David Gilmour guitars being auctioned at Christie's

David Gilmour is selling over 120 of his guitars at Christie's on July 20, 2019. Sharing some photos I took at the New York City preview.

- The Black Strat (1969)

- Candy Apple Red 57V Strat (1984 Fender reissue line)

- White 0001 Strat (pre-production Strat with serial number 0001, gifted by Leo Fender; used for rhythm work on "Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)")

- "All Gold" 1955 Les Paul Goldtop (used for solo on "Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)")

- Martin D-35 and Martin D12-28 acoustic guitars (both used on "Wish You Were Here")

See also: David Gilmour - Signs of Retirement

 

Some more photos of the guitars:

 

I wonder what I can get for a crisp $20.00 bill?

 

Nice shots. Thanks for sharing!

 

A hot dog, a Coke and maybe a bag of chips down on the corner at 48th Street.

 

i always wondered why you cant purchase a hot dog at the grocery store that is of the same quality as that of a vendor. maddening.

 

Already a thread:

David Gilmour - Signs of Retirement

Great photos BTW.

 

Yes but this one has pics of the guitars at Christie's taken by a forum member. Nice.

 

I missed the link to the original thread in the OP's post. I just kinda wish everything was in one thread so I don't miss anything.

 

this is now a redundant thread ..... merge 'em or something ....
report to a gort .

 

He should give them away to hot young guitar players, otherwise they'll end up under glass in some corporate office.

 

You might get a tote bag but the programmes are a crisp $50 bill.

 

He is giving the proceeds to charity.

 

Fair enough. Although I would have thought he'd have a few bob to spare to do that anyway.

 

I've said this elsewhere, kudos for this. Take control of your legacy. To be remembered for kindness, humanity, generosity....good on Mr Gilmour. Of COURSE they'll end up behind glass--but, David knows there's nothing magical about them. Giving it to a guitarist? That guitarist won't make **** money, and will have to sell it for pennies on the dollar for his Ramen. Leave it to his kids, who will do largely the same--only to allow them to finance their lifestyle. It will fetch the most money and do the most good with him here to demonstrate which songs came from each....and smile that kind smile.

 

Not the first time he's done a wonderful thing for charitable causes...

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/70993/gilmour-donates-millions-to-london-homeless

Pink Floyd star sells £4.5m house and gives money to help

 

Fair enough, but my concern is for the guitars. They may not be magical to you or him, but a 1955 Les Paul Goldtop (for instance) is pretty magical to me, and deserves to be played.

 

In most cases I think you're right, but not here. A 58-59 LP Burst should be played, despite the 1/4 million price tag!!! (thanks Joe Bonamassa!) But I don't want Gilmour's black strat in the hands of sweaty kid playing the Whiskey. It needs to be preserved the way the Mona Lisa is preserved. (but yes, preferably in a museum and not in a lawyers office - his other guitars I'm fine with going to hot young guitar players)

 

Yeah, I'll concede the black Strat.

 

Wow, that's some collection. Surprised he's not saving the gems for his kids.

 

I hope they knock some money off the asking prices because they are scratched!

 

Insane prices being realized here. WTF

 

Omg! Guitars of a god! Look, I know he retired but he doesn't need the money. Hmm. Or does he?

 

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#AuctionUpdate The Fender Electric Instrument Company Solid-Body Electric Guitar, Stratocaster realizes $1,815,000 after a four minute bidding war and sets a new #WorldAuctionRecord for a Stratocaster https://bit.ly/2IrsTm6

 

Just a tad under $4m dollars for the black strat, got to be a world record for any guitar, surely? FENDER ELECTRIC INSTRUMENT COMPANY, FULLERTON, 1969 AND 1983 , A SOLID-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, STRATOCASTER, KNOWN AS ‘THE BLACK STRAT’

The auction raised $21.5m!