Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G3: Green Day Low End Tones
A Punk Rock Bass for Green Day fans
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The highly anticipated Epiphone Mike Dirnt Signature model is here, marking the triumphant return of the legendary Grabber G-3! Let’s take a closer look at this new signature electric bass.
A Brief Overview
- Mike Dirnt and Epiphone have reimagined the Grabber and optimised it according to the preferences of Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt.
- The result boasts impressive specifications, including new pickups and a case.
Contents: Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G3
Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G3
Green Day fans will be very familiar with this bass, as Mike Dirnt played the original Grabber G3 for decades on countless tours and albums. In collaboration with Epiphone, it has now been reimagined and built entirely to the bassist’s specifications. The look and components are spot on and perfectly matched.
The Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 bass impresses with its double-cut grabber body made of high-quality maple. The three-piece maple neck with a 34-inch scale length features an ebony fretboard and 20 medium-jumbo frets. Finally, black abalone dot inlays add an elegant touch to the fingerboard.
Badass II bridge
The classic Grabber V headstock features open-gear bass tuners with historic cloverleaf buttons. The strings run over a high-density Leo Quan Badass II bridge, designed for improved attack, sustain, and precise intonation. The nut is made of bone, and for increased sustain, the strings are through-body and secured with ferrules on the back.
G3 Pickups
The Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3’s pickups are manufactured at the Gibson Pickup Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, and are reportedly sonically refined.
The sophisticated “buck-and-a-half” pickup configuration offers a variety of hum-free tonal options. The three-way switch enables you to achieve different tonal characteristics easily.
In the top position, both the neck and middle pickups are activated, producing a humbucker effect. In the middle position, all three pickups are active, while in the bottom position, the middle and bridge pickups combine to create another humbucking effect.
FAQ – Mike Dirnt Signature
What makes the Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 special?
This bass is specially designed according to the preferences of Mike Dirnt of Green Day and offers high-quality materials and a sophisticated construction optimised for punk rock sounds.
Where are the pickups for the Grabber G-3 manufactured?
The pickups are manufactured in the Gibson Pickup Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, and have undergone sonic reworking.
What sound options does the Grabber G-3 offer?
The “buck-and-a-half” pickup configuration enables different sound characteristics through a three-way switch that activates various combinations of pickups.
What materials are used in the Grabber G-3?
The bass has a double-cut grabber body made of high-quality maple, a three-piece maple neck, and an ebony fingerboard with 20 medium-jumbo frets.
The Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 is a fitting tribute to Green Day’s iconic bassist. With high-quality materials and thoughtful construction, this bass offers not only an attractive appearance but also tonal versatility and stability. The new pickup configuration ensures hum-free sound and enables a wide range of tonal options, particularly appealing to punk rock fans.
Conclusion, Price, and Availability
The Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 appears to be a well-engineered bass, optimized for punk rock sounds and boasting a super-stable construction. This bass has survived the rigors of touring for Green Day and, back in the day, Nirvana. All in all, a fantastic signature bass at a still-competitive price of $1,366/£1,245/€1,399.
You can now get the bass in Silverburst finish, complete with a stylish case, here at Thomann.
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