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An autographed Burns Bison bass guitar used and owned by Noel Gallagher during his time in Oasis. This vintage Burns Bison bass was originally obtained from Gallagher's personal collection, and was played both on stage and in the studio. When Andy Bell first joined the band in 1999, he didn't have his own bass, so Gallagher gave him this one to play. Bell played it at the band's sell-out Wembley Stadium shows in 2000, heard on the live album and DVD Familiar to Millions. Wear under a screw on the left side of the body can be matched to an image of Bell from an issue of Melody Maker magazine.

Bell also played it for the rest of the Standing on the Shoulder of Giants tour, and in the recording sessions for Heathen Chemistry. It can be seen being played by Bell during these sessions in an image taken by acclaimed rock photographer Jill Furmanovsky. The Burns bass can also be seen in Gallagher's guitar rack at Wheeler End Studios in a photograph taken by James Slater.

This 1963 black Bison bass guitar (serial number "1447") features black pickups outlined in white, and silver-coloured volume and tone-control knobs. The guitar's nut has worn away over time, so an additional fret has been added to act as the nut. The back of the headstock is autographed by Gallagher in silver-coloured ink, and the instrument features one of his Schaller strap locks, as well as a new set of strings.

The lot comes in a hard case labelled "Noels Bison Bass, Original" and "SN: 1447, Need Service, 21". Inside the case is a Bill Puplett letter detailing work that needs to be done to the guitar. Tied to the handle is a paper tag stamped "Bill Puplett", with "Ignition" handwritten on the other side. There is tape down one side of the neck, with notable scuffing on top of the headstock and down the back of the neck. Dimensions (guitar): 122 cm x 35 cm x 8 cm (48" x 13.75" x 3.25"); (case): 130 cm x 42 cm x 14.5 cm (51.25" x 16.5" x 5.75")

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

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Estimate: £10,000 - 20,000 † Δ

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