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Gibson Custom EDS-1275 Doubleneck Electric Guitar - Cherry Red Demo

Doubleneck 6-/12-string Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Necks, Indian Rosewood Fingerboards, and 4 Humbucking Pickups - Cherry Red
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This instrument has finish chips, treble and bass side, lower bout edges. There is a blemish on the 5th fret inlay of the 6-string. There may be other fine scratches on various parts of the instrument that do not show up well in our Guitar Gallery images. The following accessories are included: warranty info, hangtag, Gibson app info, case key, certificate of authenticity.

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The Iconic Gibson Doubleneck

The EDS-1275 Doubleneck is an iconic design that has captured the imaginations of players for generations, and now — thanks to Gibson Custom — you can have one of your very own. This spot-on replica of a vintage EDS-1275 Doubleneck enables you to coax natural-sounding chime and chorus from the 12-string neck, while churning out a searing solo with the 6-string neck. Experience the power, punch, and clarity of classic PAF pickups, courtesy of unpotted CustomBucker humbuckers, while Authentic Slim "C"-shaped necks with Indian rosewood fingerboards ensure a comfortable playing experience. To top it off, the EDS-1275 Doubleneck boasts ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridges and nickel tailpieces that are chock-full of vintage tone and sustain. The Gibson Custom EDS-1275 Doubleneck is a must-have for every guitar collector.

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Two guitars in one — a must-have convenience onstage

With the EDS-1275 Doubleneck, you get two guitars in one. Its upper neck offers true 12-string performance — all the jangle and tone you can handle. Its lower neck is a standard Gibson 6-string, straightforward and great-sounding. Best of all, both necks can be activated at the same time, enabling you to achieve spaced-out sounds with sympathetic vibrations (amongst countless other sonic textures).

CustomBucker pickups deliver vintage PAF tone

Gibson paid just as much attention to this guitar's electronics as they did to its aesthetics. Every part of its internal signal path was designed to deliver dead-on vintage tone. Of course, it's next to impossible to find genuine '50s PAFs (even for Gibson). Instead, the Gibson Custom EDS-1275 Doubleneck sports four unpotted CustomBucker humbuckers. The CustomBucker is the most historically accurate PAF copy ever. Take it from Sweetwater's guitar experts: This instrument nails the original look, sound, and feel of a vintage Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck.

A spot-on replica of a legendary instrument

When they designed the EDS-1275 Doubleneck, the folks at Gibson Custom didn’t hold back — it’s an exact re-creation, from its 1-piece solid mahogany body to its Slim C-shaped neck. Its Indian rosewood fingerboards boast 20 frets, celluloid split-parallelogram inlays, a 1.69-inch nut width, and a 24.75–inch scale, along with ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridges and nickel tailpieces.

Gibson Custom EDS-1275 Doubleneck Features:

  • Spot-on replica of a vintage EDS-1275 Doubleneck electric guitar
  • Coax natural-sounding chime and chorus from the 12-string neck
  • Churn out searing solos with the 6-string neck
  • Unpotted CustomBucker humbuckers yield the power, punch, and clarity of classic PAF pickups
  • Authentic Slim "C"-shaped necks with Indian rosewood fingerboards ensure comfortable playability
  • ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridges and nickel tailpieces provide excellent vintage tone and sustain

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6/12
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape EDS-1275 SG Doubleneck
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacqer
  • Color Cherry Red
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Slim C
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay Celluloid Split Parallelogram
  • Number of Frets 20
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.687"
  • Nut Material Corian
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece ABR-1 Adjustable Bridge with Nickel Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Tuners Gibson Deluxe
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico III Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico III Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching 2-way 6/12-string selector switch, 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DSEDCHNH1

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Double the fun

I owned and played one of these in walnut for the better part of a decade. Bought it because of the hassle of switching guitars from 6 to 12 strings which I did often. The 1275 allows this with the flip of a switch plus I no longer had to redial the amp for different pickup characteristics. PROS: Versatility (obviously) and glorious sound! The heavy mahogany produces wonderful clarity and articulation. Comfortable necks, both. Intonates well. Draws a lot of attention. CONS: Heavy! and extremely neck-heavy. I had to fabricate a belt clip attached to the strap to keep it somewhat level without holding up the necks. I also had a Carvin 6/12 in solid Koa that was perfectly balanced without the strap mod - but the 6 string half was totally useless. My single neck 12 strings have been Rics and the Gibson lacks the "jangle" of a Ric - but that's a minor drawback because the sound is so good; fuller than a Ric. I've played a B.C. Rich "Bich" doubleneck and the thing is an ergonomic nightmare (even though it looks cool), plus it didn't sound nearly as good as the Gibson. All in all, if you want a doubleneck, deal with the cons and get the Gibson.
by Jerry with Movin' On from Oregon on
Music background: 50 years musician, producer, engineer

Pretty Expensive For A Replica

I've been fortunate enough in my long career to own and play an original Gibson EDS-1275 in white from 1972-1997 when I sold it. I purchased this Gibson Replica EDS-1275 about two years ago and I can honestly say its nothing compared to the original. Not even close.

-This replica is super top-heavy compared to an original, which was perfectly well-balanced, and the body seems to be quite heavier than an original also. You'll need an extra durable strap to hold this beast up;
-I have to say, the tone is pretty clean, but you can make any guitar sound any way your mind can think with the addition of all the technology, pedals/pedalboards, etc. out today;
-The price is, in my humble opinion, outrageous. The current listing price is $, and I paid about $ less for it two years ago. Many custom shops including Gibson offer a completely custom design for many customers where you can get a completely custom-made guitar to your exact specifications, and it still is less than half the cost of this guitar and this being a "replica" of an original EDS-1250 is just not worth the money IMO.

So I did some experimenting.
I purchased a China model "Gibson Custom EDS-1275," which is obviously not a real Gibson, for $ and after some rewiring, changing of the pickups to Custombucker Alnico III (just under $ for a set, needed two sets so just under $), and putting the Gibson Vintage Nickel tuners on it (needed 3 sets, each set was $), it sounded, played, and felt like the original and it cost a fraction of the price. People cringe when they hear "China made guitar" and claim them to be fake, but there is no such thing as a fake guitar unless it cannot function as a guitar should. With a few upgrades to the China-made model, I had a guitar that looks, feels, and sounds like the ORIGINAL, NOT THIS REPLICA. Think about that for a second...Gibson is charging $+ for a REPLICA, not an original, and China is making one that feels and plays like AN ORIGINAL, minus the upgrades. I'm just saying...either China is making amazing quality guitars for a huge fraction of the price or Gibson is going WAY downhill with their quality.

All in all, I wouldn't recommend buying this guitar as it is far too expensive and there are more cons than pros to having one, especially considering this is ONLY A REPLICA, NOT AN ORIGINAL. As someone who has owned an original Gibson EDS-1275 and owns both an authentic Gibson Custom EDS-1275 Replica and a Chinese made guitar of the same body-style, the China model is the way I chose to go and I couldn't be happier with all the upgrades I did.

Gibson Custom EDS-1275 REPLICA = $+ before tax
Chinese Custom EDS-1275 + upgrades =
by Vince from San Bernadino, CA on
Music background: 50+ Years International Touring & Recording Artist
See also: Solid Body Guitars, Gibson Custom, Gibson Custom Solidbody Guitars
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