Riff Tone
Asthenia
blink-182
Guitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Telecaster (natural red finish, P90 neck pickup, as seen in studio recording for 'Asthenia')
AmpMarshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Amp Head (1987-1988)
PickupsP90 neck pickup (exact model unspecified, but visually confirmed in studio footage)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2003. Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard and studio video evidence. Settings estimated based on typical Marshall Silver Jubilee use for modern punk/rock in studio. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
modulated crunch with flanger swirlclear and articulate riff definitiontight, punchy attackpresent midrangeslightly compressednot overly saturatedstudio claritydistinct modulation movementwarm but cuttingdynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing and clean articulation to maintain clarity with the flanger effect, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Telecaster (natural red finish, P90 neck pickup, as seen in studio recording for 'Asthenia')
AmpMarshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Amp Head (1987-1988)
PickupsP90 neck pickup (exact model unspecified, but visually confirmed in studio footage)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2003. Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard and studio video evidence. Settings estimated based on typical Marshall Silver Jubilee use for modern punk/rock in studio. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
modulated crunch with flanger swirlclear and articulate riff definitiontight, punchy attackpresent midrangeslightly compressednot overly saturatedstudio claritydistinct modulation movementwarm but cuttingdynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing and clean articulation to maintain clarity with the flanger effect, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing.
Asthenia settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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