Solo Tone

5 A.M.

David Gilmour

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster

AmpHiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head

PickupsCustom-wound single-coil Stratocaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb5.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionBoss Boss CS-2 Compression Sustainer

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Ram's Head Big Muff Pi

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely TC Electronic Flashback or Boss DD-2/3)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-2 or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 2015/2016 for the album 'Rattle That Lock'. No direct source confirms the exact amp for '5 A.M.' solo, but Gilmour's studio rig for this era is well-documented as Hiwatt DR103 with his Black Strat. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track's solo.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothsinging sustainexpressive and melodicbluesy neck pickup tonelush ambient reverbclear note separationgentle compressionslightly edge-of-breakupintimate and gracefulnot harsh or aggressive

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level control of bends, vibrato, and phrasing, as well as sensitivity to dynamics and timing with delay, but does not involve fast runs or advanced techniques.

Sources

Australian Pink Floyd Show guitarist on how to nail David Gilmour's tone | Guitar World David Gilmour's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Equipment - Equipboard

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