Inquiry swirls around Noel Gallagher's new Murphy Lab Les Paul, and Gibson provides insight on its creation.
In the world of rock music, the Gibson Les Paul is a iconic guitar, and during Oasis' 2024 reunion tour, Noel Gallagher's custom Les Paul has been stealing the spotlight. This heavy-aged model, finished by Gibson’s Murphy Lab, is a unique piece that stands out with its unusual pickup configuration.
The guitar features a pair of P-90 pickups, a choice that reflects Noel’s growing preference for these pickups, as seen in other guitars he plays. The pickup covers are aged nickel, a relatively unique feature, and the pickups themselves are Gibson Custom P-90s as stock. This setup provides a vintage sound character, and the guitar is particularly noteworthy for its loud and clear output, even at high volumes.
The Les Paul in question has been in development for at least 18 months, and it was designed to accommodate P-90s at high volumes without compromising on sound and tone. The guitar also boasts a SlimTaper neck profile and Grover tuners for enhanced playability.
Interestingly, No additional wiring has been added to the pickups, keeping the design simple and straightforward. The guitar's ebony finish has been aged lightly in Gibson's Murphy Lab, further enhancing its vintage appeal.
The guitar's unique specs and aged finish have made it a topic of discussion every time it is used. Many people have reached out wanting to know about and potentially acquire a similar Gibson Les Paul. The guitar's story has been a mystery, but one thing is certain: it has played a crucial role in Oasis' reunion tour, providing different sonic layers for a lineup of three guitarists playing to stadium-level attendances.
In a surprising turn of events, one of the band's engineers now possesses the acoustic guitar used in "Wonderwall." Meanwhile, Noel Gallagher has a high-end pedalboard, as revealed via an Instagram post last month.
As the tour continues, fans and music enthusiasts alike are eager to see what other surprises Noel Gallagher has in store with his custom Gibson Les Paul. The guitar has undoubtedly become a significant part of Oasis' reunion tour, and its unique sound and appearance are sure to be remembered for years to come.
- Noel Gallagher's custom Gibson Les Paul, a standout from the reunion tour, boasts a unique pickup configuration with aged nickel P-90 pickup covers and custom P-90 pickups.
- The Gibson Les Paul in question was designed specifically to accommodate P-90s at high volumes without sacrificing sound and tone, having been in development for at least 18 months.
- The guitar features a SlimTaper neck profile and Grover tuners, enhancing its playability, while its light ebony finish, aged in Gibson’s Murphy Lab, adds a vintage appeal.
- The guitar's loud and clear output, even at high volumes, has made it a hot topic among fans and music enthusiasts, who have expressed interest in acquiring a similar Gibson Les Paul.
- In addition to the iconic Gibson Les Paul, Noel Gallagher also uses a high-end pedalboard, as evidenced by an Instagram post last month.
