David Gilmour's Pedalboard
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. Every note breathes. His playing with Pink Floyd created some of the most recognizable guitar sounds in rock history.
Signature Sound
Singing lead tones with enormous sustain, lush delay trails, and tasteful modulation. Clean tones shimmer with compression and chorus.
Famous Songs
Every Pedal on the Board
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“The Big Muff is essential for Gilmour's singing, sustaining lead tone”
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“CS-3 is the modern successor to Gilmour's CS-2 — adds sustain and polish”
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“Used alongside the Boss compressor for extra squeeze”
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Strymon Timeline
$449
“Studio-grade digital delay — Timeline is the modern equivalent”
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Boss RV-6 Reverb
$169
“Lush reverb for those atmospheric Pink Floyd passages”
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MXR Phase 90
$89
“Subtle phaser on clean passages — adds gentle movement”
Total Rig Cost (affordable 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, TC Electronic 2290 Delay, among others. See the full breakdown above with affordable alternatives.
How much does David Gilmour's pedalboard cost to recreate?
Recreating David Gilmour's rig with affordable alternatives costs around $984. The original pedals — especially vintage or signature models — 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. Focus on the 2-3 most important pedals first.
What amp does David Gilmour use?
David Gilmour's amp is a crucial part of their tone. While we focus on pedals here, check our signal chain guide for how pedal order affects your amp interaction.