Few bands have left as deep a mark on modern music as Oasis. From the swagger of Definitely Maybe to the anthemic heights of (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, their sound defined a generation and reshaped British rock in the 1990s. Now, with the band back together and embarking on the highly anticipated Live ’25 tour, fans have more than just concerts to look forward to. Gibson and Epiphone have unveiled three signature guitars that pay tribute to the instruments behind those legendary songs: the Gibson Noel Gallagher Les Paul™ Standard, the Epiphone Bonehead Riviera, and the Epiphone MasterBuilt Gem Archer Sheraton.
Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard: The Heart of Britpop Lead Guitar
Noel Gallagher’s guitar work was the backbone of Oasis’s melodic punch, blending chiming chords with biting leads. For the Live ’25 tour, Gibson collaborated with Noel to create a Les Paul Standard that captures the essence of his tone and style.
Construction and Feel
This guitar stays true to classic Les Paul specs: a solid mahogany body topped with bound maple, with no weight relief for maximum sustain and resonance. The SlimTaper™ mahogany neck offers fast, comfortable playability, paired with a bound rosewood fretboard featuring 22 medium jumbo frets and acrylic trapezoid inlays.
Hardware and Electronics
The standout feature here is the set of chrome-covered Gibson P-90 Soapbar pickups, hand-wired for dynamic response and tonal clarity. These pickups deliver the raw, articulate character that defined Noel’s rhythm and lead work—perfect for those soaring choruses and gritty riffs. Premium hardware includes an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge, aluminium Stop Bar tailpiece, and Grover® Rotomatic® tuners for rock-solid tuning stability.
Signature Details
A black five-ply pickguard adds a touch of vintage flair, while black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors complete the look. On the back of the headstock, you’ll find a reproduction of Noel’s signature—a subtle nod to the artist behind the music. Each guitar ships in a hardshell case, ready for the stage or studio.
Bonehead Riviera: The Rhythm That Drove a Movement
Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs was the engine room of Oasis, laying down the driving rhythm parts that gave the band its unmistakable groove. His original 1982 Epiphone Riviera was a constant companion through the band’s meteoric rise, and now Epiphone has brought that iconic guitar back to life.
Classic Semi-Hollow Design
The Bonehead Riviera features a five-ply maple body with a solid maple centreblock—a design that enhances sustain while reducing feedback, making it ideal for high-volume live settings. Cream binding outlines the top and back, adding a touch of elegance to its vintage-inspired look.
Neck and Playability
A three-piece maple neck with a SlimTaper™ C profile and volute offers smooth, comfortable playability. The bound rosewood fretboard is fitted with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid parallelogram inlays, echoing the original Riviera’s classic aesthetic.
Tone and Electronics
Under the hood, a pair of Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers deliver rich, warm tones with plenty of clarity—perfect for rhythm-heavy arrangements and layered textures. Each pickup is controlled by individual volume and tone knobs with CTS® potentiometers, complemented by black witch hat knobs with silver inserts for a vintage look.
Signature Touches
The Sloped Dovewing headstock features Epiphone’s historic logo and Gibson Crown inlays, along with Bonehead’s signature reproduced in gold on the back. A hardshell case is included, making this guitar as road-ready as the original.
Gem Archer Sheraton: Elegance Meets Sonic Precision
Built to Epiphone’s Masterbilt standards, this Sheraton features a semi-hollow 5-ply maple and poplar body with a solid maple centreblock for enhanced sustain and reduced feedback. Multi-ply binding accents the top, back, headstock, and fretboard, while the one-piece mahogany neck sports a comfortable 60s C profile.
Fretboard and Aesthetic Details
The rosewood fretboard is adorned with mother-of-pearl block and abalone triangle inlays, adding a touch of sophistication. The large Sloped Dovewing headstock showcases the historic Epiphone logo and a Tree of Life motif, both inlaid in mother-of-pearl—a hallmark of Epiphone’s most prestigious designs.
Electronics and Hardware
The Sheraton is equipped with USA-made Gibson Mini Humbucker™ pickups, delivering articulate, balanced tone with plenty of clarity for complex chord voicings and melodic lines. Premium CTS® pots, Mallory™ capacitors, and Switchcraft® components ensure reliable performance. Gold Grover® Rotomatic® tuners with Milk Bottle buttons, an ABR-1 bridge, and a Casino™-style raised diamond trapeze tailpiece complete the setup.
Signature Details
Finished in Vintage Gloss and fitted with gold hardware throughout, the guitar includes Gem Archer’s signature decal on the back of the headstock and ships with a durable Epiphone hardshell case.
Legacy
These three guitars aren’t just instruments—they’re tributes to a band that changed the face of modern rock. Oasis’s reunion and Live ’25 tour remind us why their music still resonates decades later, and these signature models give fans and players a chance to connect with that legacy in a tangible way.
From Noel Gallagher’s punchy Les Paul tones to Bonehead’s driving Riviera rhythms and Gem Archer’s refined Sheraton textures, each guitar tells a story of creativity, collaboration, and cultural impact. Built with premium materials and modern reliability, they’re ready for the stage, the studio, or your personal collection.
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