Riff Tone

The Hindu Times

Oasis

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarEpiphone Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Noel Gallagher in this era)

AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not confirmed for studio, but Marshall stacks are widely cited for Oasis studio tones in this era; some live use of Marshall JCM900/JCM2000 and Marshall Origin series in later years, but studio model for 'The Hindu Times' is not explicitly confirmed in sources)

PickupsEpiphone humbuckers (stock, likely Alnico V, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2002, 'Heathen Chemistry' album. Guitar and amp inferred from era, live rigs, and typical Oasis studio setup. No direct studio photo or interview for this song's session found in sources.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and saturatedmidrange punchbright and articulateaggressive attacktight and percussiveBritish crunchdynamic responseslightly compressedfull-bodiedslight top-end sparkle

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically driving and requires tight, aggressive strumming and muting, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

What guitars/amps to get to make the early oasis sound - Reddit Noel Gallagher shares his guitar rig set-up for Oasis 'Live '25' - Reddit Which Oasis song was damaged the most by its production? - Reddit

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