WTF Is This? Something Ain't Right...

Torren61 · 06-19-2010, 04:33 AM

This is an Epiphone ES1275 but I've never seen anything like it.

Epiphone Dual Neck 6/12 Electric Guitar Bigsby Bridge - eBay (item 270592794171 end time Jun-19-10 08:32:09 PDT)

Cpt_Gonzo · 06-19-2010, 04:37 AM

Either the 12 string neck has never seen a string change because of lazy owner and therefor never been oiled or it's a fake. A bad one.

rockstar232007 · 06-19-2010, 04:40 AM

Someone just replaced the original tailpiece with a Bigsby. I've seen a few of them like that.

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Originally Posted by Cpt_Gonzo

Either the 12 string neck has never seen a string change because of lazy owner and therefor never been oiled or it's a fake. A bad one.

I've seen a number of 1275s (from Gibson and Epiphone) with two different colored fretboards. In the case of the Epis, most of the time they just use whatever wood they have laying around, whether it matches or not.

Torren61 · 06-19-2010, 04:52 AM

Yeah, but look at the knob position. Plus, a Bigsby? Plus, the stop tail is very far from the bridge, similar to a Page model. Also, three 3 way switches...

rockstar232007 · 06-19-2010, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Torren61

Yeah, but look at the knob position. Plus, a Bigsby? Plus, the stop tail is very far from the bridge, similar to a Page model. Also, three 3 way switches...

Same thing sans Bigsby.

Torren61 · 06-19-2010, 04:57 AM

Ah, I see. I want it.

Cpt_Gonzo · 06-19-2010, 04:57 AM

Switches seem fine for me, pickup switch top, pickup switch bottom, master toggle top/botom.

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I've seen a number of 1275s (from Gibson and Epiphone) with two different colored fretboards. In the case of the Epis, most of the time they just use whatever wood they have laying around, whether it matches or not.

Didn't know that, I've only seen them single colored.

Torren61 · 06-19-2010, 05:00 AM

Ok, for the record, I did not know that Epi put out this guitar in this configuration. So I stand corrected and informed. Thanks.

lp_junkie · 06-19-2010, 05:04 AM

The 1275 is a beast and not practical at all, I've played a few of them both Epi and Gibson and personally wouldn't own one of them.

Torren61 · 06-19-2010, 05:06 AM

I'm with you. I played a Page model at Hollywood GC and I did not like it. On the other hand, for just sitting around and jamming at home like I do, this might be tonally interesting.

rockstar232007 · 06-19-2010, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cpt_Gonzo

Switches seem fine for me, pickup switch top, pickup switch bottom, master toggle top/botom.

Didn't know that, I've only seen them single colored.

I'd say about 7-8 Xs out of 10 when you see them online or in pictures/ads, they have been Photoshopped, because of the color differences between the fretboards.

Another thing to take into consideration is that this could be a Custom order, but I seriously doubt it.

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Originally Posted by Torren61

Ok, for the record, I did not know that Epi put out this guitar in this configuration. So I stand corrected and informed. Thanks.

They didn't. The Bigsby isn't original/stock.

sFLsniper · 06-19-2010, 12:36 PM

I would HATE to tune that thing!

Drew224 · 06-19-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sFLsniper

I would HATE to tune that thing!

you'd have to use a tuner if you wanted to be done with it in five minutes or so.

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Cpt_Gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 2,896 Thanks: 18 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: WTF Is This? Something Ain't Right... Either the 12 string neck has never seen a string change because of lazy owner and therefor never been oiled or it's a fake. A bad one.

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Torren61 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay San Francisco Posts: 9,169 Thanks: 535 Thanked 584 Times in 159 Posts	Re: WTF Is This? Something Ain't Right... Yeah, but look at the knob position. Plus, a Bigsby? Plus, the stop tail is very far from the bridge, similar to a Page model. Also, three 3 way switches... __________________ http://soundcloud.com/torren61/by-the-numbers-ft-trak "There must exist certain words in certain specific order that would explain all of this. I just can’t ever seem to find them." Walter White

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Torren61 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay San Francisco Posts: 9,169 Thanks: 535 Thanked 584 Times in 159 Posts	Re: WTF Is This? Something Ain't Right... Ah, I see. I want it. __________________ http://soundcloud.com/torren61/by-the-numbers-ft-trak "There must exist certain words in certain specific order that would explain all of this. I just can’t ever seem to find them." Walter White

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Torren61 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay San Francisco Posts: 9,169 Thanks: 535 Thanked 584 Times in 159 Posts	Re: WTF Is This? Something Ain't Right... Ok, for the record, I did not know that Epi put out this guitar in this configuration. So I stand corrected and informed. Thanks. __________________ http://soundcloud.com/torren61/by-the-numbers-ft-trak "There must exist certain words in certain specific order that would explain all of this. I just can’t ever seem to find them." Walter White

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Torren61 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay San Francisco Posts: 9,169 Thanks: 535 Thanked 584 Times in 159 Posts	Re: WTF Is This? Something Ain't Right... I'm with you. I played a Page model at Hollywood GC and I did not like it. On the other hand, for just sitting around and jamming at home like I do, this might be tonally interesting. __________________ http://soundcloud.com/torren61/by-the-numbers-ft-trak "There must exist certain words in certain specific order that would explain all of this. I just can’t ever seem to find them." Walter White

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