Noel Gallagher partners with Gibson to create ’78 Les Paul custom guitars
nme.comNoel Gallagher has joined forces with Gibson to create a limited-edition run of Gibson ’78 Les Paul Customs.The singer, songwriter, guitarist and former Oasis legend teamed up with the iconic guitar manufacturer in celebration of the grand opening of the Gibson Garage in London later this week, and to raise funds for charity.In the collaboration, Gallagher has released 20 signed Gibson ’78 Les Paul Custom guitars – inspired by the axe originally given to him by Johnny Marr, and used extensively for both live performances and recording sessions with Oasis.
It also famously appeared in the video for the song ‘Whatever’.The 20 guitars will be available exclusively to in-person attendees on the official opening day of the new flagship store in central London (Saturday, February 24).
Gallagher and Gibson will donate all profits from the guitars to the charity Teenage Cancer Trust.“The Les Paul Custom that Johnny gave me in 1994 was always one of my favourite guitars and it carries a lot of history,” Gallagher said of the limited-edition run. “The reissues are great, they feel almost identical.
I am delighted they are being sold to support the Teenage Cancer Trust.”Gallagher’s ’78 Les Paul Customs feature a lightly aged Ebony finish by the Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab, and each is hand-signed by Noel Gallagher.
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