Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl
Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does Dave Grohl use?
Gibson Trini Lopez Standard Custom Reissue Electr...
"This guitar, I've made every single Foo Fighters record with it. This one. T... more
Gibson Inspired By Dave Grohl DG-335 Electric Guitar
Inspired by one of his favorite guitars, the Gibson Trini Lopez, Dave Grohl a... more
Epiphone FT-79 Texan
"I'm looking at this beautiful Epiphone," says Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters... more
Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar
"In 'Headwires' the high, picking part in the middle eight is an SG through t... more
Amplifiers
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What kind of Amplifiers does Dave Grohl use?
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100-Watt Tube Head
Dave Grohl uses the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier mainly for creating dirty soun... more
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
When asked what was the fundamental guitar-sound recipe for the album, There'... more
Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Standard 4x12'' Straight Ca...
Whenever guitarist Dave Grohl wants to create a dirty sound he uses several M... more
1950s Fender Twin
"In addition, Grohl -- who played all the guitar parts on Nothing Left -- aba... more
Effects Pedals
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What kind of Effects Pedals does Dave Grohl use?
Pro Co RAT Distortion Pedal
"Sometimes we'd double a track using an old Pro Co Rat, and then hard-pan the... more
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
"The main riff is an Explorer playing through the Memory Man and the Vox, and... more
MXR M101 Phase 90
Dave Grohl uses an MXR M-101 Phase 90 Pedal in his pedalboard. His MXR Phase ... more
Boss DM-2 Analog Delay
A permanent component of Dave Grohl's pedalboard, the Boss DM-2 Analog Delay ... more
Drum Sets
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What kind of Drum Sets does Dave Grohl use?
DW Custom Jazz Series (Custom Laser Blue)
This video by DW Drums shows Dave Grohl playing the DW Jazz Series Drums in L... more
Remo Falam Slam
While tuning the drums for Dave Grohl, drum tech Gersh uses the Remo Flam Pad... more
Tama Granstar, Silky Yellow finish and Superstar ...
This photo from Nirvana Live Guide is of Dave Grohl's kit 1990-1991. It was d... more
Tama Granstar II, Fire Storm Red finish and Artwo...
Dave Grohl used this kit for the US Nevermind tour from 10/13/91 onward (imag... more
Cymbals
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What kind of Cymbals does Dave Grohl use?
Zildjian 20" A Custom Crash
This photo of Dave Grohl's Them Crooked Vultures cymbal setup comes from a mu... more
Zildjian 15" K HiHats
The Drum Tech for Dave Grohl lists the Zildjian 15" K Hi Hats as part of his ... more
Zildjian 19" K Custom China
In this live picture of Dave Grohl's Them Crooked Vultures cymbal setup, it s... more
Zildjian 20" A Custom Rezo Crash
According to Dave Grohl's Drum Tech 'Gersh', the Zildjian 20" A Custom Rezo C... more
Drumsticks
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What kind of Drumsticks does Dave Grohl use?
Zildjian Dave Grohl Artist Signature Series Drums...
His Signature Stick From Zildjian. more
Aquarian Power-Sleeve 2B
Dave Grohl used Aquarian Power-Sleeve 2B sticks while in Nirvana. His drum te... more
Snare Drums
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What kind of Snare Drums does Dave Grohl use?
DW Aluminum Snare Drum
Dave Grohl's Drum Tech 'Gersh' shows Dave's Them Crooked Vultures set up as h... more
Tama Artstar II, Piano Black finish and Superstar...
This Tama Artstar II kit in piano black was Dave Grohl's primary setup for th... more
Keplinger Stainless Steel Snare Drum 6.5”x14”
This photo shows Dave Grohl during the Queens Of The Stone Age Era. He appear... more
Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does Dave Grohl use?
Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Asked about any tricks to recording natural guitar sounds, guitarist Dave Gro... more
Shure UHF-R Wireless Microphone System
Dave Grohl's setup includes a Shure UHF-R wireless system with auto-assigning... more
Sennheiser MD 431 II
In [this source](http://www.mixonline.com/news/headline/Foo-Fighters-Sennheis... more
Shure Beta 58A Vocal Microphone
Dave can be seen using this mic at this presentation, at the time of 0:46 is ... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Dave Grohl use?
Peterson Strobosoft VST Strobe Tuner
Joe Beebe, Dave Grohl's guitar tech, uses the Peterson Strobosoft VST Strobe ... more
Soundtoys EchoBoy Analog Echo Processor
Used on Grohl's vocals for "The Pretender", as stated by mix engineer Rich Co... more
Digidesign Bomb Factory Pultec EQP-1A
Used on Grohl's vocals for "The Pretender", as stated by mix engineer Rich Co... more
Avid Audio Reel Tape Suite
The Reel Tape Saturation was used on Grohl's intro vocals for "The Pretender"... more
Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does Dave Grohl use?
Neve 8028 Mixing Console
In this source link you can find out about Dave Grohl using the Neve 8028 mix... more
Universal Audio UREI 1176-LN Peak Limiter
Used on Grohl's guitar for "The Pretender", as stated by mix engineer Rich Co... more
Universal Audio 175
Used on Grohl's vocals for "The Pretender", as stated by mix engineer Rich Co... more
SPL 9629 De-Esser
Used on Grohl's vocals for "The Pretender", as stated by mix engineer Rich Co... more
Music Accessories
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What kind of Music Accessories does Dave Grohl use?
Planet Waves Screeching Halt Acoustic Soundhole C...
He uses this for every time he uses an acoustic (Or et-lease every time live... more
Dunlop Acoustic Curved Trigger Capo 83CN
In this live performance of "Wheels", Dave Grohl is visible using a Dunlop 83... more
Jim Dunlop Solid Strap D3809 Black
In this photo Dave Grohl can be seen using a Jim Dunlop Solid Strap D3809 in ... more
Rio Grande Barbeque Bucker
According to Rio Grande website, he uses a BBQ Humbucker Set more
Studio Monitors
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What kind of Studio Monitors does Dave Grohl use?
Barefoot Sound MicroMain 27 Studio Monitor
These Barefoot monitors can be seen in Dave Grohl's studio at 2:55 in this vi... more
Bass Guitars
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What kind of Bass Guitars does Dave Grohl use?
Epiphone Jack Casady Signature
In this performance of "Hangin' Tree", Grohl can be seen playing an Epiphone ... more
Gibson RD Standard Bass
Grohl can be seen in this photo playing a Gibson RD Standard Bass. more
Fender Precision Bass (Duplicate)
Grohl can be seen playing a Fender Precision Bass Olympic White in this photo. more
Guild B30E Semi-Acoustic Bass
On his unplugged tour with Nirvana. They covered "Jesus Don't Want Me For A S... more
Drum Hardware
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What kind of Drum Hardwares does Dave Grohl use?
DW 9500 Hi-Hat Stand
The DW "Kitbuilder" for Dave Grohl lists the DW 9500 hi-hat stand as part of ... more
DW 9700 Heavy Duty Boom Cymbal Stand
On the DW artist page for Dave Grohl, the Kitbuilder link shows Dave as havin... more
DW 9100AL Air Lift Round Throne
This close-up picture of Dave Grohl's Them Crooked Vultures DW drumset shows ... more
DW 9300 Snare Drum Stand
The DW "Kitbuilder" for Dave Grohl lists the DW 9300 snare drum stand as part... more
Strings
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What kind of Strings does Dave Grohl use?
D'Addario EXL115
Joe Beebe, Grohl's guitar tech says, “I use D’Addario EXL 115s, but I throw ... more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does Dave Grohl use?
