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Untitled Riff Guitar Tone Settings — blink-182
blink-182 · 2000s · punk
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster (single bridge humbucker, likely Gibson Dirty Fingers)
Pickups
Gibson Dirty Fingers (bridge humbucker)
Amp
Marshall JCM900 4100
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2003. Tom DeLonge used his signature Stratocaster with a single bridge humbucker into a Marshall JCM900 for the main riff sections of the 'Untitled' album. No evidence of additional pedals for the riff tone; distortion comes from the amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this part.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- crunchy and saturated
- tight palm-muted chugs
- aggressive and percussive attack
- articulate power chords
- modern pop-punk clarity
- focused midrange punch
- slightly scooped mids
- bright, cutting top end
- full-bodied low end
- high-output humbucker saturation
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio amp knob settings for 'Untitled' riff found; settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Marshall JCM900 use for pop-punk.
- No evidence of pedals or additional effects used for the riff section; distortion is from amp.
- Settings inferred from user reports, genre conventions, and Tom DeLonge's known gear for this album.
- If new evidence of pedals or alternate amp emerges, revise accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Tom DeLonge's tone on 'Untitled' is classic pop-punk: high gain but not modern metal, tight low end, balanced mids (not scooped), and bright but not harsh treble. He typically used a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier with moderate bass, flat-to-slightly-cut mids, boosted treble/presence, and minimal reverb for a dry, punchy mix.