Solo Tone

Cigarettes & Alcohol (Live at Manchester Academy)

Oasis

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Cherry Sunburst, likely 1953 conversion gifted by Johnny Marr)

AmpHiwatt Custom 50 combo (paired with Marshall JTM45 combo, live blend)

PickupsPAF-style humbuckers (medium to high output, Gibson spec)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb2.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdrivePete Cornish Pete Cornish Soft Sustain 2

delayBoss Boss DD-7 Digital Delay

reverbBoss Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay

Notes

Live performance at Manchester Academy, 2025 Oasis reunion tour; solo section. Gear confirmed by stage photos and official social media. Pedalboard and amp setup confirmed for this era. Not the original studio rig.

Tone Character(10)

slightly crunchy British amp breakupemphasized mids for punch and presencemoderate bass for fullness without boomtreble slightly boosted for claritytight, punchy bridge pickup attacksubtle solo boost for sustainwall of sound layeringtextural, not overly saturateddynamic response to pickingwarm but articulate lead lines

Difficulty

The solo is intermediate due to its melodic phrasing, need for dynamic control, and use of effects for sustain and space, but does not require advanced technical skills or speed.

Sources

Oasis (Noel Gallagher) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Oasis reunion – the first gig: gear analysis – The Chief's Guitars Noel Gallagher reveals his Oasis reunion guitar rig | Guitar World

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