Riff Tone

Feeling This

blink-182

Guitarpunk2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom

AmpFender '65 Twin Reverb

PickupsHumbuckers (likely Gibson 490R/498T or similar, stock Les Paul Custom)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble6

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

flangerMXR MXR EVH-117 Flanger

Notes

Studio recording, 2003. Confirmed by video/photo evidence of Tom DeLonge using a Gibson Les Paul Custom and a Fender '65 Twin Reverb during the recording of 'Feeling This'.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivecrunchy and saturatedmid-heavy EQaggressive pick attackarticulate and punchyslight flanger swirlmodern pop-punk drivefocused low endclear power chord definitionslightly compressed

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate palm muting and aggressive picking at a high tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of pop-punk.

Sources

Thomas DeLonge's Guitar Gear | Equipboard Is it possible to get a blink-182 sound on this amp alone? - Reddit

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