One of Gilmour's most iconic guitars is The Black Strat, which appeared in most Pink Floyd concerts and every Pink Floyd album from 1970 to 1983.
The guitar was originally bought by Gilmour at Manny's Music in New York in 1970, after the band's US tour was prematurely cancelled due to the theft of all its equipment in New Orleans.
The guitar, which originally had a rosewood fretboard and a white pickguard, underwent a number of modifications throughout its life until it adopted its distinctive form with a black pickguard and a maple neck.
It was auctioned for charity in 2019 for $3.9 million, making it one of the most expensive guitars ever sold at auction.
One of Gilmour's most iconic guitars is The Black Strat, which appeared in most Pink Floyd concerts and every Pink Floyd album from 1970 to 1983. The guitar was originally bought by Gilmour at Manny's Music in New York in 1970, after the band's US tour was prematurely cancelled due to the theft of all its equipment in New Orleans. The guitar, which originally had a rosewood fretboard and a white pickguard, underwent a number of modifications throughout its life until it adopted its distinctive form with a black pickguard and a maple neck. It was auctioned for charity in 2019 for $3.9 million, making it one of the most expensive guitars ever sold at auction.
David Gilmour