SG Jones Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I think I am finally going to bite the bullet and buy an EDS-1275. I really like both finishes, but I don't think that I need two... Please help me decide.
SlashPerryBurst Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I voted "white". I'm kind of on the fence about this myself, but having seen both in person, the white one was the most awe inspiring to me.
FirstMeasure Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I've always wanted a white one, but the Cherry ones look beautiful, too.
Tman5293 Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 No contest. Cherry. Why? Because it's legendary:
Lungimsam Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 A nice off white or creamy-white would be nice. But bright/arctic/paper-white - no way. Cherry is great too. I like the fact that you can see the grain. But neither of these is really my cup o' tea. Between the two, I'd have to go for the cherry. I like seeing the grain and it an be real pretty cherry if the color is nice. Oh yes, and for Gibsons, my buying motto is: "No Maestro lyre vibrola - no sale." (even on an EDS).
rjay777 Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 I gotta go with white.......actually I gotta have one now!!
Tim Plains Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 I'd go cherry because you can see the grain. I also don't like gold hardware on white.
bonzoboy Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 I much prefer the cherry finish on the 1275 as it allows the beautiful grain of the mahogany show through.My buddy has a '67 SG with a transparent cherry finish and the grain looks fabulous.
rocketman Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Oh I wish I had your problem! For me, I'd get the white because 1) I'm a huge Lifeson fan, and 2) I don't own a white guitar. But your reasons are probably different than mine.
dem00n Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Go for white, everytime you will play that guitar in public some people will think your trying to be Jimmy Page, also white will age so nice...
Tman5293 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Go for white, everytime you will play that guitar in public some people will think your trying to be Jimmy Page, also white will age so nice... If people think that I'm trying to be Jimmy Page, or sound/look anything like him, I'd take that as a compliment.
FirstMeasure Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Go for white, everytime you will play that guitar in public some people will think your trying to be Jimmy Page, also white will age so nice... I bet that's why Alex Lifeson and Don Felder chose white.
alexri Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I bet that's why Alex Lifeson and Don Felder chose white. That's what I always figured. Don't forget about Steve Howe though!
duane v Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Here's my white 78..... Well it was white at one time
retrosurfer1959 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Always a tough call I went through the same scenario on my CS 63 Wilshire. I started with a white one went back the next day traded for the cherry then two days later I went back and got the white one also just couldn't make up my mind. I ended up selling the white one to a guy that really wanted one and I kept the Cherry because it seemed to be the one I played all the time just because white guitars seem delicate you need to keep them clean and make sure they don't get chipped or stained etc. White age's well but it's pretty stark for the first decade or so and Cherry is such a classic and looks better with the hardware. So I'd have to vote cherry, though just because of the beautiful richness of the wood and woodgrain.
daveinspain Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Always a tough call I went through the same scenario on my CS 63 Wilshire. I started with a white one went back the next day traded for the cherry then two days later I went back and got the white one also just couldn't make up my mind. I ended up selling the white one to a guy that really wanted one and I kept the Cherry because it seemed to be the one I played all the time just because white guitars seem delicate you need to keep them clean and make sure they don't get chipped or stained etc. White age's well but it's pretty stark for the first decade or so and Cherry is such a classic and looks better with the hardware. So I'd have to vote cherry, though just because of the beautiful richness of the wood and woodgrain. Good answer....
pippy Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I'd pick white. I think it looks more elegant. P.
Cthulhu fhtagn Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I think white is a terrible colour for a Gibson. For some reason it always makes me think "snow princess"... But if you are a pretty snow princess with long blonde hair, then by all means get yourself a white one!
rct Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Neither. Double neck'd guitars are extremely overrated and unless you have a crew of people devoted to the care and feeding of it, they quickly become a liability to the average gigging guitar player, then they sit at home, then they get sold at a terrific loss. Not pissing on yer parade, just offering some experience that I don't see in this group of posts. rct
duane v Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I dont feel my EDS is over-rated... It's as advertised for those that have one It's neck heavy It's heavy limited upper fret access Sounds great You can do some really cool effects when having both the 12 and 6 string pups activated at the same time And they are beautiful guitars. Limited in quantity so they are somewhat rare.... So far I'm the only owner of a EDS that has posted one
rct Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Yeah, I can see my not quite right wording. They themselves are pretty kewl things. It's owning one that is overrated. rct
milod Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I looked at some double necks of various sorts over the years. Never pulled the trigger largely due to weight. m
Cthulhu fhtagn Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Neither. Double neck'd guitars are extremely overrated and unless you have a crew of people devoted to the care and feeding of it, they quickly become a liability to the average gigging guitar player, then they sit at home, then they get sold at a terrific loss. Not pissing on yer parade, just offering some experience that I don't see in this group of posts. Good point! And if you think about it, there are very few professionals who actually use a double neck. When they do, it's not very often. One or two songs at the most. I'll never figure out why a hobby guitarist would need one...
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