How to Dial In "Bad News" by Blink-182 - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bad News"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From One More Time... (2023). One More Time... is the ninth studio album by American rock band Blink-182, released on October 20, 2023, through Columbia Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Blink-182's other songs from One More Time.., stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the single pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Bad News" Tone
What guitar did Blink-182 use on "Bad News"?
The guitar on "Bad News" (released 2023) isn't documented; the Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Bad News" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Bad News" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bad News" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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