Solo Tone
Enthused
blink-182
Guitarpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature, likely stock or Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup, as used on 'Dude Ranch' era recordings)
AmpMarshall JCM900 4100
PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1997 ('Dude Ranch' era). Tom DeLonge used a Stratocaster with a high-output bridge humbucker into a Marshall JCM900 for the album. No evidence of pedal use for the solo section; distortion is from the amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
tight and focusedaggressive bridge pickup attackbright and articulatecompressed and punchyminimal low-end for claritycutting treble presencefast note decayMarshall-style high-gain saturationpresent upper midsno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The solo requires fast alternate picking and precise timing at a brisk tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex phrasing, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature, likely stock or Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup, as used on 'Dude Ranch' era recordings)
AmpMarshall JCM900 4100
PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1997 ('Dude Ranch' era). Tom DeLonge used a Stratocaster with a high-output bridge humbucker into a Marshall JCM900 for the album. No evidence of pedal use for the solo section; distortion is from the amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
tight and focusedaggressive bridge pickup attackbright and articulatecompressed and punchyminimal low-end for claritycutting treble presencefast note decayMarshall-style high-gain saturationpresent upper midsno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The solo requires fast alternate picking and precise timing at a brisk tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex phrasing, making it accessible to intermediate players.
Enthused settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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