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A custom Orange NG140 amplifier created for Noel Gallagher and used during his time in the iconic British band Oasis. Gallagher used Orange Amps custom stacks throughout the late '90s and early 2000s. Orange Amps stacks can be seen in the music video for "Stop Crying Your Heart Out", released in 2002, and in footage and images included in the BBC documentary Oasis: Right Here, Right Now and Mat Whitecross' documentary Oasis: Supersonic.

Built by the Orange Amps custom shop in 1998, this particular amplifier was requested by Gallagher and originally came directly from his personal collection. He specifically requested that the amplifier be able to produce loud distortion.

The 140W amplifier is made of plywood with steel hardware and a vibrant orange Tolex exterior, and contains three 12" Celestion speakers. Its top edge features various control knobs and switches, with the text "Custom Shop 140 Noel Gallagher" printed in black. A strip of tape with handwritten reference text is stuck along the top. The amplifier has the serial number "M20042805292", and a plated plaque is adhered to the back with an engraving of a stick figure and the words "Orange, Custom Shop, Noel Gallagher". The plaque also features "#1", denoting the amplifier as unique.

Also included is the amplifier's original wheeled metal flight case, which features "Oasis" stencilled in white on one side. A bright yellow tape strip reading "OA 112 - Noel. . ." is adhered to one side, and an additional tape strip with handwritten reference text is stuck on the top. There are small patches of wear on the leather, and the tape strips have begun peeling. The lot is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Gallagher. Dimensions (amplifier): 38 cm x 71 cm x 65 cm (15" x 28" x 25.5"); (case): 81 cm x 48 cm x 87.5 cm (31.75" x 19" x 34.5")

Special shipping required: see special shipping notice in the Buyer's Guide.

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

Additional Provenance:

Several amps from Gallagher's personal collection (including this one) were sold on Reverb in 2017.

Estimate: £10,000 - 20,000 † Δ

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