David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster - September release!

[Justaguyin_nc]

From the Gilmour site:

We told you back in November that there were plans by Fender to produce a custom model of David's black Stratocaster, which is the one he has been playing most of all throughout the 'On An Island' tour.
Well, if you were one of the many excited guitar enthusiasts who didn't quite relish waiting until July 2008 to get your hands on one, then we have some very good news.
It will be out this year, to coincide with the release of David's 'Remember That Night' DVD.
The provisional price tag is said to be around $4,000 in the US and £2,000 in the UK.
Please note that it is a signature model, not a tribute model. Therefore it is not a 'perfect' replica of David's, but it does have the same wood, pickups, neck, fixtures, etc.
More details to follow in the next week or two, so please don't ask. We can't add anything to the above at this time, unfortunately.
Indeed, these are all provisional details, hot off the press and subject to change. We just wanted to give you an update on how plans are progressing.

Read it here: http://davidgilmour.musicblog.co.uk/2007/06/

I would assume these will sell around $2000.00 when they hit the online outlets..
ummm..anyone got a few grand I can borrow?

 

[Tone2TheBone]

You'll find a way to get that guitar....oh yes...you will....:)

 

[Robert]

I can't lend you the cash. You could just buy my black '51 instead for $1500! :) :D

 

[Justaguyin_nc]

You'll find a way to get that guitar....oh yes...you will....:)

Im afraid you might be right..:)

let's see:
Looks around:
sell these:
Crate powerblock...around $75-100.00
Squier 51... Around $75.00-100.00
John petrucci... Around $75-100.00
Vox DA.. Around $75-100.00
Jimmie Vaughan Around $375-$400.00
(that would be tough..love this guitar! Everything I thought a Strat was!)

Blood bank on a daily basis Around $10-25.00 x60 days..

ok, anyone got about a grand laying around?

lol... time to check the guitar fund jar.. and add to it...

 

[duhvoodooman]

Two words:

You're doomed. ;) :D

 

[ted s]

Don't forget the sperm bank Justa...

 

[Robert]

Maybe a gold tooth you can pawn?

 

[Tone2TheBone]

I hear plasma pays more....:) Voo's right you are already doomed. You've figured it all out how to do it. I see you "willing it" into existence but play one first before you jump. :DR

ps - you'll find a way to keep the JV Strat trust me.

 

[Justaguyin_nc]

Don't forget the sperm bank Justa...

WOW...thanks for the idea!!! :D

best happen before the bloodbank's daily so I wont pass out...

Give up my gold? NEVER!! well... maybe this one time...

Never thought I would want a guitar over a grand...
hmmmm.. appreciate all the suggestions.. being retired..
I could get a side job for a few months at wal-mart greeting people..
I got a great smile!!

 

[SuperSwede]

Have faith Justa, it will come to you. Listen to Master Yoda2TheBone.

 

[elavd]

I don't think actually that this specific signature guitar will be much different than a typical 57ri but with a black pickguard and maybe a short tremolo arm...

Although I am A BIG BIG fan of Gilmour, I am not convinced that this guitar will worth it's money...

I've have made a Gilmour-based partscater, that costed approximately 700€ and I think it worths every cent that I've paid for it:

 

[WackyT]

That is one nice looking guitar, elavd.

 

[Gil Janus]

Well there is news folks and pictures.

http://www.davidgilmour.com/

and over on the blog - http://blog.davidgilmour.com/

2 versions: (from this link)

There are two models:
• The 'Relic', which replicates the 'Black Strat' as it is today with aged parts and worn paint, plus all the wear and tear of David's heavily-used 30-year-old guitar – with no backplate.
• The 'New Old Stock' model, which replicates the 'Black Strat' as it is now – but with all-new parts, 'new' paint finish and an additional white plastic backplate. The NOS model should be found at a lower retail price than the 'Relic'.

Gil :cool:

 

[Robert]

Sweet, bet that will be a great guitar!

 

[mrmudcat]

;) I think I know whats for Christmas!!!:rockon:

Now who has a good arm for sale??:rotflmao: :D ;)

 

[just strum]

not knocking it, but what is so great? What sets it apart from other Strats?

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

not knocking it, but what is so great? What sets it apart from other Strats?

I'll do Strum one better.

I'm knocking it.

I'd much rather have a great quirky-brand guitar that is all about those who are gonna play it & not about some famous ****** be it EC, SRV, Hendrix, Gilmour, John Mayer, EJ, Jeff Beck yada, yada, yada.

They can have their guitars. I want mine.

 

[stingx]

I don't think actually that this specific signature guitar will be much different than a typical 57ri but with a black pickguard and maybe a short tremolo arm...

Although I am A BIG BIG fan of Gilmour, I am not convinced that this guitar will worth it's money...

I've have made a Gilmour-based partscater, that costed approximately 700€ and I think it worths every cent that I've paid for it:

Gorgeous guitar.

I can't see shelling out insane money on a Strat. I can build my own. I actually did kinda make my old Lonestar gilmourish...just has a humbucker :)

 

[stingx]

not knocking it, but what is so great? What sets it apart from other Strats?

As cool as I think some of this is the fact is these are for collecting, not playing. These sigs aren't for the average Joe.

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

Gorgeous guitar.

I've seen better.

If you're hot for black, then I understand, or if Gilmour=God in your ontology, but fer me I've seen more GAS-inducing gitfiddles.

But then I'm not at all interested in sounding like anyone in particular.

 

[Gil Janus]

As cool as I think some of this is the fact is these are for collecting, not playing. These sigs aren't for the average Joe.

I don't think so - Fender has made 3 different Clapton guitars - a very expensive collector's item, a Custom Shop version, and a "normal" model. One for each type of buyer. This appears to be similar, but without the collectors version. Gilmour has said in the past on his site, that he didn't want a collectors version, he wanted a guitar players could afford to buy.

Quoting the David Gilmour site:

• Maple neck – as close as possible to the original ('83 57V with Gotoh tuners), in shape, colour and feel, with a nitro-cellulose finish.
• Alder body with the same late 60's contours as the original.
• All the pickups were selected by David to match the sound of the 'Black Strat' closely, and are custom-wound: neck and middle pickups by Fender's legendary Abigail Ybarra, and the bridge pickup by Seymour Duncan.
• The same extra mini-switch has been added, which adds the neck pickup to the middle or bridge pickup if desired.
• The tremolo arm has been shortened, as per David's modification.

There are two models:

• The 'Relic', which replicates the 'Black Strat' as it is today with aged parts and worn paint, plus all the wear and tear of David's heavily-used 30-year-old guitar – with no backplate.
• The 'New Old Stock' model, which replicates the 'Black Strat' as it is now – but with all-new parts, 'new' paint finish and an additional white plastic backplate. The NOS model should be found at a lower retail price than the 'Relic'.

Until Fender informs us of the price, one just has to wait. If you don't want one, nobody is going to force you to buy, but there are lots of folks out there who will gladly buy one.

Gil :cool:

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

Gilmour has said in the past on his site, that he didn't want a collectors version, he wanted a guitar players could afford to buy.

OK, that is a legitimate way to leverage your name; get a true player's guitar built at a reasonable price with specs that you've found useful.

I still think that it behooves the creative person to play something *other* than Gilmour tunes on such an axe.

 

[mrmudcat]

Mines gonna get played:bravo:


I have one sig strat. A red and white polka dot Buddy Guy.


Peeps hate it .I love it.

Ill buy this cause I can and I want it.

Could I build a better strat?? I already have.:AOK:

 

[Gil Janus]

OK, that is a legitimate way to leverage your name; get a true player's guitar built at a reasonable price with specs that you've found useful.

I still think that it behooves the creative person to play something *other* than Gilmour tunes on such an axe.

That is always up to the player of a guitar, or whatever musical instrument one plays. If one wants to just play Gilmour tunes - I'm not going to stop them. I love Grateful Dead music - but I haven't just tried to learn their music - I like lots of different types and styles.

Different strokes ...

Gil :cool:

 

[mrmudcat]

Also in my OPINION Custom shop U.S.A. are generally put together with more care/detail/fit/finish most times.

Of course there are exceptions:thwap:


Tot I am just going to play Floyd tunes on mine:rotflmao::beer: ;)

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

That is always up to the player of a guitar, or whatever musical instrument one plays. If one wants to just play Gilmour tunes - I'm not going to stop them. I love Grateful Dead music - but I haven't just tried to learn their music - I like lots of different types and styles.

Different strokes ...

Gil :cool:

I'm down with you. Anyone can do what they want. It's their money & their musical desires.

Actually I was thinking about Jerry's guitars. Even though I love the Dead & their music, I have no desire to have a Wolf or aTiger or a...or even to play their music.

I still think that it is a good idea to get some distance between one's heros & one's music.