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How to get blink-182's guitar tone

blink-182 across 8 famous tones — mostly through Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, Marshall / Mesa, Marshall JCM900, Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, with single-coils. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 6 · bass 5.5 · mid 5.5 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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blink-182's go-to amps

Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier ×2Marshall / Mesa ×2Marshall JCM900 ×1Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier ×1

8 famous blink-182 tones

Dammit
gain 8.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 7
Stay Together for the Kids
gain 8 · bass 6.5 · mid 5 · treble 6.5
First Date
gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7
The Rock Show
gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 5 · treble 7
All the Small Things
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 5 · treble 7
Whats My Age Again
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 5 · treble 7
I Miss You
gain 4 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Stay Together for the Kids
gain 0 · bass 6 · mid 5.5 · treble 7

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How to get blink-182's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does blink-182 use?

Averaged across 8 of their tones: gain 6, bass 5.5, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like blink-182?

They favour Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, Marshall / Mesa, Marshall JCM900, Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier with single-coils. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get blink-182's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, Marshall / Mesa, Marshall JCM900, Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier and single-coils) and a starting EQ of gain 6, bass 5.5, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 8 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get blink-182's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 1,200+ tones.