lead guitar from “supersonic” by oasis | ToneDB
supersonic
oasis
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
Bright and slightly overdriven British rock sound, with a touch of fuzz and chorus to add dimension. It's got a raw energy that cuts through the mix.
Gear
- Gibson Les Paulinstrument
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- Vox AC30amp
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- Neumann U67microphone
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- Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Faceprocessing
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- Boss CE-1processing
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The Story
The lead guitar sound on "Supersonic" was recorded at Monnow Valley Studio using Noel Gallagher's Gibson Les Paul through a Vox AC30 amplifier. A Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face was used to add the raw, overdriven character to the lead lines, while a Boss CE-1 chorus pedal provided the swirling thickness that became part of Oasis's signature guitar sound. The recording was produced by Owen Morris and engineered by Mark Coyle.
Production Credits
Producer: Owen Morris
Engineer: Mark Coyle
Recorded at: Monnow Valley Studio
Signal Chain
Instrument: Gibson Les Paul
Amp: Vox AC30
Microphone: Neumann U67
Processing: Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face, Boss CE-1
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Les Paul or similar humbucker-equipped guitar.
- Use a Vox AC30 amp model or the real thing.
- Introduce a Fuzz Face early in the chain for that raw, overdriven tone.
- Add a subtle chorus effect to thicken the sound, being careful not to overdo it.
- Experiment with mic placement on the amp to capture the desired tone and room ambience.
Original Gear
- Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
- Vox AC30(amp)
- Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face(pedal)
- Boss CE-1(pedal)
- Neumann U67(mic)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face
Modern recreation of the classic Fuzz Face circuit with silicon transistors for consistent performance and the same raw fuzz character
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Vox AC30
Current production AC30 with the same EL84 power tubes and Top Boost channel that defined the original Britpop sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Boss CE-1
Features vintage CE-1 mode that recreates the original's lush analog chorus sound with both chorus and vibrato options
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Vox AC30 + Fuzz Face chain
Includes accurate AC30 modeling and vintage fuzz pedal emulations for achieving British rock tones in the box
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face
Budget alternative that provides similar harmonic saturation and sustain, popular with many Britpop guitarists
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