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  1. Mahavishnu Orchestra - Meeting of the spirits A live edition, nonetheless. John McLaughlin amazes me. To me, he's the ultimate EDS-1275 player. John would use a double-neck for an entire show, somehow. I can do it, too, but I'm bothered by the notorious neck-dive only, as the weight is pretty good.
  2. Posted a couple of pictures on the forum of my latest addition. Enjoy!

  3. Double-neck time tomorrow. After months of waiting, this special project of mine will come to a head. I will - finally - hold that mighty EDS-1275 in my hands. Ooooh yeah!

  4. Wow, that story of you driving to Germany reminds me of my search for the EDS-1275. I went to Thomann in Germany; they had a white double neck over there, and I just didn't like the look of it in real life. Gold hardware? Please. That's why you should always see and play a guitar, before committing to it. Given there wasn't a store that had a Heritage Cherry EDS-1275 in stock, I just ordered one via my local store (http://www.dijkmansmuziek.nl/online-winkel/categorie/gitaar/electrisch/gibson). If you do get to the States, I would go to Nashville or Memphis. The Gibson Custom Shops are there, and I heard they have tours there. For you, Nashville might be quite interesting. Gibson Memphis is a whole different kind of guitars. If I save up enough money and have the time off, I will make the trip too. For the time being, I will just wait for my double neck to arrive. You could also try to visit stores like Dave's Guitar Shop; they often have rare guitars over there. Good luck, and have fun if you decide to make the trip.
  5. Well, it - is - possible to get great Custom Shop guitars from a store in Europe. You will just have to wait a very, very long time. I'm currently waiting for a Gibson EDS-1275 (double neck) from the Custom Shop. My local store in the Netherlands said they could get me one, but it would mean I would need to have patience. And the other bummer - as you pointed out - is the fact that even the store is completely in the dark. Gibson needs to sort this stuff out, especially when it comes to communication. So, Gibson Custom Shop guitars can be of your choice...but you will have to stand in line, because you're not the only one probably. And your kind of guitar will probably be on some sort of list that all the Gibson dealers have. Mine wasn't even officially on such a list, because Gibson doesn't want to be spammed with orders for double necks. At least, that's what my local dealer told me. Personally, I would not fly to the USA. Think about the money you'll spend extra on top of what your guitar costs. If I already had a vacation planned, I would totally do what you think about doing. So, maybe try to take some time off and enjoy the USA whilst you're at it. But to each their own. If you want the largest pool of guitars to choose from, and you're willing to make the trip, then by all means. It all comes down to how fast you want your guitar to be in your hands. If you fly to the USA, you could have your dream guitar in a few days; I'm waiting for months and months, maybe even a year. What's also a factor, is where you're employed. See, I can't take days off right now. I'm really restricted in that regard, because I work at a university. I would have to wait for the next chance I have, which is in like half a year. Lol So, again, you just have weigh your options here. The Custom Shop Gibsons are works of art, btw. I have had the honor of playing lots of them, and they're great guitars. Anyway, I hope this post of mine helped a bit. I guess we share some of our frustrations regarding how stuff is organized for the Europe branch. However, you'll still get a great guitar should you choose to wait for it. Good luck
  6. Thanks for that upbeat post of yours, mate. I enjoyed reading it a lot. Given that I have been crazy about the EDS-1275 since I picked up a guitar for the 1ste time, nothing makes me happier than to hear from someone that already owns one (and an Epiphone). Your post is an honest one, too. You're not one of those guys that will only name the pros, without mentioning the cons. And as you said, I will adjust to the cons after a while. I am very, very curious when the guitar will finally arrive. From what year is yours, the white one? And how did you acquire the guitar? My guitar will take at least 4-5 months to arrive here, since I'm not in the USA. Therefore, it will be a long wait. But I am patient for this particular one, though. It's a great feeling to know it's coming in the future, and it's certainly worth the wait. Now, I have a couple more questions: How would you compared the sound of the EDS-1275 (6 string) to say like a Les Paul? I was told that the neck of the 12 string is a lot less wider on the Gibson versus the Epiphone. Is this true? What kind of strap do you have, and do you use strap locks? What strings do you put on your double necks? Cheers!
  7. Awesome posts, dude! I will reply to your first post, as soon as I have a little more time. More options is everything to me. Versatility is what people expect of me as a player. Therfore, the EDS-1275 will be a great addition to my collection.
  8. That's interesting. I, too, have played a couple of EDS-1275 guitars over the years. For me, it just added to the desire to one day get one. But that's personal, of course. They are the kind of guitar you really have to work with, and they're not for everyone. You usually play along with other guitarists, whilst I'm often the only one. That makes a big difference, too. And they are just so damn cool! So, I will really enjoy it...when I finally get it. That's the only downside, the looooong wait, but it makes the moment that the guitar finally arrives that much more special. As said to CB, I really got more enthusiastic after playing the EDS-1275 a couple of times. I'm also quite realistic with my expectations. It will not be my main guitar. The guitar will be used in about half of the songs I play (covers and self-written music), and it's mainly to enhance my options like no other guitar can. My other guitars (SG en LP) will cover the rest of the songs. You both did help a lot guys! This sort of input is very welcome. I like to hear about how people have experienced this guitar, and all replies help me a lot.
  9. I suppose so, yeah. I just like the options a guitar like that gives you, and I'm very enthusiastic because I have one coming my way somewhere in 2015. That's the reason for me starting a thread like this. Question for you, mate. How many EDS-1275 guitars get made a year? Another question, how does it compare to other niche guitars like the Flying V? They don't get made a whole lot, too, right?
  10. Hello everyone, I ordered the Gibson EDS-1275 Double Neck this week, and I am very excited about it. Oh, for those that read my previous thread about the guitar, I kept my Gibson SG Standard (2014). Some of you already talked a little bit about the guitar, when I asked to compare the double neck to a SG Standard (quality-wise, etc). But now, I want to ask the people that own the EDS-1275 if you have anything to share about what it's like to have this guitar. I have a couple of questions: 1. In what kind of music (style) do you use it for mainly, and how often do you use it? 2. Are there any tips you can give me to deal with the neck-heavy problem this guitar has? 3. What you like/dislike about the guitar? 4. Have you made any changes to the guitar? If so, why? 5. Lastly, what color do you have? Mine will be the Heritage Cherry one with chrome hardware. It's a great color, really. Now, the loooooong wait will begin. I called Gibson, but they said they couldn't tell me how long it would take for the guitar to arrive. Because I'm in Europe, they told me it would take a lot longer. I think it's worth the wait
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