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What bass does Blink-182 play?

Blink-182's Mark Hoppus uses his signature Fender Mark Hoppus Jaguar Bass with reversed Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound pickups into a Neural DSP Quad Cortex built around an Ampeg SVT sound. Tom DeLonge uses his Fender Tom DeLonge Starcaster with one Seymour Duncan SH-5 into a Fractal Axe-Fx III.

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What bass does Mark Hoppus play?

His Fender Limited Edition Mark Hoppus Jaguar Bass, a Jaguar body with a Jazz Bass neck, one volume knob and reversed Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P-Bass pickups. He told MusicRadar he used his signature models on One More Time Part 2.

What amp does Mark Hoppus use?

He uses a Neural DSP Quad Cortex in a rack instead of amps onstage. Premier Guitar's 2026 Rig Rundown says his main sound is modeled on an Ampeg SVT, with an Orange Terror among the other models.

What pickups does Mark Hoppus use?

Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P-Bass pickups mounted in reverse, so the E and A strings sit closer to the bridge. Premier Guitar's 2026 Rig Rundown calls this reversed P setup his now-signature configuration.

What guitar does Tom DeLonge play in Blink-182?

His Fender Tom DeLonge Starcaster, a semi-hollow offset with a single Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom pickup and one volume knob, strung with Ernie Ball Paradigm .011-.052 strings, per Premier Guitar's 2026 Rig Rundown.

What amp does Tom DeLonge use with Blink-182?

On the road he uses a Fractal Axe-Fx III with a Fractal FC-12 backstage and an FC-6 onstage, plus a Rupert Neve Designs 5211 preamp, according to Premier Guitar.

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Blink-182 are the San Diego pop-punk trio of Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker. This guide covers the band's current stage rigs, led by Mark Hoppus's signature Fender basses and Quad Cortex rack, plus Tom DeLonge's Starcaster and Fractal setup.

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