Riff Tone
Josie (Live In L.A.)
blink-182
Guitarpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Telecaster (Tom DeLonge signature, single Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker, maple neck, string-through body)
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier Solo Head (live, paired with Marshall JCM900 4100 in some setups)
PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-8 Invader (bridge humbucker, passive, high output)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Live performance, 1999-2001 era (Enema of the State/TOYPAJ tours). Gear confirmed by multiple live rig rundowns and Equipboard. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; distortion from amp. No studio effects, live amp only.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain saturationslightly scooped midscrisp, cutting high endchunky and compressedarticulate palm-muted attackdry, no ambiencebridge pickup clarityfast, energetic rhythmminimal note bloom
Difficulty
The riff is fast and requires tight palm muting and aggressive, consistent strumming, but uses simple power chords and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible for most players with some experience.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Telecaster (Tom DeLonge signature, single Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker, maple neck, string-through body)
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier Solo Head (live, paired with Marshall JCM900 4100 in some setups)
PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-8 Invader (bridge humbucker, passive, high output)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Live performance, 1999-2001 era (Enema of the State/TOYPAJ tours). Gear confirmed by multiple live rig rundowns and Equipboard. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; distortion from amp. No studio effects, live amp only.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain saturationslightly scooped midscrisp, cutting high endchunky and compressedarticulate palm-muted attackdry, no ambiencebridge pickup clarityfast, energetic rhythmminimal note bloom
Difficulty
The riff is fast and requires tight palm muting and aggressive, consistent strumming, but uses simple power chords and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible for most players with some experience.
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