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Description

Step into the spotlight with the Fender Mark Hoppus "Skully" Bass, a distinctive instrument crafted in collaboration with the iconic bassist of Blink-182. Known for its unique blend of style and punchy performance, this electric bass is perfect for both the stage and the studio. Featuring a custom Skully graphic, this instrument is not just a bass guitar—it's a statement piece that resonates with fans of pop-punk and beyond.

Crafted with a solid alder body, the Skully Bass provides a balanced tone that complements its sleek design. Its maple neck with a "C" shape profile ensures comfortable playability, whether you're laying down a driving bassline or exploring melodic runs. The rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth touch, while the medium jumbo frets make it easy to navigate complex riffs with precision.

Equipped with a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Precision Bass pickup, the Skully Bass delivers a powerful and articulate sound, perfect for cutting through dense mixes. The tone and volume controls allow for effortless customization, enabling you to shape your sound to match any musical genre.

Key Features:

  • Custom Skully graphic designed in collaboration with Mark Hoppus
  • Solid alder body for balanced tone
  • Maple neck with "C" shape profile for comfortable playability
  • Rosewood fingerboard with medium jumbo frets
  • Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Precision Bass pickup
  • Tone and volume controls for sound customization
  • Vintage-style bridge with single groove saddles

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Features and functionality

  • The bass features a single volume knob and a rotary pickup selector knob, offering precision and jazz pickup options with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounds.

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Mods and upgrades

  • A string-thru bridge modification is suggested to enhance the defining traits of a Hoppus bass.

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User experience

  • The design combines elements from different eras of blink-182, with a hybrid finish showing hot pink over a bubblegum base layer.

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See how Mark Hoppus uses Fender Mark Hoppus “Skully” Bass

Mark Hoppus

Singer, Bassist

Blink-182

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In this picture, you can see Mark Hoppus playing the HOT PINK! bass model.

See how Zack Merrick uses Fender Mark Hoppus “Skully” Bass

Zack Merrick

Singer, Bassist

All Time Low

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Here we can see Zack playing the Fender Jazz Bass Hot Pink!

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