thisisAB Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Wow ok so this forum's changed and exploded a shit ton since I've last posted. Anyways I'm a bass player and a huge fan of Mike and bass gear and I have a few questions about the basses Mike's used before he got turned onto Fenders. I know he used a Gibson G-3 for the majority of their early career (a bass I'd love to someday purchase and have tuned half a step down) but Wikipedia says he also used the following: Kramer 250B (no longer used) Peavey Patriot Bass (no longer used) Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray IV (Seen on top of the pops performance on 1/26/1995) I fucking love Ernie Ball's and I couldn't find a video of the above performance anywhere, I'd love to see what colour combination and shit he used, as well as how that crazy bass would sound with Green Day. And are there any pictures of Mike playing any of these basses besides the Peavey? Turns out it's been used in the Pinole Valley High show (great video btw) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-yiWXtSz_g and here's a (slightly) better quality picture of it http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQxJcZXTzc9s8CbG5f3N8lU36KlLi2Owv2cZT2zXWxJwqIEInGG Also, is the Kramer the one he used during Paper Lanterns at Woodstock? I've heard that bass is at a rock museum or something, somewhere - that be true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Pascale Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Mike used some Fenders back then All-white Fender Precision in 1993 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utIuIxD1Ahk And unknown basses in this pictures and at Duchess Of York '94 (maybe Fender Presicion too) Unknown bass #2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f016jlbOZn8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
localinsomniac Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Mike owns a Gretsch Broadkaster but I can't confirm that he's ever used it live. It's also AI-era so I don't know if it's of any interest to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jude O'Reilly Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 He used a Gibson G3 alot in the Kerplunk - Insomniac Era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyPhil Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 He used a Gibson G3 alot in the Kerplunk - Insomniac Era. And he used it in Montréal during the 21st CB tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mato Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Here's an interesting one - G&L L-1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIGD13 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 One of Mike's first bass guitars was a Gibson but I can't remember which model but he also used a lot of Femders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisisAB Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Mike used some Fenders back then All-white Fender Precision in 1993 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utIuIxD1Ahk And unknown basses in this pictures and at Duchess Of York '94 (maybe Fender Presicion too) Unknown bass #2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f016jlbOZn8 Hey thanks for all the info! The white Precision must be what he recorded Dookie with. If Billie was the one who bought him his first P Bass, which I thought was Stella (I could be mistaken though) could this be Stella before he put the sticker on it (and changed the pickguard)?? I've heard mixed things about his first P-bass though... (quote from a Fender interview) How’d you get your very first P Bass? Billie bought me my first P Bass. We had just started writing songs for “Nimrod.” He sent Bill Schneider, my bass tech, out to look for one. And, he got me – still to this day – probably one of my best recording P Bass guitars. It’s a ’69 Sunburst P Bass. It’s flawless! The stickered bass looks cool, I wonder what happened to it.. And cool info about the G&L too, thanks! If anyone finds the Ernie Ball bass I;d love to see pics of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThibautDookie Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Wow Nice ! Great Pics ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetChildren123 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Mato's picture is of the Ernie Ball bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastard of 1969 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Wow ok so this forum's changed and exploded a shit ton since I've last posted. Anyways I'm a bass player and a huge fan of Mike and bass gear and I have a few questions about the basses Mike's used before he got turned onto Fenders. I know he used a Gibson G-3 for the majority of their early career (a bass I'd love to someday purchase and have tuned half a step down) but Wikipedia says he also used the following: Kramer 250B (no longer used) Peavey Patriot Bass (no longer used) Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray IV (Seen on top of the pops performance on 1/26/1995) I fucking love Ernie Ball's and I couldn't find a video of the above performance anywhere, I'd love to see what colour combination and shit he used, as well as how that crazy bass would sound with Green Day. And are there any pictures of Mike playing any of these basses besides the Peavey? Turns out it's been used in the Pinole Valley High show (great video btw) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-yiWXtSz_g and here's a (slightly) better quality picture of it http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQxJcZXTzc9s8CbG5f3N8lU36KlLi2Owv2cZT2zXWxJwqIEInGG Also, is the Kramer the one he used during Paper Lanterns at Woodstock? I've heard that bass is at a rock museum or something, somewhere - that be true? Ummm...he also used Ernie Ball on Hotel Babylon thingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Pascale Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I've attempted to compile full list with pictures of Mike Dirnt's basses and other gear before 1997. I ripped the layout off Livenirvana.com's Kurt's gear guide.1. Basses Make/Model: Peavey PatriotColor: Natural BrownPickguard: BlackFingerboard: MaplePickups: S (stock Peavey Super Ferrite)Bridge/tailpiece: StockFeatures: Two "Sweet Children" stickers and other unidentified stickers applied to pickguard, 1989 "Very Small Records" sticker applied to front, May 1990First recorded use: circa 1987-1988Last recorded use: Sweet Children EPCurrent state: Broken; body cracked in twoPictures: GalleryMake/Model: Gibson G-3Color: BlondePickguard: BlackFingerboard: MaplePickups: S-S-S (Bill Lawrence stock single pickups)Bridge/tailpiece: StockFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: 1990-07-07 @ Basement, Milwaukee, WILast recorded use: 1996-05-18 @ FOX Studios, Los Angeles, CACurrent state: Retired from touring after its neck broke third timePictures: GalleryMake/Model: Unspecified Precision BassColor: BlackPickguard: NoneFingerboard: RosewoodPickups: P (Stock)Bridge/tailpiece: StockFeatures: "Spitboy" sticker applied to headstock Some stickers applied to front Matching headstock First recorded use: 1991-05-xx @ North Shore Surf Club, Seattle, WALast recorded use: 1991-08-24 @ The Star Club, Tampa, FLCurrent state: Unknown; replacement for Gibson G-3 Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Ibanez RB760BKColor: BlackPickguard: NoneFingerboard: RosewoodPickups: J-P (JV7-P5S)Bridge/tailpiece: StockFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: 1991-12-17 @ The Joiner's Arms, Southampton, ENGLast recorded use: 1991-12-21 @ The Den, Wigan, ENGCurrent state: Returned to ownerPictures: Gallery Make/Model: UnspecifiedColor: Black/Blue sunburstPickguard: UnknownFingerboard: RosewoodPickups: UnknownBridge/tailpiece: UnknownFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: 1991-12-22 @ The Wheatsheaf, Stoke-on-Trent, ENGLast recorded use: 1991-12-22 @ The Wheatsheaf, Stoke-on-Trent, ENGCurrent state: Returned to owner Pictures: GalleryMake/Model: Ibanez Roadstar II RB630Color: RedPickguard: Black (Silver controls plate added due to broken pickguard?)Fingerboard: Rosewood (Original neck was replaced with the other one)Pickups: P (Super P4; Stock; J pickup removed)Bridge/tailpiece: UnspecifiedFeatures: "Monsula" sticker applied to front A few other stickers applied to front and back of headstock Broken headstock First recorded use: 1991-10-20 @ 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CALast recorded use: 1991-10-20 @ 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CACurrent state: Returned to Bill Schneider, owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Unspecified Precision Bass copyColor: (Sunburst?)/(Black?)Pickguard: WhiteFingerboard: MaplePickups: UnspecifiedBridge/tailpiece: UnspecifiedFeatures: Pickup is placed at very weird angleFirst recorded use: 1991-10-20 @ 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CALast recorded use: 1991-10-20 @ 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CACurrent state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Gibson RipperColor: BlackPickguard: BlackFingerboard: RosewoodPickups: H-H (Bill Lawrence)Bridge/tailpiece: StockFeatures: Described to be just like Krist Novoselic's RipperFirst recorded use: Spring 1992 @ Sproul Plaza, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CALast recorded use: Unknown (later 1992?)Current state: Sold to Mike's friend Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Fender Precision BassColor: WhitePickguard: WhiteFingerboard: RosewoodPickups: P (Stock)Bridge/tailpiece: StockFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: 1993-01-27 @ The Covered Dish, Gainesville, FLLast recorded use: 1993-05-30 @ SOMA, San Diego, CACurrent state: Unknown; replacement for Gibson G-3 Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Fender Precision BassColor: (Dark green?)Pickguard: (Tortoise?)/(Black?)Fingerboard: MaplePickups: P (Stock; White?)Bridge/tailpiece: StockFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: 1994-04-05 @ The Oz, Seattle, WALast recorded use: 1994-04-05 @ The Oz, Seattle, WACurrent state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Fender Precision BassColor: BlackPickguard: UnknownFingerboard: UnknownPickups: J-P (Stock)Bridge/tailpiece: StockFeatures: NRenteFirst recorded use: DookieLast recorded use: DookieCurrent state: Returned to SIR Rentals Pictures: N/A Make/Model: Gibson VictoryColor: BlackPickguard: BlackFingerboard: RosewoodPickups: H (Stock)Bridge/tailpiece: StockFeatures: Some stickers applied to the back of headstockFirst recorded use: 1994-06-06 @ Astoria 2, London, ENGLast recorded use: 1994-06-05 @ The Duchess Of York, Leeds, ENGCurrent state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Kramer 250BColor: Natural/BlondePickguard: WhiteFingerboard: EbonolPickups: H (Unspecified; non-stock; white)Bridge/tailpiece: StockFeatures: Black and silver duct tape around strap buttons All knobs removedFirst recorded use: 1994-06-10 @ Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, CALast recorded use: 1994-08-14 @ Woodstock '94, Saugerties, NYCurrent state: Unknown (broken in mud fight at Woodstock?) Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Unspecified Jazz BassColor: 3-Tone SunburstPickguard: WhiteFingerboard: RosewoodPickups: J-J (Stock)Bridge/tailpiece: StockFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: Unknown 1991-12 show (aka Punk N Core show)Last recorded use: Unknown 1991-12 show (aka Punk N Core show)Current state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Music Man StingrayColor: BlondePickguard: BlackFingerboard: MaplePickups: H (Stock)Bridge/tailpiece: StockFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: 1996-03-13 @ MTV Studios, London, ENGLast recorded use: 1996-04-27 @ ITV Studios, Birmingham, ENG Current state: Unknown Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Gibson Les PaulColor: Unspecified (Goldtop?)Pickguard: NoneFingerboard: RosewoodPickups: H-H (Unspecified)Bridge/tailpiece: StockFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: 1993-01-21 @ Lewis', Norfolk, VALast recorded use: 1993-01-21 @ Lewis', Norfolk, VACurrent state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery 2. Heads Make/Model: Yamaha G100 IIFeatures: Also used by Billie JoeFirst recorded use: Circa 1989Last recorded use: 1995 @ Geek Stink Breath music video filmingCurrent state: Unknown Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Gallien-Krueger 400BFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: 1989-09-09 @ 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CALast recorded use: 1991-06-16 @ Graduation party, Concord, CACurrent state: Unknown Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Gallien-Krueger 400RBFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: Spring 1992 @ Sproul Plaza, Berkeley, CALast recorded use: Spring 1992 @ Sproul Plaza, Berkeley, CACurrent state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Gallien-Krueger 800RB Features: NoneFirst recorded use: 1993-01-02 @ Silver Dollar Club, Phoenix, AZLast recorded use: 1994 @ "Basket Case" music video filmingCurrent state: Unknown Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Unspecified AmpegFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: 1992-06-08 @ The Outhouse, Lawrence, KS (aka 1992-05-01 @ Unknown, Kansas City, MO show)Last recorded use: 1992-06-08 @ The Outhouse, Lawrence, KS (aka 1992-05-01 @ Unknown, Kansas City, MO show)Current state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Marshall JMP 2203Features: NoneFirst recorded use: Unknown show (1991) Last recorded use: Unknown show (1991) Current state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Ampeg SVT-II (one+spare, seen at Woodstock)Features: NoneFirst recorded use: 1993-09-09 @ Marquee Club, Bakersfield, CALast recorded use: 1996-05-18 @ Fox Studios, Los Angeles, CACurrent state: Unknown Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Ampeg SVT-II PROFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: 1994-08-05 @ Randall's Island, New York, NYLast recorded use: 1996-05-18 @ Fox Studios, Los Angeles, CACurrent state: Unknown Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Fender BassmanFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: 1993-05-05 @ The Cricketer, Wigan, ENGLast recorded use: 1993-05-05 @ The Cricketer, Wigan, ENGCurrent state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Unspecified (stereo system?)Features: NoneFirst recorded use: 1991-11-10 @ Gryfinsky Dom Kultury, Gryfino, PLLast recorded use: 1991-11-10 @ Gryfinsky Dom Kultury, Gryfino, PLCurrent state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Marshall JMP 50 Lead Features: NoneFirst recorded use: 1991-12-17 @ The Joiner's Arms, Southampton, ENGLast recorded use: 1991-12-21 @ The Den, Wigan, ENG and unknown 1991-1992 showCurrent state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Unspecified (Peavey?)Features: NoneFirst recorded use: 1991-12-22 @ The Wheatsheaf, Stoke-on-Trent, ENGLast recorded use: 1991-12-22 @ The Wheatsheaf, Stoke-on-Trent, ENGCurrent state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery 3. Cabinets/Combos Make/Model: Acoustic 104; 6x10Features: NoneFirst recorded use: 1989-02-11 @ 924 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CALast recorded use: 1995 @ "Geek Stink Breath" music video filmingCurrent state: Unknown Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Unspecified; 6x10Features: NoneFirst recorded use: Spring 1992 @ Sproul Plaza, Berkeley, CALast recorded use: Spring 1992 @ Sproul Plaza, Berkeley, CA Current state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Unspecified; 4x10 Features: Misses grill clothFirst recorded use: Unknown show (1991)Last recorded use: Unknown show (1991)Current state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Peavey 1810; 1x18 & 2x10 Features: NoneFirst recorded use: 1992-06-08 @ The Outhouse, Lawrence, KS (aka 1992-05-01 @ Unknown, Kansas City, MO show)Last recorded use: 1992-06-08 @ The Outhouse, Lawrence, KS (aka 1992-05-01 @ Unknown, Kansas City, MO show)Current state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Unspecified Ampeg (SVT610HLF?); 6x10Features: NoneFirst recorded use: DookieLast recorded use: DookieCurrent state: Unknown Pictures: N/A Make/Model: Ampeg SVT810E; 8x10 (2x)Features: "Oleven" logo attached to one of the cabinetsFirst recorded use: 1993-09-09 @ Marquee, Andoain, SPLast recorded use: 1996-05-18 @ FOX Studios, Los Angeles, CACurrent state: Unknown Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Unspecified Marshall (?); 4x10 (?)Features: No logoFirst recorded use: 1991-12-17 @ The Joiner's Arms, Southampton, ENGLast recorded use: 1996-05-18 @ The Den, Wigan, ENGCurrent state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Unspecified (stereo system speaker?); (?)Features: NoneFirst recorded use: 1991-11-10 @ Gryfinsky Dom Kultury, Gryfino, PLLast recorded use: 1991-11-10 @ Gryfinsky Dom Kultury, Gryfino, PLCurrent state: Returned to owner Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Unspecified; (?)Features: NoneFirst recorded use: 1991-12-22 @ The Wheatsheaf, Stoke-on-Trent, ENGLast recorded use: 1991-12-22 @ The Wheatsheaf, Stoke-on-Trent, ENGCurrent state: Returned to owner Pictures: N/A 4. Effects & Misc. Make/Model: Unspecified effectFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: 1990-11-17 @ Playground Theater, Chicago, ILLast recorded use: 1991-06-30 @ Unknown, McKinleyville, CACurrent state: Unknown Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Unspecified effectFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: Spring 1992 @ Sproul Plaza, Berkeley, CALast recorded use: 1993-01-12 @ McGregor's, Elmhurst, ILCurrent state: Unknown Pictures: Gallery Make/Model: Eclair Engineering Evil Twin Tube DIFeatures: NoneFirst recorded use: DookieLast recorded use: DookieCurrent state: Unknown Pictures: N/A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Pascale Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Added Peavey 1810 to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Pascale Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Settings on Gallien-Krueger 400B amp Atten. - -10dB Contour - Off Bright - On Volume - 2 Treble - 3 Hi Middle - 4 Low Middle - 8 Bass - 8 Boost - 7 Master Volume - 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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