Just Ordered a DG-335

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I just happened to be on YouTube when I saw Anderton's had a new video that had been posted about 30 minutes ago featuring the DG-335. It's exactly the way it happened with the Tumnus Germanium. I immediately checked AMS and there it was, the new DG-335 in Pelham Blue for $1299 with delivery for tomorrow. I got couldn't resist as I had been checking out a variety of ES like Epi's over the last few weeks and had held back in the hope that the DG-335 would be here soon enough. I'll post pictures when it arrives tomorrow (fingers crossed).

PS, I just went back to AMS and the website is taking forever to load. I don't know if it's because of how many people are trying to get one of these guitars or it's something else but for whatever reason, I cannot get to the DG-335 page.

 

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Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 Guitar Pelham Blue with Case | American Musical Supply

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[FrieAsABird]

Sweet, please share your thoughts once you get it

 

[Rider]

Nice! Its the same as with my "Not Dead Yet" AJ Custom.

I was just sitting there, watching YouTube and the Epiphone announcement video dropped in my subscriptions. I went to the GC website and it was in stock! I ordered it up right then and there. I absolutely love the art, and the guitar is absolutely spectacular.

 

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I got an email from AMS that FedEx picked up the package and it is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. I'm less than 60 miles from AMS as the crow flies but far too many times FedEx has failed to deliver the next day so I'll remain skeptical until I have the guitar in my hands.

 

[syco]

I got an email from AMS that FedEx picked up the package and it is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. I'm less than 60 miles from AMS as the crow flies but far too many times FedEx has failed to deliver the next day so I'll remain skeptical until I have the guitar in my hands.

Must be nice ....... usually 18 -30 hour before shipping when I order from them .

 

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Must be nice ....... usually 18 -30 hour before shipping when I order from them .

My proximity to AMS and Zzounds is the primary reason why I buy from them. Every once in awhile something gets shipped from their facilities in Nevada. My PRS McCarty came from there while a couple of G&L basses came from Mississippi. That was a bummer!

 

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It arrived about an hour ago. Out of the box, it was clear the last time anyone touched this guitar was when it was in China. The strings were seriously detuned but that's okay, I'm sure it was a long ride given that the serial number indicates production back in October of '23. It tuned up easily and seems to be intonated well within a few cents across the six strings (that was a surprise). Action is comfortable. The neck is fat, maybe a tad less so than my two '59's but also feel wider like my Special. I like that. The frets are quite tall, I'll have to get used to that and I haven't checked their evenness yet. However, the fret ends are better than any Epiphone I've ever purchased new. That was a big surprise. I like the Grovers and tuning this guitar up makes me feel like I'm tuning my two AO's. The ratio is 18:1 and the are very smooth. It was easy getting to within a cent or two using my Peterson.

The fretboard looks great for Indian Laurel. It's dark with some nice grain. I have a tin of Monty's on the way fro the UK so I'll see how that darkens an "unsealed, unoiled" fretboard. The pearloid insets are fine. I think the neck from the Shinchi Ubukata is a lot nicer. The binding is really about the best of the three premium Epi's I own especially around the "f holes." My only issue is that all four knobs really stand proud from the body, looking like they're long shafts rather than short. Plus, I'll have to give Epi a call because one of the black knobs is scratched to hell.. How does that even happen?!?

The most surprising thing of all is how aggressive this semi hollow body guitar is with the BB 2 and 3's. It really sounds remarkable. There's a bite to notes on the wound strings that I didn't feel I really got a hold on until I did some upgrades with the bridge and tailpiece. Clearly, this is an exceptional guitar for rock and roll.

I need to spend a lot more time with it and ditch the Gibson strings for a set of Elixir Nanoweb's but so far I am really impressed.

 

[SEMiller]

That is a stunner.

 

[FrieAsABird]

It arrived about an hour ago. Out of the box, it was clear the last time anyone touched this guitar was when it was in China. The strings were seriously detuned but that's okay, I'm sure it was a long ride given that the serial number indicates production back in October of '23. It tuned up easily and seems to be intonated well within a few cents across the six strings (that was a surprise). Action is comfortable. The neck is fat, maybe a tad less so than my two '59's but also feel wider like my Special. I like that. The frets are quite tall, I'll have to get used to that and I haven't checked their evenness yet. However, the fret ends are better than any Epiphone I've ever purchased new. That was a big surprise. I like the Grovers and tuning this guitar up makes me feel like I'm tuning my two AO's. The ratio is 18:1 and the are very smooth. It was easy getting to within a cent or two using my Peterson.

The fretboard looks great for Indian Laurel. It's dark with some nice grain. I have a tin of Monty's on the way fro the UK so I'll see how that darkens an "unsealed, unoiled" fretboard. The pearloid insets are fine. I think the neck from the Shinchi Ubukata is a lot nicer. The binding is really about the best of the three premium Epi's I own especially around the "f holes." My only issue is that all four knobs really stand proud from the body, looking like they're long shafts rather than short. Plus, I'll have to give Epi a call because one of the black knobs is scratched to hell.. How does that even happen?!?

The most surprising thing of all is how aggressive this semi hollow body guitar is with the BB 2 and 3's. It really sounds remarkable. There's a bite to notes on the wound strings that I didn't feel I really got a hold on until I did some upgrades with the bridge and tailpiece. Clearly, this is an exceptional guitar for rock and roll.

I need to spend a lot more time with it and ditch the Gibson strings for a set of Elixir Nanoweb's but so far I am really impressed.

Awesome, thanks for sharing. Glad to hear it’s mainly positive. I really love the look!

 

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I called Epiphone and sent them pictures of the wonky volume knob. They said they'd get one out ASAP. That's really my only complaint.

When I get rid of the Gibson strings I'll take the time to polish the frets. They could use it but I'm not surprised. I also need to tap in the second and 21st frets as they are a little high. But, there are no issues with fret buzz and the neck relief is pretty minimal. I really think someone, whether here or back in China spent some time making sure this guitar would be playable right out of the box. Overall, it equals if not exceeds my McCarty 594 SE which was amazing straight from the box.

 

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Meanwhile on TGP someone received their guitar today only to have the headstock broken off in the case! I feel terrible for that person. I remember someone here had the exact same thing happen with their Greeny. Awful.

 

[Darkness]

I like those inlays, that's a sharp looking guitar.

 

[Rider]

It arrived about an hour ago. Out of the box, it was clear the last time anyone touched this guitar was when it was in China. The strings were seriously detuned but that's okay, I'm sure it was a long ride given that the serial number indicates production back in October of '23. It tuned up easily and seems to be intonated well within a few cents across the six strings (that was a surprise). Action is comfortable. The neck is fat, maybe a tad less so than my two '59's but also feel wider like my Special. I like that. The frets are quite tall, I'll have to get used to that and I haven't checked their evenness yet. However, the fret ends are better than any Epiphone I've ever purchased new. That was a big surprise. I like the Grovers and tuning this guitar up makes me feel like I'm tuning my two AO's. The ratio is 18:1 and the are very smooth. It was easy getting to within a cent or two using my Peterson.

The fretboard looks great for Indian Laurel. It's dark with some nice grain. I have a tin of Monty's on the way fro the UK so I'll see how that darkens an "unsealed, unoiled" fretboard. The pearloid insets are fine. I think the neck from the Shinchi Ubukata is a lot nicer. The binding is really about the best of the three premium Epi's I own especially around the "f holes." My only issue is that all four knobs really stand proud from the body, looking like they're long shafts rather than short. Plus, I'll have to give Epi a call because one of the black knobs is scratched to hell.. How does that even happen?!?

The most surprising thing of all is how aggressive this semi hollow body guitar is with the BB 2 and 3's. It really sounds remarkable. There's a bite to notes on the wound strings that I didn't feel I really got a hold on until I did some upgrades with the bridge and tailpiece. Clearly, this is an exceptional guitar for rock and roll.

I need to spend a lot more time with it and ditch the Gibson strings for a set of Elixir Nanoweb's but so far I am really impressed.

 

[Rider]

That Montys is magical. I've used it on every guitar I have, and l loaned it out to a buddy and he did all his. The tin will do many fretboards. I still have a quarter of the tin left.

It turned the Laurel on my Casino into Rosewood.

I use rubber gloves and bury the fretboard up to the top of the frets. I let it sit on there for a week. Remove the stuff with paper towels then use a microfiber to buff the board to a nice lustre.

It will not stain your finish or bindings. Only open poor wood. I tape up my nut to keep it out of the slots.

Cheers!

 

[Norton]

epiphone puts some kind of sealer on all their fretboards. so if you really want that wax to work, you're going to need to scrape that mystery factor sealer off.

cool guitar.

 

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Rider, did you find the need to scrap the Indian Laurel before you used the Monty's? I figured what Matt Gleason meant when he talked about sealer was the way my maple board on my AO 50's had a finish to it where as the rosewood on my AO 60's doesn't seem to. I think I'll drop Matt a line to see what he suggests. Normally, I use linseed oil to moisturize a new fretboard and bring out some of the grain but I'm holding off on treating this guitar in anticipation of using the Montypresso. Based on what Norton said, I'll have to do some more investigating before I waste anything on this guitar's fretboard.

 

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I did weigh the guitar this morning and will be restringing it (I am no fan of the Gibson strings that came on it). I'll also take some time to polish the frets up. The guitar weight just 8 lbs 5 oz on my digital postal scale. I was really surprised because it just seemed much heavier. I guess it's just the size of the body and what seems to be the extra length of the neck due to the six inline headstock. I think it's #203 of the first run based on the serial number but I'm not sure if it's that simple decoding the Epi numbers.

 

[Rider]

Rider, did you find the need to scrap the Indian Laurel before you used the Monty's? I figured what Matt Gleason meant when he talked about sealer was the way my maple board on my AO 50's had a finish to it where as the rosewood on my AO 60's doesn't seem to. I think I'll drop Matt a line to see what he suggests. Normally, I use linseed oil to moisturize a new fretboard and bring out some of the grain but I'm holding off on treating this guitar in anticipation of using the Montypresso. Based on what Norton said, I'll have to do some more investigating before I waste anything on this guitar's fretboard.

Nope. I just glooped it on. I've done 2 Epis and a Gretch with Laurel, two Epis and my Gretches with Rosewood, which, while not as striking of a change as Laurel, deepens the the color, and gives it a nlce rich look.

I did two Epi customs, and the ebony was the least exciting, it got a little deeper, but not a huge difference.

The coffee is a mild sort of tannin, and it will only be absorbed and stain open pored, unsealed wood. It wipes right off plastic and paint. It's permanent and won't come off on your fingers when you play.

I'm going to do my Casino again next string change, let it steep for another week and see how it turns out.

 

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Excellent, Rider. I can’t wait to try it.