Gibson Custom Shop is proud to announce the release of the Dave Grohl Inspired By guitar—the DG-335. Beginning Thursday, October 4, the guitar—modeled after Grohl’s much-loved Gibson Trini Lopez signature model—will be available to Foo Fighters fans and guitarists everywhere. A fitting tribute to Grohl, this Gibson Inspired By model combines the bedrock authenticity of tradition with the power and passion of innovation. The DG-335 not only provides guitarists with the chance to channel the rock prowess of the Foo Fighters’ versatile frontman, but it also has the tone, performance, and style to be one of the most popular Inspired By models of all time.
A longtime Gibson enthusiast, Grohl worked closely with the luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop to create the DG-335. The quintessential guitar for today’s player, the DG-335 combines the style and versatility of the Trini Lopez (built by Gibson from 1964 to 1971) with a pair of gritty, vintage-voiced Burstbuckers and a rare Pelham Blue finish. The original Trini Lopez model was a striking take on Gibson’s ES-335 semi-hollow body guitar, and today’s DG-335 is a further fine-tuning of the legendary ES-335.
True to Grohl’s specifications, the Inspired By DG-335 has the classic Firebird-style headstock with six-on-a-side tuners set into an ES-335 style semi-hollow body. Available in either Pelham Blue or Ebony, the guitar has diamond f-holes, and the inlays on the rosewood fretboard are acrylic split diamond, a unique feature that remains from the original Trini Lopez. At Grohl’s request, the DG-335 is powered by a Burstbucker 1 in the neck and Burstbucker 2 in the bridge. Within the original Patent Applied For humbucking spec, these pickups are known for their clean and articulate distortion and singing vintage tone.
A brilliant songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Dave Grohl is one of the most dynamic and powerful performers in recent memory. Channeling the intensity of his legendary drumming into his guitar playing, Grohl rose from the ashes of Nirvana and has spent more than 10 years as the frontman and guitarist for the Foo Fighters. Gibson Custom is proud to honor Dave Grohl with the new Inspired By DG-335.
Gibson Custom Shop’s Inspired By Dave Grohl DG-335:
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Model: DG-335
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Pickups: Burstbucker 1 (neck); Burstbucker 2 (bridge)
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Hardware: Chrome
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Fingerboard: 22-fret rosewood with split diamond inlay and white binding
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Scale: 24 ¾”
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Nut Width: 1-11/16”
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Bridge: ABR-1 and stop tailpiece
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Neck Material: Rounded neck profile
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Body Material: Laminated maple top, back, rims
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Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way selector switch
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Color: Pelham Blue and Ebony
Photo Credit: Joey Maloney
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