Gibson Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard Review
This year began with a 'mystery' guitar and quickly turned into a limited collector's item, with only 25 units priced at £17,500. Now, the Gibson USA Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard is available, designed as a tribute to the guitar Noel Gallagher used during Oasis' reunion shows.
Design and Features
- SlimTaper neck profile, known as the ‘Everyman’ shape
- Equipped with P-90 single-coil soapbar pickups delivering classic rock ’n’ roll tones
- Black and chrome finish providing a vintage rock aesthetic
- Made to measure model developed by Noel Gallagher and Gibson over 18 months
Background and Release
Speculation about the guitar started when Oasis began their Live ’25 reunion tour on July 4, 2025, with Noel Gallagher seen playing a black Les Paul. Fans wondered if it was the Custom model loaned from Johnny Marr.
“Paid tribute to the instrument that Noel Gallagher has been using at Oasis reunion shows.”
Gibson confirmed a 25-piece limited run, igniting anticipation for a wider production, which arrived just in time for Oasis' Australian tour.
Expert Perspective
“This is a good USA Les Paul pairing a SlimTaper neck profile with P-90 single coils and rock ’n’ roll dress.”
The new signature model does not radically redesign the classic Les Paul but rather enhances it with upgraded features for a modern edge.
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Summary: The Gibson USA Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard offers a limited-edition, classic rock ’n’ roll guitar blending timeless design with modern enhancements inspired by Noel’s signature sound and style.