Tag Archives: stratocaster

David Gilmour’s red Stratocaster
Posted on June 4, 2022 by Bjorn in News.
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 […]

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My black 1996 Fender Stratocaster and a new YouTube channel!
Posted on January 9, 2022 by Bjorn in News.
I’ve started a new YouTube channel!

My new channel, Bjørn Riis, will concentrate on my original music and solo career.

I’ve just posted a video […]

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David Gilmour’s V57 Candy Apple Red Stratocaster
Posted on July 24, 2019 by Bjorn in David's gear.
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 […]

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EMG DG20 pickups review
Posted on July 17, 2019 by Bjorn in Reviews.
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 […]

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David Gilmour’s first Stratocaster
Posted on June 9, 2019 by Bjorn in David's gear.
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 […]

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My pedalboard and #1 Stratocaster
Posted on December 16, 2017 by Bjorn in News.
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 […]

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D. Allen pickups review
Posted on January 2, 2012 by Bjorn in Reviews.
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 […]

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TTS Pickups Crazy Diamond review
Posted on July 25, 2011 by Bjorn in Reviews.
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 […]

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How to choose the right wood for your guitar
Posted on February 7, 2011 by Bjorn in Tone guides.
Itâ€™s easy to forget that a guitarâ€™s tone is much more than just its pickups and the pedals you use with it. Choosing the right […]

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The Black Strat 3rd edition review
Posted on October 26, 2010 by Bjorn in Reviews.
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 […]

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The Black Strat 40th anniversary!
Posted on May 28, 2010 by Bjorn in News.
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 […]

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Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster review
Posted on May 25, 2010 by Bjorn in Reviews.
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 […]

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David Gilmour Stratocaster NOS review
Posted on January 22, 2009 by Bjorn in Reviews.
The other day I got the chance to try the David Gilmour NOS Stratocaster at a friend of Gilmourish.Com. Itâ€™s been a while since its […]

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How to adjust the string and pickup height
Posted on December 6, 2008 by Bjorn in Gear maintenance.
Pictures of Davidâ€™s Black Strat and the new Signature models seems to stir up some confusion regarding what the correct string and pickup height might […]

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First glimpse of the David Gilmour signature stratocaster
Posted on October 12, 2008 by Bjorn in Reviews.
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 […]

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The Fender David Gilmour signature stratocastert
Posted on August 1, 2008 by Bjorn in Reviews.
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 […]

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David Gilmour signature stratocaster announced!
Posted on July 26, 2008 by Bjorn in News.
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 […]

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How to keep the guitar tuned
Posted on December 14, 2007 by Bjorn in Gear maintenance.
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 […]

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The Black Strat at Hard Rock Cafe
Posted on October 11, 2007 by Bjorn in News.
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 […]

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Callaham Vintage S bridge review
Posted on August 15, 2007 by Bjorn in Reviews.
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 […]

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