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Noel Gallagher
An acoustic guitar played and signed by Noel Gallagher at Oasis’s 1996 MTV Unplugged concert has been sold for £226,800.
Noel Gallagher’s Guitar He Used On MTV Unplugged Sells For Record £226,800
An acoustic guitar played and signed by Noel Gallagher at Oasis’s 1996 MTV Unplugged concert has been sold for £226,800.
Propstore, an auction house based in Hertfordshire, said this was the highest price ever paid at auction for an Oasis acoustic guitar.
Information from the original listing on PROPSTORE is below. You can check out more photographs on the guitar can be found here.
An autographed Takamine FP460SC acoustic guitar used and owned by Noel Gallagher during his time with Oasis. Takamine guitars were among Gallagher's preferred acoustic instruments throughout the 1990s, when Oasis rose to global prominence. This example is one of two identical Takamine guitars he used during the band's legendary MTV Unplugged performance at London's Royal Festival Hall on 23 August 1996. Using two identical guitars allowed Gallagher to switch seamlessly between alternate tunings and songs requiring a capo, including the band's classic "Wonderwall".
Oasis' MTV Unplugged performance remains one of the defining moments of the Britpop era. Moments before the show, Liam Gallagher withdrew, citing a sore throat, leaving Noel to unexpectedly perform lead vocals throughout the critically acclaimed set while Liam watched from the balcony, heckling the band. The stripped-back performance has since become one of the most celebrated acoustic concerts in rock history.
Beyond MTV Unplugged, the guitar was used extensively by Gallagher between 1995 and 1999, including throughout the (What's the Story) Morning Glory? and Be Here Now tours and in the recording studio. For the past five years (until June 2026), this guitar was displayed as part of the MTV Turns Forty: I Still Want My MTV exhibition at the Grammy Museum in Mississippi.
Made in Japan in August 1995, the guitar (serial number "95081181") features a solid spruce top with a natural finish, rosewood back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a black AccurAcoustic EQ preamp. Prior to the MTV Unplugged performance, it was fitted with a Mimesis pickup, while retaining its original pickup inside the sound hole. Gallagher ran separate leads from both pickups, with the two cables clearly visible during many performances. The body is autographed by Gallagher in black ink and inscribed, "Peace, love + Bananas!! Much Love".
The guitar is housed in its original hard case, which bears the famous Oasis logo stencilled in white by Gallagher's guitar technician Jason Rhodes. Both the guitar and case display expected signs of touring use, including wear around the sound hole, light surface scratches, minor damage near the preamp, and scuffing to the case exterior. The lot is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Rhodes and a letter from the Grammy Museum dated "21 December 2021". Dimensions (guitar): 105.5 cm x 40 cm x 11 cm (41.5" x 15.75" x 4.25"); (case): 111 cm x 45 cm x 16 cm (43.75" x 17.75" x 6.25")
Noel Gallagher
On October 3rd 2012 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds played at the Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf, Germany.Watch a number of videos from the set below.
On October 3rd 2017 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds supported U2 for two nights at the Foro Sol in Mexico City, Mexico.
Watch a number of videos from the dates below.
Blast From The Past: Noel Gallagher
On October 3rd 2012 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds played at the Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf, Germany.Watch a number of videos from the set below.
On October 3rd 2017 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds supported U2 for two nights at the Foro Sol in Mexico City, Mexico.
Watch a number of videos from the dates below.
Noel Gallagher
On September 27th 2019 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds released the This Is The Place EP.
Blast From The Past: Noel Gallagher
On September 27th 2019 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds released the This Is The Place EP.
Tracklist
This Is The Place
A Dream Is All I Need To Get By
Evil Flower
This Is The Place (Dense & Pika Remix)
Evil Flower (The Reflex Revision)
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher has spoken to the Let Me Talk podcast after Manchester City were found guilty on the vast majority of their 115 financial charges.
"A little surprised because only that the club has assured us all along that they would vehemently deny any of these charges,' he said on the Let Me Talk podcast. 'So it was a bit of a shock to find out we've been found guilty of all but one but really overall quite sad really, sad for the fans and for the players.
Noel Gallagher Insists Manchester City’s Players Won Their Titles “On the Pitch”
Noel Gallagher has spoken to the Let Me Talk podcast after Manchester City were found guilty on the vast majority of their 115 financial charges.
"A little surprised because only that the club has assured us all along that they would vehemently deny any of these charges,' he said on the Let Me Talk podcast. 'So it was a bit of a shock to find out we've been found guilty of all but one but really overall quite sad really, sad for the fans and for the players.
"Our focus as fans is always on the pitch and we know what we saw: they won it on the pitch. Whatever goes on in the boardroom it's nothing to do with the supporters or the players, the players won the game and won that (2011-12) title on the pitch.
"Whether some of those players should have been there or not, that's nothing to do with the fans. We were there, we know what we saw. Does it taint it? I suppose in the eyes of everybody else in England it would but I know what I saw and I know what I felt."
🎙️ LET ME TALK: THE CHARGES
— Let Me Talk (@LMTPod) September 26, 2026
Join @SamLee, @DomFarrell1986, Noel Gallagher, and @DavidMooney to discuss:
🔹 City found guilty
🔹 What does this all mean?
🔹 What comes next?
🔹 Feelings about the past decade now
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Noel Gallagher
On September 25th 2012 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at the Star Hall in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong.
Watch a number of videos from the set below.
Blast From The Past: Noel Gallagher
On September 25th 2012 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at the Star Hall in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong.
Watch a number of videos from the set below.
Noel Gallagher
Get a rare glimpse into the shared history, and shared guitars, behind two remarkable careers.
View the exhibition at Christie’s London until 17 September.
Video: Six Strings, Two Mancunians: Johnny Marr And Noel Gallagher
Ahead of Marr’s Guitars: The Johnny Marr Collection on 17 September, two world-renowned musicians visit the exhibition to talk guitars, memories and a 35-year friendship.
Get a rare glimpse into the shared history, and shared guitars, behind two remarkable careers.
View the exhibition at Christie’s London until 17 September.
Noel Gallagher
On September 12th 2012 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at the iTunes Festival in London, England.
Watch the full set below.
Blast From The Past: Noel Gallagher
On September 12th 2012 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at the iTunes Festival in London, England.
Watch the full set below.
Noel Gallagher
On September 9th 2011 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds released the AKA... What A Life! single.
Blast From The Past: Noel Gallagher
On September 9th 2011 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds released the AKA... What A Life! single.
Watch the video for the track below.
On September 9th 2012 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales.Below are a number of videos from the set.
On September 9th 2017 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at a benefit concert at the Manchester Arena.
It raised funds for a memorial for the 22 people who died at Ariana Grande's concert earlier in the year.
Listen to the set below.
Listen to the set below.
Noel Gallagher
On September 4th 2012 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at the International Centre in Bournemouth, England.
Watch highlights from the set below.
On September 4th 2016 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds were joined by Paul Weller for 'Pretty Green' and a 'Town Called Malice' at Festival N°6 2016 in Portmeirion, Wales.
Watch highlights from the set below.
Blast From The Past: Noel Gallagher
On September 4th 2012 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at the International Centre in Bournemouth, England.
Watch highlights from the set below.
On September 4th 2016 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds were joined by Paul Weller for 'Pretty Green' and a 'Town Called Malice' at Festival N°6 2016 in Portmeirion, Wales.
Watch highlights from the set below.
Noel Gallagher
On September 3rd 2016 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at the Electric Picnic in Co.Laois, Ireland.
Watch highlights from the set below.
Blast From The Past: Noel Gallagher
On September 3rd 2016 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at the Electric Picnic in Co.Laois, Ireland.
Watch highlights from the set below.
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
Noel Gallagher joined Andy Goldstein & Darren Bent on Drive to discuss Manchester City's deal to sign Enzo Fernandez, how good Rayan Cherki is, what City's Premier League title chances are and whether or not fans can expect more Oasis shows in the summer of 2027.
Noel Gallagher Talks Enzo Fernandez & Manchester City's Title Chances And Hints At 2027 Oasis Shows!
Noel Gallagher joined Andy Goldstein & Darren Bent on Drive to discuss Manchester City's deal to sign Enzo Fernandez, how good Rayan Cherki is, what City's Premier League title chances are and whether or not fans can expect more Oasis shows in the summer of 2027.
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher On Fury v Joshua And Who He Would Like To Fight
A short interview with Noel Gallagher, who was at the Itauma vs Hrgovic fight in London over the weekend.
Noel Gallagher
Available To Watch For Free 'Once In A Lifetime Sessions With Noel Gallagher'
Recently uploaded by Universal Documentaries on YouTube, I am not sure if it works in certain countries.
For anyone who hasn’t watched it or fancies watching it again.
For anyone who hasn’t watched it or fancies watching it again.
In Once in a Lifetime Sessions with Noel Gallagher, the legendary songwriter travels on a journey back to his early days as a member of ground-breaking rock band Oasis.
Noel Gallagher
On September 1st 2018 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at The Downs Festival in Bristol, England.
They were joined onstage by Paul Weller watch a number of videos from the set below.
Blast From The Past: Noel Gallagher
On September 1st 2018 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at The Downs Festival in Bristol, England.
They were joined onstage by Paul Weller watch a number of videos from the set below.
Noel Gallagher
On August 31st 2018 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds headlined the Electric Fields.
Blast From The Past: Noel Gallagher
On August 31st 2018 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds headlined the Electric Fields.
Watch a number of videos from the set below.
Noel Gallagher
Video: Johnny Marr On Noel Gallagher “He’s Writing Songs For Fun”
Johnny Marr has revealed that Noel Gallagher is currently “writing songs for fun”, although it’s not clear if any of them could be new Oasis material.
Speaking to Absolute Radio, Marr was asked if he had seen Noel recently.
“Yeah, I see him all the time,” he said. “He’s the same as always, brilliant. He’s writing songs for fun, recording songs, enjoying himself, sending me hilarious WhatsApps usually about Manchester United and lots and lots of effects pedals.
“That’s the way our relationship has gone for 30 odd years now.”
Noel Gallagher
On August 28th 2015 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds released the Lock All The Doors single.
Watch the video for the track below.
Blast From The Past: Noel Gallagher
On August 28th 2015 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds released the Lock All The Doors single.
Watch the video for the track below.
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