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Mutt Bass Tone Settings — blink-182
blink-182 · 1990s · punk
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the bass tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Bass
Music Man StingRay (late 90s, 3-band EQ, single humbucker, active electronics)
Pickups
Single humbucker (bridge position, standard for StingRay)
Amp
Ampeg SVT (likely SVT-CL or SVT-II, classic 8x10 cab, studio use)
Pickup Position
Single humbucker (bridge, default StingRay wiring)
Studio recording, 1999, 'Enema of the State' sessions produced by Jerry Finn. Mark Hoppus used his StingRay into an Ampeg SVT, with a MartinSound Martech MSS-10 preamp in the studio chain.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain0
Treble6
Presence5
compression4
Effects Chain
- MartinSound Martech MSS-10 · preamp
Music Man StingRay (active) → Martech MSS-10 preamp → Ampeg SVT (studio amp, likely amp-mic + DI blend)
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Tone Character
- tight low end
- clear, punchy attack
- articulate pick definition
- slight midrange presence
- modern, hi-fi clarity
- controlled dynamics
- fast transient response
- no audible drive or grit
- studio-polished
- present but not harsh highs
Playing Technique
- pick
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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