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Clean Tone
Longview
Green Day
Basspunk1990s
Original Gear
BassGibson G3 Grabber
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage 1970s/early 80s head with 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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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.
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Original Gear
BassGibson G3 Grabber
AmpAmpeg SVT (likely vintage 1970s/early 80s head with 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
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.