Gibson Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard Review
What began this year as a mysterious guitar and later became a £17,500 collector’s piece limited to 25 units is now available as the Gibson USA "Paul for the People."
Guitar Features
- SlimTaper neck profile
- P-90 single coil pickups delivering classic rock ’n’ roll tones
- Black and chrome finish with a vintage rock vibe
Background
When Oasis launched their Live ’25 reunion tour on July 4, 2025, fans noticed Noel Gallagher playing a black Les Paul, sparking speculation. Some wondered if it was the Custom loaned from Johnny Marr. The rumors continued until Gibson revealed a 25-piece limited edition for £17,500, paying tribute to the guitar Noel had been working on with them for 18 months. This Made To Measure Les Paul had been offset by the prospect of a production model.
Launch of the Production Model
Shortly before Oasis’s Australian shows, Gibson announced the Gibson USA Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard. Unlike a radical redesign, this signature model feels like a carefully enhanced classic Les Paul, presented as a "pimped-up hot rod."
“This new signature comes across as a pimped-up hot-rod.”
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Author's summary: The Gibson Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard is a limited, expertly crafted rock guitar blending classic features with modern enhancements, celebrating Gallagher’s iconic reunion instrument.