Clean Tone

The Rock Show

blink-182

Basspunk2000s

Original Gear

BassFender American Standard Precision Bass (late 90s/early 2000s, likely with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound pickup)

AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (studio era), possible Ampeg SDT Mini for practice/modern live

PickupsSplit single-coil Precision (passive)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

presence5

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Studio compressor (likely rack or pedal, e.g., DBX 160 or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 2001, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket sessions. Mark Hoppus used his signature Fender Precision Bass and Ampeg SVT Classic amps in studio.

Tone Character(8)

bright and punchyclear note definitiondeep low endslight mid scooparticulate pick attackpresent upper midstight low endstudio-polished clarity

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically straightforward but demands consistent, aggressive pick technique at a fast tempo, which can be tiring for beginners.

Sources

Get the Mark Hoppus Bass Tone | blink-182 Gear Setup - TikTok Rig Rundown: Blink-182 - Premier Guitar How can I get a good blink sound on my amp? : r/Blink182 - Reddit Trying to get a “Hoppus” Sound : r/Bass - Reddit

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