Clean Tone

All the Small Things

blink-182

Basspunk1990s

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass

AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (likely studio backline, era-appropriate)

PickupsSplit single-coil (Precision style)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid7

treble6

presence5

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI (inferred, not confirmed for this track)

compressionUnknown Compressor (studio rack or pedal, e.g., DBX 160 or Bass Fly Rig Comp, inferred)

Notes

Studio recording, 1999, Enema of the State sessions

Tone Character(9)

tight low endarticulate pick attackslightly scooped midsclear and punchypresent upper midsmodern pop-punk claritycontrolled sustainfast transient responseno audible drive or grit

Difficulty

The bass line is straightforward, mostly root notes played with a pick at a fast tempo. The main challenge is maintaining tight, even picking and consistent timing at speed.

Sources

Tone Settings for All the Small Things by Blink-182 ...Blink 182 -All The Small Thing ( Bass Cover Tab in Video )Blink-182 – Enema Of The State - Gear & Equipment Used ...

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