In this recently updated feature, we’ll examine the origins of David Gilmour’s iconic 1983 candy apple red 57 reissue Fender Stratocaster, all the modifications and […]
I’ve started a new YouTube channel!
My new channel, Bjørn Riis, will concentrate on my original music and solo career.
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David Gilmour is widely associated with the Stratocaster. For many, the Candy Apple Red V57 is perhaps the most iconic. Especially of the post-Waters era […]
The candy apple red Fender V57 reissue Stratocaster is the iconic guitar that defines David Gilmour’s tones of the 80s and 90s. Perhaps equally iconic […]
David Gilmour will be auctioning away the majority of his vast guitar collection. Over 120 items including some of the most iconic instruments in Pink […]
I know there are many of you who are following both Airbag and my solo project and the gear that I use. In these updated […]
The pickups in your guitar are as important as any stompbox and a good set of quality pickups can do wonders for your tone. California […]
The world of guitar pickups is growing fast and it can be a challenge to know which models to get from which brand. TTS Pickups […]
It’s easy to forget that a guitar’s tone is much more than just its pickups and the pedals you use with it. Choosing the right […]
Earlier this month David’s long-time technician Phil Taylor, released the third edition of his The Black Strat – A History of David Gilmour’s Black Fender […]
This month, May, forty years ago. I could end the post right here and you’d know what I’m talking about. One of the world’s most […]
In this series of “mini-reviews” I’ll be looking at news and general gear that I recommend for recreating David’s tones. First off is a glance […]
The other day I got the chance to try the David Gilmour NOS Stratocaster at a friend of Gilmourish.Com. It’s been a while since its […]
Pictures of David’s Black Strat and the new Signature models seems to stir up some confusion regarding what the correct string and pickup height might […]
John McLoughlin has kindly contributed this great YouTube clip of the Fender David Gilmour Relic Stratocaster. The clip reveals all the details and I’m especially […]
It’s been some hectic days since the David Gilmour signature Stratocaster was announced. Based on the feedback I’ve gotten from many of you I think […]
Well, Gilmourish.Com has never been a news site but it’s typical that when I take a couple of days off enjoying wonderful Copenhagen, DavidGilmour.Com announces […]
A question I get all the time is â€How do I keep the guitar tuned?â€. A guitar out of tune is frustrating and a test […]
Update December 31. – In Phil Taylor’s book about David’s black Strat (see review here) it appears that the guitar was displayed in Dallas, not […]
I recently replaced the stock bridge system on my black Strat with a Callaham Vintage S Model kit. The old saddles had deep creeks in […]