Epiphone - Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass Silverburst + Étui

The Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass brings back to life a bass with a cult following, intimately linked to the sound and energy of Mike Dirnt, bassist and co-founder of Green Day. Behind this signature model is the spirit of the Gibson Grabber G-3 that accompanied the artist on stage and in the studio, particularly during the recording of the Dookie album. This reissue is faithful to that heritage, but with a modern, meticulous finish.

The double-cutaway Grabber body is made from maple, a wood renowned for its clarity and responsiveness. This choice provides a clean attack and a precise sound that blends easily into a band. The three-piece maple neck, combined with a 34-inch tuning fork, provides comfortable string tension and good stability. The ebony fingerboard, fitted with 20 jumbo mid-range frets and mother-of-pearl markers, provides a dense, smooth surface for precise note articulation, ideal for fast or strong bass lines.

The sonic personality of this bass rests on its three Gibson USA G-3 pickups, made in Nashville. Their special wiring creates a buck-and-a-half configuration. Depending on the position of the selector switch, the pickups work in pairs or together, generating thick, dynamic and quiet tones with no extraneous hum. This sound palette is perfect for punk rock, alternative rock and styles where the bass needs to remain present and defined.

The Leo Quan Badass II bridge, combined with through-string construction, delivers a clean attack and generous sustain. The instrument remains stable, precise and responsive under the fingers, whether in rehearsal, in the studio or on stage. Supplied with a hard case, this Grabber G-3 is easy to take on the road and protects the instrument at the same time.