Riff Tone

Morning Glory (Remastered)

Oasis

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom

AmpVox Conqueror (studio recording, main riff section)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or similar for 1990s Les Paul Custom)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 1995. Noel Gallagher confirmed use of Vox Conqueror for the opening/riff of 'Morning Glory' on the album. Other amps (Marshall JCM900, Orange OR120, WEM Dominator, Vox AC30) were present in the studio but the Conqueror is specifically cited for this part. Guitar is a Les Paul Custom, not Epiphone or acoustic for this section.

Tone Character(9)

British crunch with thick midrangeBright, aggressive attackLayered wall of soundOpen, slightly fuzzy overdrivePunchy, driving rhythmSaturated but not modern high-gainClassic 90s Britpop rock toneDynamic, responds to pick attackNot scooped, strong mid presence

Difficulty

The riff is based on fast power chords and aggressive strumming, requiring tight timing and stamina, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Noel Gallagher's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Anyway, Here's 'Wonderwall': This Is the Gear That Made Oasis' 'What's the Story (Morning Glory)' So Great Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

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