Riff Tone

Lost In the Supermarket

The Clash

Guitarpunk1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1970s Gibson Les Paul Standard

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark I 100-watt combo (used as head) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, late 70s)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusRoland Roland Chorus Echo SRE-555

phaserMXR MXR Phase 100

Notes

Studio recording, 1979 (London Calling sessions). Mick Jones played the main riff. Gear confirmed for this era and album. Effects chain included chorus and phaser, both audible and cited. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

lush and spaciousmodulated with chorus and phaserwarm midrangeclear and articulateslightly driven but not distortedrounded attacksubtle sustainopen and airystudio-polishedmelodic and textured

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires precise timing and clean playing to maintain clarity with modulation effects. No advanced techniques, but attention to dynamics and effect interaction is needed.

Sources

5 Times Punk Rock Relied on Effects Pedals | Ultimate Guitar Maximum Energy: The Gear of the Original Punks - Premier Guitar The Clash Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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