GHS distributors
For anyone looking to buy the David Gilmour signature strings, produced by GHS, here are some links for you.
They aren’t expected in shops in the US until next week (at the earliest), but you can make arrangements to order a set in advance.
First, it goes without saying that it’s always worth supporting your local music shop, so why not ask them to order a pack for you?
If they need a helping hand, tell them to visit Rocktron, click WHERE TO BUY from the menu bar, and, if you’re in the United States, you can search by city or zip/area code.
If you’re not in the US, click here for a list of international dealers.
The chatroom will be open tomorrow from 12PM (UK).
Here’s a little more from Phil Taylor to finish with.
I know David uses two Hiwatt heads and two speaker cabinets. Are they all used simultaneously or are different head and cabinet combinations used for different songs? (Ax)
Generally they are used simultaneously. For the ‘On An Island’ tour there was a third amp and cabinet for his Long Delay setting for ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond’.
Tube types in the Hiwatts… EL34s or KT-77? (George Gipe)
Mullard EL34s are what we have always used.
I’ve looked at genuine 1970s Hiwatt SA212s, but fear I may not be able to maintain them adequately. I see Hiwatt do a reissue David Gilmour SA212, another option. More importantly, I’d like your view on what I should buy, maybe even Fender? (Paul C)
First, you most likely do not need a 50 watt amp at home – more like a three to 10 watts good tube amp would do. Original Hiwatts are known to be about the most reliable amplifiers ever built, but far too powerful for home. They would only just tick over. Better to use something smaller and drive it a bit more. (I have tried and compared some of the new Hiwatts and they do not sound like the old ones.)
Nickster,
Great photo images. By the way, that along with K.C.’s recent project reminded me of one that I had to do in college for an art class. We had to do a collage interpretation of a song. I picked Two Suns in the Sunset from The Final Cut. Got an “A” on that one too.
Thomas R,
FYI for the record (good pun too) the song is Hocus Pocus by Focus. And if anyone is interested the band was Dutch. Back in the 70′s, it certainly was a huge hit for them.
Finally, speaking of expensive sandwiches. Did you all hear that a waiter in Santa Monica got a $10,000 tip this week on an $85 check? The tip came from Donald Trump who praised the waiter for the top notch work he was doing.
I still think Trump is an ass but good for the waiter.
Thanks.
Andrew
Happy birthday to david gilmour.com!
all the best for years to come.
good work as always Fed *applause*
love
emi
Hey Susan,
Welcome back to the flock! The hens, chicks and roosters have been missing you here in the Barn:-) I’m happy you only had to stay in the hospital for one night, sad that you have to go through more chemo, but we’re all keeping you in our thoughts. You’re the Gilmourette with a twinkle in her eye and a sparkle on her shirt;^)
Love and lots of ((hugs))!
Gabrielle
[It is available on DVD, by the way, if that helps anyone. - Features Editor]
Cheers FEd
It’s repeated again on Sunday and Monday 9th and 10th of December for anyone that missed it.
[Thanks for that. - Features Editor]
Happy Holidays to FEd and all.
[The Welshman produces a G-String. St Paul says "What the hell do they have in common with xmas?" The Welshman replies.... "They're Carol's!"]
LOL! Simon…. I wonder if St Paul let him in?
I would have! Can’t wait to pass that one ’round the office.
Cheers Cevin
I hope everybody has a great weekend. And don’t forget your birthday drinkies XXX
Love from Lyn XXX
Two years…
Where were we all, two years ago, before joining our beloved site ? So strange we didn’t know each other …
Where were you, Fed ? …
Bisous to you all !
Michèle
[Where was I? At the Jobcentre, mostly. - Features Editor]
[It is available on DVD, by the way, if that helps anyone. - Features Editor]
‘Oh By The Way’ … Sorry …Too expensive …lol !
Michèle
Happy Anniversary to everyone, and especially to FEd for all the hard work, laughs, and special treats that have come our way. I feel very blessed to be a part of this community.
I’m always amused to visit other artists’ websites. So many of them would love to replicate what we have here, and nearly all of them fail when they try to do it. I think it’s because so many people, especially FEd, put their heart and soul into what happens here, and the latest high tech stuff is no substitute for having top notch, caring humans both behind the scenes and in the ranks of the daily bloggers.
Raising my glass to everyone here, and looking forward to more great times! Rock on!
[Thank you very much. - Features Editor]
Hi all… yes the Stratpack is on DVD… and a pretty good one at that. Of course there are a few tracks that get skipped… and there are performers with little to connect them to the strat (and one piano performer!). But there are some real gems on the DVD…
David’s performance is of course fantastic! Another highlight is Gary Moore performing Red House!!! I highly recommend it.
I also learned on this site that David plays guitar on Paul McCartney’s Live at the Cavern Club DVD… I recently picked it up and was happy to find David’s playing is prominantly shown (after a few initial songs where you don’t actually see much of him). It’s great to see David playing such a different style of guitar playing, yet still sounding like David!
Have a great weekend all!
Tim
Happy Birthday!
A second birthday is most certainly the result of the quality content, interesting characters/participants and the constant moderation.
In honor of the blog’s achievement, as soon as I arrive home from work, I shall directly put on my, ‘The Blog’ t-shirt and raise a glass (click my name below).
I’s good to be irregular:))
Shine on…
Melissa(*_*)
[I thank you. Just don't get the glass stuck on your face. It's not clever. - Features Editor]
[Mike, I'll 'see' your snowfall and raise you two feet - Gabrielle]
Showoff!