Epiphone Grabber Bass G-3 Signature Mike Dirnt Silverburst IBG

Essential Information About the Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass

• Mike Dirnt Signature (Green Day): a faithful recreation of the legendary Grabber G-3, designed for punk rock energy and intense live performances.


• 3 Gibson USA G-3 pickups wired in a "buck-and-a-half" configuration for powerful tones and excellent noise control.


• Leo Quan Badass II bridge + through-body strings: sharp attack, enhanced sustain, and precise adjustments (action and intonation).


• 3-piece maple neck with a long 34" / 863.6 mm scale length: ideal tension for clear lows and a firm pick response.

A G-3 Designed to Recapture the Impact of Green Day's Glory Years

Mike Dirnt, bassist and co-founder of Green Day, partnered with Epiphone to revive the spirit of the Gibson Grabber G-3 he used on stage and in the studio, notably during the "Dookie" era (1994). This Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 incorporates the aesthetic and technical codes of the original model, with a performance-focused approach: immediate feel under the fingers, effective controls, and electronics designed to remain clear in a dense rock mix.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

This electric bass is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a distinctive personality, as well as motivated beginners wanting a solid and lasting signature instrument. It excels in punk rock, alternative rock, power pop, and garage, but is also comfortable whenever precise and present low end is required. Its 34" / 863.6 mm scale length favors a sharp pick attack and a convincing foundation for fingerstyle playing.

Sound Characteristics

The maple body provides a quick response, good definition, and a natural presence in the midrange, ideal for cutting through a band mix. The trio of Gibson USA G-3 pickups (neck, middle, bridge) expands the tonal palette: the selector allows combining neck + middle or middle + bridge pickups with a humbucker-like effect, or activating all three pickups for a denser texture. With main volume and tone controls, you can quickly shift from a tight, percussive sound to a rounder bass tone, while maintaining clarity and excellent stability against interference.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The instrument comes with a hard case, perfect for daily transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Shape	Grabber	Bridge	Leo Quan Badass II
Material	Maple	Control knobs	Black Speed knobs
Neck	3-piece Maple	Pickguard	4-ply black
Profile	C	Tuners	Open gear with vintage clover-shaped buttons
Nut width	41 mm / 1.61"	Finish	Nickel
Fingerboard	Ebony (maple on the Natural finish model)	Neck pickup	Gibson USA G-3
Scale length	34" / 863.6 mm	Middle pickup	Gibson USA G-3
Number of frets	20	Bridge pickup	Gibson USA G-3
Fret type	Medium jumbo	Controls	Master volume, master tone
Nut	Bone	Selector switch	3 positions (neck + middle, all three pickups, middle + bridge)
Inlays	Black abalone dots	Case	Hard case