Rejoining the Epiphone lineup in its most recognizable colorway, the EDS-1275 in Vintage Cherry delivers a quartet of versatile ProBuckers and elevated genuine rosewood fretboards
Epiphone has launched a refreshed version of one of the most instantly recognizable guitars from across rock history: the EDS-1275 Doubleneck. Arriving in Vintage Cherry along with two exclusive additional colorways, this modern take combines legendary dual-neck design with genuine rosewood fretboards, ProBucker™ pickups, and premium hardware.
The EDS-1275 Doubleneck is not only one of the most visually bold guitars in rock history, but it’s also celebrated for its wide tonal versatility. Able to deliver both shimmering 12-string textures and powerful six-string tones without changing instruments, it’s been embraced by some of the genre’s most innovative players. Jimmy Page’s renditions of “Stairway to Heaven,” “The Song Remains the Same,” and “The Rain Song” with Led Zeppelin were honored in 2024 with two signature models, while the EDS-1275’s two-headed magic has also been put to powerful use in the hands of Alex Lifeson, John McLaughlin, and Don Felder.
“The EDS-1275 is more than a guitar—it’s one of the most recognizable instruments ever to appear on a concert stage,” says Aljon Go, Product Manager, Epiphone. “From some of rock’s most celebrated performances to today’s players seeking the same versatility and visual impact, the doubleneck continues to inspire musicians around the world.”
Sometimes two headstocks are better than one
What are the key features of the new Epiphone EDS-1275 Doubleneck?
The refreshed EDS-1275 has a solid mahogany body, providing the integral warmth and resonance the model is known for. Its dual glued-in mahogany necks feature SlimTaper™ profiles, while elevated bound genuine rosewood fretboards deliver a more premium feel. Each fretboard features a 12-inch radius, 20 medium-jumbo frets, and pearloid split parallelogram inlays, complemented by Kalamazoo-style headstocks complete with mother-of-pearl Epiphone logos.
Designed to keep all 18 strings performing at their best, the EDS-1275 is equipped with Epiphone Deluxe tuners, Graph Tech® nuts, LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ bridges, and claw tailpieces for dependable tuning stability, sustain, and precise intonation. Nickel hardware completes the guitar’s classic look.
A four-pickup configuration further powers tones across the instrument; each neck is equipped with a ProBucker™ 2 neck pickup, and a hotter ProBucker 3 sits in the bridge position on both sides. Covered pickups on the 12-string neck preserve traditional style, while uncovered pickups on the six-string neck add a slightly brighter tonal edge.
Independent volume and tone controls for each neck, paired with dedicated three-way pickup selectors and a master neck-selection switch, make it easy to move between the six-string, 12-string, or both necks. A hardshell case also accompanies the guitar.
The Epiphone EDS-1275 in Vintage Cherry is available now from authorized dealers. Visit Epiphone.com or the Gibson Garage to shop exclusive Pelham Blue and Alpine White colorways.
