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David Gilmour is hailed as one of the most tasteful and best players in the rock guitar world. And audiophiles love Pink Floyd’s albums, which combine clean dynamics and ground-breaking recording techniques.

“Comfortably Numb” features what is arguably Gilmour’s finest solo. At the core of Gilmour’s sound is his army of Fender Stratocaster guitars, which includes the first Strat ever serialized by the company.

Gilmour reportedly used a complex rig of Hiwatt and Mesa Boogie amplifiers and a custom effects pedal board.