David Gilmour's Pedalboard

David GilmourProgressive Rock / Art Rock

Gilmour's tone is all about sustain, space, and emotion. His massive pedalboard features multiple delays, a Big Muff for soaring leads, and subtle modulation.

Famous songs

Comfortably NumbTimeShine On You Crazy Diamond

Pedals on the Board

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Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
fuzz

Our Pick

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

Electro-Harmonix

$89

★ 4.6

"The Big Muff is essential for Gilmour's lead tone"

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Boss CS-2 Compressor
compressor

Our Pick

Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer

Boss

$99

★ 4.5

"CS-3 is the modern successor to Gilmour's CS-2"

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MXR Dyna Comp
compressor

Our Pick

MXR Dyna Comp

MXR

$89

★ 4.5

"Used alongside the Boss compressor"

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TC Electronic 2290 Delay
delay

Our Pick

Strymon Timeline

Strymon

$449

★ 4.9

"Studio-grade delay — Timeline is the modern equivalent"

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Boss RV-6 Reverb
reverb

Our Pick

Boss RV-6 Reverb

Boss

$169

★ 4.8

"Lush reverb for ambient passages"

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MXR Phase 90
phaser

Our Pick

MXR Phase 90

MXR

$89

★ 4.7

"Subtle phaser on clean passages"

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Total Rig Cost (alternatives)

$984

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pedals does David Gilmour use?

David Gilmour is known for using Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, Boss CS-2 Compressor, MXR Dyna Comp, among others. See the full list above.

How much does David Gilmour's pedalboard cost?

Recreating David Gilmour's rig with affordable alternatives costs around $984. The originals can cost significantly more.

Can I get David Gilmour's tone on a budget?

Yes — each pedal above includes an affordable "Our Pick" alternative that captures the essential character of David Gilmour's sound without the vintage price tag.