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Adam's Song — blink-1821 / 2
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Adam's Song Riff Guitar Tone Settings — blink-182

blink-182 · 1990s · punk

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Tom DeLonge Subcaster (prototype of Sub-Sonic, 27" scale, Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup, orange finish)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Invader (bridge, humbucker)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, 1999)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'Adam's Song' (Enema of the State, 1999). Guitar: Fender Tom DeLonge Subcaster prototype with Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier. No evidence of pedals used for the riff section; distortion from amp. Pickup selector set to bridge. No confirmed modulation or time-based pedals for the riff. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era.

Amp Settings

Mids
5
Bass
6
Gain
7
Reverb
2
Treble
7
Presence
6

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • scooped mids
  • aggressive, saturated rhythm
  • articulate pick attack
  • crisp, defined highs
  • chunky low end
  • minimal ambience
  • no audible modulation
  • bridge humbucker punch
  • dynamic, driving feel

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct numeric amp settings found for 'Adam's Song' riff; settings estimated based on typical Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier usage in late 90s pop-punk.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedals or modulation/time-based effects used on the riff section; all distortion from amp.
  • ⚠️Pickup choice (bridge, Seymour Duncan Invader) confirmed by multiple sources for this recording.
  • ⚠️If more precise amp settings or pedal usage are found in future, update accordingly.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Tom DeLonge used a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier for 'Enema of the State,' dialing in a tight, crunchy pop-punk tone with moderate gain, balanced EQ (slightly scooped but not metal-scooped), and minimal reverb; these settings reflect his typical approach and the song's clear, punchy, mid-present riff sound.

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