Solo Tone
What Do You Want from Me (Live at Pompeii 2016)
David Gilmour
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Stratocaster (Black Strat, 2016 Live at Pompeii spec)
AmpHiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM 4x12 cabinets (main), with Fender '59 Bassman LTD as secondary blend
PickupsCustom-wound single-coil pickups (likely Seymour Duncan SSL-1C in neck/middle, SSL-5 in bridge, as per Gilmour's 2016 rig)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionOrigin Effects Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Compressor
overdriveBK Butler BK Butler Tube Driver
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi (likely Ram's Head or Green Russian reissue)
chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus
flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix
delayTC Electronic TC Electronic Flashback Delay (or similar digital delay)
otherDigiTech DigiTech Whammy (5th Gen)
Notes
Live performance, 2016, Live at Pompeii. Gilmour's 2016 rig used the Black Strat with custom single-coils, Hiwatt DR103 as main amp, and a Fender Bassman for warmth. Effects and pedalboard confirmed for this tour. Settings estimated based on typical Gilmour live setup and genre.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and liquid lead tonerich harmonic overtonesclear note separationtouch-sensitive responseslightly compressed attackambient delay trailslush modulation (chorus/flanger)warm, rounded highsfull-bodied midrange
Difficulty
The solo requires expressive phrasing, accurate bends, and seamless integration of multiple effects, but does not demand extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.
Sources
David Gilmour – Live At Pompeii - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardDavid Gilmour 2016 Tour Effects Signal ChainsDavid Gilmour's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Equipment | Equipboard[Question] Does anyone know what distortion or fuzz I should use to mimic Comfortably Numb live in Pompeii by David Gilmour? : r/Guitar
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Stratocaster (Black Strat, 2016 Live at Pompeii spec)
AmpHiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM 4x12 cabinets (main), with Fender '59 Bassman LTD as secondary blend
PickupsCustom-wound single-coil pickups (likely Seymour Duncan SSL-1C in neck/middle, SSL-5 in bridge, as per Gilmour's 2016 rig)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionOrigin Effects Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Compressor
overdriveBK Butler BK Butler Tube Driver
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi (likely Ram's Head or Green Russian reissue)
chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus
flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix
delayTC Electronic TC Electronic Flashback Delay (or similar digital delay)
otherDigiTech DigiTech Whammy (5th Gen)
Sources
David Gilmour – Live At Pompeii - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardDavid Gilmour 2016 Tour Effects Signal ChainsDavid Gilmour's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Equipment | Equipboard[Question] Does anyone know what distortion or fuzz I should use to mimic Comfortably Numb live in Pompeii by David Gilmour? : r/Guitar
Notes
Live performance, 2016, Live at Pompeii. Gilmour's 2016 rig used the Black Strat with custom single-coils, Hiwatt DR103 as main amp, and a Fender Bassman for warmth. Effects and pedalboard confirmed for this tour. Settings estimated based on typical Gilmour live setup and genre.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and liquid lead tonerich harmonic overtonesclear note separationtouch-sensitive responseslightly compressed attackambient delay trailslush modulation (chorus/flanger)warm, rounded highsfull-bodied midrange
Difficulty
The solo requires expressive phrasing, accurate bends, and seamless integration of multiple effects, but does not demand extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.
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