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Green Day's Mike Dirnt is selling some of his most iconic gear – from Dookie era and beyond – on Reverb
By Janelle Borg Published
Collectibles include several basses that were burned on stage, American Idiot-era Fender Mike Dirnt signature Precisions, a smashed Gibson Grabber, and tour-worn Mesa/Boogie amps

How Mike Dirnt honed his signature bass tone for Green Day’s Revolution Radio – and why it all starts with the wrist
By Jon D’Auria Published
Working with Fender, Dirnt built a bass rig that allowed him to ditch distortion pedals and harness his distinctive sound

“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

All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including a reissue of one of Gibson’s most sought-after signature models
By Matt Owen Published
Mark Lettieri's irresistible Fiore gets an HH makeover, John Petrucci's baritone signature makes its long-awaited return, and the Line 6 Helix Stadium XL finally arrives...

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

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

Green Day, The Killers, and Jane’s Addiction members confirmed for 2024 Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp
By Phil Weller Published
The four-day event will give attendees the chance to be mentored by rock 'n' roll greats, before concluding with gigs at iconic LA venues

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt play Van Halen hits with ex-VH bassist Michael Anthony
By Janelle Borg Published
Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt’s side-project, The Coverups, also covered Kiss, Nirvana, and David Bowie this past weekend
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