Billie Joe Armstrong Unveils Signature Epiphone Guitar and Marshall Amp Inspired by Green Day Sound

Billie Joe Armstrong has introduced two new pieces of signature gear inspired by the core sound of Green Day. The frontman announced a limited-edition Radiant Red Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior and his first artist signature amplifier with Marshall, the 1959BJA Artist Signature.

Both releases reflect the stripped-down, high-impact guitar tone Armstrong has used throughout Green Day's catalog, from the 1994 album "Dookie" to the band's recent stadium tours.

The new Epiphone Les Paul Junior features a bright red finish and a simple design. It includes a single P-90 PRO pickup, master volume and tone controls, and a Lightning Bar wraparound bridge. Armstrong's signature appears on the back of the headstock, and the guitar comes with a black hardshell case lined with leopard print.

The 1959BJA Artist Signature amplifier is Marshall's first artist signature model in 14 years. The baby-blue amp is based on the handwired 1959HW platform and features a custom "Dookie Mod," inspired by the tone Armstrong developed with producer Rob Cavallo during the recording of "Dookie." The amp's color pays tribute to Armstrong's "Blue" guitar, a Fernandes model known for its stickers and its role in Green Day's early years.

"I'm so overjoyed to have my own signature Marshall amp," Armstrong said in a statement. "These amps have been a part of my musical life, from my heroes down to little old me. Turn it the f- up!"

Green Day remains active. This month, the band announced the soundtrack to its upcoming comedy film "Nimrods," set for release July 31. The 22-track album includes favorites from throughout the band's career, four previously unreleased live recordings from the Hollywood Palladium, and a new song, "I'm Never Gonna R.I.P."

Armstrong has also performed with his covers band, The Coverups. At recent shows, Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson joined for a performance of David Bowie's "All The Young Dudes." The group also covered Nirvana's "Drain You," which Armstrong dedicated to the late L7 bassist Jennifer Finch.

Green Day released its most recent studio album, "Saviors," in January 2024. The album follows a catalog that includes "Dookie," "American Idiot," "21st Century Breakdown" and "Revolution Radio."