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Dammit — blink-1821 / 2
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Dammit Riff Guitar Tone Settings — blink-182

blink-182 · 1990s · punk

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (1990s, studio recording)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge humbucker, likely swapped in for higher output)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (paired with Marshall JCM900, but Rectifier primary for riff)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'Dammit' (Dude Ranch, 1997); Tom DeLonge used a Gibson Les Paul Standard with a high-output humbucker into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier for the main riff. No evidence of pedals or effects in the riff section; distortion from amp. Pickup selector set to bridge. No chorus, delay, or modulation audible in the riff. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and amp type.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
7.5
Reverb
0
Treble
7
Presence
6

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • aggressive high-gain crunch
  • articulate and dry
  • mid-forward with slight scoop
  • no ambience or reverb
  • bridge pickup bite
  • fast attack
  • minimal sustain
  • in-your-face punk rhythm
  • no modulation or time-based effects

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct numeric amp settings for 'Dammit' studio recording found; settings estimated based on Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier typical usage for 1990s punk rock.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedals or effects used in the riff section; all distortion from amp.
  • ⚠️Pickup model inferred from era and Tom DeLonge's known mods; original Les Paul likely had a high-output humbucker in bridge.
  • ⚠️No evidence of amp reverb or other amp effects used; sound is dry and direct.
  • ⚠️If alternate guitar/amp info surfaces, settings may need revision.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Tom DeLonge used a Mesa/Boogie Dual/Triple Rectifier with high mids, moderate bass, and moderate-high gain for a punchy, forward pop-punk crunch. The tone is dry (no reverb), with presence and treble set for clarity but not harshness, matching the late-90s SoCal punk production.

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