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70s EDS-1275 - thoughts?

Phatfrank

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The EDS-1275 has always been my weak spot (or, more correctly, one of maaaany), and I've come across a 1974 that looks pretty good here locally. Replaced tuners on the six string, otherwise all there. The mid 70s aren't exactly the golden era of Gibson, but as far as I can tell the EDS was only built "custom" in these years. Anyone have any experience with these? Boat anchor or gem? I asked my luthier to look over some pictures of it and he says I should pull the trigger, but I'm sure he is just drooling over a double fretjob in the near future:hee.

I'm trying the guitar next week but would be nice to hear some thoughts from people in the know.

Thanks!
 

Triplet

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I have a '78. One of the last ABR-1 bridge models. I think mine runs 11.5 lbs maybe a tad more. Comfy for what it is. The six string sounds amazing. It seems to shine in the upper mid range. Yep, perfect for "that solo." I do like the live tone better than the Tele album versions.
 

Phatfrank

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I have a '78. One of the last ABR-1 bridge models. I think mine runs 11.5 lbs maybe a tad more. Comfy for what it is. The six string sounds amazing. It seems to shine in the upper mid range. Yep, perfect for "that solo." I do like the live tone better than the Tele album versions.

cool, thanks for the helpful answer. We’ll see if tomorrow is a ngd or not:yah
 

Gold Tone

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I have the Page model from 2006 (?)

What a guitar! The 12 string is VERY easy to play, easier than my Rick 360 12, very similar easy playing as my late 70’s Guild F412

The 6 string side (only 20 frets) is also quite nice

Try to find one under 11-12lbs to make sure you’ll actually play it, otherwise they’re wonderfully useful guitars
 

Phatfrank

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So I went to try the thing, and although it needs some work it was just as cool to play as I hoped. Meet my «new» 1974 EDS-1275:dude:

 

crashbelt

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So I went to try the thing, and although it needs some work it was just as cool to play as I hoped. Meet my «new» 1974 EDS-1275:dude:

Very cool I'd love a double neck.

I'm not familiar with these so I hope the 12 has a decent width neck. My 68 335 12 has the 1 9/16 narrow neck, making playing chords cleanly impossible.
 

garywright

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one of these is advertised local ..it’s a ‘93 original owner claims to be mint @ $6,500 ...good deal ?
 

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one of these is advertised local ..it’s a ‘93 original owner claims to be mint @ $6,500 ...good deal ?

That's expensive. A used Custom Shop from 2008-2018 should be roughly $5.5k +/-.

A 1993 EDS 1275 should be $4k - $3.5k +/-.

These estimates are probably on the low side. If it's an awesome guitar then maybe $5k at the absolute max...but it has to be pretty special.

Reverb listing 2008 (not mint): https://reverb.com/item/35300525-gibson-custom-shop-eds-1275-2008?bk=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJqdGkiOiIwZDA5Yjk0My00OTJiLTQwNTUtOGFhMy03NDAyMmVhN2RiODciLCJpYXQiOjE1OTk0MjIzMjIsInVzZXJfaWQiOiIiLCJzZXNzaW9uX2lkIjoiYzAwMTg0ZGYtNTcxMy00N2QwLWJkOTgtNzU1OWY1YTY4ZDgyIiwiY29va2llX2lkIjoiYTUyZWQ4ZTgtNTMwZi00NTc2LWI4ZWItZmFkOTUxMjZiODRjIiwicHJvZHVjdF9pZCI6IjM1MzAwNTI1Iiwic291cmNlIjoiTk9ORSJ9.OUOGoRA0f18HzCThaCH4ffUNXXWSAtAMmVBVLt3ZIbE

Reverb listing 1988: https://reverb.com/item/35597543-gibson-eds-1275-1988-cherry
 

Icandrive55

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That's a beauty! The grain pattern of that wood is so cool on a double neck. Congratulations!
 
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