Tone library / The clash / I shoul stay i shoul i go

I shoul stay i shoul i go amp settings — Multiefectos M-wawe black box

The The clash guitar tone for “I shoul stay i shoul i go”, dialed in for a Multiefectos M-wawe black box with a Fender Player Stratocaster. Studio version, Combat Rock (1982)

Original rig

Gibson Les Paul (bridge humbucker) → Fender Twin Reverb cranked for natural overdrive, no pedals

Crunchy, bright, punchy punk rhythm with aggressive attack and minimal sustain

Amp settings — Multiefectos M-wawe black box

CHANNELFender Twin Reverb model (or closest clean American amp model)BRIGHTonBOOSToff

Knob	Setting (0–10)
Gain	5
Bass	5
Mid	6
Treble	6
Presence	6
Reverb	0
Master	7

Don’t have a Multiefectos M-wawe black box? Match your own rig →

Guitar

PICKUPbridge TONE8 VOLUME10

Signal chain

01Tube Screamer style overdrive (RECOMMENDED — not currently owned)

RECOMMENDED — Your multi-FX likely has an overdrive/distortion block; use a low-gain OD or 'Tube Screamer' model to push the clean amp into crunch. Without this, the tone will lack the gritty edge.

Drive 3 · Tone 6 · Level 7

Why these settings

Original used a Les Paul humbucker (warm, mid-heavy) into a cranked Twin. Your Strat's single-coil bridge is brighter and lower output, so I raised mid +1 and cut treble -1 vs typical Twin settings. The overdrive pedal/block is essential — the original tone came from amp breakup, which your multi-FX won't achieve at bedroom volume without a drive stage in front.

PRO TIPUse aggressive, consistent downstrokes on the rhythm parts — Mick Jones' attack was relentless and percussive. Palm-mute lightly on the low strings during the verse riff to keep it tight and punchy, then open up on the chorus for contrast.

Get this tone on your amp

These settings are for a Multiefectos M-wawe black box. ToneAdapt matches any song to whatever amp, guitar and pedals you own — first match is free.

Get ToneAdapt on Google Play

More tones for the Multiefectos M-wawe black box

Wicked gameCris issak Roadhouse bluesThe doors Prety womanRoy orbison CocaineEric clapton Louie louiesMotorhead Dead flowersRolling stones

Find your amp

Browse

Multiefectos M-wawe black box settingsALL SONGS FOR THIS AMP The clash tonesALL SONGS Fender Player Stratocaster tonesSAME GUITAR Tone libraryEVERYTHING

Song, artist and gear names are used to identify the tone being matched; ToneAdapt is not affiliated with or endorsed by the artists or manufacturers mentioned. Settings are AI-generated starting points — trust your ears.