EDS-1275 Double Necks in action

Liam · 10-25-2008, 12:18 PM

Finally got some pictures of "The Beast" in action. Only use it for 3 - 5 songs a gig. Sounds good though, 12 string neck has a lovely chime to it, 6 string neck just screams. Feel a bit ridiculous playing it in the pub, but in a theatre? Oh yeah!

Photos: David Toase, Preston, UK

Owl · 10-25-2008, 12:48 PM

Very nice! I love how the R9 is jealously looking on.

Led Zep Fan · 10-25-2008, 12:53 PM

What songs do you use it on Liam? Originals?

kluson · 10-25-2008, 01:23 PM

great pics, I have been GASing for one of those for some time?

Liam · 10-25-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Led Zep Fan

What songs do you use it on Liam? Originals?

Yes, originals. I'm avoiding covers bands at the moment as most other musicians don't seem to have the same need I have to get the feel right. Can you imagine playing a Led Zep tune on one? You'd have to get it just right!

I used it quite extensively on Tim Allen's last recording (The Reason EP), but don't know when he's planning to release it. Sounded pretty cool in the studio too...

MySpace.com - Tim Allen - Preston, UK - Indie / Pop - www.myspace.com/timallenmusic66

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Originally Posted by Owl

I love how the R9 is jealously looking on.

Not for long! I was intending to use my '55 Junior for the tail end of the set, but the R9 sounded so good it seemed a bit risky to put it down. Still haven't used the Junior in anger yet.

Boleskinehouse · 10-25-2008, 03:01 PM

My '07 with rather rare one piece body.

doubletalkinjive · 10-25-2008, 03:27 PM

Gawd damn....I gotta own a EDS-1275!! Each time you rockers flash these beauties ,GAS hits me like a sledge hammer and I'm convinced I need it more than ever...
which I do!!

Es Paul · 10-25-2008, 04:24 PM

I yearn for a 1275....one day...one day

Texas07R8 · 10-25-2008, 04:30 PM

Liam, that's so cool. The photos are great and you're out there kickin it!
Congrats man, nice work and great ax!

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Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

My '07 with rather rare one piece body.

dude.... frikkin awesome. 4 guitarist, I see two LPs and a Strat in your group there Bole. You trying to create that Page studio WALL OF GUITARS sound live? Photo is a great shot, what amp do you have there in front of you, that combo?

Boleskinehouse · 10-25-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas07R8

Liam, that's so cool. The photos are great and you're out there kickin it!
Congrats man, nice work and great ax!

dude.... frikkin awesome. 4 guitarist, I see two LPs and a Strat in your group there Bole. You trying to create that Page studio WALL OF GUITARS sound live? Photo is a great shot, what amp do you have there in front of you, that combo?

Not mine. I think it was a Roland. I'm playing through the Marshall Vintage Modern you can just make out behind me. There were actually 5 guitars that day!

Sinmastah · 10-25-2008, 04:33 PM

I really want to go to a GC and try one out, but how do you hold it w/o a strap? Right hand on the body, left holding one of the necks while moving with it?

Boleskinehouse · 10-25-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinmastah

I really want to go to a GC and try one out, but how do you hold it w/o a strap? Right hand on the body, left holding one of the necks while moving with it?

Just sit with it.

Sinmastah · 10-25-2008, 04:46 PM

Errr, I think I put that oddly. Like if I take it from the wall, is it a good idea to carry with both hands, one hand on the neck, the other on the body or what.

Boleskinehouse · 10-25-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinmastah

Errr, I think I put that oddly. Like if I take it from the wall, is it a good idea to carry with both hands, one hand on the neck, the other on the body or what.

I dunno. I just grab it by the 12 neck and the bottom of the body. Those necks are Maple and very strong.

kluson · 10-25-2008, 04:49 PM

That's it I'm bitten, I'm going to get me one of those.
That is my next buy:

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Liam · 10-25-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

I dunno. I just grab it by the 12 neck and the bottom of the body. Those necks are Maple and very strong.

Yes, like Bole says, just pick it up by either neck. They don't weight much more than a heavy LP Custom, and once you've got used to the sheer size of the body are pretty comfy to play sitting or standing.

Not sure if my one's got maple or mahogany necks, I'll have to take a closer look. Sure as hell hasn't got a one piece body though! Very cute.

FWIW Martin Barre's old '69 EDS-1275 was offered to me for sale during the week. Couldn't really justify owning two of them, if anyone's madly interested drop me a pm and I'll find out more. It's in the UK...

reez_rock · 10-25-2008, 11:47 PM

Wooww...very very cool...i wonder is this monster also neck heavy like the standard sg counterpart??how you normally carry this guitar??special gig bag??i guess this can't fit a sedan car booth

Boleskinehouse · 10-25-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by reez_rock

Wooww...very very cool...i wonder is this monster also neck heavy like the standard sg counterpart??how you normally carry this guitar??special gig bag??i guess this can't fit a sedan car booth

Mine is not all that neck heavy. It does balance better if you move the strap button to the six neck though. They have the same sized cases as Explorers.

Sinmastah · 10-26-2008, 04:11 AM

I'm just pretty sure that it would be weird sitting fo the first time, since the strings for the 12 string are so up high, and the bottom 6 are so far down.

Boleskinehouse · 10-26-2008, 04:37 AM

You get used to it quick.

Liam · 10-26-2008, 07:25 AM

Mine's quite neck heavy. No worse than a Firebird to play on the strap though. Like the man says, you get used to it pretty quick.

Liam

MesaBoogie · 10-26-2008, 03:49 PM

Was there such a thing as an Aria Doubleneck??

Grtz,

Mesa.

bigtoe · 10-27-2008, 08:27 PM

Here's me and mine...

10-25-2008, 12:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Liam V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Posts: 1,243 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	EDS-1275 Double Necks in action Finally got some pictures of "The Beast" in action. Only use it for 3 - 5 songs a gig. Sounds good though, 12 string neck has a lovely chime to it, 6 string neck just screams. Feel a bit ridiculous playing it in the pub, but in a theatre? Oh yeah! Photos: David Toase, Preston, UK Last edited by Liam; 10-25-2008 at 01:50 PM.

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doubletalkinjive Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 154 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 1 Post	Re: EDS-1275 Double Necks in action Gawd damn....I gotta own a EDS-1275!! Each time you rockers flash these beauties ,GAS hits me like a sledge hammer and I'm convinced I need it more than ever... which I do!! __________________ Found a head and an arm in da garbage can don't know why I'm here...

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Sinmastah V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bloomington Minnesota Posts: 3,585 Thanks: 5 Thanked 47 Times in 9 Posts	Re: EDS-1275 Double Necks in action Errr, I think I put that oddly. Like if I take it from the wall, is it a good idea to carry with both hands, one hand on the neck, the other on the body or what. __________________ Epiphone Elitist SG Faded Cherry (Tone Mojo'd and WB'd) Faded Cherry Epiphone SG G-400 Flamed Cherry SunBurst Epiphone Les Paul Plus Top Vintage Sunburst Epiphone LP Special II VOX AD30VT Epiphone Studio 10S Amp http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=sinmastah SG's FTW

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kluson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 27 Thanked 38 Times in 13 Posts	Re: EDS-1275 Double Necks in action That's it I'm bitten, I'm going to get me one of those. That is my next buy::: __________________ You ain't seen me...... Right!

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Liam V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Posts: 1,243 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: EDS-1275 Double Necks in action Mine's quite neck heavy. No worse than a Firebird to play on the strap though. Like the man says, you get used to it pretty quick. Liam

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