Riff Tone

Dammit

blink-182

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature or modded Strat, single humbucker, 1997 studio recording)

AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio, 1997)

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-8 Invader humbucker (bridge position, hardwired, no pickup selector)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb0.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Dammit' (Dude Ranch, 1997). Tom DeLonge used a single-humbucker Stratocaster into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier head with a Mesa 4x12 cab. No evidence of clean amp channel or clean pedal use on the studio recording. No evidence of effects pedals or amp-based effects for the clean section. No pickup selector—bridge pickup only.

Tone Character(10)

dry and percussivebright and articulatedirect and unprocessedtight attackslightly scooped midsno audible reverb or delaybridge humbucker clarityno modulation or ambiencestudio clarityslight pick attack emphasis

Difficulty

The riff is fast and requires tight alternate picking and rhythm, but uses simple power chords and basic technique, making it accessible to most players with some experience.

Sources

What kind of equipment do I need to get the Dammit guitar tone? : r/Blink182 Blink-182 - Dammit Do you guys know what Gear Tom used for this? : r/Blink182

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