Monday, April 28, 2008

RSGR - Mike Dirnt - Episode 6

Foxboro Hot Tubs


Closing out this 6-episode series of Rock Star Guitars and Rigs, we have punk bass legend Mike Dirnt. Co-founder of Green Day, Dirnt has achieved multi-platinum success and single-handedly brought pop-punk into the spotlight with the rest of the band. His style and technique have played a crucial role in the defining the music of Green Day. Now it's time to find out the basses and amplifiers that deliver this definition.

Basses:

1966 Fender Precision Bass
1969 Fender Precision Bass
Gibson G-3
Mike Dirnt Signature Fender Precision Bass
Gibson Ripper with Bill Lawrence Pickup System
Mexican Fender Precision Bass (used for smashing on stage)

Amplification:

Mesa-Boogie MB2000 Bass Head
Mesa-Boogie 6x10 Cabinets
Mesa-Boogie 1x18 Cabinets

Effects:

N/A

More Info on Mike Dirnt...

Fender Basses
Mike Dirnt Signature Precision Bass
Gibson Basses
Gibson G-3
Mesa-Boogie

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