Riff Tone
EVERY OTHER WEEKEND
blink-182
Guitarpunk2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster (2023 reissue, likely used on recording)
AmpFractal Axe-FX III (Marshall 4x12 w/ Celestion Vintage 30s IR, Marshall high-gain model for drive/rhythm)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2023. Tom DeLonge has moved to Fractal Axe-FX III for all amp and effects sounds in the studio and live since the 2022 reunion. No evidence of traditional tube amps or pedalboard for this song. All effects and amp tones are modeled in the Axe-FX III.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedaggressive palm-muted attackmodern pop-punk clarityarticulate and punchyfull-bodied midrangeslightly scooped but not hollowpresent, cutting treblecompressed and consistent gainpunchy low endno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and consistent power chord changes at a brisk tempo, but uses straightforward punk techniques without advanced lead or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster (2023 reissue, likely used on recording)
AmpFractal Axe-FX III (Marshall 4x12 w/ Celestion Vintage 30s IR, Marshall high-gain model for drive/rhythm)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2023. Tom DeLonge has moved to Fractal Axe-FX III for all amp and effects sounds in the studio and live since the 2022 reunion. No evidence of traditional tube amps or pedalboard for this song. All effects and amp tones are modeled in the Axe-FX III.
Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedaggressive palm-muted attackmodern pop-punk clarityarticulate and punchyfull-bodied midrangeslightly scooped but not hollowpresent, cutting treblecompressed and consistent gainpunchy low endno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and consistent power chord changes at a brisk tempo, but uses straightforward punk techniques without advanced lead or complex chord voicings.
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