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The Guns of Brixton Bass Tone Settings — The Clash
The Clash · 1970s · Reggae‑infused punk rock
Original Recording
Bass
Fender Precision Bass (mid‑1970s P‑Bass, white, personalized)
Pickups
Unknown
Amp
Tube bass rig (unspecified)
Pickup Position
Unknown
Paul Simonon used a chunky early/mid‑70s Fender Precision Bass, painted white with personal markings, driven through a big tube rig for a dubby, overdriven tone.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass7.5
Gain0
Treble4
Presence3
compression3
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Tone Character
- deep
- dubby
- gritty
- punchy
- overdriven
Playing Technique
- fingerstyle