"Some might say this is far from a valid Oasis signature guitar, having only come into play earlier this year": Gibson Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard review

Gibson Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard Review

What began as a mysterious guitar earlier this year—quickly turning into a 25-piece, £17,000 collector’s model—has now arrived as the Gibson USA Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard, proudly billed as a “Paul for the people.”

Forget the hype: this is a quality Les Paul, featuring a SlimTaper neck profile paired with P-90 single coils and a bold black-and-chrome rock aesthetic. Its sound leans on classic soapbar P-90 tones combined with modern comfort.

Specifications and Design

Although it’s labeled as “limited,” the exact production numbers remain undisclosed by Gibson. The model aims to balance collector appeal with player accessibility.

“No sooner had Oasis begun their Live ’25 reunion tour on 4th July 2025 than chatter started about a mystery guitar Noel Gallagher was wielding, a black Les Paul.”

Rumors initially suggested it might have been the vintage model loaned from Johnny Marr. Persistent speculation led to Gibson confirming a 25-unit run that paid tribute to the guitar used by Gallagher during the Oasis reunion shows. It was, in essence, a Made To Measure Les Paul that Gallagher had co-developed with Gibson over the last year and a half.

From Custom Build to Production Model

Just before Oasis began their Australian dates, Gibson officially announced the commercially available version: the Gibson USA Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard. While staying true to the Les Paul blueprint, this signature model feels like a finely tuned hot-rod—refined, punchy, and unmistakably Noel.

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Reviewer’s Impression

This guitar is less about reinventing the Les Paul and more about celebrating a modern connection between an iconic artist and Gibson’s enduring craftsmanship.

Author’s summary: A stylish and energetic Les Paul blending Noel Gallagher’s stage-ready attitude with classic Gibson tone and detail, positioned perfectly between collector luxury and player accessibility.

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Guitar World Guitar World — 2025-11-04

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