WITH THIS NEW NOEL GALLAGHER GEAR GUIDE, WE AIM TO TAKE A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT WHAT GEAR NOEL IS CURRENTLY USING, HIS PAST SETUPS AND THE BEST PEDALS, GUITARS, AMPS AND MICROPHONES TO GET A SIMILAR SOUND.

This week, Noel Gallagher unveiled his new pedalboard on Instagram. For Oasis / Noel fans who play the guitar, it's always a thrill to check what new gear their idol is using. There's no denying that Noel Gallagher is one of the most influential and successful guitarists of the past 25 years - a true guitar hero. But, most importantly for us here, he's also a talented and tasteful player, who's really into his fx pedals, without ever "overdoing" it - his setup and style serve as a great lesson in choosing a wide variety of effects but using them in moderation, always in favor of the songs, never just for the sake of it. With Oasis nostalgia reaching a peak this year, with acclaimed Supersonic documentary, Oasis Exhibition in Manchester and an anniversary reissue of 'Be Here Now' to be released soon, this is the perfect time to put the spotlight on "The Chief" and unveil the secrets of Noel Gallagher's sound.

NOEL GALLAGHER GIG RIG PEDALBOARD, 2016: WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?

On Tuesday 4th October, Noel posted his latest pedalboard on his instagram account. Of course, as expected, it sparked the curiosity of many guitarists worldwide.

NOEL GALLAGHER COMPLETE GUITAR SETUP - TOTAL COST (EXCLUDING GIG RIG FEES): £6122*

We can reveal an approximate cost of all that gear on display - well over £6,000, plus the costs of hiring pedalboard experts Gig Rig to set it all up! That's a lot of money... This is also the first time Noel goes full-on boutique effects - no more Ibanez, Boss or MXR fx pedals to be seen, like in the past. The days of him using Line 6 DL-4 delay are well and truly over! What does it all mean? Who knows... it could be a "mid-life guitar crisis" (is there such a thing??) but, seriously, it just looks like Noel wanted an entirely fresh setup to experiment with, discover new sounds, and spark some creativity - as any guitarist who enjoys buying new pedals will be familiar with, getting new gear can inspire you. The fact he's got no less than three different overdrives, three delay pedals and two very versatile reverbs certainly means he's got a rich palette with which to experiment, and he's also got a Critter & Guitari Septavox (sitting on top of his amp), which is a cool little synth created for Jack White's Third Man Records. It seems Noel's new album might sound *very* different than anything else he's done thus far if this pic is anything to go by. Could this be possible? At any rate, it certainly looks like Noel wants to have a lot of fun in the studio! Let's wait and see... but, in the meantime, here's the complete list of the gear featured on Noel Gallagher's new pedalboard:

This is his full rig breakdown: Sonic Research Turbo Tuner ST-300 Mini Tuner Pedal £100

JHS Steak Eggs Overdrive £274

Klon Centaur Overdrive £1400+

JHS SuperVolt V2 (Supro amp simulator for creamy overdrive sounds) £156

JHS Muffuletta (Distortion / Fuzz) £179

Catalinbread Adineko Oil Can delay £157

Catalinbread Echorec Delay (Binson Echorec tape delay simulator) £180

Paradox Architect Reverb £141

Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb £299

Keeley 30ms Automatic Double Tracker £156

Sonuus Wahoo Dual Analogue Filter / Wah £179

Gig Rig Remote Loopy-2 £119

Gig Rig G2 Bank Manager footswitch £39

Gig Rig G2 FX Switcher £749

Strymon Timeline Multi Delay and Looper Pedal £429

Large pedalboard £230+

Gig Rig Distributor power supply £35

Fender 68 Custom Twin Reverb Guitar Amplifier Combo £1300 Noel Gallagher 2016 pedalboard - worth over £6,000 in gear!

ALTERNATIVE SETUP TO SOUND LIKE NOEL - TOTAL COST: £2,871*

If you feel inspired by Noel's setup, but doesn't fancy spending as much, here's an alternative setup that can take you to the ballpark, pretty much using similar, good quality gear that's cheaper than Noel's "boutique" choices:

There you go - a very cool setup similar to Noel's, but at less than half the price!* Not bad... *prices correct as of October 2016

NOEL GALLAGHER GUITARS - 2016

Though Noel's favorite guitars still remain his trusty Gibson ES-355 and ES-345 semi-acoustics, recently he's been leaning towards more Fender guitars. Noel has played Fenders since Oasis, but it does seem like he's using them more often now. On his most recent tour, he could be seen playing an assortment of guitars which have included Stratocaster, maple and rosewood fingerboard Telecasters, Telecaster Deluxe, and Jazzmasters. Just a few of Noel Gallagher's Fender-style guitars

NOEL GALLAGHER GUITAR VAULT

Noel Gallagher is a true guitar aficionado, and he went through a lot of different gear since Oasis. Here's a look at some of the most important gear that's shaped his sound over the years- including all the Noel-related gear you can buy today! Noel Gallagher Guitar Collection

NOEL GALLAGHER ELECTRIC GUITARS

Throughout his career, Noel has used semi-acoustic guitars. During the Britpop explosion, Oasis helped to popularize this type of guitars, because Noel's favorite guitar at the time was an Epiphone Riviera. Noel also used Epiphone Sheraton guitars - such as the iconic Union Jack model he first played at Oasis' historic Maine Road gig. For 'Don't Believe The Truth' Noel used a Gibson Trini Lopez, before settling with the ES-345 and ES-355 he still uses today. Noel Gallagher in 1995, playing an Epiphone Riviera MIJ (Made In Japan)

THE BEST GUITAR FOR EARLY OASIS TONE: EPIPHONE SHERATON PRO

The Epiphone Sheraton Pro semi-acoustic is perfect for that Noel Gallagher tone on early Oasis records such as 'Definitely Maybe'. Noel fans on a budget will be happy with an Epiphone ES-335 Dot.

ANOTHER NOEL FAVOURITE: THE LES PAUL

The other guitar model that Noel has used a lot over the years was the Gibson Les Paul. But, like many up-and-coming musicians who want to get some good affordable gear, his main guitar in the early years before the release of "Supersonic" was an Epiphone Les Paul Standard model, in cherry Sunburst. It might be the same one you see on the UK version of the "Supersonic" video.

Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Heritage Cherry Sunburst

A GIFT FROM PAUL WELLER

One of his most prized guitars, though, must be the white Rickenbacker 330 which Paul Weller gave him. It was the guitar Weller used with The Jam in their final years, such as performing the last single 'Beat Surrender' on TOTP. It's not known if he used the guitar on the record, but he played it during the 'Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants' tour. He also used another Rickenbacker 330 (in Mapleglo) on a couple of numbers. Noel Gallagher playing Paul Weller's P Rickenbacker 330

NOEL GALLAGHER ACOUSTIC GUITARS

Noel Gallagher and his Gibson J200 acoustic guitar[/caption] For many years, his acoustic guitar of choice was an Epiphone EJ-200, such as the one used in 'Wonderwall', until he eventually upgraded to a Gibson SJ-200.

Epiphone EJ 200CE Electro Acoustic Guitar in Vintage Sunburst

Gibson SJ200 Standard Electro Acoustic Gutiar in Vintage Sunburst

Noel also used a few Takamine guitars during the Britpop years. Today, his main choice is a Martin D-28 - one of the best acoustics there is, as used by Bob Dylan, Jimmy Page, Neil Young, and John Lennon. Noel said: "I bought it brand-new in a shop, just straight off the peg. It's f***ing incredible. It's got a new Baggs pickup system in it, which is pretty amazing."

Martin D-28 Re-Imagined Acoustic Guitar

NOEL GALLAGHER GUITAR AMPS

Noel's favorite guitar amp seems to be the Fender Blues Junior, which he's used from the final years in Oasis up until very recently with the High Flying Birds, alongside a Hiwatt Custom 100 head. But for a long time - during most of Oasis' career, anyway - he used Marshall amps: this is pretty much the ultimate formula for Noel's 'Definitely Maybe' sound - Epiphone semi-acoustic into a cranked-up Marshall.

'DEFINITELY MAYBE' TONE ON A BUDGET: MARSHALL CODE 25 The new Marshall Code 25 is an affordable practice & recording amp that perfectly emulates the sound of classic Marshall amps, including the JCM-series stacks like the ones Noel used during early Oasis. This is a great choice for any Oasis fans playing at home!

IN THE EARLY DAYS Early on, Noel used a small Marshall and a small Vox amp (an AC10, maybe?) which were replaced by what looked like a Marshall Valvestate 8040 or 8080 and a WEM Dominator, as seen on Oasis' TV debut in 1994. However, as soon as Oasis got huge, he started to use a Marshall JCM900 stack. Contrary to what some guitarists think, Noel didn't use a Marshall Bluesbreaker - it was rhythm guitarist Bonehead who did!

NOEL GALLAGHER FX PEDALS

Noel also used a Mellotron keyboard on tracks from '(What's The Story) Morning Glory'. The subtle orchestral strings you hear on 'Don't Look Back In Anger' and cello sounds you hear in 'Wonderwall' were created by this vintage instrument - which was also used by The Beatles for the flute sounds in 'Strawberry Fields Forever'. To get that Mellotron sound on a budget, simply hook up your keyboard or guitar to an Electro-Harmonix Mel9 pedal!

NOEL GALLAGHER MICROPHONES

There’s not a great deal of information out there regarding Noel’s preferred use of microphones, aside from countless pics on stage with a Shure SM58. Until now! Not one to go about endorsing brands too much (or mincing his words), Noel Gallagher chooses his gear carefully and has actually chosen to endorse the Aston Mics brand, utilizing them on the recording for his as yet untitled third solo album.

ASTON SPIRIT MIC Noel chose the Aston Spirit mic for his vocals on the new "High Flying Birds" album… and here’s his quote… "I ******* LOVE these mics!" - Noel Gallagher Short and sweet, and i'm sure you can guess what the blanked out word is! No doubt the “open” sound with sparkling harmonics are the reason why Noel chose the extremely versatile multi-pattern microphone. Noel’s vocals are extremely unique and rarely (if ever) manipulated, so the Aston Spirit will make a great choice for the new album thanks to the fact it’s a highly accurate mic that provides natural and transparent vocals. The Spirit is able to capture all that detail and the higher notes Noel can hit without throwing in any of the harshness that can sometimes occur with condenser mics. Aston Spirit Condenser Microphone