Mick Jones Gear Guide
Associated groups: The Clash.
Guitarist and songwriter for The Clash, Mick Jones helped expand the band from punk into reggae, rockabilly and layered studio arrangements.
A quick-reference inventory of documented guitars, amplification, effects and recording-era gear. Equipment can differ by song, session, venue and tour.
Guitars
| Gear / reference | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson Les Pauls | A collection of Les Pauls contrasted with Joe Strummer’s Telecaster. | Clash / London Calling |
| Les Paul Junior | Simple single-cut guitar associated with earlier playing. | Early Clash |
| Les Paul Custom | Humbucker guitar for thick, sustaining parts. | Selected live |
| Gibson semi-hollow | Hollow-body colors in session/period references. | Selected sessions |
| Fender Telecaster | Bright single-coil alternative. | Selected use |
Amplifiers
| Gear / reference | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| Fender Twin Reverb | Clean combo pushed hard for amp-generated crunch. | Early punk |
| Marshall heads and cabinets | British stack sound for heavier arrangements. | Later live |
| Mesa/Boogie combo | Higher-gain combo in later rig accounts. | Later career |
| Loud amp drive | High volume and amp response supplied much of the distortion. | Early Clash |
Effects and studio gear
| Gear / reference | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| MXR Phase 100 | Phase effect noted in equipment accounts. | Selected use |
| Flanger | Sweeping motion in selected parts. | Studio/live |
| Analog delay | Repeats and depth for selected textures. | Selected sessions |
| Noise gate | Controls noise in louder setups. | Selected rig |
| Layered overdubs | Multiple guitar parts widen arrangements. | London Calling onward |
Group / recording references
| Gear / reference | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| The Clash | Telecaster and Les Paul contrast defines the two-guitar setup. | 1977 |
| Give ’Em Enough Rope | Heavier, more polished guitar production. | 1978 |
| London Calling | Les Paul tones across punk, reggae, rockabilly and roots. | 1979 |
| Sandinista! | Broad guitar palette and studio experimentation. | 1980 |