Solo Tone

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Guitarpunk2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Tom DeLonge Signature ES-333

AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 2-Channel 150W Solo Head

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbucker (bridge position, only pickup wired)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayBoss Boss DM-2W Waza Craft Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 2003; Tom DeLonge's ES-333 with single Invader bridge humbucker into Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier. Clean tone for solo section. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part.

Tone Character(10)

lush and ambientclear, bell-like noteswarm and rounded attacksubtle delay repeatsslight spring reverb tailstudio-polished clarityno audible overdrivesingle-note melodic linesno palm mutingsmooth sustain

Difficulty

The solo is technically straightforward but requires clean execution, precise timing with delay, and expressive dynamics to match the studio-polished tone.

Sources

Blink-182 Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Rig Rundown: Blink-182 - Premier Guitar

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