The Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster is a Fender electric guitar, currently around $8999.99. Close alternatives include the Gibson Les Paul Classic 2002 and the Gibson SG 1961 Les Paul Tribute. It pairs well with the Roland Cube Street and the Carr rambler.
Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster
Fender · electric guitar
Step into the world of legendary tone with the Fender Stratocaster David Gilmour Signature guitar. Crafted to replicate the iconic sound of Pink Floyd's legendary guitarist, this instrument combines classic design with modern enhancements. The David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster is a tribute to Gilmour's distinctive style, featuring a custom neck profile and exclusive electronics that capture the essence of his sound. At its core, this guitar offers a balanced alder body and a maple neck, perfectly paired with a rosewood fingerboard for a smooth playing experience. The custom pickups, including a Seymour Duncan SSL-5 single-coil bridge pickup, deliver a rich, expressive tone that ranges from shimmering cleans to powerful, overdriven leads. With the addition of a mini toggle switch to access seven pickup combinations, the versatility of this guitar makes it an exceptional choice for any genre. The meticulous attention to detail extends to the vintage-style hardware and a synchronized tremolo bridge, allowing for expressive bending and vibrato techniques. Whether you're a die-hard Pink Floyd fan or an aspiring guitarist seeking a versatile instrument, the David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster invites you to explore new sonic landscapes.
- tremolo
- rich
- ultimate gilmour tone
- legendary tone
- iconic sound
- authentic sound
- pink floyd tones
- sonic versatility
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Rock
Amps that pair well with the Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster
Roland Cube Street
Roland
24% matchRoland Cube Street's full voice suits Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster's own full character
Carr rambler
Carr
20% matchWhat Carr rambler brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12"
Mesa Boogie
19% matchInto a transparent tone, Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12" brings the high gain it's missing
Bogner Barcelona
Bogner
tonal matchVoiced for Fender-style amps
1970s Mesa/Boogie Mark I 'Snake King'
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchVoiced for Fender-style amps
Mesa Boogie Rectifier Badlander EL34/100 Head
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchVoiced for Fender-style amps
Mesa Boogie Rectoverb 25 MkII 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchVoiced for Fender-style amps
Mesa Boogie Rectifier Roadster 2x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchVoiced for Fender-style amps
Pedals that stack with the Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster
Catalinbread Elements Distortion
Catalinbread
21% matchFender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster's full character and Catalinbread Elements Distortion's full voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Cusack Music Tap-A-Fuzz
Cusack Music
19% matchInto a transparent tone, Cusack Music Tap-A-Fuzz brings the fuzzy it's missing
Tech 21 SansAmp Character Plus Fuzzy Brit
Tech 21
tonal matchVoiced for Fender-style amps
Boss OD-3 Overdrive
Boss
tonal matchVoiced for Fender-style amps
Crazy Tube Circuits Motherload
Crazy Tube Circuits
tonal matchCrazy Tube Circuits Motherload is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster gives it exactly that
Carl Martin Heavy Drive
Carl Martin
tonal matchFender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Carl Martin Heavy Drive wants
Behringer SF300 Super Fuzz
Behringer
tonal matchFender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Behringer SF300 Super Fuzz wants
NuX SSD-10
Nux
tonal matchVoiced for Fender-style amps
Cheaper alternatives
Fender American Stratocaster Left Handed - Black
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster?+
The closest matches in character are the Gibson Les Paul Classic 2002, the Gibson SG 1961 Les Paul Tribute, the PRS McCarty Model Electric Guitar. Budget picks: Fender American Stratocaster Left Handed - Black, Univox Hi-Flier, Gibson '58 Les Paul Standard Reissue.
What pairs well with the Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Roland Cube Street, Carr rambler, Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12" — Roland Cube Street's full voice suits Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster's own full character.
How much does the Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster cost?+
Around $8999.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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