David Gilmour’s 2001 Taylor 712-CE

Brand: Taylor
Model: 712
Serial Number: 20010430124

David got this guitar sometime in 2001, in advance of his solo show at London’s Royal Festival Hall on 21st June 2001, as part of the Robert Wyatt-curated Meltdown festival. He used the guitar on almost all of the songs played during that concert, including “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” and “Wish You Were Here”.

David playing a Taylor 712-CE in 2001 during the Robert Wyatt-curated Meltdown festival.
David playing a Taylor 712-CE in 2001 during the Robert Wyatt-curated Meltdown festival.

The guitar was sold in 2019 through Christie’s auction house for $100,000.

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