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Sex Pistols’ bassist Glen Matlock turned down a chance to join Oasis after seeing them live
By Phil Weller published
The approach came in the mid–’90s, but Matlock concluded “the last thing they need is someone else standing still”
Hear the AC15 Twin said to be John Lennon’s first Vox paired with Noel Gallagher's Les Paul
By Janelle Borg published
The storied 1962 Vox AC15 is expected to fetch between $127,132 and $254,265 at tomorrow's auction
When Oasis needed a new guitarist, Johnny Marr was ready to fill in alongside Noel Gallagher
By Janelle Borg published
Marr and the Gallagher brothers go way back, with The Smiths guitarist famously lending Noel one of his prized guitars after an early Oasis gig
Oasis reunion hype reaches fever pitch as Noel Gallagher’s Definitely Maybe Epiphone Les Paul smashes auction estimate
By Matt Owen published
The Les Paul – which can be seen in the Supersonic music video – was sold alongside two other Oasis instruments, which also broke their estimated selling prices
Oasis are officially reuniting for their first live shows in 16 years – but who will be playing guitar?
By Matt Owen published
The Gallagher brothers are finally getting back together for a string of live dates next year. But who will be joining the newly reformed Oasis?
Noel Gallagher’s Definitely Maybe Les Paul is going to auction – and it could sell for more than $100,000
By Matt Owen published
The humble Cherry Sunburst single-cut can be seen in the Oasis music video for Supersonic
Gem Archer on letting go of the Gibson Firebird he played in Oasis – and why he absolutely loves the JHS Pedal Notaklön
By Andrew Daly published
The Noel Gallagher six-string lieutenant checks in to discuss his life in guitar gear, from his out-of-control Firebird collection to his affection for JHS' budget Ikea-style Klon clone
“Noel Gallagher gave me one of Peter Green’s Gibson Les Pauls. Johnny Marr had given Noel a guitar, and maybe he felt it was customary that he do the same”: Bill Ryder-Jones on his ascent to UK indie rock royalty
By Andrew Daly published
The former Coral guitarist has gone on to release captivating solo material. He shares stories of recording with Noel Gallagher, tracking solos with Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner, and why he isn’t as good a player as he used to be – but he’s OK with that
“I was sitting around my house, drinking too many margaritas because I thought the world was ending. I got a call asking if I’d be interested in playing with St. Vincent”: Jason Falkner’s “oddball” guitars took him from Jellyfish to Beck and St. Vincent
By Andrew Daly published
The journeyman guitarist and session pro developed a bass technique without owning one (landing him a gig with Noel Gallagher), discovered St. Vincent isn’t the musical dictator he’d expected, and knows his fans are impatient for his next solo album
“Noel spat on his T-shirt, rubbed off the signature and said, ‘I’ll take it anyway!’”: Noel Gallagher once bought one of Peter Green’s Les Pauls – but erased Green’s signature to get back at the store owner who sold it to him
By Matt Owen published
Bill Ryder-Jones, the guitar's current custodian, revealed how the Oasis man came into possession of the storied Les Paul, and stripped it of its notable scrawl
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