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Columbia (Live at Knebworth, 10 August '96) Guitar Tone Settings
Oasis · 1990s · rock
live
Original Recording
Guitar
Epiphone Sheraton II (Noel Gallagher's main guitar at Knebworth 1996, as seen in documentary and confirmed for live use on this song)
Pickups
Epiphone stock humbuckers (likely Alnico, standard for Sheraton II of this era)
Amp
Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Vox AC50 head (as per live rig evidence and forum consensus for Knebworth 1996)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Live performance, Knebworth 1996. Guitar and amp confirmed by pedalboard photos and multiple gear rundowns. No evidence of studio overdubs for this live version.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain6.5
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer · compression
- Vox V847 Wah · wah
- Boss DD-5 Digital Delay · delay
- Boss LS-2 Line Selector · other
Epiphone Sheraton II → Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer → Vox V847 Wah (not engaged) → Boss DD-5 Digital Delay → Boss LS-2 Line Selector → Vox AC50 head → Marshall 4x12 cabinet (amp spring reverb on low)
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Tone Character
- thick British crunch
- punchy midrange
- full-bodied chord attack
- slightly compressed sustain
- articulate pick attack
- open, dynamic response
- classic 90s Britpop rhythm
- clear note separation
- moderate amp breakup
- tight, focused low end