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Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 in Silverburst finish photographed on scratched white board.
“Set your preconceptions of the band and brand aside – this is a very capable bass”: Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 review

By Stuart Williams Published

A cult-classic Gibson bass gets a ressurection courtesy of Epiphone and Green Day's Mike Dirnt

Bass Guitars
Billie Joe Armstrong performs onstage with Green Day at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026
Billie Joe Armstrong shows off mysterious new Marshall at Green Day's Super Bowl set – could a signature amp be on the cards?

By Janelle Borg Published

Eagle-eyed viewers have pointed to the top left corner of the amp, which has a label boasting a word that looks a heck of a lot like “Dookie”. An official take on Armstrong's “Dookie mod” Marshall, perhaps?

Guitarists
MXR’s FOD Drive gets you Billie Joe Armstrong’s Dookie Drive tones in a non-signature pedal, and Sweetwater has just sliced the price by nearly half for Cyber Monday

By Stuart Williams Published

The dual-amp-in-a-box overdrive is a stone-cold basket case, even if you’re not a Green Day fan

Guitar Pedals
Epiphone Mike Dirnt G-3
Mike Dirnt looks back on his early bass days – as Epiphone launches signature version of his cult classic Grabber G-3

By Phil Weller Published

Dirnt has championed the oddball 1970s bass throughout his career. Now he's got his own signature Epiphone version

Bass Guitars
Green Day and the Taylor 514C
From Green Day to Eric Clapton, meet the Taylor acoustic guitar you didn't know was responsible for some of the biggest songs in the world

By Daryl Robertson Published

Rob Cavallo's Taylor was dubbed Excalibur by Billie Joe Armstrong and has been making hit songs for nearly 30 years

Acoustic Guitars
Billie Joe Armstrong
Green Day invite fan on stage to play Good Riddance – but he trolls them with Wonderwall instead

By Phil Weller Published

One young fan has taken the “Anyway, here’s Wonderwall” meme to extreme measures

Guitarists
Billie Joe Armstrong
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong tackles one of Randy Rhoads’ most iconic solos in live cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train

By Phil Weller Published

Playing with the Coverups in California, the Green Day frontman has exhibited his lesser-spotted shred chops

Guitarists
Center-John Mayer performs on stage at The O2 Arena on October 13, 2019 in London, England; Right-Joni Mitchell performs in concert during "Joni Jam" honoring her at Gorge Amphitheatre on June 10, 2023 in George, Washington; Left-Dave Matthews performs during the Soulshine Benefit Concert at Madison Square Garden on November 24, 2024 in New York City
John Mayer and Dave Matthews to perform as a duo for the first time at L.A. FireAid benefit concert, alongside Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joni Mitchell and Green Day

By Janelle Borg Published

The mega-event will take place on January 30 at L.A.'s Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, and will be broadcast on multiple platforms

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt performs at the Thomas & Mack Center on October 6, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
If you think Mike Dirnt is another clueless punk, think again

By Jonathan Herrera Published

Every success story needs a behind-the-scenes hero, and for Green Day, it was bassist Mike Dirnt. He details the making of American Idiot and his forensic approach to bass tone

Bassists
Billie Joe Armstrong films performer playing Green Day song
Guitarist plays Green Day classic at Liverpool's Cavern Club – only to discover Billie Joe Armstrong was filming his set

By Janelle Borg Published

Resident performer Callum McMorran thought it was just another Tuesday – turns out Billie Joe Armstrong had been watching his performance

Guitarists
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