# Grunge Musician-Honouring Guitars Epiphone Collaborates with Dave Grohl on the Dave Grohl DG-335 By Kalin Ned | Published 2024-03-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-grohl-dg335 References: [epiphone](https://www.epiphone.com/en-US/Electric-Guitar/Dave-Grohl-DG-335/Pelham-Blue) [Epiphone's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-gibson1) collaboration with Dave Grohl culminates in the release of the Dave Grohl DG-335, a guitar paying homage to Grohl's enduring presence in the music industry. As part of the Inspired by Custom Collection, this instrument marks a new chapter for Epiphone with premium features and high-quality electronics. Drawing inspiration from Grohl's previous Gibson signature guitars, the Dae Grohl DG-335 combines elements of the ES-335 and the Trini Lopez model. The instrument features a semi-hollow ES™ body with bound diamond-shaped sound holes, a one-piece mahogany neck, and [Grover®](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-paul-custom-70s) Mini Rotomatic® tuners. Equipped with Dave's preferred [Gibson USA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-gibson) Burstbucker™ pickups and wired to CTS® potentiometers, the DG-335 offers exceptional tonal versatility. The release of the Dave Grohl DG-335 coincides with Foo Fighters' global stadium tour, reinforcing Grohl's influence in contemporary rock music. Image Credit: Epiphone ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.3/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Grunge Musician-honouring Guitars:** Explore the growing trend of musicians collaborating with guitar brands to create custom signature models. - **Premium Features in Guitar Design:** Discover how guitar manufacturers are incorporating high-quality electronics and unique design elements to attract musicians seeking top-tier instruments. - **Global Stadium Tour Influencer Tie-ins:** Witness the trend of musicians leveraging their brand influence through collaborations with guitar companies during major global tours. ### Who This Affects Most - **Musical Instruments Manufacturing:** Opportunities exist for manufacturers to innovate by partnering with renowned musicians to co-create signature instrument lines. - **Music Entertainment:** The music industry can benefit from strategic collaborations between artists and instrument brands to create exclusive products that resonate with fans. - **Retail and Merchandising:** Companies in the retail sector can explore partnerships with musicians for exclusive product launches tied to major events, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Iconic Guitar Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-gibson1.md) - [Music Educator-Inspired Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-artist-guitar.md) - [Premium Iconic Instrument Recreations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-gibson.md) - [Pop Punk-Inspired Bass Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-dirnt.md) - [Ultra-Slick Blue Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-guitar.md) - [Celebratory Limited-Edition Guitar Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-guitar-collection.md) - [Signature Modern Bass Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bass-guitar.md) - [Musician-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-1.md) - [Fashion-Forward Guitar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-and-marc-jacobs.md)