ROCK 'N' ROLL STAR
We are happy to offer the following instrument from one of the worlds most iconic of all British Rock Roll Bands that being Oasis. Please see details as follows:
History
Since the bands formation and throughout the 1990s Oasis were famed for their use of Epiphone branded instruments. This worldwide exposure led to a mass increase in sales of Epiphone guitars resulting in the Epiphone Noel Gallagher Supernova Signature model which was developed between Noel and Epiphone President Jim Rosenberg. The instrument offered that is one of the most iconic and favoured of all Epiphone models which was personally gifted to the said artists at the Universal Amphitheatre in January 1998 during the bands sell out Be Here Now Tour.
Specification
Epiphone Riviera
1997
Natural
Twin Humbuckers
Frequensator Tail Piece
Kluson Style Machineheads
Playing wear to front / rear
Original Strap
Original Touring Case
With purchase comes the following Documentation
Be Here Now 1997 Tour Programme
Be Here Now 1998 Tour Programme
Hot Flash Press Release announcing US 1998 Tour
Album Launch card
Press Photo
Verification
The instrument comes with a detailed letter from long standing Oasis guitar technician Paul ’Spooner’ Heywood who worked with the band from 1996 till there eventual Split in 2009 and was later gifted the instrument for his many years of long standing service.
The Market
Interest in Oasis owned and used instruments is increasing with Noel Gallaghers Original Gibson ES355
ecently commanding over £250,000 at auction
Comments
The above instrument is synonymous to the look, style and tone of this iconic British Band an carries full written and archival verification of ownership and do feel will be an exceptionally strong investment grade purchase
Notes
The Epiphone Riviera is an iconic model which was favoured by Noel Gallagher who has owned several examples in various configurations over the years choosing them to feature on iconic videos such as 'Don’t Look Back in Anger’, ‘Morning Glory’, 'Roll With It’, ’Shakermaker’ as well as live performances including 'Live By the Sea’, ‘Earls Court 1995’ and Glastonbury 1995.