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Stand By Me Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Oasis
Oasis · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Epiphone Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s Korean model, as used by Noel Gallagher on Be Here Now sessions)
Pickups
Epiphone humbuckers (stock, likely Alnico V type)
Amp
Marshall amplifier (likely Marshall JCM900 or Marshall Super Lead, as used by Noel Gallagher during Be Here Now era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1997. Gear inferred from era, interviews, and period photos. No direct source confirms exact amp model for this track, but Marshall JCM900/Super Lead is most probable for the main riff. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; effects are likely from amp or studio. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Oasis rig for this song.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- warm and mid-heavy
- British crunch
- full-bodied and layered
- clear chord articulation
- slightly compressed
- dynamic and responsive
- open and ringing
- not overly saturated
- classic 90s Britpop rock
- no prominent effects coloration
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms exact amp model or settings for 'Stand By Me' riff; settings estimated based on typical Oasis studio rig and genre/era.
- No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; all effects likely from amp or studio post-processing.
- Pickup choice inferred from typical Noel Gallagher rhythm tone and live footage; bridge pickup is most probable for main riff.
- If future sources provide direct studio documentation, update accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The 'Stand By Me' riff has a classic Noel Gallagher Britpop crunch—mid-forward, not overly saturated, with a chimey top end and solid low end. Likely recorded with a cranked British amp (Vox/Marshall), moderate gain, and subtle reverb for space, matching Oasis's late-90s production style.