Oasis - Which guitar did Liam break?

Noel Gallagher announced the split up of Oasis on 29th of August 2009 after Liam broke Noel's guitar after an argument. Oasis have a reputation for arguments between the two brothers, I've seen numerous interviews of Noel and Liam saying they will never split. But it seems like it's finally happened.

I've been trying to find out which guitar Liam smashed up. I know if someone smashed up one of my favourite guitars I would be angry too. Noel Gallagher over the years has owned and made famous various guitars. His iconic union jack Epiphone Sheraton caught peoples eye and Epiphone even made a signature model of it. His acoustic of choice seems to be his Gibson J200, I remember when I saw a video of Noel playing Masterplan with that guitar, I wanted one so much! The Gibson ES 335 custom with a bigsby that Noel's been playing recently, seen in the clip below, that guitar looks gorgeous. If it was any of these guitar no wonder Noel went crazy and left the band.

I've been searching all over the net and can't find out which guitar was smashed up, anyone got any links or knows which one? The only other clue I've heard is that it was a Gretsch, I'd love to see a picture of that Gretsch, what kind of Gretsch has Noel been playing recently?

If it really is the end of Oasis, then it's the end of the best british rock band in recent years, Oasis was one of the first bands I loved, and "Don't Look Back in Anger" was the first guitar solo I learnt. What will happen now? Maybe Noel will go on to do a solo album and Liam Gallagher will continue with Oasis. Well, thats a lesson for you singers out there, don't smash up the guitarist guitar unless you have permission, especially if it's a 1959 Gibson Les Paul, you'll have every guitarist in the world out for your blood.

Brian Setzer and his Gretsch

Brian Setzer another Gretsch man, he's has his Gretsch since he was 17 years old, I know how it feels to pick up and look at the guitar you've been playing for years and realise it's a masterpiece. Brian Setzer's style and tone really suits and comes from his Gretsch, Gretsch's definietely have something unique about them making you play a certain way and feel a certain type of music. Brian Setzer also has a signature Gretsch released to everybody that wants his guitar and personal preference on specs.

Heres a video of Brian Setzer talking about his Gretsch.

Chet Atkins - Talks about his Gretch

Chet Atkins is no doubt a guitar legend, he revolutionise fingerstyle playing and thum bass lines. My favourite song by Chet Atkins must be Windy and warm.

Chet Atkins has various signatures out, but his electric of choice is a Gretsch. He talks about how he designed the Gretsch that he plays with Mr Gretsch. The f-holes are abit smaller and the nut had a zero fret at one time. His guitar then inspired the design of the Gretsch country gentleman, and various other Gretsch that came afterwards. Now Gretsch guitars are very popular with many famous guitarists are choosing to play one, famously, Gearge Harrison, and Brian Seltzer. A Gretsch is unique in that it can give another distinct tone and feel to the guitar that will make you play differently, different from a Gibson, of Fender, or a ES335 style hollowbody, they have something special.

I never used to follow Chet Atkins music much before and remember seeing him in guitar magazines in the 90's, then after Les Paul died I wondered how old Chet Atkins was now, then I found out he already died in 2001!!! I think I stopped buying guitar magazine in that period and didn't keep upto date, RIP to another legend. The old legends are getting old now, the innovators of guitar, at least their music and legacy will live on.

Gretsch White Falcon Double Cutaway

Anyone remember the scene the the anime beck about the Gretsch White Falcon Double Cutaway. This scene reminded me of when I was a beginner dreaming over guitars in guitar magazines, and going to the guitar shop to have a look at the real thing.

Beck Anime - Gretsch White Falcon Clips
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Gretsch White Falcon Double Cutaway Review

MODEL NAME
G6136DC, White FalconTM Double Cutaway

MODEL NUMBER
240-1430-(805)

SERIES
Professional Collection

COLORS
(805) White,

CATEGORY
Hollow Body Guitars

BODY STYLE
Double Cutaway

SCALE LENGTH
25.5" (648mm)

TOP
Arched Laminated Maple

BRACING
Parallel Tone Bars

BACK AND SIDES
Laminated Maple Body, 17" Wide, 2" Deep

NECK
2-Piece Maple

PICKUPS
2 High Sensitive Filter'TronTM Pickups

PICKUP SWITCHING
3-Position Toggle:Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups Position 3. Neck Pickup

CONTROLS
Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Standby Switch,3-Position Toggle Master Tone Switch:Position 1. Medium Level, High Frequency Roll Off Position 2. Switch Out of the Circuit, Pickup is Wide Open (That Great Gretsch Sound!)Position 3. Slight Level, High Frequency Roll Off

WIDTH AT NUT
1-11/16" (43mm)

FRETBOARD
Ebony, 12" Radius (305mm)

BRIDGE
Ebony-Based Space ControlTM Roller-Bridge

TAILPIECE
Bigsby?B6G Vibrato Tailpiece

HARDWARE
Gold-Plated

FINISH
Gloss Urethane

CASE
Includes G6242L Deluxe Hardshell Case, US MSRP $220.00

NO. OF FRETS
22

MACHINE HEADS
Grover?ImperialTM Gold-Plated Die-cast Tuners

UNIQUE FEATURES
V-Shaped Falcon Headstock with Horizontal Gretsch Logo,Neo Classic "Thumbnail" Inlay Position Markers,Gold-Sparkle Fingerboard and Headstock Bindings,Oversized Bound F-Holes,Multiple Gold-Sparkle Body Bindings,Gold-Sparkle Inlaid Gretsch Logo on Headstock,Gold Plexi Dove-Style Pickguard with Falcon Detail,Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs,Adjustable Truss Rod

Gretsch White Falcon - Billy Duffy Gear interview

The Gretch White Falcon.... it's got to be one of the most beautiful guitar every made. If god plays guitar, he would use a Gretsch White Falcon. The Gretsch White Falcon with its white finish and gold hardware, and the shape of the guitar, THE SHAPE, this guitar is perfection, something from heaven.

However, not many guitarist play a White Falcon. Billy Duffy from The Cult does, and he's one of the rare guitarists that have made it his trademark guitar, and he's managed to make it suit his image and playing style. Billy Duffy has been playing the Gretsch White Falcon for decades and has a wide collection from vintage 1970's models, to the most current new productions. If he doesn't know about the White Falcon then who does. The White Falcon from the 70's although looked great, had no output and not suitable for gigs. Billy Duffy used to swap the pickups with custom made Seymour Duncans. Billy Duffy bought his first double cutaway White Falcon in 1982 using all his life savings to buy it, commiting his life to Rock N' Roll and music.

Heres a video interview with Billy Duffy talking about his love for the Gretsch White Falcon throughout his career.

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Edge guitar gear from U2 - guitars part 2

The next part of Edge from U2's interview with the BBC about his guitars, pedals and gear. Edge had a record amount of using 18 different guitars during one show, Edge loves his gear. He demonstrates some riffs with his Rickenbacker and some effects to give a funky wah sound. Edge also demonstrates his "infinite" guitar, where he uses a sustainer, combined with his effects he makes a spacey violin type tone.

Some guitars in Edge's collection featured are a Gibson Les Paul Goldtop with P90s, Rickenbackers, Strats, Gretsch White Falcon, and a Line 6 guitar.

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George Harrison guitar - Rocky guitar

A very rare George Harrison interview about his guitars and his search for the right sound and tone. George Harrison early on in his career played through Vox amplifiers and a Gretsch country Gentleman and Rickenbackers. He talks about his story of getting the holy grail, a Fender. George Harrison guitar Rocky was the first Fender he bought and was initially sky blue in colour and was later repainted like many other guitars during the psychedelic period.

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