A replica of Alex Lifeson’s own ’70s Gibson Double Neck, crafted in close collaboration with the Artist. This limited run of 100 EDS-1275’s is a replica of Alex’s famous Farewell to Kings Double Neck…

Based on hands-on analysis and digital scans of the original’s neck and body profiles, each one is a precise re-creation of the guitar that Alex acquired in the mid-1970s and one that would go on to become a visual and tonal icon. “I acquired this (white) one in 1976, along with a cherry one, which I later gave to Gordie Johnson,” said Lifeson. “It’s been with me ever since, playing a constant role in the Farewell to Kings tour between 1977 and 1983, then again from 1991-1996, primarily for the song ‘Xanadu’. It was used to record the songs ‘Xanadu’, ‘Something for Nothing’, ‘Vapor Trails’ and others.” Now, in very limited numbers, Gibson Custom is proud to offer the original “two-in-one” axe with undeniable stage presence based on Alex Lifeson’s own.

New in 2015

  • Double Neck Construction: The classic Gibson Double Neck guitar
  • Finish: Gibson’s classic hand-sprayed nitrocellulose finish in Arctic White
  • Alex Lifeson Neck Profile: Neck profile digitally scanned to match Alex’s own
  • Mini-Toggle Selector: Instant access to 6- or 12-string Play
  • Limited Edition: First 25 signed and played by Alex Lifeson
  • Pickups: Custom Buckers
  • Aging: Gently aged to match the original guitar
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  • Body Wood Species: Mahogany
  • Pieces: 1
  • Weight: Average Weight (body only): 2.72 kg / 6 lbs. 3 oz.
  • Body Contour Carve: EDS-1275
  • Neck Wood Species: Maple
  • Pieces: 3
  • Truss Rod: 2 Truss Rod, One for Each Neck
  • Profile: Replica of Alex Lifeson Original Neck Profiles
  • Thickness at Fret 1: Both 6 and 12 String are 2.032 cm / .8″
  • Thickness at Fret 12: Both 6 and 12 String are 2.54 cm / 1″
  • Average Weight: .453592 kg / 1.25 lbs (each neck)
  • Type: EDS-1275
  • Inlay: None
  • Peg Head Binding: None
  • Logo: Gibson-SilkScreen in Gold
  • Headstock Angle: 17 Degrees
  • Joint Angle: 4 Degrees
  • Joint Angle Tolerance: Mortise and Tenon
  • Adhesive: Franklin Titebond
  • Gauges Used: Pitch and Alignment Gauge
  • Nut Style: 1 Each for 6 and 12 String
  • Material: Corian
  • Width: 6 String: 4.28 cm / 1.687″ 12 String
  • Fingerboard Wood Species: Rosewood
  • Pieces: 1
  • Fingerboard Radius: 30.38 cm / 12″
  • Frets: 22
  • Nut/End of Board: Both 6 ad 12 String are 4.28498 cm / 1.687″ @ nut, Both 6 ad 12 String are 5.6896 cm / 2.24″ @ end of board
  • Scale: 62.865 cm / 24.75″
  • Binding: White
  • Side Dots (Color): Black
  • Fingerboard Inlays Style: Paralellogram
  • Material: Pearloid
  • Lead pickup: Custom Bucker S (both 6 and 12 String)
    Rhythm pickup: Custom Bucker S (both 6 and 12 String) 12 String is 4 conductor wire
  • Coil Winding Process: Machine Wound
  • Magnet Material: Alnico III
  • Tuning Keys: 6 String Schaller Mini, 12 String Schaller Mini
  • Material: Steel
  • Tuning Ratio: 12:01
  • Plating specs: Chrome Plated Stamped Steel
  • Bridge: Chrome ABR-1 with Wire Retainer
  • Material: Nickel Plated
  • Plating Specs: Zinc Surrounded by a die casting alloy for casting flow-Nickel Plated
  • Tailpiece: Chrome Claw
  • Compensated: No
  • Material: Steel
  • Plating Specs: Chrome
  • Strap Buttons: Dunlop Nickel (X3)
  • Plating Specs: Nickel Plated Steel
  • Colors: Arctic White
  • Knobs: Black Witch Hat w/Silver Inserts
  • Faux-aging & replica paint-job
 

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