Article Contributed by PRIME PR Group
Published on October 30, 2025
Epiphone Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton
For more than 150 years, Epiphone has crafted the instruments behind music’s most iconic moments. From legendary riffs to unforgettable performances, its legacy continues to shape the sound of generations. Now, in celebration of the monumental Live ’25 Tour and the long-awaited return of Oasis, Epiphone unveils two extraordinary tributes to rock history: the Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton™ and the Bonehead Riviera. Inspired by the original guitars still wielded by Gem Archer and Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs on stage today, these models capture the spirit, tone, and swagger of a band that defined an era. Whether you’re chasing the classic Oasis sound or carving your own path, these guitars deliver the authenticity and craftsmanship that Epiphone is known for. The Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton and Bonehead Riviera are now available worldwide at authorized Epiphone dealers, at the Gibson Garage locations in London and Nashville, and online at www.Epiphone.com.
“The Epiphone Sheraton first came into my world when I borrowed Noel’s for Oasis tours and recording,” says Gem Archer. “When I started playing with him again in the High Flying Birds in 2017, this was the guitar I asked if he still had. I’m playing it again together with my signature model based on his ’66 original, on the Oasis Live ’25 tour. 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.”
“Epiphone Rivieras have been with me from the early rehearsals at the Boardwalk in Manchester all the way up to those historic shows at Knebworth and on into Liam’s solo career,” says Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs. “I’m still playing my original 1984 guitar on the Oasis 2025 tour, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m excited to bring this new guitar to audiences who experienced it back in the day, as well as those coming out to see us on this tour. It plays great and sounds massive; you’re gonna love it.”
“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!” adds Lee Bartram, Head of Commercial and Marketing EMEA at Gibson. “The first time I remember seeing Gem playing that Cherry Red Epiphone Sheraton was on July 2, 2005, in Manchester—what a show! Gem was such an important part of the Oasis sound in the 2000s, and to see him carry that on with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds makes it a privilege to be part of this project. Spotting that Epiphone Riviera on stage during the Be Here Now tour in 1996 is something that stuck with me and inspired me to get my first Epiphone guitar. Nearly 30 years later, I’m honored to have played a tiny part in bringing the Epiphone Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs Riviera to life.”
Gem Archer, the versatile guitarist from Oasis, Beady Eye, and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, is known in part for playing an Epiphone Sheraton, a guitar on long-term loan from Noel. Now, Epiphone proudly introduces the Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton, a new artist model based on that original Sheraton, which Gem still regularly uses. The Sheraton is an original Epiphone design first introduced in 1958.
This Masterbilt semi-hollowbody guitar, with its distinctive and elegant styling, represents the highest standards of craftsmanship and componentry from Epiphone. Built to the same specifications as the Inspired by Gibson Custom models, it features the signature etched Double Diamond on the rear of the headstock, a hallmark of those premium instruments.
The Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton boasts a semi-hollowbody, five-ply layered maple/poplar construction with a maple centerblock for enhanced sustain and improved feedback resistance. The top and back of the body are multi-ply bound, as are the headstock and fretboard. Its one-piece mahogany neck has a comfortable 60s C profile and is topped with a rosewood fretboard featuring 22 medium jumbo frets, adorned with elegant mother-of-pearl block and abalone triangle inlays.
The large 60s-style Sloped Dovewing headstock showcases the historic Epiphone logo and Tree of Life inlaid in mother-of-pearl. All hardware is gold, complementing the beautiful Vintage Gloss finish. The headstock is fitted with smooth-turning Grover® Rotomatic® tuning machines with Milk Bottle buttons, and the low-friction Graph Tech® nut helps keep the guitar solidly in tune. At the other end, an ABR-1 bridge and Casino™-style raised diamond trapeze tailpiece secure the strings.
Electronics are top-tier, featuring a pair of USA-made Gibson Mini Humbucker™ pickups, each with individual volume and tone controls using high-quality CTS® potentiometers and Mallory™ capacitors. These are routed through a Switchcraft® three-way pickup selector toggle switch and a 1/4” output jack.
Available in both right-and left-handed versions, the Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton comes with an Epiphone hardshell guitar case to keep this stunning instrument protected wherever your music takes you.
Very few artists embody the Epiphone ‘For Every Stage’ mantra more than Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs. From early Oasis shows at The Water Rats in London to their era-defining nights at Knebworth, Bonehead consistently pushed his Epiphone Riviera to the limits. The crowds may have grown, but the wall of sound was always there in front of them. His solid, driving guitar work played a crucial role in shaping the band’s early sound, and his most iconic instrument was the 1984 Epiphone Riviera he used throughout the 1990s—including during the sessions for the landmark albums Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, as well as at Oasis’s legendary Knebworth shows in 1996.
Now, fans can finally get their hands on a high-quality replica of that iconic guitar. The new Epiphone Bonehead Riviera features a five-ply layered maple body with a solid maple centerblock for improved sustain and feedback resistance. The body is accented with single-ply cream binding on the top and back. Its three-piece maple neck has a SlimTaper™ C profile with a volute and is topped with a bound rosewood fretboard fitted with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid parallelogram inlays.
The Epiphone Sloped Dovewing headstock is equipped with premium die-cast tuners with the Epiphone “E” logo and oval metal buttons, a low-friction Graph Tech® nut, a two-ply crescent bullet truss rod cover with the “E” logo, and an Epiphone logo alongside the Gibson Crown inlaid in mother-of-pearl. A Bonehead signature reproduction in gold adorns the rear of the headstock.
Electronics include a pair of Epiphone’s acclaimed Alnico Classic PRO™ pickups, wired to individual volume and tone controls with high-quality CTS® potentiometers. Black witch-hat knobs with silver inserts and dial pointers ensure precise control at a glance. A hardshell guitar case is also included, providing safe storage and transport—whether you’re heading to a jam session or embarking on your next tour.
