Epiphone Partners with Mike Dirnt to Launch the Grabber G-3 Bass
Epiphone is proud to announce the launch of the Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3, a signature bass created in collaboration with legendary Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt. This modern revival of the legendary Gibson Grabber G-3 pays homage to the instrument that helped shape the sound of punk rock’s explosion from the underground—including its iconic role in Green Day’s landmark 1994 album, Dookie, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Mike Dirnt continues to perform with his favorite, beloved bass, most recently on Green Day’s The Saviors World Tour in front of millions of fans.
The Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 is available worldwide in Silverburst finish at authorised Epiphone dealers, Gibson Garage locations in Nashville and London, and online at Epiphone.com. A Natural finish is also available globally, exclusively through the Gibson Garage, and online at Epiphone.com.
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Above: Mike Dirnt of Green Day with his Epiphone Grabber Bass G-3 in Natural and Silverburst.
Known for his punchy bass lines, dynamic vocals, and electrifying stage presence, Dirnt has been a driving force behind one of music’s most influential and long-running bands. The new Grabber G-3 reflects his legacy with a design that blends classic construction and modern performance features.
Crafted with a double-cutaway maple body and a 34-inch scale three-piece maple neck, the Grabber G-3 offers smooth playability and solid resonance. Depending on the finish—available in Silverburst or Natural—players can choose between an ebony or maple fretboard, each adorned with black abalone dot inlays and 20 medium jumbo frets.
The headstock features the classic Grabber “V
” shape, paired with open-gear bass tuners and historic clover buttons. A bone nut enhances resonance, while the Leo Quan® Badass II bridge delivers powerful attack, sustain, and full adjustability. Strings run through the body and are anchored with ferrules on the back, contributing to the bass’s rich tone and lasting sustain.
At the heart of the Grabber G-3 are three Gibson G-3 pickups, handcrafted in Nashville, TN, at the Gibson Pickup Shop. Wired in a unique “buck-and-a-half” configuration, the pickups offer versatile humbucking combinations via a three-way toggle switch—neck and middle, all three engaged, or middle and bridge—alongside master volume and tone controls for a wide palette of noise-free tones.
The Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 bass arrives with a hardshell case, making it road-ready for studio sessions or global tours. Whether you’re a die-hard Green Day fan or a bassist seeking a bold, versatile instrument, the Grabber G-3 delivers the punch, style, and legacy of a punk rock legend.
Above: Mike Dirnt of Green Day with his Epiphone Grabber Bass G-3 in Silverburst and Natural.
Formed by Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt in the late 80s, Green Day has become one of rock’s most enduring institutions, a band whose sound channels the three-chords-and-a-headrush excitement found in everything from East Bay punk and power pop to 60s garage and hard rock. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015, the band has released fourteen studio albums to date, including the Double Diamond-certified Dookie and the punk rock opera turned Broadway musical American Idiot.
Their fourteenth studio album, Saviors (2024), was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards and reissued in 2025 as a deluxe edition featuring bonus singles and videos on Saviors: Édition De Luxe. This past year, Green Day took their sold-out Saviors Tour across the globe, headlining shows and performing at major festivals such as Coachella, Bottle Rock, Riot Fest, Download, Ohana, and Ocean’s Calling. Most recently, the band released the music video for their single “Suzie Chapstick”— watch it HERE.
Above: Mike Dirnt of Green Day with his Epiphone Grabber Bass G-3 in Natural
About Green Day:
Berkeley-formed, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band Green Day is one of the world’s best-selling groups, with more than 70 million records sold worldwide and 10 billion cumulative audio/visual streams. Their breakout album Dookie, which sold over 20 million copies and achieved Double Diamond status, is widely credited with popularising and reviving mainstream interest in punk rock, launching a career-long run of #1 hit singles.
Green Day’s release of the rock opera American Idiot captured the nation’s attention, selling more than 7 million copies in the U.S. alone, winning the GRAMMY® Award for Best Rock Album, and inspiring a critically acclaimed Broadway stage adaptation. Released on February 7, 2020, their studio album Father of All… (Reprise/Warner Records) debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Album Sales Chart, as well as #1 in both the U.K. and Australia.
Green Day’s fourteenth studio album Saviors, released on January 19, 2024, through Reprise Records, earned positive reviews, spawned five singles, and was supported by the global Saviors Tour across five continents. Produced by Rob Cavallo, the album was later nominated for Best Rock Album at the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards and followed by a deluxe edition in 2025 with additional bonus singles and videos, available here: Saviors (Édition De Luxe). Most recently, Green Day released the music video for the single “Suzie Chapstick,” watch HERE.
About Epiphone:
Epiphone: For Every Player, For Every Stage. Founded in 1873, Epiphone has spent more than 150 years shaping the sound of modern music. From its Ottoman Empire origins crafting lutes and fiddles to defining the Jazz Age in America with celebrated archtops and making 1960s London swing, the Epiphone legacy is built on craftsmanship, innovation, and creativity. Its instruments have powered the music of The Beatles, Les Paul, John Lee Hooker, Alex Lifeson, Oasis, Nancy Wilson, Gary Clark Jr., Jared James Nichols, Emily Wolfe, Yungblud, and many more. Today, the brand is the trusted choice for both emerging players and touring artists alike, offering reliable, stage-ready instruments backed by Gibson quality standards and a lifetime guarantee. Whether you’re playing for fun at home or rocking out under bright lights in front of thousands of fans, Epiphone is for every player, at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit Epiphone.com and follow Epiphone on X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
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