Solo Tone

Adam's Song

blink-182

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

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

AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio, blended with Marshall JCM 900 on album)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Enema of the State' (1999). Tom DeLonge used the Fender Tom DeLonge Subcaster with a single Seymour Duncan Invader in the bridge, into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, likely blended with a Marshall JCM 900. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the clean solo section. Settings and effects are estimated for the clean section based on genre, era, and amp type.

Tone Character(10)

clean and chimeyarticulate single noteswarm, rounded attacktight low endpresent midrangesubtle spring reverb ambienceno audible breakupclear note separationslightly compressedpop punk clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires clean, articulate picking and good timing, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast runs, making it accessible to most players with basic lead skills.

Sources

Blink-182 – Enema Of The State - Gear & Equipment Used on the ...Thomas DeLonge's Guitar Gear | Equipboard Blink-182 - Adam's Song | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com Did Tom use a footswitch or a Distortion pedal when playing live?

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