Riff Tone

Wendy Clear

blink-182

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature, single Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker, hardtail bridge)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (rackmount, 2-channel, used by Tom DeLonge in studio for Enema of the State)

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-8 Invader (bridge position, humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1999. Guitar is the Tom DeLonge signature Stratocaster with single Invader humbucker in bridge. Amp is Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, confirmed for Enema of the State sessions. No evidence of pedal use for main riff; distortion from amp. No chorus, delay, or modulation audible in riff. Reverb is minimal or off. Pickup selector fixed to bridge. Microphones: Royer R-121 ribbon mics (per producer Jerry Finn).

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain cruncharticulate pick attackfocused midrange punchslightly scooped EQminimal ambienceno modulation or delaybridge pickup claritysaturated but not fuzzyclassic pop-punk rhythm sound

Difficulty

The riff is built on fast, palm-muted power chords with straightforward rhythm and minimal technical complexity, making it accessible to beginners with some basic palm muting experience.

Sources

Blink-182 – Enema Of The State - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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