Gibson EBS-1250 & EBSF-1250 Double Neck Bass/Guitar

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Gibson EBS-1250 & EBSF-1250 (1962 - 1968)

Double Neck Guitar/Bass 

In the early 60s Gibson introduced their first effects pedal under a company called maestro which was a Gibson subsidiary. This pedal was called the FZ-1 fuzz tone pedal, it was an instant success and praised by many electric guitar players because of its nasty fuzzy tone which was used by the rolling stones and many other 60's rock and roll bands back then.

In 1962, Gibson offered the same fuzz effect as a built in feature in the newly introduced Gibson EBSF-1250 (double neck bass/guitar) which was the third double neck Gibson model guitar after the EDS-1275 & the Gibson EMS-1235. 

The EBSF-1250 double neck is a combination of a Gibson SG standard six string guitar and a EB-3 electric bass, the EBSF-1250 has an SG shape solid mahogany body, rosewood fingerboards, a built in fuzz tone which could be used for the bass and guitar neck. 

The bass section has 2 EB-3 pickups and the guitar section has 2 hum bucking pickups. The guitar neck is fitted with an SG standard type neck (24-3/4" scale) and the bass neck has an EB-3 neck (30-1/2" scale).

These models were available in cherry, sunburst, white and black finishes. The EBSF-1250 double bass/guitar was also very similar to the Gibson EDS-1250 double neck guitar except for the built in fuzz tone and the six string bass neck instead of a twelve string guitar upper neck. 

In 1964-65 Gibson removed the fuzz tone and the model was renamed as the Gibson EBS-1250 until 1970, these Gibson double neck guitar/basses are extremely rare (under 30 guitars made). 


Gibson EBS-1250 Price Guide (Updated April-28-2021)
  • 1962 - 1964 > $18 000 to $23 000 (EBSF-1250 w/ Fuzz)
  • 1965 - 1965 > $14 000 to $17 000 (EBS-1250 No Fuzz)
  • 1966 - 1968 > $12 000 to $16 000 (EBS-1250 No Fuzz)
  • Note: These Models have almost doubled in value since 2010

Comments

  1. Anonymous10:20 PM

    I have a vintage double neck (bass and electric) which has the same body shape as the one pictured, but instead has a fender shaped head with the name Gibson on it. Its a great instrument to play.

    I am wondering if anyone might be able to give me some information about it? Why and when did Gibson build guitars with Fender shaped heads? I would really appreciate it.

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  2. Anonymous6:04 PM

    These are Gibson Kalamzoo guitars which was a division of Gibson.

    The body and necks were foreign manufactured but they were built with genuine Gibson parts here in the USA...era mid '60's.

    A great and rare guitar.

    MaxDB

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  3. Duane Nickull11:20 AM

    I am looking to buy one if anyone is willing to sell one

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  4. Anonymous6:23 AM

    Geoff The Viking is destined to rock the planet with this instrument. Email me if you have one and do the music world a favour. liersegeoff@hotmail.com

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  5. Harley7:43 PM

    does anyone know where i can buy i double neck guitar/bass online? websites, anything. Thanks

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  6. O T Hill12:50 PM

    I have a Gibson doubleneck (EB3 bass and SG Standard 6-string) Made 1968. Only a few dozen made and this was made for a "name". Much loved, unique instrument and well-used but I'm now too old to hold it on-stage for hours each night. UK-based. There is a picture on my website on my guitars page.
    www.overthehillmusic.homestead.com

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    1. Unknown5:50 AM

      Hi, I have just purchased your twin neck...Please get in touch... musicaction@aol.com

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  7. Unknown8:23 AM

    Hi

    I have found a Gibson Double neck bass/guitar that seems to be an white EBS-1250 with no fuzz tone, but i cant find exactly the same guitar as pictures i see.Where can i send you picture to compare?THanks François

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