1966 GibsonEMS-1235 Special – Cherry
This extremely rare 1966 Gibson EMS-1235 in Cherry with Gold Hardware is fully original! We’ve seen a bunch of original Gibson double necks with an assortment of neck combos, but this one has got to be one of the coolest! On one side is an eight-string mandolin neck, while on the other is a four-string tenor guitar neck. This unique guitar was custom-ordered to meet the original owner’s specifications, including two flowerpot inlays on the headstock and block inlays in both fretboards. This double neck even features standard six-pole humbuckers, with pearl inlays used to cover the extra holes. We’ve never seen one quite like this, so if you’re a Mandolin or Tenor guitar player, this piece is for you. Even better if you play both!
Overall Condition: 10
Specifications:
- Finish Details: Cherry, Original, Near mint with hardly any wear
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Neck Profile: Medium U
- Weight: 9 lbs 10 oz
- Scale Length: Mando: 14” Tenor: 22-3/4”
- Pickup Readings: Mandolin: 7.37K Tenor: N: 7.73K B: 7.87K
- Electronics: Original, Untouched
- Hardware: Original, Great Condition, some wear to the gold patina
- Nut Width: 1-1/4"
- Includes: Original Black Hardshell Case with gold lining
Sku: G255
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