Riff Tone

Should I Stay or Should I Go (Remastered)

The Clash

Guitarpunk1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom

AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959

PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid7

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1981-1982, for the album 'Combat Rock' (remastered version). Gear confirmed for this era and song by multiple sources. No evidence of pedal use in the riff section; amp-driven tone.

Tone Character(10)

raw and energeticbright and articulategritty crunchtight and percussivepunchy attackdynamic and drivingslightly overdrivenBritish amp characterclear note separationminimal sustain

Difficulty

The riff is built on straightforward power chords and open-position shapes, but requires tight, aggressive strumming and precise timing to capture the song's energy.

Sources

These Are Guitars and Gear Used by The Clash's Mick Jones The Clash Members, Gear & Sound

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