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Should I Stay or Should I Go
The Clash
GuitarRiffCleanpunk1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s or 1959 reissue, used by Mick Jones in studio for this track)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark I (100-watt combo, used as head into Marshall 4x12 cab)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain2.5
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bright and snappyarticulate and percussivetight low endclear note separationminimal breakupslightly scooped midspunchy attackno audible effectssubtle amp reverbclassic punk clean
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight but uses basic open and barre chords with straightforward strumming. The main challenge is maintaining clean, percussive attack and tight muting for the classic punk feel.
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