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”.

The double necked guitar allowed him to perform the full song without needing to stop and change guitars.

Today, Gibson has re-launched the well famed double-neck guitar.

It still bears the classic look but it is improved with the aid of today’s modern guitar manufacturing technology. Initially, the EDS-1275 Double neck was introduced as a hollow body guitar way back in 1958. Even today, this model is still a favorite among guitarists.

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.

The fingerboards are made out of rosewood, both necks have 20 frets. EDS-1275 Double necks has a classic looking rosewood fretboard that have pearloid tilted diamond pattern for inlays, it also has a single ply binding.

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 guitar package comes with a certificate of authenticity, a Gibson customer care kit and a 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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