Riff Tone
Live Forever (Live at Knebworth, 10 August '96)
Oasis
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Sheraton (1960s, original, not reissue)
AmpWatkins WEM Dominator Mk III (15-watt all-valve combo, 12-inch speaker)
PickupsEpiphone mini-humbuckers (stock 1960s Sheraton)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6.5
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
delayBoss Boss DD-5 Digital Delay
wahVox Vox V847 Wah
otherBoss Boss LS-2 Line Selector
Notes
Live performance at Knebworth, 10 August 1996. Guitar confirmed by multiple sources and visible in concert footage. Amp confirmed by Ground Guitar and other gear guides as part of Noel's Knebworth rig. Pedalboard confirmed by Equipboard and documentary footage.
Tone Character(10)
British crunchrich, saturated chordsmid-forward, thick rhythmopen and anthemicslightly compressed attackdynamic and responsive to pickingbuzzy, classic 90s Britpop soundsinging sustain on chordsarticulate but not harshwarm, punchy lows
Difficulty
The riff is based on open chords and straightforward strumming, but requires control over dynamics and muting to achieve the punchy, anthemic sound. Moderate difficulty due to tempo and need for rhythmic precision.
Sources
Oasis – Knebworth 1996 (Live) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardNoel Gallagher Guitars & Gear | Detailed History of Guitars, Amps & Effects | Ground GuitarTHE COMPLETE NOEL GALLAGHER (OASIS) GEAR GUIDE (Updated September 2008!) | Guitar Player Gear GuideHow to Sound Like OASIS: A Guide to Gear and Guitar Playing | guitarguitar
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Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Sheraton (1960s, original, not reissue)
AmpWatkins WEM Dominator Mk III (15-watt all-valve combo, 12-inch speaker)
PickupsEpiphone mini-humbuckers (stock 1960s Sheraton)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6.5
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
delayBoss Boss DD-5 Digital Delay
wahVox Vox V847 Wah
otherBoss Boss LS-2 Line Selector
Sources
Oasis – Knebworth 1996 (Live) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardNoel Gallagher Guitars & Gear | Detailed History of Guitars, Amps & Effects | Ground GuitarTHE COMPLETE NOEL GALLAGHER (OASIS) GEAR GUIDE (Updated September 2008!) | Guitar Player Gear GuideHow to Sound Like OASIS: A Guide to Gear and Guitar Playing | guitarguitar
Notes
Live performance at Knebworth, 10 August 1996. Guitar confirmed by multiple sources and visible in concert footage. Amp confirmed by Ground Guitar and other gear guides as part of Noel's Knebworth rig. Pedalboard confirmed by Equipboard and documentary footage.
Tone Character(10)
British crunchrich, saturated chordsmid-forward, thick rhythmopen and anthemicslightly compressed attackdynamic and responsive to pickingbuzzy, classic 90s Britpop soundsinging sustain on chordsarticulate but not harshwarm, punchy lows
Difficulty
The riff is based on open chords and straightforward strumming, but requires control over dynamics and muting to achieve the punchy, anthemic sound. Moderate difficulty due to tempo and need for rhythmic precision.
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