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This is the Holy Grail of Guitars
I have owned this for over six months now. I have been playing guitar for nearly 40 years now and have wanted this guitar since I first saw it in the 1966 Gibson catalog. I was well worth the wait! This guitar has the finest playing and sounding 12 string neck I have ever experienced (and I have owned or played them all - including a 1966 Firebird XII). Everyone who sees this literally draws a breath and goes WOW! The only issues with mine are perhaps picky: The red polish compound from the factory was not completely cleaned in several areas (common Gibson: you can do better). The six string is also great! The overtones you can get by playing on a different neck while having the opposite switched on is something to be explored and used...really urethral sounding. This guitar played through a Marshal stack is just what you'd imagine: HUGE! It also resonds well through a small combo like a Fender Deluxe and even a POD. If you are wanting to take your playing and preformance to a different lever, then buy this now while they are still somewhat affordable. I am amazed that these are not over 5 grand yet. They are worth every penny!
Reviewed by mishka on 3/9/2007 who plays Christian Rock.
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The Only Guitar That You'll Ever Need
I played this amazing piece of Rock'n'Roll history on one of my trips to Guitar Center. I'd seen it before, but never even thought to pick it up. But this time was different. I tried it out without even hooking up to an amp, and was still amazed. Some say it is heavy. Comon yall, toughin up a bit. It's not heavy at all. I think that it is a privelage just to look at it. If I had the money, you could bet that before anything else I would buy this undoubfully great masterpiece.
Reviewed by Fletch on 10/20/2006 who plays Classic Rock, Hard Rock.
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Gibson EDS 1275: More than a guitar...
The Gibson EDS-1275 is quite a remarkable guitar, indeed I was amazed at how much it DID NOT weigh. Anyone who is looking for a guitar to satisfy their lust for Rock 'n' Roll need look no further, this one has it all: great tone, sustain, playability, power,and an endless spectrum of unique sounds. Few can withstand the awesome force of an EDS-1275 when plugged into a good amplifier. If you had this guitar (plus an extra set of arms to play both necks at once), you would be set for life.
Reviewed by Keith on 9/28/2006 who plays Classic Rock/Rock 'n' Roll.
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Beautiful!
I love this guitar. I don't own it but I have used it. I played some of Stairway to Heaven and Hotel California. If you enjoy music like that then you will fall in love with this guitar. The 12 string sounds amazing. This is the guitar that Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin used, so it is also somewhat of a collectors item. This guitar really catches peoples eyes because of its finish. The paint job is really nice looking. The only downside is the price but it is well worth it for the Gibson quality that you get with this guitar.
Reviewed by Ed on 9/26/2006 who plays 80's metal, rock.
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BEST GUITAR PERIOD
First thigs first, the guitar is heavy. everyone knows that and anyone who buys it knows that and doesnt care. like me. i want this guitar even if it sounded terrible and weighed more than i do. seeing this guitar on the led zepplein DVD is what made me want to pick up playing guitar. this guitar may be a little expensive, but its way better then the epiphone version. the sound is great and the wieght is bearable. not to mention this guitar is beautiful. its futuristic and classic at the same time. its inspirational. rock and roll is about being different and this guitar is just that. and its like 2 guiatrs in one...you cnat buy ANY two gibson custom shop guitars for $3000 , i mean, most of the single neck ones are over 4 grand on their own. this guitar is a steal compared to other high end gibsons and gibson cutomshops. i am currently saving up to buy this. its the best!
Reviewed by Lespaul16 on 5/3/2007 who plays Rock, Blues, Metal, Experimental.
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better grab one soon
I have a 94 model that sounds EXACTLY like Page's. I have played newer CS models too. Somthing missig in the newer ones tonewise. All Gibsons best luthiers left 'en mass' in the late 90's. To find an early 90's one is best. Since it is no longer a production model, and Gibson seems to be 'getting cheap' again, I don't see getting a great one in the future. They almost went out of buisness in the 80's for bad quality.
Reviewed by 3 Lions on 1/12/2007 who plays everything but country.
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Awesome Guitar Great sound. well worth the $$$$
After first catching eye with this guitar, i knew she was the one. This guitar is simply amazing, maybe a little pricy, but really... they are very rare to even play one, and they sound so great, so i think it is well worth the money. Also, for those of you who complain about the weight, have you actually played one before??? They are not heavy at all- its just as heave as a standard fender telecaster. The eds is not light, but not very heavy. If i had to, i would not have any problems using this guitar through a whole gig. Soundwise... it has more of a blues sound than anything else. It may sound different to your amp but through my dual recto, its not very aggressive, which is okay. If I were into metal, like Coheed and Cambria's welcome home (He uses the eds in the music video), i would swap the pickups for some burstbuckers. Overall, this guitar is a keeper, and she will not let anyone down
Reviewed by Dylan Johnson on 2/25/2009 who plays Rock, Grunge, Hard Rock, Alternative.
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THE GUITAR THAT HAS GOD IN IT
The Gibson EDS-1275 is the ultimate electric guitar that any musician can have or use. Aged mahogany body and maple neck with rosewood frets are one half of the secret to its rich dark tone with the light strings and humbucker pickups that act like burstbuckers for that extra kick. This axe made famous by Jimmy Page and a dozen others goes to show that "Big toys for big boys" are what makes the ultimate player or experimenter strive for perfection.This is one monster guitar that will kick butt on metal or bring home the damned right blues no matter what your prefrence is as long as you can handle its awsome power.
Reviewed by Joey Cass on 11/12/2007 who plays Blues,Psychedelic,Funk..
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B-E-A-U-TIFUL
This has to be the most beautiful guitar ever made. When people see this baby in your arms they will know you are an amazing guitarist. The name Gibson won't let you down, either.
Reviewed by on 10/27/2006
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Great, if your back can handle it
As any other zeppelin fan, i love this guitar because of stairway to heaven. watching the zeppelin dvd over and over only made me want this guitar even more. once i got this sucker around my neck however, i felt what it was really like to be jimmy page. and it hurt. the weight was almost repulsive. I have a full arsenal of lps and i can play those, almost with ease. This however, i could not handle playing for long periods of time.
i would say the price of the guitar is reasonable.you're pretty much paying for two guitars melded into one. and also it's a part of rock and roll history!
overall, this guitar plays like a dream, the only issue i had with it was the weight. great guitar to sit down and play, and that's just what i do.
Reviewed by webmasta.b on 10/11/2006 who plays Rock, Blues, Jazz.
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