Sound Like Oasis

Get the Sound of Noel Gallagher and Oasis

Oasis’s iconic sound was built on big chords, British amps, and a no-nonsense approach to gear. Noel Gallagher’s rig evolved through the years, but the core remained consistent: rich semi-hollow guitars, crunchy valve amps, and a few classic pedals. Whether in the studio or on stage, he layered sounds to create that unmistakable wall-of-Britpop.

Guitars

Noel’s early years saw heavy use of the Epiphone Sheraton — a semi-hollow with punchy mids and jangly highs, perfect for the bright but gritty tones on Definitely Maybe. He later adopted the Epiphone ES-355 and ES-335, both of which gave him that thicker, more luxurious sound heard on Champagne Supernova and Don’t Look Back in Anger. For heavier tracks like Morning Glory, a solid Les Paul brought more bite and sustain. We’ve got these tones covered with models like the Epiphone Sheraton Frequensator, ES-355 Inspired by Gibson Custom, and the Les Paul Custom Ebony — all capable of delivering classic Oasis flavour.

Amps

The backbone of Noel’s tone was always a Vox AC30 — full of chime, natural breakup, and rich harmonics. When he needed more volume and crunch live, he stacked it with Marshall JCM800 or Orange amps for added drive. The Vox AC30S1 captures the essential chime, while the Orange Super Crush 100 and OR30 offer modern reliability with vintage-inspired growl. For the ultimate throwback rig, the Marshall 2203 JCM800 Reissue brings the full Brit-rock attitude.

Effects

Noel wasn’t a pedal-heavy player, but he made smart use of a few classics. A DS-1 covered distortion duties, while modulation like phasers and delays added space and swirl — heard clearly on Champagne Supernova. Delay was often provided by a Space Echo in the studio, but modern players can get similar results with a unit like the Line 6 DL4 MkII. These essential effects shaped the Oasis palette — layered, roomy, and wide.