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224- Mike Dirnt's Basses are INSANE

October 14, 2026 · 35 min

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Even Green Day’s most famous bass parts come with a few surprises! Mike Dirnt takes Ian through his basses and rig, revealing which instruments he actually played on Dookie and Longview, demoing his beloved Gibson G3 and signature basses, and explaining how he gets that unmistakable punch. Expect plenty of bass playing, a few gear revelations, and road stories from instruments that have survived hundreds of shows.

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