographs that further chart the black strats illustrious. A history of david gilmours fender black stratocaster by phil taylor 1oct2010 paperback isbn. The black strat revised 4th edition book now available. Guitars can occasionally be as famous as the guitarists that play them. Expanded into over 200 pages and lots of new photos the book promises. A history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster by phil taylor. Stiamo infatti parlando della chitarra con cui sono stati incisi album come the dark side of the moon.
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