"Interested parties given a sneak peek... Noel Gallagher reveals pictures of his Oasis reunion equipment setup"
Noel Gallagher, former Oasis member, has revealed details of his touring rig for the band's reunion shows. The setup combines classic, boutique, unique, and museum-grade pedals to recreate and enhance the band's iconic sound.
Three ZVEX Lo-Fi Loop Junky pedals seem to be dedicated to specific songs like "Rock & Roll Star," "Champagne Supernova," and "D'You Know What I Mean?" These allow Gallagher to have preloaded specific loops or effects tailored for each track during live performances.
A Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay contributes rich ambient textures to the sound. An SIB Electronics Echodrive Delay and a Boss DD-7 digital delay are essential for Gallagher's signature echo and delay effects. A familiar Dunlop Cry Baby Wah pedal is a staple for expressive tonal shifts, while a Keeley Electronics Compressor is recognized as an industry-standard for consistent tone and sustain.
TC Electronic Polytune 3 tuner ensures precise tuning, and among the rare and "museum-piece" pedals, Gallagher features the BSM Finest Treble Booster Model OR 2004. This boutique pedal is a collector’s item since the company that made it has closed following the death of its creator, Bernd C. Meiser.
Gallagher also uses a boutique boost pedal featuring a real 12AX7 tube, which he has named one of his favorite pedals. The Watchtower delay pedal, designed by Rick Hamel, is another key component, renowned for its preamp mojo.
Noel Gallagher's backline consists of four tube amp combos: a pair of Marshall JTM45s and a pair of Hiwatt Custom 50s. The SIB Echodrive is not powered by Gallagher's pedalboard power supply; it is powered by the mains. The pedalboard also features high-end units, like the Boss DD-7 digital delay pedal and Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb Delay.
Gallagher's pedalboard costs a grand if found second-hand, with the Watchtower delay pedal and the SIB Echodrive being highly sought after and worth considerable sums. The SIB Echodrive is so valuable that it is worth kicking a hole in a stained glass window.
This intricate setup reflects Gallagher’s strategic approach to live performance, clearly aiming to faithfully reproduce and enhance Oasis’s sound while also showcasing his evolution into a lead guitarist during the reunion tour. The combination of modern digital delays, vintage boosters, and multiple loop pedals allows for a rich and layered guitar tone tailored for different songs and parts within the set.
- Noel Gallagher, the former Oasis member, utilizes three ZVEX Lo-Fi Loop Junky pedals, dedicated to specific songs like "Rock & Roll Star," "Champagne Supernova," and "D'You Know What I Mean?"
- An SIB Electronics Echodrive Delay is essential for Gallagher's signature echo and delay effects, and it is not powered by his pedalboard power supply; it is powered by the mains.
- Gallagher's pedalboard costs a grand if found second-hand, with the Watchtower delay pedal and the SIB Echodrive being highly sought after and worth considerable sums.
- A familiar Dunlop Cry Baby Wah pedal is a staple for Gallagher's expressive tonal shifts, while a Keeley Electronics Compressor is recognized as an industry-standard for consistent tone and sustain.
- Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay contributes rich ambient textures to Gallagher's sound, and TC Electronic Polytune 3 tuner ensures precise tuning.
- BSM Finest Treble Booster Model OR 2004, a rare and "museum-piece" pedal, is also used by Gallagher, and a boutique boost pedal featuring a real 12AX7 tube is one of his favorite pedals.
- Among the gadgets and technology used in Gallagher's entertainment setup during the Oasis reunion tour, pedals play a significant role in recreating and enhancing the band's iconic sound.
