Distorted Tone
Mutt
blink-182
Basspunk1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Mark Hoppus Signature Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT-CL Classic Bass Head + Ampeg 8x10 Cabinet
PickupsSeymour Duncan Quarter Pound P-Bass (split single coil, neck only, wired as single pickup)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
presence6
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1999 (Enema of the State sessions); confirmed use of Ampeg SVT-CL for all bass tracks on the album.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackmid-scooped punchclanky upper midsgritty overdriven edgetight low endcompressed sustainslightly nasal growlpresent attackcutting through dense mix
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires fast, consistent pick playing and tight timing to maintain the aggressive pop-punk drive.
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Original Gear
BassFender Mark Hoppus Signature Precision Bass
AmpAmpeg SVT-CL Classic Bass Head + Ampeg 8x10 Cabinet
PickupsSeymour Duncan Quarter Pound P-Bass (split single coil, neck only, wired as single pickup)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
presence6
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1999 (Enema of the State sessions); confirmed use of Ampeg SVT-CL for all bass tracks on the album.
Tone Character(9)
aggressive pick attackmid-scooped punchclanky upper midsgritty overdriven edgetight low endcompressed sustainslightly nasal growlpresent attackcutting through dense mix
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires fast, consistent pick playing and tight timing to maintain the aggressive pop-punk drive.
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