So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Monday, August 24, 2009

Noel Gallagher And His Epiphone Supernova Guitar

By Andrew McNell

Nothing shouts rock-n-roll any more than a guitar that honors the guitar players signature and band of one of the greatest music bands or artists. Unique signature guitar models are a very important part of any guitar makers range and gives them credibility and influence from the celebrities of now and yesteryear that play and recommend their instrument. It is also a vital part of the overall marketing strategy of the manufacturer - but it is a great way of selling more products.

Manufactured in Korea, the Epiphone Supernova electric guitar is the personal signature guitar from Noel Gallagher from the pop band Oasis - one of the largest, influential, problematic and greatest rock bands of the previous twenty years. Noel is the brains that backs Oasis, whist his brother Liam is the larger than life lead singer, featuring heavily in the eye of the press and famous for his loud personality, rudeness and general OTT rock star credentials. Oasis are most well known for songs such as Don't look back in anger and Live Forever and their style of Brit Pop and acoustic and electric stands the test of time and is quite relevant to todays bands. Although Oasis are more mellow now and not quite as popular, they are continually producing amazing albums under the leadership of Noel - who also plans to release a solo album in the next few years.

The 95 Epiphone Supernova is a custom made designed version of the Sheraton, another one of Epiphones most popular guitars. The Supernova you can purchase today is not the same as the one used by Noel though. During the promotion of the album, Whats The Story Morning Glory, Noel and the band were filmed and pictured posing with a custom designed Epiphone Sheraton emblazoned with the British Union Jack flag. Designed to mimic that particular guitar, the public version does have a different shape and a few small changes such as featuring different models of pickup's, Alnico 57s rather than mini humbucker pickups as featured on the original. The originating model played by Noel now hangs in the O2 arena in the UK as part of the British Music Experience show.

The %KEYWORD1% is no longer made but was available in several colors including the famous signature union jack design requested by Noel Gallagher. The others were blue to represent the Manchester City Football Club that the band follows, Cherry Red and a very rare Ebony Black model. The Supernova features big parallelogram fret markers, a long scale neck, a rose-wood fret board, a vintage tremolo, a laminated body which allows it to be easy to wear and better to play. The pickguard has Noel's signature on and the Epiphone logo.

The %KEYWORD1% produces clear, warm tones that are practical for blues or rock. Sounding a little like a more expensive Gibson guitar, the %KEYWORD1% will give you the results you want. The manufacturing quality is excellent and should be without any major defects or issues.

The %KEYWORD1% is overall an excellent guitar and well worth buying - even more so if you also enjoy Oasis!

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