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Columbia (Live at Knebworth, 10 August '96) — Oasis1 / 2
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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

Mids
7
Bass
6.5
Gain
6.5
Reverb
2
Treble
7
Presence
6

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

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No exact amp knob settings found for this specific song/section; settings estimated based on typical Marshall/Vox AC50 usage in 90s Britpop live context.
  • ⚠️Pedalboard confirmed from documentary footage, but no explicit pedal settings or signal chain order for 'Columbia' riff section.
  • ⚠️Pickup choice inferred from typical Britpop rhythm tone and live footage; not explicitly stated for this song.
  • ⚠️Amp model confirmed as Vox AC50 head into Marshall 4x12 for Knebworth, but some forum debate exists about possible WEM/Valvestate use—majority consensus supports AC50/Marshall for this era.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Noel Gallagher at Knebworth used a crunchy, mid-forward Britpop tone typical of Marshall amps (often JCM900s), with moderate gain for clarity and punch, strong mids for that British rock sound, and restrained reverb reflecting the live mix. The bass is supportive but not boomy, and presence is set to add clarity without harshness.

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