- Epiphone Supernova
The Supernova was a
Korea n-madeelectric guitar manufactured byEpiphone forNoel Gallagher of the English band Oasis.Built to Gallagher's specification, the guitar features many elements similar to that of other Epiphone semi-acoustic guitars.Design and sound
Featuring a double cutaway design, the Supernova is reminiscent of other Epiphones such as the Sheraton or Dot. The Supernova featured chrome hardware, including a stop bar tailpiece, humbucking pickups and tuners.
Featuring two Alnico 57 pickups, the guitar is tonally similar to the Sheraton and
Gibson ES-335 guitars.Available colours
The guitar was available in a number of colors, including Manchester City blue (which Noel Gallagher is a fan of). As a custom shop release, Epiphone also introduced an Epiphone Supernova featuring an Union Jack paintjob, which Gallagher had on his own guitar.
The Supernova was produced for a number of years, but has since been discontinued.
External links
[http://www.epiphone.com Official Epiphone website]
[http://www.shanzuguitars.com/guitar-gear/epiphone-guitars/Epiphone-Supernova.asp Epiphone Supernova review]
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