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A screen-matched 2002 Taylor 855-CE 12-string guitar used and owned by Noel Gallagher during his time in British rock band Oasis. This guitar was originally obtained from Gallagher's personal collection and was used for studio recordings. It proved a firm favourite with his band members and was also used live on stage during acoustic performances. It can be seen being held by Gem Archer during Oasis' performance in Wisseloord Studios in the Netherlands in 2005, and markings on the pickguard can be screen matched to footage of Archer playing it during a live acoustic performance of "The Importance of Being Idle" in the 2007 documentary Lord Don't Slow Me Down. It was also used by Archer during the band's Don't Believe the Truth world tour in 2005, during the performance of "Songbird".

The guitar features a spruce-and-rosewood jumbo Dreadnought body; a mahogany neck; pearlescent fretboard inlays; and 12 gold-plated tuners. A sticker inside the sound hole displays the serial number "20020710107". The instrument still has Gallagher's original strings, and the back of the headstock is autographed by Gallagher in black ink.

The lot comes in a hardshell protective case labelled "Taylor 855 CE 12 String Acc". The case contains four of Gallagher's original Dunlop plectrums and various Taylor technical manuals. There are minor scratches on the back of the guitar's body and scuffing on the case exterior. Dimensions (guitar): 109.5 cm x 43 cm x 10.5 cm (43" x 17" x 4"); (case): 114.5 cm x 50.5 cm x 16 cm (45" x 19.75" x 6.25")

The autographs in this lot have been professionally authenticated by expert Garry King; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Contains organic materials; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: £8,000 - 16,000 † Δ

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