Clean Tone

Mutt

blink-182

Basspunk1990s

Original Gear

BassMusic Man StingRay (late 90s, 3-band EQ, single humbucker, active electronics)

AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-CL or SVT-II, classic 8x10 cab, studio use)

PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, standard for StingRay)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

presence5

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

preampMartinSound MartinSound Martech MSS-10

Notes

Studio recording, 1999, 'Enema of the State' sessions produced by Jerry Finn. Mark Hoppus used his StingRay into an Ampeg SVT, with a MartinSound Martech MSS-10 preamp in the studio chain.

Tone Character(10)

tight low endclear, punchy attackarticulate pick definitionslight midrange presencemodern, hi-fi claritycontrolled dynamicsfast transient responseno audible drive or gritstudio-polishedpresent but not harsh highs

Difficulty

The clean section of 'Mutt' is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, consistent pick attack and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch in a fast punk context.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Blink-182 - Premier Guitar Blink-182 – blink-182 - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Gear Rundown: Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 - Mixdown Magazine

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