Rock On with a Gibson Double Neck Guitar
Gibson has been producing guitars for over a century, and the brand introduced its double-neck guitar model in 1963. It has been popularized by many famous musicians such as Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, who is the most well-known guitarist to play the instrument. These unique double-neck Gibson models are available for purchase on eBay.
Why play a double-neck guitar?A double-neck guitar has either a six-string or 12-string neck. The appearance of one can add some showmanship to a performance. This style of guitar is used for some practical reasons too. It can help the guitarist switch from one guitar to another without having to remove the guitar. It can even be used to switch between the lead and rhythm sections of a song. Some players have been known to use this guitar to play both the bass and the lead guitar lines. Some guitar models even have dual necks with two six-string fretboards. This can be used when you need to switch between two different tunings. This guitar model was played in the song "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin.
When did Gibson start producing the EDS-1275?The solid body Gibson EDS-1275 was introduced in 1963. It resembled the SG model. This model was available until 1968. This guitar is also called the SG double neck due to the similar shape. The 1275 model did have a shorter fretboard than the SG. This guitar was originally available in white, cherry, sunburst, and jet-black finishes. The company reintroduced the model in 1974.
The current model has two volume and tone control knobs. It features a three-way pickup and a neck-selector switch. The body has pearl parallelogram inlays with black pickguards and pickup rings. The model also uses vintage tulip tuners. The fretboard has twenty frets per board with single-ply white binding. This model includes 490 Alnico and 498 Alnico humbucking pickups.
What finishes are available for this guitar?This Gibson guitar comes in a variety of colors. You can even find pre-owned models on eBay with custom finishes. Some of the most popular finishes include:
- Cherry
- Jet Black
- White
- Sunburst