Clean Tone

Longview

Green Day

Basspunk1990s

Original Gear

BassGibson G3 Grabber

AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage 1970s/early 80s head with 8x10 cab)

PickupsTriple single-coil (Grabber G3 configuration)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid7.5

treble6.5

presence5

compression3.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1993 (Dookie sessions). Mike Dirnt used his original Gibson G3 Grabber and Ampeg SVT for the album. Clean section of 'Longview' is fingerstyle, no drive.

Tone Character(10)

mid-forward punchclear and articulateslightly nasal upper midstight low endfast attackpercussiveno audible drivepresent but not harsh trebledynamic responseslight compression

Difficulty

The clean section of 'Longview' is moderately challenging due to its syncopated, bouncy groove, requiring tight fingerstyle technique, quick position shifts, and precise muting for clarity.

Sources

Green Day’s Mike Dirnt on His Epiphone G-3 Signature Bass and Chasing His Sound – No Treble Green Day – Dookie - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Question for guitarists : r/greenday *GUITARISTS ATTENTION* How to get the Perfect Green Day Bass Tone

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