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blink-182 guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 59 blink-182 songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster into Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier.

Guitars blink-182 used

Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster10 songs
Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature10 songs
Gibson Tom DeLonge Signature ES-3335 songs
Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster3 songs
Fender Mark Hoppus Signature Precision Bass2 songs
Fender 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster ('Sticker Strat')2 songs
Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature or similar, single humbucker configuration)2 songs
Fender Jazz Bass (likely 1970s reissue, Mexican or American Standard)1 song

Amps blink-182 used

Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier14 songs
Marshall JCM900 410010 songs
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, 1999)4 songs
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 2-Channel 150W Solo Head2 songs
Fractal Axe-FX III (Marshall Plexi and Soldano X88R models into Marshall 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30s IR)2 songs
Ampeg SVT Classic (tube head) with Ampeg 8x10 cab (studio era-appropriate, no direct evidence for another amp)1 song
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier Solo Head1 song
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, likely based on era and Tom DeLonge's known studio rig for TOYPAJ)1 song

89 blink-182 tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
All the Small Things · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature	Marshall JCM900 4100	7
Dammit · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (studio recording, 1997)	Marshall JCM900 (clean channel, gain at 10) blended with Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (dirty channel, gain at 10)	8.5
Dumpweed · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster	Marshall JCM900 4100	8
What's My Age Again? · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster (1999, Surf Green, single humbucker)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (head) into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet	7
First Date · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Tom DeLonge Signature ES-333	Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier (blended with Marshall JCM900 4100 in studio)	7.5
Feeling This · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Custom	Fender '65 Twin Reverb	7.5
Always · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	6.5
Adam's Song · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Subcaster (prototype of Sub-Sonic, 27" scale, Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup, orange finish)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, 1999)	7
Aliens Exist · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature, 1999, alder body, maple neck, single Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker in bridge position)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (2-channel, 1990s revision, used for Enema of the State studio recording)	7.5
Always · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Telecaster Jr.	Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Amp Head	0
Here's Your Letter · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	7
M+M's · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (early 90s, likely Mexican Standard, single humbucker bridge mod)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, 1994-95 era) OR Orange amp (possible, but less likely for studio recording)	7
Mutt · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster Tom DeLonge Signature (1999-2001, alder body, single volume, hardtail, maple neck, rosewood fretboard)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (1990s 2-channel version, used for studio recording)	8
Obvious · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Subcaster	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	8
Stay Together for the Kids · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Tom DeLonge Signature ES-333	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	8
Untitled · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster (single bridge humbucker, likely Gibson Dirty Fingers)	Marshall JCM900 4100	7
21 Days · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (early 90s, likely MIJ or MIM, stock single coils)	Marshall JCM900 4100 100-watt 2-channel Tube Head	7
A New Hope · clean	Clean · clean	Sterling by Music Man StingRay (early era, likely used on Dude Ranch)	Modeled Ampeg SVT (via Neural DSP Quad Cortex)	0
A New Hope · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster Tom DeLonge Signature (1999-2001, Seymour Duncan Invader bridge humbucker, hardtail bridge)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier Solo Head (through Mesa Rectifier 4x12 cabinet)	8
Adam's Song · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Subcaster (prototype of the Fender Sub-Sonic, 27" scale, Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, 1999)	7
Adam's Song · solo	Solo · clean	Fender Tom DeLonge Subcaster (prototype of Sub-Sonic, 27" scale, orange, single Seymour Duncan Invader bridge humbucker)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio, blended with Marshall JCM 900 on album)	0
Adam's Song · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Mark Hoppus Jazz Bass (custom hybrid Jazz body with Precision pickups)	Unknown	0
Adam's Song · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Tom DeLonge Subcaster (prototype of Fender Sub-Sonic, 27" scale, Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup, orange finish)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, 1999)	0
After Midnight · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier	0
After Midnight · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (2-channel, rackmount, 2000s era)	7
All the Small Things · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Precision Bass	Ampeg SVT Classic (likely studio backline, era-appropriate)	0
All the Small Things · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster Tom DeLonge Signature (1999, maple neck, single volume knob, hardtail bridge)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, 1999)	0
Anthem · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster (1999-2001, alder body, single Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker, hardtail bridge)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (2-channel, 1990s revision) into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet	7.5
Anthem, Pt. 2 · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier Solo Head	8
Asthenia · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Custom Shop Telecaster (Tom DeLonge, modified, likely with Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio, 2003 era)	8.5
Asthenia · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Custom Shop Telecaster (natural red finish, P90 neck pickup, as seen in studio recording for 'Asthenia')	Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Amp Head (1987-1988)	6.5
Bored to Death · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster	Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 (studio recording, 2016 era)	0
Bored to Death · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature or modded Strat)	Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier + Marshall JCM 900 (studio blend, both with matching cabs)	8.5
Boring · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	7
Carousel · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Precision Bass (early 90s, EMG P pickup)	Ampeg SVT (model not specified, likely SVT-CL or SVT-II era)	0
Carousel · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (early 90s, likely Mexican Standard or American Standard, stock pickups)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1994 Cheshire Cat era)	7
Carousel · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (early 90s, likely MIJ or MIM, stock pickups)	Marshall JCM900 (studio recording, 1994 Cheshire Cat era)	0
Dammit · distorted	Distorted · distorted	Fender Jazz Bass (likely 1970s reissue, Mexican or American Standard)	Ampeg SVT Classic (tube head) with Ampeg 8x10 cab (studio era-appropriate, no direct evidence for another amp)	6
Dammit · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Jazz Bass (likely Mexican Standard, 1996-1997 era)	Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)	0
Dammit · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster ('Sticker Strat')	Marshall JCM800 2203	6.5
Dammit · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature or modded Strat, single humbucker, 1997 studio recording)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio, 1997)	0
DANCE WITH ME · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster	Fractal Axe-FX III (Marshall Plexi and Soldano X88R models into Marshall 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30s IR)	7.5
Dancing with Myself · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster Tom DeLonge Signature (likely, based on era and artist's main studio guitar for covers)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio, early 2000s era typical for DeLonge's covers)	7
Darkside · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Jazz Bass (Mark Hoppus Signature Jazz Bass)	Ampeg SVT‑CL Classic Bass Head (studio use)	0
Degenerate · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Tom DeLonge Signature ES-333	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 2-Channel 150W Solo Head	8
Dick Lips · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature	Marshall JCM900 4100	8
Down · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rackmount, 2-channel, 1990s/early 2000s version)	7
Down · solo	Solo · clean	Gibson Tom DeLonge Signature ES-333	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 2-Channel 150W Solo Head	0
Dumpweed · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature, single humbucker, hardtail bridge)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	7
Dysentery Gary · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster (1997-1999, single Seymour Duncan Invader bridge humbucker)	Marshall JCM900 4100 100-watt Tube Head	8
Dysentery Gary · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature, likely with Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio, 1999 Enema of the State sessions)	7
Emo · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature or modded, single humbucker configuration)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, late 1990s era)	8.5
Enthused · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature, likely stock or Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup, as used on 'Dude Ranch' era recordings)	Marshall JCM900 4100	8.5
Enthused · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (modded, likely with Seymour Duncan Invader bridge humbucker)	Marshall JCM900 4100	8.5
EVERY OTHER WEEKEND · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster (2023 reissue, likely used on recording)	Fractal Axe-FX III (Marshall 4x12 w/ Celestion Vintage 30s IR, Marshall high-gain model for drive/rhythm)	7
Every Time I Look for You · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster	Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier	7.5
First Date · distorted	Distorted · distorted	Fender Mark Hoppus Signature Jazz Bass (2001-2002, single Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P pickup, passive)	Ampeg SVT Classic head + Ampeg SVT-810AV cabinet	6
Ghost on the Dance Floor · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature	Marshall JCM900 100W Head	7
Going Away to College · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster (Enema of the State era, likely with single Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker)	Marshall JCM900 4100	0
Going Away to College · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature or modded Strat, likely with single Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker in bridge)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, Enema of the State era)	7
I Miss You · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	4
I Won't Be Home for Christmas (Previously Unreleased) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature, likely 1996-1997 model)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	7.5
Josie · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster ('Sticker Strat')	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (paired with Marshall JCM900, but primary tone from Mesa/Boogie Rectifier)	7
Josie (Live In L.A.) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Custom Shop Telecaster (Tom DeLonge signature, single Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker, maple neck, string-through body)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier Solo Head (live, paired with Marshall JCM900 4100 in some setups)	7.5
M & M's · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (early 90s, likely stock or with aftermarket humbucker in bridge)	Fender solid state 2x12 combo slaved into Marshall Plexi (studio recording, 1994)	7.5
M+M's · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely MIJ or MIM, early 90s, single humbucker modded bridge)	Marshall JCM900 4100	7
MORE THAN YOU KNOW · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster (2023 reissue, Seymour Duncan Invader bridge humbucker)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	7.5
Mutt · distorted	Distorted · distorted	Fender Mark Hoppus Signature Precision Bass	Ampeg SVT-CL Classic Bass Head + Ampeg 8x10 Cabinet	6
Mutt · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature, likely with Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	0
Mutt · clean	Clean · clean	Music Man StingRay (late 90s, 3-band EQ, single humbucker, active electronics)	Ampeg SVT (likely SVT-CL or SVT-II, classic 8x10 cab, studio use)	0
Natives · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier Solo Head (3-Channel, 150W)	7
Not Now · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	7
ONE MORE TIME · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster	Fractal Axe-FX III (Marshall Plexi and Soldano X88R models into Marshall 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30s IR)	7
Online Songs · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Mark Hoppus Signature Precision Bass	Ampeg SVT-CL Classic	0
Peggy Sue · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Custom Shop Telecaster	Marshall JCM900 4100	7
Please Take Me Home · riff	Riff · clean	Gibson Tom DeLonge Signature ES-333	Marshall JCM900 4100	0
Stay Together for the Kids · riff	Riff · clean	Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	0
Stockholm Syndrome · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	7.5
Story of a Lonely Guy · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, likely based on era and Tom DeLonge's known studio rig for TOYPAJ)	6.5
The Girl Next Door · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature or similar, single humbucker configuration)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or G, as used by Tom DeLonge in the late 1990s studio recordings)	7.5
The Rock Show · clean	Clean · clean	Fender American Standard Precision Bass (late 90s/early 2000s, likely with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound pickup)	Ampeg SVT Classic (studio era), possible Ampeg SDT Mini for practice/modern live	0
The Rock Show · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio, blended with Marshall JCM900 and Marshall JMP-1 preamp)	8
Touchdown Boy · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (mid-90s, likely stock, possibly Squier or Mexican Standard)	Marshall JCM900 (studio recording, 1996 Dude Ranch era)	7
Up All Night · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster Tom DeLonge Signature (likely with Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier	7
Waggy · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1990s American Standard, Tom DeLonge's main guitar at the time)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head	7
Wasting Time · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature or similar, single humbucker configuration)	Vox AC30 (early/mid-90s studio recording, as referenced by users replicating the tone and era-accurate gear)	7
Wendy Clear · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature, single Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker, hardtail bridge)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (rackmount, 2-channel, used by Tom DeLonge in studio for Enema of the State)	7
What's My Age Again? · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, late 90s, maple neck, stock single coil pickups)	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (set clean, studio recording, 1999)	0
Wishing Well · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster	Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, 2011 era)	7.5

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What amp did blink-182 use?

Across 59 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (14 songs), Marshall JCM900 4100 (10 songs), Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, 1999) (4 songs), Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 2-Channel 150W Solo Head (2 songs).

What guitar did blink-182 use?

Most often: Fender Tom DeLonge Signature Stratocaster (10 songs), Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature (10 songs), Gibson Tom DeLonge Signature ES-333 (5 songs), Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster (3 songs).

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