Epiphone Limited Edition G-1275 Double Neck Electric Guitar. OVERVIEW. The classic SG doubleneck. The original “1235” doubleneck made at the legendary Kalamazoo, Michigan factory was introduced in 1963 and quickly become one of the most sought-after guitars in rock.
What is an Epiphone 12-string guitar?
Epiphones take on the iconic Gibson EDS-1275 doubleneck, this monster of a guitar offers a 12-string and a six-string configuration on an SG-style body. Wood Composition: Mahogany body, Mahogany necks with Rosewood fretboards Design Elements: Four humbucking pickups, four control knobs, three three-way selector switches, tune-o-matic bridges
When did the Gibson G-1275 doubleneck come out?
The SG œSolid Guitar body style on which the G-1275 Doubleneck is based was first introduced in 1961 as a replacement for the Les Paul Standard which went briefly out of production in the early ’60s. The SG was called the “fretless wonder” for its low frets and fast action and the twin horn cutaway design was like nothing on the market.
What is a 1235 SG double neck?
A vintage “1235” or “SG double neck” is hardly ever seen in the wild and has been known primarily a custom-made guitar mostly seen in the hands of rock’s elite.
What is the most sought after doubleneck guitar?
The classic SG doubleneck. The original “1235” doubleneck made at the legendary Kalamazoo, Michigan factory was introduced in 1963 and quickly become one of the most sought-after guitars in rock. Elvis Presley, bluesman Earl H Show More
How do the Epiphone 6-string and 12-string pickups work?
The 6-string and 12-string each have their own Epiphone all-metal 3-way toggle switch for pickup selection. There is also a second master all-metal 3-way toggle switch located between the 6-string and 12-string bridge. From here, players can choose the 12-string (up), the 6-string (down) or both (middle) for unlimited tone combinations.
