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You can easily go with almost any compressor, but there’s something about that optical tone that makes everything sound like a million bucks, with all the sustain you would ever need. Compared to a more conventional transistor compressor, the PC-2A is a more dynamic sounding unit, responding to your picking and overall tone. The Effectrode PC-2A, as featured in David’s Rattle That Lock stage rig, is an optical compressor, with a transparent and smooth compression. Not only for sustain but also for creating presence and a more pronounced attack.

Effectrode PC-2Aĭavid’s more recent tones are recognised by heavy use of compression. Please see the Buyer’s Gear Guides for tips on alternative pedals for bedroom, recording and stage use. This is my opinion based on what I think is the closest match to each tone and era. You can either walk into a guitar store or order them online. My list below is based on pedals that are available today and within a reasonable budget (hence no vintage or Cornish). In case of trying to figure out which pedal is the most Gilmourish of them all, you obviously have to take into consideration David Gilmours mind, hands, gear, the venues he’s playing in, how they recorded the guitar etc.īut that’s boring right? Let’s forget about that for now! Let’s assume that your guitar, pickups and amp can handle anything and your skills are only surpassed by the master him self. This list comes with a very big disclaimer. The reason this is against my principles is that buying a new pedal should be based on taste, need and how well that particular pedal matches with your guitar, pickups, amp and other pedals that you might want to combine it with. “What’s the ultimate pedal for Gilmour’s tone?” In this feature I’m going to go against all my principles and recommend what I think is “Gilmour in a (few) box(es)”. Not that anyone hasn’t tried but there’s more to his tone than just one box. Wouldn’t you love to walk into a guitar store and yell out “One Gilmour box, please!”.