Solo Tone

Champagne Supernova (Remastered)

Oasis

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-355 (1960, cherry red, as used by Noel Gallagher in Oasis studio recordings)

AmpMarshall JCM900 4100 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6.5

mid7.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 1995 (What's the Story) Morning Glory? era. Noel Gallagher's main guitar for solos on this album was the 1960 Gibson ES-355. The amp was a Marshall JCM900, typical for Oasis studio work in the mid-90s. Effects chain includes Tube Screamer and digital delay, as confirmed by bandmate Gem Archer for this era. Settings are estimated based on genre, amp, and era as no numeric values are found in sources.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainwarm and saturatedlush delay repeatsclassic British crunchsmooth, vocal-like phrasingambient and spaceymedium gain with clarityrich harmonic overtonesnot overly compresseddistinct delay trails

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, with expressive bends, vibrato, and precise timing to match the delay repeats. While not technically fast, the phrasing and dynamic control demand a solid intermediate skill level.