lead guitar from “should i stay or should i go” by the clash | ToneDB

should i stay or should i go

the clash

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

A raw and energetic overdriven guitar sound, with a slightly fuzzy edge. Think classic rock and roll with a punk attitude.

Production Credits

Producer: The Clash

Engineer: Bill Price

Recorded at: Wessex Sound Studios, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gibson ES-335

Amp: Fender Twin Reverb

Microphone: Neumann U87

Recording Notes

  • The song features a raw, energetic guitar tone achieved through a combination of the guitar's natural sound and the amplifier's overdrive.
  • The sound is created by overdriving a Fender Twin Reverb amp, giving it a raw, slightly fuzzy tone.
  • The guitar sound is further enhanced by close-miking with a Neumann U87.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Gibson ES-335 and plug into a Fender Twin Reverb amplifier.
  • Increase the gain on the amp until it starts to overdrive, but not too much to maintain clarity.
  • Use a Neumann U87 placed close to the speaker to capture the raw and energetic sound.
  • Adjust the amp's EQ to taste. Try to keep it balanced. Maybe boost mids a bit.

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