Riff Tone

Adam's Song

blink-182

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Tom DeLonge Subcaster (prototype of Sub-Sonic, 27" scale, Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup, orange finish)

AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, 1999)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (bridge, humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Adam's Song' (Enema of the State, 1999). Guitar: Fender Tom DeLonge Subcaster prototype with Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier. No evidence of pedals used for the riff section; distortion from amp. Pickup selector set to bridge. No confirmed modulation or time-based pedals for the riff. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive, saturated rhythmarticulate pick attackcrisp, defined highschunky low endminimal ambienceno audible modulationbridge humbucker punchdynamic, driving feel

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and rhythmic accuracy, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Blink-182 – Enema Of The State - Gear & Equipment Used ...Thomas DeLonge's Guitar Gear Did Tom use a footswitch or a Distortion pedal when ...

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