Requested by Foo Fighters fanatics for more than a decade, Dave Grohl’s iconic, diamond-clad semi-hollowbody makes its way into standard production with the Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335. This premium-grade Epiphone immaculately replicates the Grammy winner’s ultra-rare Gibson Custom DG-335 signature model, starting with a crisp and resonant laminated maple body and Trini Lopez–inspired bound diamond-shaped soundholes. Next, the chunky, one-piece mahogany neck proudly supports a laurel fingerboard that’s flush with eye-catching split-diamond mother-of-pearl inlays. It’s all topped off with an angular Firebird-style headstock equipped with Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners, complementing the rock-solid reliability of the LockTone ABR bridge. However, the Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335’s Gibson Custom inspiration reaches far beyond the aesthetic realm — a superb pair of Gibson USA Burstbucker pickups emboldens the DG-335 with a rich, expressive, and remarkably dynamic humbucking roar that’ll show off the best (the best, the best) of your riffs and rhythms. A professional-grade instrument in every respect, the Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 is no pretender; it’s the real deal and ready to fuel your “Everlong” alt-rock aspiration.
The Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 lives up to its Gibson Custom heritage with a powerful one-two punch of Burstbucker brilliance. This guitar’s Gibson USA Burstbucker pickups — the very same series of pickups found in Grohl’s original Gibson Custom run of DG-335s — deliver an exceptionally warm and dynamic PAF-style bite. From character-filled cleans to the buzzsaw edge of Grohl’s countless alternative anthems, Gibson USA Burstbuckers are an all-purpose sonic monkey wrench that can handle just about anything you can throw at them. Finally, a top-quality electronics configuration consisting of CTS pots, Mallory 150 series capacitors, and a Switchcraft toggle rounds the Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 off with a premium edge.
A stout one-piece chunk of mahogany forms the Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335’s neck, carved into an elliptical “C” shape to mirror Grohl’s preferred specs. Music Experience guitarists of all styles appreciate how this slightly chunky shape’s pleasantly full-feeling grip provides a perfect platform to dish out ripping rhythms, expressive leads, and high-energy riffs. Topside, you get a bound laurel fingerboard that’s smooth on your fingers. It’s all capped off with a gorgeous set of split-diamond mother-of-pearl inlays.
Like the Gibson Custom DG-335 that came before it, the Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 is essentially a stage-minded re-creation of Grohl’s number one axe: a 1967 Gibson Trini Lopez Signature ES-335, first acquired back when he was merely the drummer of a not-so-little-known Seattle grunge act named Nirvana. In stark contrast to your typical ES-335, Grohl’s signature Trini Lopez–inspired Epiphone boasts a diamond-shaped pair of soundholes, along with a pickguard-less top for a sleeker style. What’s more, the headstock also wears an angular edge with an aggressive-looking Firebird-style design, complete with a rock-solid set of Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners. A high-performance LockTone ABR bridge with a LockTone stopbar tailpiece rounds it all out with a stage-ready edge, delivering superior sustain and stability compared to the Trini Lopez ES-335’s original trapeze tailpiece.
Dave Grohl is an alternative rock legend who needs no introduction. A longtime Gibson user, his previous Gibson signature guitars have remained extraordinarily popular and command premium prices on the used market—when you can find one. Now Epiphone is extremely proud to once again partner with Gibson Custom on the release of the Dave Grohl DG-335. It features the combination of ES-335 and Trini Lopez model features Dave requested and that fans expect, including a semi-hollow ES™ body with bound diamond-shaped sound holes, a one-piece mahogany neck with an elliptical profile, Trini Lopez-style headstock with Grover® Mini Rotomatic® tuners, laurel fretboard, and split diamond inlays. The pickups are Dave’s preferred Gibson USA Burstbucker™ models, with a Burstbucker 2 in the neck and a Burstbucker 3 in the bridge position. They’re wired to CTS® potentiometers, Mallory™ capacitors, and a Switchcraft® 3-way toggle switch and 1/4” output jack. This is one of the most requested models in Epiphone’s history, so we are X-Static to offer this exceptional guitar to players worldwide. An Epiphone Dave Grohl hardshell case is also included.
Body Type | Semi-hollowbody |
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Body Shape | Dave Grohl DG335 |
Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Accessories |
None |
Top Material |
Laminated Maple |
Body Material | Laminated Maple |
Neck Material | 1-piece Mahogany |
Body Finish | Gloss |
Color | Pelham Blue |
Binding |
Single ply white |
Neck Shape | Elliptical "C" |
Fingerboard Radius | 305mm / 12" |
Fingerboard Material | Indian Laurel |
Fingerboard Inlay | Mother of Pearl Split Diamonds |
Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo |
Scale Length |
628.00 mm / 24.724 in |
Nut Width | 43.0mm / 1.692" |
Nut Material | Graph Tech® NuBone® |
Joint |
Glued in; Set Neck |
Hardware Finish | Chrome |
Tuners | Grover Mini-Rotomatic |
Pickguard | None |
Bridge | Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ |
Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone™ Stop Bar |
Control Knobs |
Black Top Hat with Nickel Inserts |
Neck Pickup | Gibson USA Burstbucker 2 Humbucker |
Bridge Pickup | Gibson USA Burstbucker 2 Humbucker |
Strap Buttons |
2 - bottom and back of heel |
Controls | 2 x volume, 2 x tone |
Switching | 3-way Epiphone toggle pickup switch |
Strings | Gibson, .010-.046 |
Case Included | Hardshell Case |
Manufacturer Part Number | EIGCDG335PENH1 ES335 711106137407 |