John Peel's favourite record: raw, buzzing late-'70s Derry punk-pop. Two rough, mid-gain guitars, all downstrokes, no tricks. One setting all the way through: Classic Gain on Crunch, pushed — much less gain than modern punk.
Front of amp: Cheeky Pint (off) → TS Mini (off) · FX loop: GE-7 (on) → Spark Mini (off).
A cranked Classic channel is closer to a 1978 amp than the Ultra Gain: buzzy and slightly ragged, but every chord stays clear. If chords lose their clarity, back the gain off.
Off — no need for extra tightness, the record is meant to be a bit rough.
Off. Downstrokes and dynamics do the work.
Not needed — no real solo.
Off — dry.
Off. It's a cheap, close-miked punk record.
Mids pushed, top and bottom trimmed: the boxy, buzzy late-'70s sound that cuts through without being bright.
Mostly neck with a little bridge so the 8ths stay clear.
Michael Bradley: pick, steady driving 8ths locked to the kick drum. Simple and relentless. (Mix stays at min — it's the line-in blend, not part of your tone.)
Barre chords and straight downstroked 8ths from start to finish — stamina, not technique. Keep the strumming hand relaxed so it lasts. Check the Songsterr tab for the chord sequence and key.
Find guitar lessons on YouTube ↗Opens in a new window — Songsterr blocks embedding in other sites (X-Frame-Options), so it can't be shown inline. Use either guitar track — both play the chords.