As the Oasis-fueled nostalgia for the Live ’25 World Tour surges, Epiphone steps in with a nod to the band’s rich guitar heritage, unveiling two artist-series models: the Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton™ and the “Bonehead” Riviera.
These instruments pay homage to two key figures in Oasis’s soundscape: Gem Archer and Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs (aka Bonehead). Epiphone draws directly from the guitars these players wielded on stage—primarily for the original band and now during the reunion tour—to bring fans models that combine craftsmanship, legacy and performance.
Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton™
- Semi-hollowbody with layered maple/poplar construction plus a maple centre-block for sustain and feedback control
- One-piece mahogany neck in a comfortable ’60s C profile; bound rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl block & abalone triangle inlays
- Large 60s-style Sloped Dovewing headstock with Tree of Life inlay; gold hardware, Grover® Rotomatic with Milk Bottle buttons, Graph Tech® nut
- Electronics: pair of USA-made Gibson Mini Humbucker™ pickups, individual volume/tone controls (CTS® pots and Mallory™ caps), Switchcraft® three-way selector
- Signature features: etched Double Diamond on the rear of headstock; hardshell case included
In the words of Gem Archer: “The Epiphone Sheraton first came into my world when I borrowed Noel’s for Oasis tours and recording… It’s got a ring and a clang to it, with loads of definition and clarity that I haven’t found in any other model.”
“Bonehead” Riviera
- Five-ply layered maple body with solid maple centre-block for enhanced sustain and feedback resistance; single-ply cream binding on top & back
- Three-piece maple neck with SlimTaper™ C profile and volute; bound rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid parallelogram inlays
- Sloped Dovewing headstock equipped with premium die-cast tuners, Graph Tech® nut, bullet truss rod cover with “E” logo, and Gibson Crown inlay. Signature decal in gold on back of headstock
- Electronics: twin Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO™ pickups, individual volume/tone controls (CTS® pots), black witch-hat knobs with silver reflectors & dial pointers. Hardshell case included
And Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs adds: “I’m still playing my original 1984 guitar on the Oasis 2025 tour, and I wouldn’t have it any other way… It plays great and sounds massive; you’re gonna love it.”
Lee Bartram, Head of Commercial & Marketing EMEA at Gibson, comments: “2025 is turning out to be quite the year for live music, and we’re thrilled to play a small part in paying tribute to one of the greatest reunions of the 21st century!”
