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The Black Strat is the nickname for a black Fender Stratocaster guitar played by David Gilmour of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. It appeared for the first time with Gilmour at the 1970 Bath Festival.
Heavily modified and experimented on since he first spotted it at Manny's Music in New York City in May 1970, David Gilmour’s black Stratocaster has become the stuff of legend among guitarists and diehard Pink Floyd fans.
Custom Shop David Gilmour Stratocaster NOS. Finish. Black over 3-Color Sunburst. Year. 2008 - 2021. Made In. United States. Categories. Solid Body Electric Guitars.
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David Gilmour’s black Stratocaster is undoubtedly one of the most iconic guitars in rock history. It’s been featured on some the biggest selling albums of all time, including Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall, and guitarists around the world are making their own replicas, eager to capture the Black Strat look and tone.
Featuring black lacquer over 3-color sunburst alder body with a black pickguard, 1-piece maple neck, custom pickups, and David's now-famous electronics and shortened vintage tremolo arm, the David Gilmour Signature Series Stratocaster is as beautiful, powerful and idiosyncratic as David's playing.
When David purchased the guitar it was a completely stock 1969 Stratocaster finished in black color, featuring a neck with a maple fretboard. Today, a guitar like this one is usually considered to be less desirable compared to something like an early 60s Stratocaster.
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Dec 10, 2008 · The David Gilmour Signature Series Stratocaster is as beautiful, powerful, and idiosyncratic as David’s playing. What’s more, it comes with a custom case, an Evidence Audio high-end guitar cable, David’s 3-disc Live in Gdansk CD/DVD package, and a copy of Phil Taylor’s The Black Strat book.
