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A Les Paul Custom 20th Anniversary guitar used and owned by Noel Gallagher during his time in Oasis. This guitar was originally obtained from Gallagher's personal collection. It was used for studio recording on two of the band's albums (Standing on the Shoulder of Giants and Heathen Chemistry), and was notably played on the UK number one single "Go Let It Out", as well as the track "Force of Nature".

The guitar features a single-cutaway mahogany body with a maple top finished in Alpine White, a mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard, and Gibson's hallmark five-piece pearlescent diamond headstock inlay. The serial number "404050" is stamped on the reverse of the headstock (faint in certain lighting). Additional features include a black pickguard, a three-way toggle selector, three humbucker pickups, and volume and tone controls. One of the fretboard inlays is engraved "20th Anniversary."

The guitar is housed in a black leather protective case which is lined with red velvet and bears several strips of tape with handwritten annotations. The instrument displays cracking to the body varnish, along with scuffing and marks to the reverse, consistent with studio use. The case shows notable exterior wear and remains fragile due to a damaged hinge and latch; it should be handled with care.

The lot is accompanied by a signed handwritten note from Gallagher confirming the guitar's authenticity, history and serial number, as well as a printed sheet featuring images of Gallagher holding the instrument. Dimensions (guitar): 101.5 cm x 33 cm x 7 cm (40" x 13" x 2.75"); (case): 105 cm x 37 cm x 11.5 cm (41.25" x 14.5" x 4.5")

The handwriting in this lot has been professionally authenticated by expert Garry King; see notice in the Terms and Conditions.

Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Terms and Conditions.

Contains organic materials; see notice in the Terms and Conditions.

Estimate: £10,000 - 20,000 M