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The Rock Show Bass Tone Settings — blink-182
blink-182 · 2000s · punk
studio
Original Recording
A reconstruction of the bass tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Bass
Fender American Standard Precision Bass (late 90s/early 2000s, likely with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound pickup)
Pickups
Split single-coil Precision (passive)
Amp
Ampeg SVT Classic (studio era), possible Ampeg SDT Mini for practice/modern live
Pickup Position
100% split-coil P pickup (only pickup on the bass)
Studio recording, 2001, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket sessions. Mark Hoppus used his signature Fender Precision Bass and Ampeg SVT Classic amps in studio.
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
compression4.5
Effects Chain
- Studio compressor (likely rack or pedal, e.g., DBX 160 or similar) · compression
Fender Precision Bass → Studio Compressor → Ampeg SVT Classic (amp-mic + DI blend)
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Tone Character
- bright and punchy
- clear note definition
- deep low end
- slight mid scoop
- articulate pick attack
- present upper mids
- tight low end
- studio-polished clarity
Playing Technique
- pick