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David Gilmour reckons vintage guitars are superior – and he’s got a theory as to why
By Matt Owen published
Gilmour's prized 1945 Martin D-18 has been used as evidence to showcase the tonal benefits of vintage instruments

David Gilmour couldn’t bear to sell this guitar at auction – now it’s all over his new solo album
By Matt Owen published
The Pink Floyd legend is showcasing the guitars he used to record his upcoming record – and one is a vintage six-string he held back from the mammoth Gilmour auction in 2019

Roger Waters reflects on writing Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here – and the meaning behind it
By Janelle Borg published
David Gilmour's Wish You Were Here guitar intro served as the catalyst that inspired the beloved Pink Floyd track

Learn David Gilmour’s epic soloing style and take your blues playing to the Dark Side of the Moon
By Richard Barrett published
Here are four tabbed out examples of how Gilmour’s approach changed the way we play the blues, and it’ll whip your phrasing and feel into shape

Dawner Prince’s Boonar Tube Deluxe was crafted for David Gilmour – and it’s a high-end replica of a legendary echo unit
By Matt Owen published
Gilmour got his hands on the flagship Boonar pedal, then began working with Dawner Prince on a new-and-improved unit that could better integrate with his stage and studio rig

How to get David Gilmour’s guitar tone, with Steve McElroy of The Australian Pink Floyd
By Amit Sharma published
The Australian Pink Floyd Show mastermind has bought just about every piece of gear Gilmour has ever used. He reveals the secrets behind his Strat tones and techniques – and settles a few myths and legends

April 2024 Guitar World editors' picks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
From fast-rising indie rock acts and heavy playing pioneers to Beyoncé and beyond – here are our standout guitar tracks from the past 30 days

David Gilmour’s first new single in 9 years features one-and-a-half minutes of all-out soloing
By Matt Owen published
Upcoming album Luck and Strange was made with the help of a new producer who tore up the Gilmour rulebook
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