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Clean Tone
Mutt
blink-182
Basspunk1990s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (late 90s, 3-band EQ, single humbucker, active electronics)
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-CL or SVT-II, classic 8x10 cab, studio use)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
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.
Tone Character(10)
tight low endclear, punchy attackarticulate pick definitionslight midrange presencemodern, hi-fi claritycontrolled dynamicsfast transient responseno audible drive or gritstudio-polishedpresent but not harsh highs
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Mutt' is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, consistent pick attack and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch in a fast punk context.
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Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (late 90s, 3-band EQ, single humbucker, active electronics)
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely SVT-CL or SVT-II, classic 8x10 cab, studio use)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
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.
Tone Character(10)
tight low endclear, punchy attackarticulate pick definitionslight midrange presencemodern, hi-fi claritycontrolled dynamicsfast transient responseno audible drive or gritstudio-polishedpresent but not harsh highs
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Mutt' is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, consistent pick attack and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch in a fast punk context.