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Riff Tone
Not Now
blink-182
Guitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003-2004 era. Tom DeLonge used his signature ES-333 with a single bridge humbucker into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier for the self-titled album and 'Not Now' sessions. No evidence of additional guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain saturationfocused midrange puncharticulate attackcrisp power chord definitionslight top-end sizzlecompressed and moderndry, immediate responseno ambient effectsbridge pickup clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and fast, accurate power chord changes, but uses straightforward punk techniques without advanced lead work.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2003-2004 era. Tom DeLonge used his signature ES-333 with a single bridge humbucker into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier for the self-titled album and 'Not Now' sessions. No evidence of additional guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain saturationfocused midrange puncharticulate attackcrisp power chord definitionslight top-end sizzlecompressed and moderndry, immediate responseno ambient effectsbridge pickup clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and fast, accurate power chord changes, but uses straightforward punk techniques without advanced lead work.