Well, you heard it here a few weeks ago, but today it became official: Gibson’s Custom Shop has announced the release of the new Dave Grohl DG-335––part of Gibson’s small but illustrious Inspired By series of signature guitars.
As called out by more than a few of our readers, the guitar is based on the old Trini Lopez signature model which Gibson produced from 1964-1971, and which in turn was basically a snazzed-up version of the classic ES-335.
Decked out in a cool Pelham Blue finish, the Dave Grohl Inspired By DG-335 bears both of the Trini Lopez model’s most unique features… a pair of diamond shaped f-holes, and of course that hard-to-miss reverse Firebird headstock.
Built in collaboration with Grohl himself––known nowadays for his work as frontman for the Foo Fighters, and previously as drummer for mega-grunge band Nirvana––the GD-335 has been upgraded with a pair of Gibson’s Burstbucker humbuckers (with the original “Patent Applied For” specs,) and will be available in both Pelham Blue, and Ebony finishes.
Other features will include a laminated maple top, back and sides, rosewood fretboard with 22 frets and Trini Lopez style “split diamond” inlays, rounded neck profile (24 ¾“ scale length,) ABR-1 Bridge and stopbar tailpiece, dual volume & tone controls, and 3-way pickup switching.
Gibson’s asking $4,468 for the Pelham Blue version, while the Ebony model will sell for $3,880.
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September 27th, 2007 at 5:08 pm
Maybe it’s just me but that seems really pricey. Now I know a regular 335 is pretty expensive and all but being a “signature model” for a guy whose fan base probably doesn’t have 3 to 4 grand to spend on their idols guitar seems kinda wrong. I mean complain all you want about the J Mascis Jazzmaster being made in Japan and being basswood but I like to think Mr. Mascis said to Fender “Can we make my guitar affordable?” and they agreed.
September 27th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
the retail price seems to be more like 2500-2900 depending on color. still alot, but pretty much what i’d expect a trini lopez reissue to be even without the endorsement. still getting over the whole ‘dave grohl trini lopez’ thing.
September 27th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
Hehe… yeah, and they even re-designated it as a DG-335… seems a little strange to not just call it what it is, an upgraded Trini Lopez re-issue.
September 30th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
hmmm…Pelham Blue, good. Black painted headstock, not good. $2500 or more, definitely not good.
Dave Grohl is very cool, but I’ll be shocked if this guitar isn’t on the Gibson discontinued list in 6 months.
September 30th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Yeah, it looks like a pretty cool guitar, but very expensive. Not a fan of the headstock myself, either.
March 25th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
I like it. I like that Foo Fighters sound. Headstock could be same color as body, but it’s ok… Nevermind the looks. Price is a bit…hm…