Distorted Tone

First Date

blink-182

Basspunk2000s

Original Gear

BassFender Mark Hoppus Signature Jazz Bass (2001-2002, single Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P pickup, passive)

AmpAmpeg SVT Classic head + Ampeg SVT-810AV cabinet

PickupsSingle Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Precision pickup (middle position, passive)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

presence6

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2001 (Take Off Your Pants and Jacket album). Mark Hoppus used his signature Jazz Bass with a single P pickup, passive electronics, and Ampeg SVT Classic stack. Likely DI + amp blend typical for Jerry Finn productions.

Tone Character(9)

aggressive pick attackmidrange punchslightly fuzzy edgetight low endgritty, overdriven characterclear note definitionpresent upper midsnot overly scoopedstudio punk rock drive

Difficulty

The bass line is straightforward, relying on fast, aggressive pick playing and tight rhythm, but does not require advanced technical skill or complex fills.

Sources

Blink-182 Members, Gear & Sound Mark Hoppus | Equipboard Blink-182 – blink-182 - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Blink 182 sound??? : r/TomDelongeGuitars

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