Solo Tone

Asthenia

blink-182

Guitarpunk2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Custom Shop Telecaster (Tom DeLonge, modified, likely with Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup)

AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio, 2003 era)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Asthenia' solo section, 2003. Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and video/photo evidence. Amp inferred from era and forum consensus. Not live rig.

Tone Character(10)

saturated and compressedtight, focused midrangeaggressive pick attacksinging sustainarticulate note separationslightly scooped lowscrisp, present highsmodern punk/alt-rock solo sounddelay repeats in solobridge pickup clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires clean alternate picking and timing with delay repeats, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast runs, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Fender Custom Shop Telecaster - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard Tom delonge amp settings : r/Blink182 - Reddit Tom's Live Guitar Tone (Untitled Era) : r/Blink182 - Reddit Rig Rundown: Blink-182 - Premier Guitar

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