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wonderwall

oasis

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

Bright and jangly rhythm guitar with a slightly compressed, shimmering quality. This tone provides a solid foundation for the song, complementing the lead vocal and melody.

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The Story

Noel Gallagher recorded the rhythm guitar for "Wonderwall" using an Epiphone Casino through a Vox AC30 amplifier, with MXR Dyna Comp compression. The Casino's semi-hollow body and P-90 pickups provided the jangly character, while the AC30 contributed its signature British chime. The recording was done at Rockfield Studios in Wales with producer Owen Morris.

Production Credits

Producer: Owen Morris

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Rockfield Studios, Wales

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a semi-hollow guitar equipped with P-90 pickups; if that's not available, use single coil pickups.
  • Use a Vox AC30 amplifier or an amp model that emulates its characteristics.
  • Add a touch of compression to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
  • Experiment with light chorus or tremolo to add movement and depth to the sound.
  • Consider double-tracking the guitar part and panning the tracks slightly to create a wider stereo image.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Epiphone CasinoShop on Reverb$550-$650

Alternative to: Epiphone Casino

The exact same guitar used on the original recording, still manufactured with the same semi-hollow body and P-90 pickups that create the jangly tone

Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster ThinlineShop on Reverb$400-$450

Alternative to: Epiphone Casino

Budget alternative with semi-hollow construction and single-coil pickups that can approximate the Casino's brightness and resonance

Vox AC30C2Shop on Reverb$1300-$1500

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Current production version of the classic AC30 with the same EL84 tube circuit and chime that defined the original tone

Universal Audio OX Amp Top BoxPlugin Boutique$1600-$1800

Alternative to: Vox AC30

High-quality AC30 emulation with reactive load box for recording the authentic tube response at any volume

MXR Dyna CompShop on Reverb$80-$100

Alternative to: MXR Dyna Comp

The exact same compressor used on the recording, still in production and providing the same dynamics control and sustain

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