Distorted Tone
Should I Stay or Should I Go
The Clash
Basspunk1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage 1970s-early 80s model)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1981-1982, 'Combat Rock' sessions; Paul Simonon on bass
Tone Character(9)
raspy overdrivefarty, blown-speaker effectaggressive attackmidrange growlloose low endraw punk edgebuzzy distortionaudible speaker breakupslightly compressed
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, relying on steady eighth-notes and simple patterns, but requires a strong, consistent pick attack to match the song's aggressive punk feel.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage 1970s-early 80s model)
PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6
presence6
compression3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1981-1982, 'Combat Rock' sessions; Paul Simonon on bass
Tone Character(9)
raspy overdrivefarty, blown-speaker effectaggressive attackmidrange growlloose low endraw punk edgebuzzy distortionaudible speaker breakupslightly compressed
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, relying on steady eighth-notes and simple patterns, but requires a strong, consistent pick attack to match the song's aggressive punk feel.
Should I Stay or Should I Go settings for your amp
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