For sale is a highly collectible, first-run 2009 Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster "Relic" in Excellent condition. Now completely discontinued, these early-production models are incredibly sought after by players and collectors alike.This guitar perfectly recreates Gilmour’s legendary "Black Strat," featuring the thin 1983 neck profile, recessed neck-pickup mini-toggle, and custom shortened tremolo arm. It has been kept in a climate-controlled, smoke-free environment. All cosmetic wear, finish checking, and hardware aging are 100% factory original.

Included Case Candy & Completeness:

  • Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Included (matches neck plate serial).
  • Case: Original deluxe black hardshell case with green crushed velvet lining.
  • Book: Original The Black Strat book by Phil Taylor.
  • Media: Original Live in Gdańsk 3-disc set. (original wrap)
  • Strap: Original custom leather guitar strap.
  • Note: The original Evidence Audio cable is included but non-functional. The custom picks are missing.

Specs:

  • Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Black over 3-Color Sunburst
  • Neck: 1-Piece Maple, 1983 Thin-Shouldered "C" Shape, 7.25" Radius
  • Pickups: CS Fat '50s (Neck), Custom-Wound (Middle), Seymour Duncan SSL-5 (Bridge)
  • Electronics: 5-Way switch + Recessed Mini-Toggle (adds Neck pickup to positions 1, 2, and 3)

Shipping:
Professionally packed and shipped fully insured. Signature required upon delivery. Please message with any questions!

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Listed13 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop David Gilmour Stratocaster Relic
Finish
  • Black over 3-Color Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 2009
Made In
  • United States
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Fretboard Material
  • Maple
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Artist
  • David Gilmour
Series
Finish Features
  • Relic
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Model Family
Color Family
  • Black
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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