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Play electric guitar like Dave Grohl
Here you will learn everything about the guitars, amplifier model, effects and accessories of Dave Grohl, who became famous not only as a guitarist but also as the lead singer of the Foo Fighters and the drummer of Nirvana . We show you equipment from all price ranges with which you can sound just as good as Dave. The grunge look that matches his music is of course not neglected in our selection. Enjoy browsing!
About Dave Grohl
David "Dave" Eric Grohl is an American rock musician and multi-instrumentalist. He was the drummer for the bands Scream, Nirvana, Queens of the Stone Age and Tenacious D. Since 1995 he has been the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the grunge and alternative rock band Foo Fighters , which he founded.
When a teenage Dave Grohl was taken to a concert in Chicago by a girlfriend in 1982, the experience awakened his passion for punk rock and the do-it-yourself spirit of the scene. This friend also played him records by bands like Misfits, Dead Kennedys and Black Flag , which further increased his interest in the genre . In addition , his favorite bands include Rush, Motörhead, Einstreiche Neuhäusern and Nine Inch Nails . Dave started his musical career as a teenager behind the drums in various student punk rock bands . Dave Grohl went on an extensive US tour with the band Scream for the first time in October 1986.
After Scream resolution , Dave replaced Chad Channing in the grunge band Nirvana and recorded the legendary album Nevermind together with Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic in 1991 on. After Kurt Cobain's death on April 5, 1994 , Dave began recording original compositions . He played all the instruments in the studio himself. After he finished recording in October 1994, he decided to form a band instead of a solo project . In June 1995, the Foo Fighters' first, self-titled album was released. Eight more albums followed from 1997 to 2011 and over time the band became one of the most popular in their genre . From time to time Dave also worked with other bands he was friends with.
Discography and successes
With Scream (as drummer)
- No More Censorship
With Nirvana (as drummer)
- 1991: Nevermind (Diamond)
- 1993: In Utero (multiple platinum)
With the Foo Fighters (as guitarist and singer)
- 1995: Foo Fighters (Platinum)
- 1997: The Color and the Shape (multiple platinum)
- 1999: There Is Nothing Left to Lose (multiple platinum)
- 2002: One By One (multiple platinum)
- 2005: In Your Honor (multiple platinum)
- 2007: Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (multiple platinum)
- 2011: Wasting Light (platinum)
- 2014: Sonic Highways (Platinum)
- 2017: Concrete And Gold (Gold)
- 2021: Medicine At Midnight (Gold)
- 2023: But Here We Are (Silver)
After numerous awards, including at the Grammys and BRIT Awards, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.
With Queens of the Stone Age (as drummer)
2002: songs For the Deaf (multiple platinum)
In 2016, Rolling Stone ranked Dave Grohl 27th on the 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time .
Cheap electric guitars for Dave Grohl fans
High end and signature instruments from Dave Grohl
About Dave's guitars
Dave has long had a fondness for Gibson guitars . As a long-time Gibson user, Dave has of course played a few guitars and has several signature instruments . Dave's previous Gibson Signature guitars remain extremely popular and fetch high prices on the used market - if you can even find anyone willing to part with these extremely popular models . However, Epiphone has released a surprisingly affordable version of Dave's beloved blue ES-style electric guitar with the Dave Grohl DG-335 . In addition to Gibson , Dave also plays guitars from D'Angelico , Duesenberg , Fender and Gretsch . Here you will find a selection of models that Dave plays himself or that are very similar to the specifications of his guitars:
High-end alternatives for the perfect grunge sound
Haven't found what you're looking for at Dave's high-end instruments or would you like to take another look at other brands? Then we have a selection of alternative high-end models from other manufacturers for you. These are also suitable for emulating Dave's signature grunge sound.
Dave Grohl's amplifier model and speakers
An important component of the Foo Fighters sounds are of course Dave's amplifier model . Dave primarily plays through Vox and Mesa/Boogie amplifier model . His favorite is the famous Vox AC-30 combo amplifier model, which his colleague Chris Shiflett also uses. Of course, we also took cheap alternatives into account in our selection.
Dave Grohl's most important effects pedals
Dave relies largely on the sound and organic distortion of his amplifier model, but still often uses distortion pedals. There are also some modulation pedals and delays in his carefully selected pedal collection.
The ideal accessory for the perfect Dave Grohl sound and look
The accessories such as picks, strings and pickup also naturally contribute to Dave's special sound . With these items you can round off your look and sound . No matter whether you want to form a Foo Fighters cover band or simply enjoy the perfect grunge sound at home on the sofa or in the home studio - you are guaranteed to find the right accessories here.
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