The history of pink floyd has been told many times but never in the way that phil taylor tells it. A history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster. Hal leonard pink floyd the black strat a history of david. The black strat a history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster.
Pink floyd the black strat a history of david gilmours. This third edition is much more complete, more photos, more details about david gilmour and his guitar. The instrument in this instance is a black fender stratocaster belonging to david gilmour, and the story. 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. 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. A history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster, the superb book written by phil taylor. David gilmours black strat david gilmours legendary black stratocaster, simply named the black strat, joined the pink floyd family shortly after he did. The book really shows the history of the black strat from the begining when david gilmour purchased the guitar at mannys nyc. A history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster revised and updated 3rd edition by phil taylor online at alibris. 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. Catch a rare inside glimpse of one of the worlds most revered guitarists, david gilmour, and his iconic black stratocaster. The black strat a history of david gilmours black fender. David gilmours famous black strat is certainly one you can add to that illustrious list.
Fender custom shop david gilmour signature stratocaster. 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. Their mortal remains, offers a rare insight into the world of david gilmours quintessential guitar. History of david gilmours black fender stratocaster. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Why david gilmours famous black strat is so special. It appeared for the first time with gilmour at the 1970 bath festival. A standard fender stratocaster, the black strat, as its affectionately known, came from the fender factory finished in. 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. 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. About fender with an illustrious history dating back to 1946, fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre. After reading this book in one sitting, it became an inspiration for me to build my own gilmour black strat. The black strat 4th edition book tells the official chronological story of pink floyd guitarist david gilmours favourite legendary black. David gilmours black strat just became the most expensive.
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. Pink floyd a history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster paperback november 15, 2007 by phil taylor author visit amazons phil taylor page. 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. Pink floyd a history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster by phil taylor. It explores the phenomenal life of the black strat, david gilmour s favourite iconic and legendary black fender stratocaster. The black strat 4th edition book tells the official chronological story of pink floyd guitarist david gilmours favourite legendary black stratocaster from 1970. The black strat my replica project of the guitar by david. The black strat is the nickname for a black fender stratocaster guitar played by david gilmour of the progressive rock band pink floyd. It holds the record for being the most expensive guitar ever sold, after being auctioned for charity in 2019. Their mortal remains, offers a rare insight into the world of david gilmour s quintessential guitar. Jamie humphries takes a look at the legend played by the legend. Fitpiezoelectricity0 submitted 2 hours ago by fitpiezoelectricity0 pink floyd. The black strat, a history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster by taylor, phil online on amazon. Not many guitarists have a book dedicated to one of their guitars, which shows you just how special this particular strat is to.
Expanded into over 200 pages and lots of new photos the book promises. First, here is a bit of history about the black strat. The black strat book is the first and only accurate and knowledgeable account of david gilmours favorite stratocaster guitar. The black strat book is the first and only accurate and knowledgeable account of david gilmour s favorite stratocaster guitar.
Stiamo infatti parlando della chitarra con cui sono stati incisi album come the dark side of the moon. 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. Phil taylor, gilmour s guitar tech, supervised this release and has written a book on the history of this guitar. Sep 01, 2008 the black strat book is the first and only accurate and knowledgeable account of david gilmour s favorite stratocaster guitar. A history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster full books self.
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. In november 2006, fender custom shop announced two reproductions of gilmour s black strat for release on 22 september 2008. The black strat is the nickname for a black fender stratocaster guitar played by david gilmour. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Phil taylor, guitar technician to david gilmour for some 45 years, has released an updated fourth edition of his book the black strat. This updated and expanded edition covers until the last gilmour concerts about 2009 and his pubblic appearances with his beautiful guitar. A history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster 3rd edition. The david gilmour guitar collection at christies new york. A very detailed history of the guitar and its owner and the various changes the guitar went through til it reached its current state. 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. The black strat tells history of david gilmours iconic. Jun 21, 2019 the black strat is as valuable as it is due to the recordings gilmour used it on, including the albums the dark side of the moon, wish you were here, animals and the wall. Fender custom shop david gilmour stratocaster nos reverb. 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 light. A history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster by phil taylor 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. New fourth edition of the black strat now available pink. The fender custom shop worked handinhand with gilmour and his longtime guitar technician, phil taylor, to.
A history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster by taylor, phil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster revised and updated 3rd edition paperback published september 1st 2010 by hal leonard publishing corporation. 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. 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. 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. The book is available in small quantities on amazon using the search term pink floyd. The stories behind eight ridiculously famous stratocasters. An indepth look at one of the most famous guitars in rock history.
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. In this brief history we shall take a look at how the guitar has evolved and been modified from its humble. Jul 16, 2016 i tried to built the black strat of david gilmour. Guitars can occasionally be as famous as the guitarists that play them. This expanded edition of the book contains new information and many unpublished photographs that further chart the black strats illustrious. Written by phil taylor davids personal guitar technician and the bands chief backline tech since 1974. 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. Strat a history of david gilmours black fender stratocaster book. It is a must for any fan of pink floyd as well as david gilmour fan.
I did not reproduce the damaging of the scatch plate what comes from a former charvel neck and was. Written by matt sunday, 31 october 2010 many of you will be aware of the black strat. 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. A history of david gilmour s black fender stratocaster by phil taylor. It explores the phenomenal life of the black strat, david gilmours favourite iconic and legendary black fender stratocaster. The moderate output, transparent sounding 69s in the neck and middle, makes a great contrast to the hotter sounding ssl5 bridge. Gilmour purchased the guitar, a 1969 model with a maple cap. 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. I bought the relic fender david gilmour stratocaster some years ago and there was the first edition of pink floyd the black strat inside. A history of david gilmours fender black stratocaster by phil taylor 1oct2010 paperback isbn. The black strat revised 4th edition book now available.
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