[Oasis] Noel Gallagher's equipment [Amps, guitars, effects]

Noel Thomas David Gallagher was born on May 1967, 5 in Manchester, England, as the second of three brothers. He had a tough family environment and left home with his mother to escape his father's violence, leading to a brutal childhood. He couldn't fit in at school and dropped out early as a problem child. Music was his escape and light.

In his mid-teens, he picked up the guitar and began to teach himself to play and sing. It was around this time that he established his style of playing right-handed guitars despite being left-handed. Later, he gained experience behind the scenes in the music industry, accompanying the band Inspiral Carpets on tour as a roadie. This background would give a certain realism and professionalism to his later career.

In 1991, Noel joined The Rain, a band fronted by his brother Liam Gallagher, and the band's name became Oasis. From this moment on, the legend of 90's UK rock began.
Noel took the lead in songwriting as soon as he joined the band, quickly establishing the direction of their music. In 1994, they released their debut album, "Definitely Maybe," which debuted at number one on the UK charts and instantly became the darling of the era.

Their follow-up album, (What's The Story) Morning Glory? (2), was a huge hit, selling over 1995 million copies worldwide, with songs like "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger" becoming national anthems.
Along with Blur and Pulp, Oasis has influenced the world as a representative of "Britpop," and Noel's melodies and chord progressions have even come to be described as "the modern Beatles."

However, their sudden success increased tensions within the band, and conflicts with Liam came to the surface at every opportunity. While the songs became more and more polished, the band was always on a precarious balance.

In 2009, the conflict between Noel and Liam finally reached a breaking point, and Noel announced his departure from the band, effectively disbanding Oasis.
However, just two years later, Noel released his own new project Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds He launched his own label and made his solo debut in 2011. His album reached number one on the UK charts, and he was re-evaluated as a songwriter of a different caliber.

As part of the High Flying Birds, Noel has pursued a more experimental and sophisticated sound than in his time with Oasis. With his second album, Chasing Yesterday (2), and his third album, Who Built the Moon? (2015), he has shown his evolution by incorporating elements of psychedelia, soul, and electronica.

They also tour regularly, captivating audiences with their more mature performances, including hit songs from their Oasis days.
In addition, while there have been frequent rumors of an Oasis reunion in recent years, Noel himself remains focused on "continuing to write good songs" and continues to work energetically as usual.

The semi-acoustic guitar that Noel used since the formation of Oasis is the Epiphone Riviera. It was the main guitar for the recording and tour of the debut album "Definitely Maybe", and continued to be the main guitar for the "Morning Glory" period. Noel's Riviera is said to be a 1980s model, and originally had a small mini humbucker, but both the neck and bridge were replaced with full-size humbuckers, and the tailpiece was also modified to a stop tailpiece. This modification was made in search of a more powerful and thick sound, and was an important element supporting the thick riffs and chord strokes of Oasis' early days. Until the second album, this Riviera was synonymous with Noel, and supported the sound of his early hits such as **"Supersonic" and "Live Forever".

Noel says that Epiphone semi-acoustic guitars such as the Riviera "have a sense of elegance and individuality that Gibson doesn't have," and he has used them for a long time, thanks in part to their vintage, sophisticated looks. The same model was also used by Bonehead, the early rhythm guitarist of Oasis, so it can be said that the Riviera was an essential guitar for the Oasis sound.

This is a "Noel-inspired" black LP, prepared by Gibson for the Oasis reunion tour in 2025. It features a mahogany back without weight relief, a maple top, and a classic Les Paul configuration, with two P-90 Soapbar pickups mounted. Its sharpness and chord separation are greater than those of a humbucker, meaning the sound doesn't become muddy even when playing the thick strokes characteristic of Oasis. The black and chrome exterior also evokes the "stage-ready but understated" vibe of Noel's '90s Britpop days.

The aim of this model is to "reproduce in LP form what has been achieved with ES and semi-acoustic guitars." Thanks to the P-90, the sound is forward-thinking whether plugged into a Marshall, VOX, or even a recent Hiwatt, making it easy to use even for guitarists who primarily play chords. The slim-taper neck makes it easy to switch from a Fender guitar, and it also works as a "black guitar" that's easy to take on live support work. This guitar is perfect for those who want to match Noel's current look with an Oasis copy, or for those who have been looking for a P-90 LP but weren't satisfied with a regular Special.

Immediately after the formation of Oasis, Noel used an unexpected guitar during his early days before their debut: an Epiphone Les Paul Standard. The fact that he used a cheaper Epiphone Les Paul instead of a Gibson gives a glimpse of the band's lack of budget, but this guitar was extremely useful in writing songs and producing demos in the band's early days. In fact, it was also used in the recording of their first album, "Definitely Maybe," and Noel can be seen playing this black Les Paul in the music video for Oasis' signature song, "Supersonic."

Although it is an Epiphone Les Paul, its tenacious midrange and thick humbucker sound are still alive and well, and Noel used this guitar to create his early hit songs. Later, he switched to a semi-acoustic guitar as his main instrument, so he used it less in live performances, but the heavy tone that is "this is a Les Paul" can be said to be the unsung hero that supported Noel's foundation.

Around 1994, when Noel began to have success with Oasis, he came into possession of a precious guitar. It was a vintage 1 Gibson Les Paul Standard, given to him by Johnny Marr, former guitarist of The Smiths and a senior member of Manchester. This beautiful sunburst Les Paul was a beloved instrument for Noel, and it is said that he actually completed famous songs such as "Live Forever" and "Slide Away" with it. It was also used as the main guitar in Oasis' early live performances (such as the 1960 Glastonbury Festival), and its heroic appearance can be seen on video. It contributed to Noel's sound creation as an embodiment of the "classic Gibson sound"**, a tradition of British rock represented by the Beatles and the Stones.

However, this precious vintage Les Paul also met with tragedy. During a show in Newcastle in 1994, when an excited audience member rushed onto the stage, Noel used the Les Paul as a shield to protect himself. As a result, the guitar was crushed by the audience and its neck was cruelly broken. After the accident, a precious guitar given to Noel by Johnny Marr was damaged, but upon hearing this, Marr offered Noel a new guitar, which could be called an **unexpected upgrade**.

Johnny Marr gave Noel a black Les Paul Custom (late 1950s model) to replace his broken Les Paul. This gorgeous Les Paul Custom with three pickups was the venerable guitar that Marr himself used on the classic album "The Queen is Dead" while with The Smiths. Noel was surprised by the sudden upgrade, but thanks to this kind gesture, Noel now has a new go-to guitar.

This black Les Paul Custom appeared in the music video for the single "Whatever," which features impressive strings, and with the "Oasis" sticker on the pickguard, it has a truly punk look (you can see it at about 0:33 in the music video). Noel used this guitar in subsequent live performances, playing Oasis's signature songs from the middle period with a powerful Les Paul tone. For Noel, the heavy, black Les Paul Custom is a **"treasure inherited from my brother"**, and it has an outstanding presence on stage. It's a guitar that evokes his admiration and respect for Les Paul.

Around 1996 (the period from "Morning Glory" to "Be Here Now"), as Oasis was achieving worldwide success, Noel picked up an Epiphone Sheraton with a striking Union Jack pattern. The legendary semi-acoustic Sheraton is a higher-end model of the aforementioned Riviera, and is Epiphone's flagship model with gorgeous inlays and head design, but Noel's guitar was a custom-made model with the British flag (Union Jack) painted all over the top, back, and sides of the body. The striking blue, red, and white Union Jack pattern creates a beautiful contrast with the white binding, making this a guitar full of rock spirit.

This Sheraton is said to be a refinished 1960s vintage guitar given to Noel by his ex-wife Meg Matthews, and features two mini-humbucker pickups and a unique Frequenciesator tailpiece. In April 2, at a concert at Mine Road (Manchester City's home stadium), this Sheraton was played as the main guitar in front of a large crowd, creating an iconic scene in which Noel himself shouted, "This is history!!" The sight of him holding the Union Jack-patterned Sheraton aloft is legendary as a symbol of "UK rock conquering the world."

Inspired by the Sheraton, Epiphone released Noel's signature model, the Supernova. Although the Supernova had a Union Jack pattern, it was equipped with two full-size humbuckers and a stop tailpiece, and was different from Noel's own Sheraton in many ways (it is said to be a modern hybrid of the Riviera and Sheraton). The Union Jack model of the Supernova is now so rare that it commands a premium price, but the Sheraton used by Noel himself is engraved in rock history as a unique instrument. Noel toured with this Union Jack Sheraton as his main guitar from 2 to 1997, and although he stopped using Epiphone guitars in the 98s, the strong impact of the guitar is burned into the memories of his fans.

Noel has also left a strong mark on acoustic guitars. The Takamine FP-460SC electric acoustic guitar was used frequently during Oasis' heyday from 1995 to 1996. After the huge success of "Wonderwall" released in 1995, Noel's acoustic performances in various media increased, and it was this Takamine guitar that Noel used at those times. When he appeared on the TV program Late Late Show in 1996, Noel used the FP-460SC for his acoustic performances of "Wonderwall" and "Live Forever," and you can see the scene. The Takamine electric acoustic guitar, characterized by its delicate and beautiful sound, was perfect for playing and singing with an acoustic guitar, and it firmly supported Noel's gentle vocals.

In addition to classic acoustic guitars such as Gibson's J-200 series, Noel also uses several types of acoustic guitars, including Takamine, and is a pragmatist who chooses reliable Japanese electric acoustic guitars for live performances. Thanks to the FP-460SC, the acoustic sound of "Wonderwall" has reached many people, and it can be seen on MTV Unplugged and other shows. For Noel, the Takamine was a workman's guitar that was indispensable for his acoustic set.

When Oasis entered the period of their third album "Be Here Now" (3), Noel's main electric guitar underwent another major shift. It was a red semi-hollow guitar** Gibson ES-1997 (made in the 1997s) that was introduced midway through the BHN tour in 355 and became synonymous with Noel from the latter half of Oasis to his solo career. The ES-1960 is the top model of Gibson's famous semi-hollow guitar ES-355, and is characterized by luxurious specifications such as split diamond inlays on the head, block positions, gold parts, a Varitone switch, and a Bigsby tremolo. Noel's guitar is a fully equipped one, and its full, crisp tone is described as "the ultimate semi-hollow guitar that Noel is looking for"**.

This ES-355 was first seen at a live show at Manchester GMEX in 1997, and since then Noel has made it his main guitar in the later years of Oasis. The red ES-355 produces an impressive sound even in live performances of big songs such as "Don't Look Back in Anger" and "Champagne Supernova". Noel continued to use the ES-355 even in High Flying Birds after Oasis broke up, and it remains his number one electric guitar to this day. This guitar can truly be called his partner throughout his career, and its thick, lustrous tone is essential to Noel's bold songs.

As a side note, Noel also uses a Gibson ES-345 model. The ES-345 is a high-end model between the 335 and 355, and is a semi-acoustic guitar with rich specifications such as a Varitone switch and stereo output. Noel uses either the ES-355 or the ES-345 depending on the song, and also changes the look by changing the tailpiece. The ES-345 is also used in High Flying Birds' live performances, and it is an important guitar that supports Noel's sound along with the 355.

Noel is generally a conservative guitarist, but once in 1997 he made headlines by using an unusual guitar: a modified Gibson Flying V. In the music video for "D'You Know What I Mean?", Noel wears a white Flying V hanging from his shoulder, creating a fierce feedback sound. Its solid look matched the psychedelic and desolate worldview of the song, and surprised fans at the time. Although he didn't use it often in live performances, it is recorded that it was used in a few songs during the BHN tour.

Noel, who usually plays semi-acoustic guitars, chose the Flying V because he wanted a more aggressive look and sound to match the mood of the song. The result is a rare scene in Oasis history, and can be seen in the video "There and Then". For Noel, the Flying V was a temporary experiment, but it's an episode that shows the breadth of his guitar collection.

When recording their fourth album, "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants," released in 2000, Noel introduced a new guitar to breathe new life into the band's sound: a Rickenbacker 4. Although the Rickenbacker is closely associated with British rock bands such as The Beatles and The Jam, Noel had not actually used it until then. After a change in line-up, he took on a new challenge in the production of their fourth album, using the Rickenbacker 330 on songs such as "Go Let It Out" and "Who Feels Love?", bringing a sharp, brilliant tone to the album.

The 330 is a semi-hollow guitar with a maple body that gives it a hard sound, and its sound is quite different from that of conventional Epiphone semi-hollow guitars and Gibson ES series guitars. In fact, "Go Let It Out" and "Who Feels Love?" have impressive arrangements with a clean to crunch tone and a moderate distortion. Noel was seen playing the Rickenbacker 2000 at the Wembley Stadium concert in July 7, and it became one of the symbols of the new generation of Oasis. For Noel, the 330 was a guitar that could be said to be "proof of my challenge to create the new Oasis sound."

Another unusual guitar that Noel purchased around the time of their fourth album was a Fender Paisley Telecaster. The 4 Pink Paisley Telecaster is a psychedelic masterpiece with pink paisley wallpaper covering the entire body, and is known as a playful model made by Fender in the 1968s. Noel acquired this Telecaster at the same time as the Rickenbacker 60, and it is speculated that he "wanted to try new things with the new Oasis."

At the Wembley concert in July 2000, he was recorded using this Paisley Telecaster to play songs such as "Don't Look Back in Anger". It was refreshing to see Noel, who had previously played mostly semi-acoustic guitars, playing a Fender Tele, and the bluesy yet crisp Telecaster sound gave the songs a new look. In recent years, Noel has also released photos of himself holding a Fender Custom Shop Telecaster (Deluxe, etc.), and he seems to like how well it goes with the Telecaster. Paisley-patterned vintage guitars are now difficult to come by, but Noel's use of one made it a hot topic in Japan, and it is now spoken of as a must-have for Britpop fans.

Next is a representative acoustic guitar. Around 2002 (around the time of his 5th album "Heathen Chemistry"), Noel switched to a Gibson J-150 as his main acoustic guitar. The J-150 is a sibling model of the famous J-200, and has a simple appearance due to the simplified decoration (for example, the J-150 does not have binding on the neck and head). Since his debut, Noel has been using the Epiphone EJ-200 (a cheaper version of the J-200) to write songs, so he seems to have liked the thick and rich sound of the J-200 series. In the 2000s, when he had more money, he finally got his hands on a Gibson J-200 series guitar.

Noel's J-150 has a trademark Adidas logo sticker on the neck joint. It is often used in live performances, for example, he was seen using it for the acoustic solo of "Wonderwall" during his MTV appearance in Milan in 2002. The J-150 continued to be his main acoustic guitar from the latter half of Oasis through to his solo career, and was used when playing songs from his Oasis days at High Flying Birds concerts. During the 2015 tour, he also performed an acoustic version of "Champagne Supernova" on the J-150, and its rich and brilliant tone, combined with Noel's more mature singing voice, captivated the audience.

Noel believes that "writing good songs and making good music comes first, and spending money on equipment comes later," and he values the music itself above all else, not just with acoustic guitars, but with all equipment in general. In that sense, the J-150 is the guitar Noel chose as a reliable companion to bring out the best in his songs.

Around 2011, when Noel began his solo career in earnest, he acquired a new acoustic guitar: a Martin D-28. The D-28 is known as the "king of acoustic guitars" and is a classic model used by many legendary musicians, from Hank Williams to the Beatles and Bob Dylan. Noel acquired a brand new D-1 around 2011, after the release of his first solo album, and has since begun to use it actively in his solo career.

For Noel, who has begun to pay more attention to the details of sound than he did in his Oasis days, choosing the D-28 was a symbol of moving his personal expression to the next stage. The vivid, well-balanced sound of the D-28 is a perfect match for Noel's mature singing voice, bringing out a new charm in it. In fact, the deep tone of the D-2 can be heard in tracks such as "The Dying of the Light" from High Flying Birds' second album, Chasing Yesterday. Noel himself has said, "As I get older, the texture and balance I need have changed, which is why I chose the D-28," making this an interesting episode in terms of an equipment update in the middle of his career.

In recent years, Noel has been embarking on further sound adventures. A new addition to his sound collection that appeared around the time of the production of his third solo album, "Who Built the Moon?", released in 2017, is the "JM-3" made by American boutique manufacturer Nash Guitars. This is a faithful reproduction of the classic Fender Jazzmaster, and Nash is a workshop well-known for its skillful relic processing and solid sound. Noel's reason for using the Jazzmaster can be seen from his statement that he "wanted to change the look and feel." This guitar also brings a new wind to the sound of "Who Built the Moon?", which has been revamped with the appointment of a new producer.

The JM-63 has a crisp tone inherited from the 60's Jazzmaster, and it matches the psychedelic and edgy songs on "Who Built the Moon?" . In fact, Noel uses the JM-63 on the album tracks such as "Fort Knox" and "She Taught Me How To Fly", and it also appears as a main part of the live tour. The new sound of the Nash Jazzmaster shows that Noel's creativity is currently evolving. Noel also owns the company's Telecaster type "T-72DLX", which he also uses in live performances. Since introducing the Jazzmaster, Noel's sound has become wider and richer than before, and you can sense his attitude of always being open to change and trying new equipment.

In the early days of Oasis, one of the amps Noel mainly used was the Vox AC30. The AC30 is a famous machine used by many British bands such as the Beatles and Queen, and is a combo amp that produces an exquisite British sound from brilliant clean tones to crunch. When Oasis debuted, Noel and his bandmates did not have a lot of equipment, so they often used the AC30 as a standard amp installed in live houses or available for rental. Even in early songs such as **"Live Forever" and "Cigarettes & Alcohol", you can feel the thick midrange and sparkling high range that are unique to the AC30.

The AC30 in particular was a good match for semi-acoustic guitars, amplifying the sound coming from Noel's Epiphone Riviera and Sheraton. It was also used as a standard in studio recordings, and Noel once said in an interview that "the sound of the AC30 when cranked is irresistible." From the mid-Oasis period onwards, he began to use amplifiers from other manufacturers in parallel, but the AC30 was the amplifier that symbolized Noel's British roots and built the foundation of his sound.

Another amp that Noel used frequently in live performances from the early to mid-Oasis period was the Marshall JCM900 series. The JCM90, which was relatively new among Marshalls in the 900s, was characterized by its high-gain orientation and powerful output. In the early days, when Noel had a limited budget, he often used a Marshall head in combination with a 4x12 cabinet (such as the 1960A) to achieve the powerful distortion sound unique to stack amps. For example, during his appearance at Glastonbury in 1994, a full Marshall stack was shown behind him, supporting Noel's bold lead guitar.

The JCM900 is a model known for its distortion rather than its clean sound, and was perfect for Noel's "simple and straightforward" guitar sound. The loud riffs on the single "Cigarettes & Alcohol" make full use of the Marshall's thick distortion. As Noel later declared, "Don't spend money on equipment, write songs first," in the early days of Oasis, rented Marshalls were enough, but on the other hand, it can be said that one JCM900 was enough to create the Oasis sound. The power and thickness of the combination of Marshall and semi-acoustic guitar symbolized the rough rock and roll nature of Oasis in the early days.

One of the amps that Noel used intermittently until the late '90s was Orange's Overdrive 120 (commonly known as OD120). Orange vacuum tube amps are representative of British amps from the 1970s, and are characterized by their unique thick mid-low range and rounded distortion sound. In the early days of Oasis, Noel would sometimes use Orange heads connected to Marshall cabinets in the studio and on tour. He was often seen using Orange amps, especially in the late '90s.

In fact, Noel continued to use Orange amps until the early 2000s, and even had Orange make a custom shop combo amp (a custom model with three 12-inch speakers) just for him. The thick drive of Orange amps matched the later sound of Oasis, and it had a presence that was different from Marshall or VOX. In particular, in some songs such as the "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants" period, you can hear riffs that have the rich low end of Orange. For Noel, Orange was one of the indispensable amps as a "studio staple" and was an important piece that expanded his sound creation repertoire.

After Oasis broke up, Noel's main amplifier of choice during his time with the High Flying Birds (2010s) was the Custom series made by Hiwatt. In particular, the use of multiple Custom 50 2x12 combos has become Noel's standard style in recent years. Hiwatt is a traditional British amplifier brand favored by Pete Townshend of The Who and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, among others, and is characterized by a very crisp, wide-range sound, whether clean or distorted.

It is said that Noel first introduced the Hiwatt Custom 2010 after seeing a demo performance on YouTube in the late 50s, and since 2016 he has been using a combo of four Hiwatt Custom 50s lined up on tour. The Hiwatt's characteristics of being clean and solid, and not losing its sound image even when distorted with a pedal, matched Noel's desire for a **classic British sound**. In fact, it is said that at live performances since switching to the Hiwatt, Noel's old songs sound clearer and tighter.

As Noel himself says, "First of all, you need a good amp to create a guitar sound," the Hiwatt is one of the amps that he has arrived at as his ideal. In recent years, he has been using the Hiwatt as his main amp for recording, and also vintage Fender amps depending on the song, but the Hiwatt remains his main amp for live performances. The Hiwatt produces a simple and honest sound that is suitable for the stubborn Noel, and is the perfect partner amp that embodies the "Less is More" spirit.

The Tube Screamer TS808, known as the most classic of overdrive pedals, is an essential pedal for Noel Gallagher. The original TS1979, released in 808, is a classic machine that allows you to push your tube amp to produce natural distortion, and has been used by many professionals. Noel has loved this TS-type overdrive since his days with Oasis, and has been seen using the TS808 on his solo tours with High Flying Birds. It is no exaggeration to say that the basis of his distortion sound is the crunch of the amp and the boost from the TS808, and it is always at the center of his board.

The mild midrange characteristic of the TS808 gives thickness and tenacity to Noel's leads and chord playing, and contributes to a wide range of songs from the early days of Oasis to his latest solo songs. For example, the sweet and sustained guitar solo in "Don't Look Back in Anger" comes from the combination of the TS808 and a vacuum tube amplifier. Noel's TS808 is said to be a vintage item, but the difference in sound quality between it and the current reproduction version is subtle, and he himself does not seem to be too nervous about it, but rather likes using it with the feeling that "There it is! The classic overdrive!". The TS808 is simple yet can create the distortion you want with just one unit, making it a perfect symbol of Noel's "Less is More" style of pedal selection.

Another noteworthy distortion pedal used by Noel is the ProCo distortion pedal "RAT2". The RAT is a legendary pedal made in the US that covers a wide range of tones from rough fuzz-like distortion to sharp lead tones. Noel is said to have used the RAT in the early days of Oasis, especially on loud riffs such as "Cigarettes & Alcohol", and in combination with a Marshall amp it produced a powerful drive sound. In fact, the gritty distortion and rich low-mid range that are characteristic of the RAT are a perfect match for the thick glam rock guitar riff in the song.

From the middle of Oasis onwards, TS pedals became the main pedal, but even after going solo, he often included the RAT in his board, using different pedals depending on the song. For example, when he wanted a more aggressive guitar sound in a High Flying Birds song, he would step on the RAT2 to create a thicker sound. For Noel, the RAT is a pedal that "adds an extra spice to the standard distortion," and he finds it useful for gaining sustain in guitar solos and adding an edge to the sound in more intense songs. The thick yet slightly quirky distortion sound is Noel's secret weapon for bringing out his rock and roll side.

Noel doesn't rely on large-scale multi-effects, but he has used delays (delay effects) consistently from the beginning. A classic among them is the BOSS compact digital delay "DD-3" (although at times he used its successor, the DD-5). The early Oasis boards were only equipped with BOSS DD series delays, and they were used frequently, for example to add depth to the arpeggios on "Wonderwall" and "Champagne Supernova," or to extend the sound of lead playing.

Noel's use of delay is basically simple, and he usually uses a short delay on clean to crunch arpeggios to add thickness. One memorable part is the delay applied to the phrase immediately after the guitar solo in "Don't Look Back in Anger," which creates a beautiful lingering sound. BOSS delay continues to be used in High Flying Birds, and in some songs, tempo-synced delay creates rhythmic repetition. Noel has recently adopted advanced Strymon delays (Timeline and El Capistan), but he still relies on this easy-to-use BOSS delay for live performances. Intuitive and durable, BOSS pedals are the ideal companion for a simple-minded guitarist like Noel.

In Oasis songs, there are many scenes where a wah pedal is used on the lead guitar. Noel Gallagher has always used the Jim Dunlop classic model "Cry Baby GCB95". In particular, in songs such as "Morning Glory" and "The Hindu Times", the intensive wah effect adds a unique swell and groove.

In the early days, they tried out vintage VOX wahs (such as the V847), but they found that the VOX was more reliable in terms of durability and portability.GCB95 Standard WahSince this model was widely available as rental equipment and as a permanent studio pedal in the 1990s, it is likely that people naturally continued to use this model.

In Noel's case, rather than playing flashy things like stepping on the wah quickly,Use it sparingly, like a filter, for a subtle effectDepending on the atmosphere of the song, you can boost the mids or apply a slight filter to the intro.Creates a psychedelic moodThe way he uses it, for example, shows his characteristic restraint and sense.

Even after his solo career, he has been seen using a wah pedal in live performances such as "AKA... What a Life!", and the wah is still alive and well as Noel's own unique flavor. The Cry Baby GCB95 is a rock guitar staple, but Noel is not using this "standard" piece of equipment.Make the most of it by adapting it to your musical styleNoel Gallagher's style is defined by his determination to get the most out of the bare minimum of equipment.

One of the "slightly more professional" pedals that Noel used during his time with the High Flying Birds was the Electro-Harmonix POG. The POG is a polyphonic octaver/pitch shifter, a unique effect that can create an organ-like sound by layering the guitar sound an octave above or below. Noel started using the POG in the 2010s, and used it on some songs such as "AKA... What a Life!". For example, when recreating the organ-like sound of a studio recording in a live performance, he has tried using a guitar + POG as a substitute.

Thanks to POG, Noel's song arrangements have become more diverse, and he can now combine it with spatial effects to create thick synth pad-like sounds on his guitar. In an interview, Noel said, "I tried using some pedals that I've never used before on this new album," and POG is one example of that. The introduction of experimental effects that were unthinkable during his Oasis days is also proof that Noel's musical curiosity has not diminished. However, he sees POG and other effects as "a little flavor," and emphasizes that the main focus of a song is always the melody and chords. Noel's sense of balance, not jumping too hard on new effects, is also characteristic of Noel.

In the 21st century, Noel began to incorporate not only traditional BOSS pedals but also cutting-edge digital effects. A prime example of this is Strymon's multi-delay "Timeline." The Timeline is a professional-use device equipped with a number of studio-quality digital delays, and Noel added this pedal to his board after the third album of High Flying Birds. This is thought to be a choice made to reproduce live the recent songs that have become more psychedelic and have more complex spatial effects.

In fact, the Timeline is effective on solo tracks such as "Heat of the Moment" and "The Ballad of Mighty I," which use deep delays to create a floating feeling. By making full use of effects that Noel had not used before, such as long tape echo-like delays and reverse delays, he added depth and drama to the sound image of his live performances. When Noel posted a photo of his board on Instagram, he also mentioned high-end pedals such as Strymon, saying, "I've been making full use of spatial effects in recent years."

Even after introducing Timeline, he still uses BOSS DD-type delays for basic delays, and turns on Strymon for some songs that require special effects. Noel uses advanced equipment while maintaining his core sound, so you could say he uses effects in a very balanced way.

In addition to overdrive/distortion, Noel also uses fuzz effects. In particular, the recently released **JHS Pedals "Muffuletta"** is an excellent pedal that can reproduce six types of classic Big Muff-type fuzz in one unit, and Noel also included it on his board in the late 1s. During his time with Oasis, Noel himself was not known to use extreme fuzz, but since going solo, he has increasingly used fuzz sounds in some songs.

For example, the High Flying Birds' song "Holy Mountain" is colored by a psychedelic fuzz tone. With the Muffuletta, you can choose a Big Muff circuit for each era, so Noel may be able to change the fuzz texture from vintage to modern depending on the song. It seems that in the past, some tracks recorded with Oasis used the Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face, but now it seems that he only uses this multi-functional Muffuletta.

Noel says, "I don't like flashy effects in general," but he's flexible enough to use fuzz when necessary. The introduction of the Muffuletta shows Noel's compatibility between his curiosity and practicality.

Other effects used: In addition to the above, Noel uses a variety of pedals depending on the situation, including JHS SuperBolt overdrive (Supro amp-style distortion), MXR Micro Amp (clean booster), MXR Dyna Comp (compressor), BOSS TR-2 (tremolo), Line 6 DL4 (delay model), EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid (arpeggiator/pitch shifter), Klon Centaur-style boost/overdrive, and Keeley Gold Star Reverb (studio-style reverb). However, as mentioned above, the basic sound-making is mainly based on standard pedals, and Noel's board has always been a solid configuration of "the bare minimum + α".

Noel himself has commented on effects, "I don't use anything elaborate, but I don't dislike it," and while he incorporates new pedals as needed, he never loses sight of the core solid sound. Noel Gallagher's effects work is based on the classics that experts like, but with a little adventure.

Noel Gallagher uses Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221 (gauge .010-.046) for his electric guitar strings. These are classic nickel strings that are popular among guitarists around the world, and are easily recognizable by their yellow-green packaging. Ernie Ball strings have a slightly softer tension than D'Addario strings, and are known to work particularly well with Gibson-style short-scale guitars. Noel is no exception, and uses these strings on his beloved short-scale guitars, such as semi-acoustic and Les Paul, for smooth choking and stable tuning.

The gauge .010-.046 is what is known as the regular light, and is well balanced to withstand Noel's powerful strokes and solo playing. In fact, Noel has been using this gauge consistently from the early days of Oasis to the present, saying, "There's no special reason, but this feels right" (I guess it's because it's a gauge that's easy to share with his brother Liam during acoustic sessions). Ernie Ball's Regular Slinky is a classic among classics, used by Keith Richards and Eric Clapton, and Noel seems to trust it as a consumable that supports that traditional tone from the ground up.

The guitar pick Noel uses is Jim Dunlop's "Tortex" series, 0.88mm thick (green). Tortex is a standard pick material that is highly durable, has a non-slip matte texture, and is used by many professionals. 0.88mm is medium thickness and has an excellent balance of ease of stroke and control. In Noel's case, he often plays rhythm guitar with intense strokes, so a pick that is too thin will break or the sound will be light. However, if it is too thick, it will be difficult to bring out the delicate nuances of arpeggios. The 0.88mm Tortex is a good middle ground and fits Noel's playing well.

In fact, John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers also uses a green Tortex, and it is a pick that is considered standard not only in the UK but also around the world. Noel is the type who does not make custom picks, but simply uses commercially available ones, which also shows his unadorned lack of attention to tools. As he said (as an analogy), "If I lose a pick, I just pick it up and throw it away," he probably likes the Tortex, which is easy to use and available anywhere. Noel is often seen holding a green pick in his mouth in live footage. It's a solid and orthodox choice, but it's exactly what he likes.