Gibson EDS-1275
| Gibson EDS-1275 | |
|---|---|
A modern edition of the EDS-1275 in Alpine White. | |
| Manufacturer | Gibson |
| Period | 1963–1968, 1974–1998, 1998–present |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Mortise & Tenon |
| Woods | |
| Body | Mahogany |
| Neck | Mahogany (pre-1998) Maple (1998-current) |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | ABR-1 (6-string) Tune-O-Matic (12-string) Nickel Claw Tailpieces |
| Pickup(s) | 490R Custom Bucker (rhythm) 498T Custom Bucker (lead) |
| Colors available | |
| Ebony, Alpine White, Heritage Cherry | |
The Gibson EDS-1275 is a double neck Gibson electric guitar introduced in 1958 and still in production. Popularized and raised to iconic status by musicians such as John McLaughlin and Jimmy Page, it has been called "the coolest guitar in rock".