The David Gilmour Podcast - Acoustic Guitars (Episode 2)

Acoustic Guitars (Episode 2 of 3). David talks about and plays the twelve and six string Martin acoustic guitars that he wrote and recorded the classic ‘Wish You Were Here’ on and how yet again he was the victim of an opportunistic guitar thief.

"It's just a really, really lovely guitar". David tells us about his custom blue 1957 Fender Stratocaster.

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*ABOUT DAVID GILMOUR*
David Gilmour is guitarist, vocalist and writer with Pink Floyd, but is also renowned for his solo work. David's guitar playing, singing and songwriting became major factors of Pink Floyd's worldwide success, including The Dark Side Of The Moon, the third most successful album of all time. David was voted 'Best Fender Guitar Player Ever' in a poll in Guitarist magazine.

David has released five solo albums, his first 'David Gilmour' in 1978, charting in the UK and the US. His second 'About Face' was released in 1984, again hitting the Top 20 in the UK. Album number three, 'On An Island', entered the UK Charts at Number 1 and was multi-platinum around the world. 'Rattle That Lock' was released in 2015 and went to Number 1 in 13 charts worldwide and Number 2 in a further eight.

Gilmour's fifth solo album 'Luck and Strange' was released in September 2024 and hit #1 in the UK, Germany (his first #1 there), Poland, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Portugal and Austria.

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[gregorytoddsmith]

When I was around thirteen I was spending some time in Montana with my grandparents. I happened to wake up around two in the morning to behold the Aurora Borealis. I pushed Dark Side into the eight track and was forever transformed. Animals has and always will be my favorite from Pink Floyd. I've learned to play and will always be grateful for the inspiration. Thank you David for sharing you with us.

[stevens]

Dear David, you have such a big big heart. May you have many many more years of great health, happiness for you and your family. God's guitarist is pure class...would you expect anything you for your priceless insight. Gold.

[NXSProductions]

Interviewer: The acoustic... I mean, I think it's possible to say that the acoustic on Wish You Were Here may be some of the most beautifully-recorded and lovely sounding acoustic-guitar playing ever committed to tape.

Dave Gilmour: Yeah.


*LEGEND*

[apr]

Just hearing Gilmour speak makes me feel a bit better. I commend you David with the coming auction raising money for charity.

Cheers David. :)

[dylansdad]

I could listen to David chatting for hours and hours. Such an incredible man with a huge heart.

[jahbay]

I have very fond memories of David Gilmour and Pink Floyd. As a kid I remember jamming my a.m. transistor radio against my ear with the volume knob dimed. The first album I purchased was dark side of the moon. As soon as it came out I had to have it. I was 10 at the time. Start to finish I wore that album out. Having picked up a Guitar later in life I appreciate Mr Gilmour's playing. It is both simple and complex at the same time. The music travels from his head to his fingers quite seamlessly. Along the way it seems to detour through his soul. Thank you Mr Gilmour for all your hard work. You sir are a treasure.

[stevetekamp]

David you are very underrated in the mainstream but all your fans appreciate what you have done to enhance their lives many solos never equaled and never forgotten shine on David Gilmour forever!!

[fenderstratguy]

My No 1 favorite guitar player of all time

[Zeppelinfloyd]

Perfect listen just before I head to bed...I hope you keep doing these podcasts

[jessel]

David please continue to be present in the music community after the auction. I’m a young guy who plays guitar and dream of seeing you live but I’m afraid that you’re done touring after the auction. If that’s the case, then I’ll take my losses. But please, please stay active. I need you. We need you!

[qumatru]

I've been in love with your music ever since I was a little boy. Thank you so much for your great contribution to music. Best of wishes!

[eddyleger]

If i was ever to have a wish for would love to meet hope the gifts he's placed upon us aren't truely closer to the Floyd" that my own described my life in every are all in the machine

[constantinmakhoul]

David Gilmour... a true living legend!

[chantalroumier]

Thanks a lot David for every things you've done 💛🎶🌞🎶 !
Have a good day ☺ !

[beyondourarena]

So a simple person, so the ten most magical fingers from this century. Thanks for all David.

[outanet]

that 12 string, that riff in G, thats the one.

[Pricklyhedgehog]

Dogs remains one of my favourite pieces of acoustic guitar music from Gilmour. It's a challenge to play, especially if you try to keep it in standard tuning, but the chords and strumming pattern are so delightfully phrased. The first refrain after that first solo is all so subtle and organic - the dogs barking in the background after Wright's keyboard fades, a hint of fret buzz, and then we launch into the next epic solo. It's a song that for my mind is quintessentially Pink Floyd - that perfect mix of an infusion of blues, jazz, gospel, and rock, juxtaposed with observant and dark lyrical themes which provokes mood and thought. Few bands have done it so well.... It's worth checking out a couple of his other great acoustic licks from his solo stuff, Murder, and also Near the End. Lost for Words from the last big studio album The Division Bell contains great acoustic solo work.

[davekrochenski]

David Gilmore podcast? Where the hell have I been? Instant sub, instant notification.

[patricklena]

His music will always be the soundtrack to my life

[Thomasp]

You are so modest David, selling your guitars lol.. Come on man... these guitars made so much history for everyone who listened to the music you made with them. :-)