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Mutt Bass Tone Settings — blink-182
blink-182 · 1990s · punk
studio
Original Recording
A reconstruction of the bass tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Bass
Fender Mark Hoppus Signature Precision Bass
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P-Bass (split single coil, neck only, wired as single pickup)
Amp
Ampeg SVT-CL Classic Bass Head + Ampeg 8x10 Cabinet
Pickup Position
Neck pickup only (P-Bass split coil, 100% neck)
Studio recording, 1999 (Enema of the State sessions); confirmed use of Ampeg SVT-CL for all bass tracks on the album.
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
Gain6
Treble6.5
Presence6
compression4
Effects Chain
Fender Mark Hoppus Precision Bass → Ampeg SVT-CL (amp overdrive, studio compression) → Ampeg 8x10 cab (mic'd) + DI blend
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Tone Character
- aggressive pick attack
- mid-scooped punch
- clanky upper mids
- gritty overdriven edge
- tight low end
- compressed sustain
- slightly nasal growl
- present attack
- cutting through dense mix
Playing Technique
- pick