Gibson EDS 1275 Walnut 1974

The Gibson EDS-1275 is a guitar that achieved legendary status in the hands of icons like Jimmy Page, Don Felder, and Slash. This 1974 example in the warm Walnut finish is a rare sight, and for its age of over fifty years, it still looks surprisingly fresh with only minor playwear.

The double-neck guitar originated in the late 1950s, when Gibson first experimented with multiple necks on a single body. The EDS-1275 as we know it today appeared in 1963 as the successor to the previously hollow EDS-1275 Double 12, now with a solid mahogany body in the characteristic SG silhouette. The model initially sold only in small numbers, until Jimmy Page picked it up in 1971 for the legendary live performances of "Stairway to Heaven." Suddenly, the double-neck was no longer a curiosity but a rock icon. Don Felder followed suit with "Hotel California," and generations later, Slash, among others, also kept the tradition alive.

This 1974 EDS-1275 dates back to the period when Gibson offered the model in a Walnut finish, a subtle and elegant finish less common than the classic Cherry Red. The guitar is in excellent condition for its age; the playwear is relatively light and adds character to the instrument without detracting from its overall presentation. The original Gibson Patent Number humbuckers are still present and deliver that thick, full tone that makes this model so beloved.

The electronics currently work as follows: The upper volume and tone knobs control the 12-string neck, while the lower knobs control the 6-string neck. The black switch between the bridges functions as a regular pickup switch for both necks, while the white switch on the horn of the body switches between both necks, or activates them simultaneously, allowing two people to play simultaneously for the ultimate stage show!

With its combination of a 6- and 12-string neck, this guitar offers enormous musical versatility. The 12-string neck adds that characteristic shimmer to chords and arpeggios, while the 6-string neck is ready for powerful riffs and solos. Both necks have a comfortable C-profile and a rosewood fingerboard with classic split parallelogram inlays.

A doubleneck of this caliber and in this condition is a rarity. If you dream of that iconic silhouette on stage, this is your chance! The guitar comes with a TFOA passport and a hardshell case.