David Gilmour New Documentary ‘Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd’ Hits Theaters This Month – Watch the Trailer A must-see for any fan, the film features new interviews with Syd Barrett’s family, friends and lovers, plus Pink Floyd bandmates Roger Waters, David Gilmour, and Nick Mason “Being an Engineer for Pink Floyd Was Arguably the Biggest Challenge I Ever Gave Myself”: Alan Parsons Takes Us Behind the Recording Sessions and Guitar Gear for ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ “They’re so sound oriented; they used the studio to the absolute maximum,” says the ‘Dark Side’ engineer Rediscover Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ With Our Insightful Listening Guide ‘Guitar Player’ editor-in-chief Christopher Scapelliti takes us on a track-by-track tour of the landmark album on its 50th anniversary Latest David Gilmour Before It Was an Album, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Was a Tour. Here, We Trace the Origin of Pink Floyd’s Masterpiece By Glenn Povey published 27 June 23 It’s Pink Floyd’s most commercially successful effort and one of the best-selling albums. But what has made it such an enduring success? Read on… Discover How David Gilmour’s Melodic Mastery Helped Illuminate Pink Floyd’s 1973 Masterpiece, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ By Vinnie DeMasi published 16 June 23 Learn why perfect note and tonal choices rather than technical flash and daring improvisational forays made ‘Dark Side’ one of rock’s most brilliant and groundbreaking works Take a Deep Dive Into David Gilmour’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Gear, Tone and Technique With the July 2023 Issue of 'Guitar Player' By Guitar Player Staff published 2 June 23 Don’t miss our latest issue – out now! Watch Pink Floyd’s Impassioned Rock & Roll Hall of Fame “Wish You Were Here” Performance By Rod Brakes published 17 January 23 Video David Gilmour and Richard Wright are joined by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan for this heartfelt acoustic rendition Video The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century By Guitar Player Staff published 28 December 22 From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo Fender CEO Andy Mooney Reveals How He Tried Unsuccessfully to Buy David Gilmour's Famed #0001 Strat By Sam Roche last updated 13 May 22 The boss of The Big F describes the guitar as "my holy grail". How the Fender Twin-Amp Became a Worthy Weapon of Choice for Clapton, Richards, Gilmour and Bonamassa By Dave Hunter published 19 April 22 With circuit advances and 12 on the dial, the 1958 Fender Twin-Amp was the world’s most formidable roaring guitar combo. “I’ve Been Interested in Guitar as an Instrument That Adds to a Band Instead of Overtakes it”: Browan Lollar Talks Finding His Sound By Jim Beaugez published 7 April 22 The St. Paul and the Broken Bones guitarist calls on the wisdom of his heroes on the band’s latest, ‘The Alien Coast.’ Mike McCready Names His Top Five Career-Defining Tracks By Mark McStea published 22 March 22 From Temple of the Dog to Pearl Jam, these are the cuts the guitarist singles out from his long, successful run. The Univox Uni-Vibe was the Final Stompbox to Land in Jimi Hendrix’s Effects Chain By Dave Hunter published 4 February 22 More than 50 years on, this classic effect remains the epitome of rotary pedals. 1234Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1“I was playing the Breeders' Divine Hammer, and my whole hand cramped up, I couldn’t move it... It seemed so simple, but it was something I would never play”: J Mascis went electric for his new solo album, but (mostly) without his usual Jazzmaster2“I was using a Telecaster because it had a really clean tone for my fingerstyle approach. Fleetwood Mac's pre-existing sound was much fatter, and they felt the Tele really didn’t fit”: Lindsey Buckingham on his turn to Turner guitars 3“I went to Mickie Most's office with an acoustic guitar and played it. It was almost like one of those clichéd movie moments: he said, ‘That’s going to be a hit!’”: Session guitar ace Chris Spedding reveals the stories behind five of his best songs 4“If Seven Worlds had come out at the time it was ready, instead of being held back, he would have been as big as Jeff Beck”: Stevie Ray Vaughan details his friendship with Eric Johnson5“This exciting era of acoustic-electronic innovation hasn’t seen much action on the amp front, which makes this a welcome addition”: Taylor Circa 74 AV150-10 acoustic amplifier review
Before It Was an Album, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Was a Tour. Here, We Trace the Origin of Pink Floyd’s Masterpiece By Glenn Povey published 27 June 23 It’s Pink Floyd’s most commercially successful effort and one of the best-selling albums. But what has made it such an enduring success? Read on…
Discover How David Gilmour’s Melodic Mastery Helped Illuminate Pink Floyd’s 1973 Masterpiece, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ By Vinnie DeMasi published 16 June 23 Learn why perfect note and tonal choices rather than technical flash and daring improvisational forays made ‘Dark Side’ one of rock’s most brilliant and groundbreaking works
Take a Deep Dive Into David Gilmour’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Gear, Tone and Technique With the July 2023 Issue of 'Guitar Player' By Guitar Player Staff published 2 June 23 Don’t miss our latest issue – out now!
Watch Pink Floyd’s Impassioned Rock & Roll Hall of Fame “Wish You Were Here” Performance By Rod Brakes published 17 January 23 Video David Gilmour and Richard Wright are joined by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan for this heartfelt acoustic rendition
The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century By Guitar Player Staff published 28 December 22 From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo
Fender CEO Andy Mooney Reveals How He Tried Unsuccessfully to Buy David Gilmour's Famed #0001 Strat By Sam Roche last updated 13 May 22 The boss of The Big F describes the guitar as "my holy grail".
How the Fender Twin-Amp Became a Worthy Weapon of Choice for Clapton, Richards, Gilmour and Bonamassa By Dave Hunter published 19 April 22 With circuit advances and 12 on the dial, the 1958 Fender Twin-Amp was the world’s most formidable roaring guitar combo.
“I’ve Been Interested in Guitar as an Instrument That Adds to a Band Instead of Overtakes it”: Browan Lollar Talks Finding His Sound By Jim Beaugez published 7 April 22 The St. Paul and the Broken Bones guitarist calls on the wisdom of his heroes on the band’s latest, ‘The Alien Coast.’
Mike McCready Names His Top Five Career-Defining Tracks By Mark McStea published 22 March 22 From Temple of the Dog to Pearl Jam, these are the cuts the guitarist singles out from his long, successful run.
The Univox Uni-Vibe was the Final Stompbox to Land in Jimi Hendrix’s Effects Chain By Dave Hunter published 4 February 22 More than 50 years on, this classic effect remains the epitome of rotary pedals.