He is mainly known for his work as the lead guitarist and singer of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. David Gilmour’s Guitars and Gear David Jon Gilmour was born on 6 March 1946 in Cambridge, England. PHOTOS OF THE VARIOUS INCARNATIONS OF DAVID GILMOUR'S BLACK STRAT. So, it’s time to look back at 2019 and some of my favourite David Gilmour related music gear. I was wondering if you could share with me how you get your black strat set up (string heights, etc). Obsviously, lots of cool pedals, amps and guitars came out last year but this being a David … ... they must be right. First, here is a bit of history about the Black Strat. Page 1 of 2 1 2 ... Gilmour preferred to keep the bridge plate in contact with the guitar body and not in a “floating-style” tremolo setup. David Gilmour bought this guitar from the famous Manny's 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 David's first black Stratocaster. 1974 mid summer The white pickguard is replaced by an 1-ply.120” beveled black acrylic, 11 hole pickguard, which is still on the guitar today. The neck and middle pickups are still in the Strat today. Question about David Gilmour and his use of Fender Tremolo/Bridge Discussion in 'Stratocaster Discussion Forum' started by timetohunt, Jan 1, 2016. David installs the whole bridge assembly from his 1971 bullet truss rod Strat now giving the Black Strat its original look and sound. How to adjust the string and pickup height. Fender Stratocaster Guitar Forum. My favourite Gilmourish pedals of 2019 Posted on January 9, 2020 . Believe me, they are not!