EDS-1275 Discussion

[lpsg4life]

Would anyone else like to see this model improved like i don't know, maybe a double output so you dont have to use that neck selector switch. and volume and tone controls for each neck. seriously, its 2008, and they still make them like in the 70s. now, back in the 70s it was high end, but listen, most modern amp heads have 2 inputs, so why not have two outputs on a guitar that has 2 necks? also gibson could improve by adding additional frets and having the neck join the body at the 16th fret, not the 14th.

[NeoConMan]

Sounds like a great bunch of ideas - and it'll never happen.

Gibson sells very few 1275's. I own one of them, and I know two other owners.

 

I'll be the first to tell you I'm no different than 90% of the owners.

I always wanted one, mainly because they're cool as hell. I ordered it from the Custom Shop, waited 8 months, and was rewarded with a work of art. I rarely play it, it stays put away, and I'll never sell it.

 

The guys that actually use them live and NEED it are rare. I know two guys who do, and they bought the Epi.

Several reasons, cost, lighter weight, and more friendly controls.

 

Tradition and collector lust are the main things these guitar have going for them.

Change it dramatically, and you just lost ALL your buyers with money to pay for classic designs.

 

There are many other guitar companies out there who will make a double neck, and even then only rarely.

Tiny market.

 

 

You could get an EDS-1275 and do the dual output yourself with some minor modification.

Separate volume and tone controls for each neck would be all but impossible due to space constraints.

Where would you put all the knobs? It would be awfully crowded...

The only way around that would be stacked tone/volume controls like a Danelectro. Actually not a bad idea...

 

Adding additional frets and having the neck join the body at the 16th fret, instead of the 14th would be a big deal.

(Mine joins at fret 15.)

Physically impossible without a total redesign.

The result would be a weaker neck joint with longer leverage to act against it. The necks already force the guitar to dive when hanging on a strap, moving the strap pin further back and lessening the body's ability to counterbalance would render the guitar useless.

 

It is indeed 2008, and they still make them like in the 70s.

That's because there's a market demand for them, and lots of money attached to it. A brand new gee-whiz design would sell few pieces, and certainly not have a fat profit margin.

 

If the EDS-1275 is not for you, perhaps another maker has something better suited to your needs?

Gibson won't lose any sleep over that.

[Robin Nahum]

Some thoughts....

 

Here is John Mac in the early 70s playing the Double Rainbow built by Rex Bogue.

 

 

You can see that there is a bit more room for additional controls if you get creative.

 

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The early 1275s (58-62) were hollow (and lighter than the later solid body version).

 

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The Memphis Custom Shop ES345 has two outputs. One for the neck pickup and one for the bridge pickup. if you just run a lead from the neck pickup output it works like a regular output i.e. you get both pickups.

[lpsg4life]

Sounds like a great bunch of ideas - and it'll never happen.

Gibson sells very few 1275's. I own one of them' date=' and I know two other owners.

 

I'll be the first to tell you I'm no different than 90% of the owners.

I always wanted one, mainly because they're cool as hell. I ordered it from the Custom Shop, waited 8 months, and was rewarded with a work of art. I rarely play it, it stays put away, and I'll never sell it.

 

The guys that actually use them live and NEED it are rare. I know two guys who do, and they bought the Epi.

Several reasons, cost, lighter weight, and more friendly controls.

 

Tradition and collector lust are the main things these guitar have going for them.

Change it dramatically, and you just lost ALL your buyers with money to pay for classic designs.

 

There are many other guitar companies out there who will make a double neck, and even then only rarely.

Tiny market.

 

 

You could get an EDS-1275 and do the dual output yourself with some minor modification.

Separate volume and tone controls for each neck would be all but impossible due to space constraints.

Where would you put all the knobs? It would be awfully crowded...

The only way around that would be stacked tone/volume controls like a Danelectro. Actually not a bad idea...

 

Adding additional frets and having the neck join the body at the 16th fret, instead of the 14th would be a big deal.

(Mine joins at fret 15.)

Physically impossible without a total redesign.

The result would be a weaker neck joint with longer leverage to act against it. The necks already force the guitar to dive when hanging on a strap, moving the strap pin further back and lessening the body's ability to counterbalance would render the guitar useless.

 

It is indeed 2008, and they still make them like in the 70s.

That's because there's a market demand for them, and lots of money attached to it. A brand new gee-whiz design would sell few pieces, and certainly not have a fat profit margin.

 

If the EDS-1275 is not for you, perhaps another maker has something better suited to your needs?

Gibson won't lose any sleep over that. [/quote']

 

I could live with the same volume and tone controls, thats fine, and i guess you are right about neck stability - maybe a through body design would make this easier? nevermind. but you're right i just need one with the double output which i could do myself. I'm more of a player than a collector and i look more for guitars that suit my needs and give me easy controls, good tonal options, and sustain. Thanks for your input!

 

Here's my current list of guitars:

 

Gibson Nighthawk Custom with Floyd Rose (first guitar, bought at 14 in 93, never been able to put it down haha)

Ibanez JEM7V

Gibson SG Standard

Jackson Pro Series RR5FR

Gisbon Les Paul Classic Custom

Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL3

Ibanez S5470

 

and my prize collector possesion:

Pre-Lawsuit Ibanez Les Paul Custom

[ibis]

There are lots of good doubleneck imports out there that have better access than the Gibson. But they are not Gibsons. People with big bucks to spend will buy the Gibson cos its what lights their candle. Players who need access to the high frets and/or other features will shop elsewhere. I guess that's how the world works until Gibson come up with a new design, which is unlikely.