The Gibson SG EDS-1275: Two Guitars in one
For years, guitarists were able to switch between a six string to a twelve string guitar configuration without switching instruments because of the Gibson-EDS-1275.
When you see a Gibson Double Neck EDS-1275, it may seem familiar because it is also the one used by Led Zeppelin’s lead guitarist Jimmy Page when he played the song “Stairway to Heaven”.
Using his Gibson-EDS-1275, he managed to play the whole song without stopping to switch instruments.
Today, Gibson has re-launched the well famed double-neck guitar.
It still possesses its old looks and it is perfected with the aid of the latest guitar technology. Initially, the EDS-1275 Double neck was introduced as a hollow body guitar way back in 1958. And up to this day, this timeless classic is still a sought after item.
Even if Jimmy Page is the one who popularized it, you can embark on your own rock journey and make your own history!
This guitar is made by hand in Nashville and the two necks are made of solid-maple, both are attached to a classic SG body made of solid mahogany wood for that unique and solid tone. These are made to match the classic Gibson 1960s super slim taper neck, the one Jimmy Page fell in love with.
This guitar’s fingerboards have 20 frets each. Both made from solid rosewood. The fretboard is decorated with a Pearloid tilt diamond pattern inlay and a single ply binding that gives the guitar a more classic look and feel.
This Gibson double neck EDS 1275 has two PAF type pickups. A 490 Alnico humbucker pickup installed for the bridge pickup and a 498 humbucker pickup installed for the neck pickup. This setting is applied on both the six string and the twelve strings. The SG EDS-1275 Double Neck Guitar features genuine tune-o-matic bridges in addition to vintage tuners and three-way selector switches installed to both guitars. Both the 6 string and the 12 string guitars have their own separate volume controls.
The package includes the certificate of authenticity, a customer care kit and the Gibson Hardshell case. The Jimmy Page Signature EDS-1275 Double neck slightly differs from the original model in terms of body shape.
Over the years, the shape of the guitar body was changed. Unlike the current 3 piece maple setup, the one Jimmy Page used uses a one piece mahogany bi-neck setup. Its tailpieces are situated close to the guitar body’s base and the PAF humbucker pickups. Just recently, Gibson has released the Jimmy Page Signature model of the EDS-1275 double neck guitar. It has an additional feature that fixes the main flaw of the EDS-1275. The EDS-1275 was nicknamed as “The Aerial” because it known to pick up radio interferences. Jimmy Page’s EDS-1275 double neck guitar has a ground connection that is installed between the 6-string tailpiece and the jack; this is added to eliminate or reduce any unwanted humming sounds due to interferences.
Follow Jimmy Page’s footsteps or embark on your personal rock journey with the Gibson EDS-1275 Double neck guitar.
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