Riff Tone

Don't Look Back in Anger

Oasis

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (early 90s, sunburst, bought from Johnny Marr)

AmpVox AC30 (with Celestion Blue speakers, 1990s model likely used in studio)

PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1995/1996. Confirmed by interviews and bandmate statements that Noel Gallagher used a Stratocaster for the recording of 'Don't Look Back in Anger' riff section. Amp is widely reported as a Vox AC30 for this era and song. No evidence of Marshall or Hiwatt for this specific track's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

classic British crunchbright, cutting upper midstight, punchy rhythm attackslightly compressed, singing sustainarticulate chord definitionopen, airy top endfull-bodied midrangedynamic response to pickingedge-of-breakup overdriveno heavy fuzz or scooped mids

Difficulty

The riff requires solid rhythm skills, dynamic control, and tight timing with the delay, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast picking.

Sources

Oasis – Don't Look Back In Anger - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single | Equipboard The guitar Noel Gallagher used on Don't Look Back in Anger | Guitar World Noel Gallagher's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Some Might Say Guitar Tone : r/oasis - Reddit Possible Oasis Tones : r/fender - Reddit

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