{"id":48766,"date":"2025-11-18T10:20:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T10:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=48766"},"modified":"2025-11-19T09:12:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T09:12:16","slug":"epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass Explained &#8211; Sound, Specs, and Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained\/#In_a_hurry_Here_are_the_basics\" >In a hurry? Here are the basics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained\/#Epiphone_Mike_Dirnt_Grabber_G-3_Bass_explained\" >Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass explained<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained\/#What_is_it\" >What is it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained\/#Materials_and_build_quality\" >Materials and build quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained\/#Playability\" >Playability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained\/#Sound_quality_and_performance\" >Sound quality and performance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained\/#Epiphone_Mike_Dirnt_Grabber_G-3_Bass_specifications\" >Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass specifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained\/#What_bass_does_Mike_Dirnt_use\" >What bass does Mike Dirnt use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained\/#Whats_the_difference_between_the_Gibson_Grabber_and_Ripper_basses\" >What\u2019s the difference between the Gibson Grabber and Ripper basses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained\/#Where_is_the_Epiphone_Grabber_made\" >Where is the Epiphone Grabber made?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/epiphone-mike-dirnt-grabber-g-3-bass-explained\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>We all love a cool bass, and we\u2019re excited about the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/product\/7D3W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3<\/strong><\/a>. A new Epiphone version of one of Gibson\u2019s lesser-known gems? A new Mike Dirnt signature model? Sounds good to us!<\/p>\n<p>Dirnt is usually associated with Fender basses, particularly his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Mike-Dirnt-Road-Worn-Precision-Bass-RW-White-Blonde\/V84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>signature P-bass<\/strong><\/a>, but he\u2019s owned and played a Gibson G3 since before <em>Dookie<\/em>, even playing the iconic Longview bassline with it. On Green Day\u2019s recent <em>Saviors<\/em> tour, he used it for the old favourites, so it\u2019s still hammering out the classics. In this guide, we&#8217;ll look into all the key specs of the bass you need to know about&#8230; and why it&#8217;s come to be!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Secondhand-Guitars.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Secondhand-Guitars&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/secondhand\/guitars?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=secondhand_guitars&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars Banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;41670&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;In a hurry? Here are the basics&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_hurry_Here_are_the_basics\"><\/span>In a hurry? Here are the basics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A solid maple body with a three-piece maple neck, three hum-cancelling Gibson USA pickups with \u201cbuck-and-a-half\u201d wiring for noise-free operation, and a Badass II bridge. It\u2019s an affordable bass that&#8217;s designed to offer great tones and reliability. Plus, it comes in a fitted hardcase.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-370\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-370\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Pros<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">The three-pickup layout and \u201cbuck-and-a-half\u201d switching keep single coil hum at bay<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Single volume\/tone control setup may feel a bit limited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">The pickups come from the Gibson Pickup Shop in Nashville<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">It\u2019s only available in silverburst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">High-quality construction through the wood and hardware<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">The Leo Quan Badass II bridge string-through build gives great sustain<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">It comes with a fitted hardcase<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-370 from cache -->\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-Silverburst\/7D3W&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP EPIPHONE MIKE DIRNT GRABBER G-3&#8243; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass explained&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Epiphone_Mike_Dirnt_Grabber_G-3_Bass_explained\"><\/span>Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_it\"><\/span>What is it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-48783\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-with-Mike-Dirnt-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass with Mike Dirnt\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-with-Mike-Dirnt-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-with-Mike-Dirnt-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-with-Mike-Dirnt-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-with-Mike-Dirnt-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-with-Mike-Dirnt-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-with-Mike-Dirnt-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-with-Mike-Dirnt-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-with-Mike-Dirnt-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-with-Mike-Dirnt.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Epiphone&#8217;s Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 is a new take on an old favourite. Dirnt got his original Gibson G-3 while touring the <em>Kerplunk!<\/em> album. For this new version, though, he&#8217;s gone to Epiphone rather than Gibson &#8211; the latter couldn\u2019t offer the bolt-on neck he prefers.<\/p>\n<p>The result of this collaboration is a new signature model at an affordable price. If you like good basses and\/or Green Day, then this is one for you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Materials_and_build_quality\"><\/span>Materials and build quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Mike Dirnt G-3 has a maple body and chunky three-piece maple neck that\u2019s built for gigging. You get an ebony board, plus open-gear tuners and a bone nut that help it stay tight and stable no matter how hard you play.<\/p>\n<p>A Leo Quan Badass II bridge and through-body stringing gives you all the sustain you need, and the build quality makes it a great choice if you need something that\u2019ll last on the road!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Playability\"><\/span>Playability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-48782\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As soon as you grab the Grabber, you know it\u2019s going to be fun! There&#8217;s the familiar 34\u201d scale, and the bevel on the body is a subtle but thoughtful touch. It\u2019s a comfortable, easy-to-play design, with one of Gibson&#8217;s lesser-known shapes&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The original G-3 was loved by Gene Simmons and Krist Novoselic, as well as pop punk\u2019s finest. It\u2019s a bass with real rock credibility.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_quality_and_performance\"><\/span>Sound quality and performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The three pickups and \u201cbuck-and-a-half\u201d wiring layout set this apart from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Epiphone-Grabber-Bass-Inspired-by-Gibson-Ebony\/6K9Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>standard G-3<\/strong><\/a>. It uses three single-coil pickups, and you can choose to use the neck and middle, middle and bridge, or all three together.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to this, the G-3 offers a solid, bright tone without hum. 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In this guide, we&#8217;ll look into all the key specs of the bass you need to know about&#8230; and why it&#8217;s come to be!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":48780,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>We all love a cool bass, and we\u2019re excited about the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/product\/7D3W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3<\/strong><\/a>. A new Epiphone version of one of Gibson\u2019s lesser-known gems? A new Mike Dirnt signature model? Sounds good to us!<\/p><p>Dirnt is usually associated with Fender basses, particularly his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Mike-Dirnt-Road-Worn-Precision-Bass-RW-White-Blonde\/V84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>signature P-bass<\/strong><\/a>, but he\u2019s owned and played a Gibson G3 since before <em>Dookie<\/em>, even playing the iconic Longview bassline with it. On Green Day\u2019s recent <em>Saviors<\/em> tour, he used it for the old favourites, so it\u2019s still hammering out the classics. In this guide, we'll look into all the key specs of the bass you need to know about... and why it's come to be!<\/p><hr \/><h3>In a hurry? Here are the basics<\/h3><p>A solid maple body with a three-piece maple neck, three hum-cancelling Gibson USA pickups with \u201cbuck-and-a-half\u201d wiring for noise-free operation, and a Badass II bridge. It\u2019s an affordable bass that's designed to offer great tones and reliability. Plus, it comes in a fitted hardcase.<\/p><p>[table id=370 \/]<\/p><hr \/><h3>Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass explained<\/h3><h4>What is it?<\/h4><p><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-48783\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-with-Mike-Dirnt-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass with Mike Dirnt\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Epiphone's Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 is a new take on an old favourite. Dirnt got his original Gibson G-3 while touring the <em>Kerplunk!<\/em> album. For this new version, though, he's gone to Epiphone rather than Gibson - the latter couldn\u2019t offer the bolt-on neck he prefers.<\/p><p>The result of this collaboration is a new signature model at an affordable price. If you like good basses and\/or Green Day, then this is one for you.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Materials and build quality<\/h4><p>The Mike Dirnt G-3 has a maple body and chunky three-piece maple neck that\u2019s built for gigging. You get an ebony board, plus open-gear tuners and a bone nut that help it stay tight and stable no matter how hard you play.<\/p><p>A Leo Quan Badass II bridge and through-body stringing gives you all the sustain you need, and the build quality makes it a great choice if you need something that\u2019ll last on the road!<\/p><hr \/><h4>Playability<\/h4><p><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-48782\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Epiphone-Mike-Dirnt-Grabber-G-3-Bass-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>As soon as you grab the Grabber, you know it\u2019s going to be fun! There's the familiar 34\u201d scale, and the bevel on the body is a subtle but thoughtful touch. It\u2019s a comfortable, easy-to-play design, with one of Gibson's lesser-known shapes...<\/p><p>The original G-3 was loved by Gene Simmons and Krist Novoselic, as well as pop punk\u2019s finest. It\u2019s a bass with real rock credibility.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Sound quality and performance<\/h4><p>The three pickups and \u201cbuck-and-a-half\u201d wiring layout set this apart from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Epiphone-Grabber-Bass-Inspired-by-Gibson-Ebony\/6K9Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>standard G-3<\/strong><\/a>. It uses three single-coil pickups, and you can choose to use the neck and middle, middle and bridge, or all three together.<\/p><p>Thanks to this, the G-3 offers a solid, bright tone without hum. It\u2019s designed to cut through a loud and busy mix without sounding harsh.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 Bass <span class=\"normaltextrun\">specifications<\/span><\/h3><p>[table id=371 \/]<\/p><hr \/><h3>FAQs<\/h3><h4>What bass does Mike Dirnt use?<\/h4><p>Mike Dirnt has used many different basses over the years, most notably Fender Precision basses, including his signature model. He\u2019s also a long-time fan of Gibson\u2019s G-3 Grabber, leading Epiphone to release a new signature model.<\/p><hr \/><h4>What\u2019s the difference between the Gibson Grabber and Ripper basses?<\/h4><p>The main differences between Gibson\u2019s Grabber and Ripper basses are at either end of the neck \u2013 the Grabber has a bolt-on neck with a V-shaped headstock, while the Ripper features a set neck with a Les Paul-style headstock. The available finishes are also different.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Where is the Epiphone Grabber made?<\/h4><p>As with most Epiphone basses, the Grabber G-3 is made in China, including the new Mike Dirnt signature model. However, the signature version uses hardware found on high-end models, including a trio of Gibson USA pickups and the Leo Quan Badass II bridge.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Final thoughts<\/h3><p>If you're interested in this bass, you probably grew up listening to Green Day and were inspired by what you heard. But even if you weren\u2019t, the <strong>Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3<\/strong> is a quality bass that\u2019s likely to find its way onto a lot of stages. 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