Whole Lotta Necks

I'm a big fan of doubleneck guitars, called twinneck in Europe sometimes (pedal steel, bass/guitar, mando/guitar, baritone/guitar is another story).  I own two 6/12's in the Gibson Style, a white 70s Ibanez and a red 90s Epiphone, both bolt on necks.  Gibson has been the main proponent in the doubleneck world with their EDS-1275 although at one time it was a special order, however Jimmy Page seems to have put it back into production for them.  With the humbuckers on both necks, it is surprisingly jangly and very versatile.  It hangs well for it's shape,size and weight -12 lbs give or take depending on the model.  Many players use them, Pete Townshend has one (with a crooked 12 string neck), Alex Lifeson, Slash, Jeff Martin, Earl Hooker, Tom Morello... a short list, just google doubleneck and you'll get tons more players all playing an EDS 1275.

A favourite blog of mine -Guitarz-, recently showed a Fender custom shop doubleneck (Electric XII with telecaster) that looks pretty sharp - even with different horns on it.  I've always found the EDS-1275 style to be very balanced looking and pleasing whereas Fender doublenecks (custom shop or home brew) seem to be wonky, and perhaps it's the different headstocks throwing me off... But this gem is for sale over at Vintage And Rare. 







An example of extreme wonkiness are the Mosrite guitars, but that's their shtick...  And if a Mosrite was good enough for Johnny Ramone...  You'll also notice I've stayed away from many 'pointy' guitars for the same reasons.  They have their place (and I didn't mind the 80s) and I like them too, however I like classic shapes, ideas and balance for this particular post.

Back to balanced... The Danelectro 6/12.  This model like all Danos came with lipstick pickups and rosewood bridge.  The semi hollow body combined with said pickups made this a bright guitar.  I had to opportunity to play a white reissue quite a few years back and was offered the chance to buy it! (I'm still grumbling that I didn't buy it)

More eye candy.

Rickenbacker 6/12 string

Gretsch 6/12 Duo Jet

Ibanez Artwood Twin as played by John McLaughlin

Ace Frehley's custom shop 6/12 for the Kiss Reunion

A keychain, but nice looking design for a doubleneck Les Paul

For more doubleck craziness head over to Ed Roman Guitars.  And next time perhaps a look a acoustic doublenecks or the hybrid acoustic/electric - and I'm not talking about adding a piezo....