David Gilmour’s Surprising Take on His $4 Million Strat Replacement
Legendary Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour recently spoke about the sale of his iconic black Stratocaster. The guitar, which was used to record some of the band’s most famous songs, was sold at auction in 2019 for nearly $4 million.
Despite the guitar’s historical significance, Gilmour doesn’t seem to miss it. He’s happy with his new Fender David Gilmour Signature Strat, which he says is just as good as the original.
Blindfold comparison
“It certainly would pass a blindfold comparison with me. Why wouldn’t it?” Gilmour told Guitar World.
Gilmour is pleased that the money from the sale went to ClientEarth, an environmental charity. He says, “The charity the money went to, ClientEarth, is doing the most extraordinary work throughout the world.”
The guitarist also talked about his new album, Luck and Strange, which he believes is his best work since Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.
