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Some Might Say Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Oasis
Oasis · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Epiphone Les Paul Standard (early 1990s, likely Korean-made)
Pickups
Epiphone stock humbuckers
Amp
Marshall amplifier (likely JCM900 or similar, studio recording era 1994-95)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1994-1995. Guitar and amp inferred from era and available sources. No direct photo or interview confirmation for this exact song, but all evidence points to this setup for the 'Morning Glory' sessions. No pedalboard photos from the studio session exist.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb2
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- big and open
- crunchy British rhythm drive
- full-bodied midrange
- bright but not harsh
- tight low end with slight looseness
- dynamic and responsive
- slight amp breakup
- no audible modulation or delay
- slight room ambience
- bridge pickup clarity
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio photo or interview confirms the exact amp or pedal settings for 'Some Might Say' riff section.
- Settings are estimated based on typical Marshall amp use by Noel Gallagher in the 'Morning Glory' era and genre conventions.
- No evidence of pedals or effects (delay, chorus, etc.) used on the riff section; all forum and gear sources agree the tone is dry and amp-driven.
- If more specific studio documentation emerges, settings may need revision.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Noel Gallagher used a crunchy, mid-forward Britpop tone on 'Some Might Say,' likely with a Marshall-style amp (e.g., JCM900) set for classic rock crunch. The tone is punchy, not overly saturated, with strong mids and moderate bass/treble, and only subtle studio reverb.