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The Offspring guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 14 The Offspring songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Ibanez NDM1 (Noodles Signature, duct tape finish) into Mesa/Boogie Mark IV.

Guitars The Offspring used

Ibanez NDM1 (Noodles Signature, duct tape finish)2 songs
Ibanez RG (likely RG570 or similar, as used by Noodles in this era)2 songs
Ibanez RG3521 Prestige2 songs
Fender Precision Bass2 songs
Ibanez NDM5 (Noodles Signature)1 song
Ibanez RG (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Noodles in the late 1990s studio sessions)1 song
Ibanez RG570 (1990s, likely black finish, as used by Noodles in studio)1 song
Ibanez RG560 (likely, based on era and Noodles' known gear for Ignition sessions)1 song

Amps The Offspring used

Mesa/Boogie Mark IV3 songs
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, late 1990s Offspring sessions)2 songs
Bogner Ecstasy (studio recording, as confirmed for the album)1 song
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1994 era)1 song
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on era and genre; no direct source confirmation for this song, but this was Noodles' main amp in early 90s studio recordings)1 song
Krank Dimebag Darrell Signature Head1 song
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, late 1990s)1 song
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2008 era)1 song

20 The Offspring tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
The Kids Aren't Alright · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG3521 Prestige	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV	7.5
Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez NDM1 (Noodles Signature, duct tape finish)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier	7.5
Want You Bad · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG (likely RG570 or similar, as used by Noodles in this era)	Bogner Ecstasy (primary studio amp for 'Conspiracy of One' era, confirmed by Noodles interview)	8
Gone Away · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez NDM4 (Noodles signature, sunburst, single-coil soapbar pickups)	Bogner Ecstasy (studio recording, 1996)	7
Come Out and Play (Keep 'Em Separated) · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG with DiMarzio Super Distortion (Dexter) or Tone Zone (Noodles) humbuckers	Mesa Boogie Mark IV	7
Come Out and Play (Keep 'Em Separated) · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Precision Bass	Ampeg SVT (likely vintage 1970s/early 80s model)	0
Dirty Magic · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG560 (likely, based on era and Noodles' known gear for Ignition sessions)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on era and genre; no direct source confirmation for this song, but this was Noodles' main amp in early 90s studio recordings)	7
Gone Away · riff	Riff · clean	Ibanez RG (exact model unknown, likely RG550 or similar as used by Noodles and Dexter on Smash era)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV	0
Hammerhead · riff	Riff · distorted	Unknown (likely Gibson or ESP-style humbucker guitar, as used by Noodles on this album)	Krank Krankenstein Head	7.5
Hit That · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG (exact model not confirmed, likely RG series as per Noodles' typical studio use in this era)	Krank Krankenstein (confirmed by Noodles for Splinter album recording sessions)	7
Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) · solo	Solo · distorted	Ibanez NDM1 (Noodles Signature, duct tape finish)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, late 1990s)	7
Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) · distorted	Distorted · distorted	Fender Precision Bass	Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, likely 8x10 cab)	6
Self Esteem · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG570 (1990s, likely black finish, as used by Noodles in studio)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1994 era)	7
She's Got Issues · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Noodles in the late 1990s studio sessions)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, late 1990s Offspring sessions)	7.5
Slim Pickens Does the Right Thing and Rides the Bomb to Hell · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez NDM5 (Noodles Signature)	Bogner Ecstasy (studio recording, as confirmed for the album)	7.5
Staring at the Sun · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG (likely RG570 or similar, as used by Noodles in the late 1990s studio sessions)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, late 1990s Offspring sessions)	7.5
The Kids Aren't Alright · riff	Riff · clean	Ibanez RG3521 Prestige	Bogner Ecstasy (studio recording, 1998-1999 era)	0
The Kids Aren't Alright · solo	Solo · distorted	Ibanez RG570 (chrome diamond-plate finish, mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV	7.5
Trust in You · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG (exact model unknown, likely RG570 or similar, as used by Noodles in this era)	Krank Dimebag Darrell Signature Head	7
You're Gonna Go Far, Kid · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG (likely RG570 or similar, as used by Noodles in this era)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2008 era)	7.5

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did The Offspring use?

Across 14 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (3 songs), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, late 1990s Offspring sessions) (2 songs), Bogner Ecstasy (studio recording, as confirmed for the album) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1994 era) (1 song).

What guitar did The Offspring use?

Most often: Ibanez NDM1 (Noodles Signature, duct tape finish) (2 songs), Ibanez RG (likely RG570 or similar, as used by Noodles in this era) (2 songs), Ibanez RG3521 Prestige (2 songs), Fender Precision Bass (2 songs).

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