OK, now first off, incredible gesture. But now I am concerned about David's musical future, and possible health issues.

David Gilmour guitar auction for charity

OMG. I just fainted. Where's my fortune when I really need it?

Aside from DG's potential issues, and I hope he's fine, these are exquisite, historic guitars. I don't know which ones he is putting up, but he owns some really rare ones, like '57 Strats and Strat #1. He has a '55 Gold Top LP with P-90s and a Bigsby. I want it. He is one of my inspirations, and one of the reasons I began playing in the first place. A legend. And criminally underrated as a guitar player.

When I was growing up, so many of my player friends liked EVH, or Randy Rhodes and guys who played with speed. Technical marvels. But I was drawn to DG. He played with emotion, expression. Melody. He played SLOW! And blew me away. Still does to this day. Legend.

I love EVH, but no guitar player can touch my soul like David Gilmour. He is selling those guitars you mentioned. He is even selling his black strat, that he used from 1970 to 1987 on all the albums recorded in that time period. If you get the chance, watch the video, it's only 4:25.

Will do! At work so I try to keep the links I click to a minimum.

Sad to see him doing this. I hope these guitars land in player's hands.

I'm sure there are several very wealthy super-Pink Floyd fans in the world who will snap up those guitars quickly.

David's wife, Polly Samson , stated on Twitter that he is selling his workbench and some tools as well. I really hope he is in good health.