DAVE GROHL EPIPHONE REVEALED DG335

[@archer4556]

I like DG and I'm sort of a fanboy and I'm a even bigger fan of the 335. I'm intrigued and looking forward to this release. BUT...I'm not going to pay $1800 CDN for a Epiphone 335.

[@WhereTheBASShasNoName]

You can finance it, and pay maybe, $100/month

[@tonyb9864]

They can do this for $700 or under. That's how much the 1959 Les Paul cost but it's gone up to $1,000 unfortunately. The '59 is a GREAT guitar! I play that guitar more than I do my Gibson Les Paul.

[@mikeomatic9905]

All the other signature semi hollows are around $800-1,000 so I'm expecting around that. The cheapest Epi 335s are around $700, but there's always an artist markup of a hundred or two. I can't see this thing being $1800 though!

[@MashaT22]

@@mikeomatic9905it’s gonna be. Look at the LP signatures’ prices for the most recent releases- some are still around $799, but those are mostly older releases. Look at the newer Signature releases. Sadly, this DG-335 is gonna be $1799-$1999 at minimum when you compare to the newer pricing. Of course, none of these signatures should be topping $1000 or $1100 tops even in this economy, not only as an Epiphone (which is supposed to be an AFFORDABLE brand). It’s price gouging, and it’s a horrible thing to do to longtime Epiphone customers who’ve now been outpriced of a brand that is supposed to be affordable. And honestly, there’s no reason they can’t sell this guitar that’s made at a much lower cost in China for around $799-$899, even with a hard shell included. The problem is, Gibson is trying to sell these signature models as “collector items” rather than for actual musicians, and it’s both sad and depressing at the same time. They’re trying to attract the cork sniffer Gibson people who are hoping it will go up in value someday in the future. They don’t make enough already?! I know prices went up during the pandemic due to supply and demand issues. People bought at steep prices because they had nothing better to do at home. It doesn’t mean the larger customer base is able to afford it just because some people temporarily did that. When the pandemic ended and supply/shipping issues went bye bye, prices should have dropped, not risen. While I keep wanting to be hopeful that my super hero Dave will have told Gibson to keep the Epiphone price as low as possible, it’s really not likely because Gibson is not going to give up on an opportunity to sell guitars that people have been clambering to own for YEARS at a higher profit margin.

[@designbyjohnperez]

No matter how low the price will be, my wife ain't gonna allow to have one... on a different subject, I miss the guys shooting their videos in the shop. Their new studio hasn't grown on me. Probably needs more character than a plain background lit with a floodlight.

[@jtbandy1]

If it comes in left handed I’m going to be so broke……but we all know it won’t… so I guess I’ll continue to pay my bills.

[@chrisboyd5451]

Literally was gonna say the same thing. Dave's guitar would look awesome beside my Jagstang.

[@allenmitchell09]

Being a lefty play helps keep me away from trends.

[@georgeprice4212]

Y’all do know that you can have a righty to play lefty, right? Look at how Hendrix did his strata.

[@allenmitchell09]

If I’m going to buy something like say a silver sky, I want it to be a lefty model. Yeah we know you can do it like Jimi but for one the strap button may need moving, now you’ve lost all of your side dots they’re on the bottom now, and in the case of a strat in particular, the control knobs couldn’t be in a worse location for the lefty player, not to mention the input cable in your armpit. If you’re doing it for the music and not a visual, you want a functioning instrument. So, that’s why I hold out on these trend guitars and play my awesome lefty tele and the rest of my stable. By the way I love Jimi Hendrix to death, I’m not knocking him using that strat that way, I don’t think lefty model were scarcely attainable and he used what he could get ahold of. He played a lefty Flying V too so…

[@chrisboyd5451]

@georgeprice4212 obviously you could do that but they could also make it left handed as well. I understand that way more people are right handed. But atleast give a option to order one left handed even if it means extra cost or wait time.

[@MinivanMegafun100]

So… some thoughts on your new studio setup. I think you two need to sit the same distance from each other as the previous room. AND I think the wide shot needs to be tighter. Part of the charm of your channel is feeling like we (the viewers) are sitting in a room and hanging with you guys while you talk music. The new setup feels less intimate and more like you’re on a stage. It’s like the difference between hanging out in someone’s cool cozy den (old room) vs hanging out in the living room of a house they just moved into and they don’t have furniture yet (new room).

[@Gordanovich02]

A DG-335 with Gibson Burstbuckers should be 1300 tops. And even that's crazy. It's a solid finish so they don't have to be so selective about the woods like on the Korina Explorer and V, or the Bonamassa SG.

[@rocktorrocks]

Agreed. The Bonamassa ES-335 for $1300 came with Gibson pickups so I’d expect something similar for the DG-335.

[@rocktorrocks]

Really want this one. The Bonamassa ES-335 listed for $1300 and that’s probably the closest thing to what this will be. I’d consider paying $1300-1400 if it has Gibson pickups included. If it only has probuckers then $1100 might be my upper limit. Knowing Epiphone and all the price increases recently, I’m gonna assume this will be $1500 at least.

[@brooksroman2918]

$999 would be my ideal price point for this guitar. They’d sell them by the bunches at that price. $1299 would be the reasonable price in my opinion if it includes Gibson pickups and a hard case.

[@leeasbury7273]

I was just playing my PRS HOLLOWBODY II and can't believe how good it sounds and plays. Even with light strings and going used even though I suspect it was just a return and I got it for $749. The charcoal burst looks amazing and the pickups sound great. Even though the neck is big it plays easily somehow. But I'd never pay full price for it. I think PRS nailed the price on the new CE 24 and others. My point is the pricing on these imports and domestic guitars is so confusing and mixed up the last couple years. No matter what brand.

[@cesarpicco6398]

Love the sharing of shout outs to other great shops in the country! The ones I've been to are all top notch, now I need to visit the others.

[@joeykelly5642]

$700-$800 seems reasonable to me, but at this point I know better. It’ll be at least $1200 - possibly way more. Epiphone pricing is insane nowadays

[@designbyjohnperez]

Sadly everything cost more these days... except squiers

[@Tweed_Tone]

Long time user of a 2016 ES-335 pro. I’ve seen sold it and own a Murphy lab ES-355. Epiphone’s ES models are amazing and I can only imagine they are significantly better now with the refresh. Breeze to play and mine sounded great even with the stock pickups

[@THEItchybruddah]

You guys… ALWAYS with the shocking news… And the way you bury the lede! I mean…They LAW!! BAXTERS FACE IS BACK!?!?! When did THAT happen!?! Peak of the broadcast: “She could be the little one they just whip around!!” Bless you two. That one was so good I barely cussed as I wiped the coffee off the screen. As always, thanks for the hang and the industry insight. Big love from Knoxville.

[@allenmitchell09]

If I'm paying $1800 I'm going to need you to throw in the Gibson logo as well.

[@jamiemcqueen4170]

Hi Guys!! Jamie McQueen here…I ABSOLUTELY MUST GET THE DAVE GROHL EPIPHONE! Me and my beautiful wife are visit Family in Tennessee 3-4 times a year …I find a way to get to the Gibson garage. I’ve bought a few Les Paul’s and have had my eye on the Dave Grohl Gibson 335 …but WOW it’s pricey.. My wife is very cool about me getting guitars but with all the expensive amps and Fender guitars I’ve purchased in the last 5 years…she’s told me “mmmm let’s wait a while on that one” New kitchen First LOL … So now that there will be a more affordable EPIPHONE ….well, you can bet it’ll be in my home and on a stage here in the Detroit area as soon as I can get one!!! Love you guys.. I always look forward to your videos!!!

[@frankenstein4106]

I wouldn't pay more than $1000 for it. If it doesn't come with Gibson pickups, forget it!

[@DJ_V_squared]

At 1299 I'm a buyer

[@skye7690]

I would guess that electric blue Sheraton with the diamonds “f-holes” he’s used, I really like that one. I would pay $1k.

[@rorieb20]

Reverb has the original at around $36k (currently) I personally would love this guitar Epiphone or otherwise I do wonder if they release the new version if that will impact the few original versions sold online

[@YakBoss]

The Wolfe, Schwartz, and Gallagher signature ES-335 guitars are each $899. Dare we hope? Even though I like DG and have lusted for a Trini model before the FF were a thing, I can't really see paying more than 1K for the DG-335. There better be something super special about it to go for more than that.

[@glendoggett9670]

They have a Roller Derby in Raleigh? Cool. Where Barney Fife goes to party!

[@Canadianwheelchairguitar]

I have it & it's a FANTASTIC guitar even if you're not a Dave Grohl fan. I am in a HUGE way!

[@damham5689]

Unless youre really a big fan of Dave Grohl and want it for the name association, why not look at the Squier Contemporary Active Starcaster in Gunmetal Metallic Blue ? They are great guitars too, but start around $430 usd.

[@ashleyspeake3168]

Guitar companies are pricing themselves out of range for so many guitarists. It use to be you could afford to own several nice guitars. Today most of us can afford maybe one really good guitar, and a few low to mid range guitars. And I won't even go into how overpriced the used market has become.

[@farrl]

Guitar companies are still making the cheaper guitars, if you can’t afford the more expensive guitars just get the cheaper one. As long as they still have the cheaper ones, people shouldn’t complain.

[@joeykelly5642]

@@farrlThe issue isn’t that there aren’t options at low prices, it’s that we get significantly less for our money now compared to just 5 years ago

[@WinstonWhite-l9j]

I argue that guitars are more affordable today, IE in 1988, a Fender Squier was 349.00, about a weeks pay for a bus driver in my city, today that same drivers pay will buy TWO new Squiers

[@Johnny_Doe]

An Epiphone version for the DG-335 will probably come in at $1000-$1100 USD with case. My reasoning is because the Noel Gallagher Riviera debuted at $900 USD with case last year..

[@BasswipeNC]

I've always wanted the Gibson version. I wish now I had bought one. It's more the looks. I loved everything about it.

[@allenhayesmusic]

Noel Gallagher- 899.00

[@brutallyremastered4255]

Live at PJ's - terrific Trini Lopez that captured mid century America.

[@thislittleamp]

Next guitar for sure!

[@twanto]

I was there and thinking to myself "did that say Ephiphone on the headstock?" didn't realize it was a reveal.

[@JEEJ_MUSIC]

0:40 how... how did you know my name???😨 I've been waiting for this for a *LONG* time. Can't wait to see what these list for, and I'm still hoping we get a Gibson USA production run of the DG335 as well! As far as price goes for the Epiphone, it looks like their two main price points for the artist models are 899 and 1299, with the latter usually featuring upgraded pickups/electronics. That said, I fully expect Epiphone to be cashing in on the huge demand for this model, and marking up the price accordingly.

[@michaeljoyce3286]

Epiphone inspired by Gibson 335 is between five and $600 and some change the Emily Wolf Sheridan and that’s around nine her bucks. My prediction is this guitar is gonna be around $1100. However the resell is going to make it skyrocket, in reality, they already have the template. They are just changing the head stock.

[@bobbyjohnson7160]

I love my Emily Wolfe!! Heavy guitar, but damn! So much punch!! I also love the 'Tree of Life' headstock on my EW.

[@michaeljoyce3286]

@@bobbyjohnson7160 I think they’re made really good quality guitars man

[@Dian2Gig]

I have an Epi Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Gold Top paid $500 when first issued. An amazing guitar I will never sell and love to play.

[@thesmellycatjazz]

My first guess is $1100, and the resellers will push them for $1800-2200. I don't think this is going to be PRE Hollowbody II prices. I'm a Foo Fighters fan, like most of the people of the planet, but this isn't a guitar I'd be interested in buying. Plenty of overseas guitars out there, especially used and open box. I'm good with my D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC.

[@WinstonWhite-l9j]

Most of the people on this planet can’t name a single song of theirs or pick Dave’s picture out from a group of men…

[@pads-zr9ln]

I want a 335, if still walk right by and buy the mike mcreedy, depends on if its burst bucker equiped

[@voyager7]

I'm down for one of these. I too hope they don't "Slash" it and offer myriad versions, but at the same time I hope it's not like the Alex Lifeson or Joe Bonamassa where they sell out immediately and become relegated to used or speculator markets.

[@terenceeastburn3561]

Rumor has it: $1,299 With Hard Case. First run due out in the first week of March.

[@GarrettRodman]

I own the Emily Wolfe Sheraton (you also mention it) for a few months now and really like it -- I have it in White.

[@larryzink8978]

Is Groul a good guitar player?

[@gregrandallbtsr03]

I want one!

[@StevieScotty19]

I got the Noel Gallagher epiphone riviera in dark wine red at the start of the year after waiting 6 months for it to come back in stock,I paid £899.00 British pounds,Honestly,It’s a better guitar than my 2 Gibsons,A 355 and a 345,An epiphone DG 355 signature will sell out immediately and there will be a hell of a wait to get one,I’ll be putting my name on a list for one,That’s for sure👍👍

[@charlesgillespie5049]

I would be interested at $1499.00, not sure I would go much higher than that however

[@aroe3896]

I'm waiting on the Greeny Epiphone

[@Themightywoodrow]

0:42 who’s Baxter referring to lol???

[@chrishammonds72]

I’ve heard $2300 here in Australia which is the same for the Adam jones Epiphone models so no definitely not affordable Epiphone models

[@kirkwilson6229]

Why does the name association have to make the price so much higher? How much would they charge for it if they just made it part of their lineup? They would probably be sub $1000, and they would sell a ton of them, because it's a cool guitar. I even see the point of them involving Dave since he popularized the model, but it isn't necessary, because the model preexisted DG's popularity. It certainly isn't necessary if it doubles the pricetag. I really like the guitar, but I actually don't particularly like the Foo Fighters' music.

[@allenmitchell09]

People don't mention it often but Pat Smear has a badass signature Hagstrom.

[@andrewbecker3700]

It's definitely not gonna be under $1299. Probably $1499. I'm cool with the 2 Epiphones I have. ASFB '59 LP and AJ sig. with "The Berserker" custom art.

[@MikePalmer925]

I’m going to guess $1299. That is the cost for the Alex Lifeson model. Not much difference between the DG 335 and the Emily Wolf model. Hers is $899 so they can’t go too crazy other the price.

[@Lotorc]

I agree. 90% sure it’ll be $1,299.

[@g.marion5888]

Foo Pfizers were the first band to enforce vaccine passports, something Kurt Cobain never would've agreed to.

[@kirabarsmith9353]

Vaccine passports are the most un-rock n' roll and un-American thing a band could do, Dave Grohl is a POS. I'll never forget who furthered this demonic banker agenda.

[@benlogan430]

Sure he would have.

[@kirabarsmith9353]

@@benlogan430 You think Kurt Cobain would've outsourced his thinking to Fauci and the government? LOL

[@kirabarsmith9353]

@@benlogan430 People who make it to the world stage and are authentic don't live very long lives.

[@MiamiVisor]

@@benlogan430 Right, Kurt was always telling his audience to comply with whatever the government tells you to do. I'm sure he would've looked to Fauci for all his information too. Wow...

[@DDE_ADDICT]

Like the new studio look

[@silverman169]

I prefer the old studio with the brighter lights and guitars on the wall since it gives a warm friendly vibe. But I'm sure I'll get used to the new studio!

[@chad_king]

I'm here for it!

[@richardbetsch6716]

Want the Magnatone jacket!

[@jerryspencer6089]

Just pre ordered mine through sweetwater over the phone. Just under $1,400 with tax

[@martianmurray]

YES

[@damham5689]

Id pay up to $499.99.

[@jcout25]

I'd pay $500 bucks for it.

[@ThomasMTV]

наконец-то у эпифон, хоть в этой модели будет отличная головка грифа, а не стандартная зaлyпа, которая портит весь вид хотя проще заказать на али за 20.000 рублей и радоваться, реплики достойные по всем параметрам!

[@rickmiller7884]

Had to be more than Joe B's SG.

[@williamknell864]

Who woulda' thought the drummer from the 90s band that dethroned hair-metal would get such a snazzy signature guitar compared to the simulated tribute to the cobbled together Fender student model that guitarist/front man/songwriter got?

[@johnwashburn3793]

Just ask long as it is worth the asking price. I don't mind paying for a decent guitar. I don't need one of these though, my 335 is fine.

[@jtbandy1]

Title is a bit misleading, but I was gonna watch anyway.

[@Paindriller]

Yeah i feel like ita gonna be something like 1.6 k.

[@itsalwayssomething7490]

Love the body, hate the headstock.

[@bobbyjohnson7160]

This.

[@wesleyb_92]

I’d pay about 1200-1400. But I bet it’s more

[@danrunnoft6642]

We know one thing for sure. If it's sold by Gibson, it will be overpriced.

[@mcr44182]

Hope its afordsble but man grohl been my hero since elementary school y will pay whatever listing price for sure looool

[@MayorMcCheese2000]

I keep wondering if we'll see these guitars made in the USA, because with CNC technology there's way less man hours going into these guitars so I would hope they could make them affordably in the USA, but I'm starting to realize thats not why they're still made overseas... in the USA we limit how much companies can spray things like Nitro because our environment can only handle so much at one time without being compromised.... they have no limits in China on basically anything... I'd love to buy an affordable guitar that doesn't come at the cost of our environment.... something about killing the earth doesn't seem to mesh with the idea of making music to me.

[@kirkwilson6229]

Buy a guitar with a poly finish. They're better anyway.

[@MayorMcCheese2000]

@@kirkwilson6229 same diff... there's so many viable options beyond nitro and poly that wont destroy the environment and can be sustainably used in both the US and abroad.

[@anthonysclafani3963]

Epiphone should be careful with pricing these. Yes it's a signature, but you shouldn't be pricing an Epiphone like a Gibson. Most of the fans wanting these won't pay some crazy price cuz they don't have it. Absolute most it could go for is like 1200 and even then that's still really pushing it for an Epiphone. I wouldn't pay 1200. The Emily Wolfe is already very similar and hers is already overpriced.

[@polnoeceloe]

This is a very special guitar that will only look good in the hands of a tall person like Dave. Keep in mind that the guitar must suit the artist, including visually. Not just sound and convenience. You have to look in the mirror what it looks like in your hands. I know a lot of guitarists who have bought their dream guitars, but when they pick them up, they look ridiculous with them. It's the same as choosing glasses frames for your face. Some frame/guitar shapes can visually hide your fatness or thinness or other things, but other shapes will make it worse. You cannot choose glasses frames by yourself, only from a catalogue. You must place it on your face. It's the same with the guitar. There are many guitars that I would like to buy, but I know that I won't look good with this one, so I settled on other models that blend in with my appearance. That's it, man, it's not that simple

[@QS-si3cq]

his guitar is only worth it for the simp PJ fans that still convince themselves that the band is still relevant. Otherwise, a 60's Road Worn Strat will get you the same thing for much less. The Cobain Road Worn Jag from 2011-2013 relic job blows this one out of the water as far as accuracy and detail.That guitar is essentially a Custom Shop from Mexico. The McCready can't hold a candle to that guitar, but they also couldn't be too good on this general release version, because some dummies paid $10k for the 60 piece Custom Shop version that now resells for $22-25k.

[@scottschmidt5198]

At least you didn’t cover the nonsense Fender is pushing with another acoustasonic relabeled w different body style… end of day it’s a still another acoustasonic

[@silverman169]

Heck yea, I've been waiting for an Dave Grohl Epiphone model. Really praying Gibson/Epiphone price it reasonably, but I'm not holding my breath. I'd love to collect the Dave Grohl 335 and the Shiflett P90 Tele deluxe if that ever comes out as a production model.

[@lenmil8421]

Love DG and the foos, but I'm paying >1000$ for an epi. Whats next the SRV squire?? No thx.

[@zeeb0w]

wait…aren’t you dave grohl?

[@GorgeousRoddyChrome]

No way it could be $1700 made in Asia. The 150 anniversary was under $1200, right? All Epi thin hollows are $900 & under, right? It would be a slap in the fans' face to go that high. They are already doing the Emile Wolfe model with those diamond holes at $900. Nice higher end looking features on it For me, I could go $1000, but higher than that, and it better come with a big bottle of lube.

[@tomandaj1]

A lefty. Will that happen?

[@b3pahunter546]

My experience with Epiphone is that the quality is so bad, it's not worth any price. The tolerances for a playable guitar are so small, I can't see risking (it's a gamble) hundreds or maybe a thousand dollars on something that is most likely crap.

[@bks252]

My recent experiences are just the opposite. I have the 59 Les Paul and the Inspired by Gibson Firebird and they are both fantastic guitars. The arrived perfect. The setups were almost perfect. Great fretwork on both of them. They play great and sound fantastic. I’ve had so many compliments on both of them at gigs. I had sold my Gibsons about 10 years ago because I was disappointed with the quality. I own quite a few guitars made in both the USA and in different overseas locations and Mexico. Epiphone has really stepped up their game recently from my experience. Obviously we all have different experiences.

[@roberthuffmann8204]

I think Dave would insist on it being accessible, so @ 1k

[@hozzer68]

So the have a load of Emily Wolf 335 bodies left over,if they can do that one for under £800 your just paying or the name nothing more.

[@Lovell93]

Too bad it’s a Gibson, I’d buy it if it was any other manufacturer. Been screwed over too many times by them on $3000+ guitars. I guess it’s technically Epiphone so it may be okay.

[@jamesonpace726]

Y'all done got too big fer yer britches, boys....

[@yyzca6126]

$1700 usd really 😅😢

[@DaringDan]

I can get an Epiphone '59 Les Paul reissue brand new for $999 and it has Gibson Burstbuckers in it, wiring and an orange cap. Any more than that and it's a pass like the Bonamassa SG. That SG has Probuckers in it that cost $30 a pop. I think $900 is the max I'd pay and that's pushing it unless it has Gibson wiring and pickups in it, then I'd pay the premium for the name on it. If not, Epiphone can kick rocks. The McCready was a bad comparison. That's a Fender not a Squier. You can compare the price of the McCready to the Gibson Grohl.

[@davedavid7061]

he was the drummer for Nirvana

[@Anson120]

Adam lavivne is poo poo.Dave is my hero. These will be sold out for a long time.

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

I don’t like hollow-bodies.

[@mykuntstynx9463]

My favorite thing about this guitar is you have to prove your updated vaccination status in order to purchase one. Grohl is a ghoul. No thanks

[@phillipjennings963]

The Foo Pfizers

[@mykuntstynx9463]

@@phillipjennings963 I'll be stealing that, Sir

[@brianchurilla7060]

Another video gushing love on Gibson, a brand not even carried by the store???

[@jayhill5982]

This is why Epiphone is now a no-go, signature model or not, if it's over $1,000,forget it😮😮😮 Epiphones are supposed to be an affordable alternative and slowly but surely, Gibsons corporate GREED is ruining Epiphone 😢😢😢