LiveMusic Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 If a good one exists, it could be really cool for a solo act like I am working on. Kramer has one, shown at this link: http://www.musicyo.com/product_specs.asp?pf_id=488 Are there others? Has anyone played this guitar? For only $600, seems a bit suspect, although I am passing judgment before I've even seen one. Are these really heavy? The old guitars that were double neck, were they a regular electric six-string and a 12-string? That's what I recall. With the advent of narrow body or thin body or whatever you call them acoustic bodies, I guess it made this Kramer possible. ------------------ Duke > > > [ Live! ] < < < Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 HEYYYY...I like it. I wonder...that's just what I'm looking for...'cause I play acoustic and electric and I get tired of changing... six bills...I've gotta try one out. Looking at it again...it's twelve bills retail...the six bill figure is MusicYo's price. I'm AWFUL tempted to buy one... This message has been edited by Tedster on 10-09-2001 at 09:34 PM "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Wing Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 This is the guitar you REALLY need: http://members.aol.com/gatorwing/guitar.jpg This message has been edited by gatorwing@aol.com on 10-24-2001 at 11:27 PM There are two theories about arguing with a woman. Neither one works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondottcomm Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 Hey that thing looks really good!And that seems like a good price too Don What? you mean I can take this block of fine swiss and make a song??...COOL! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Hepworth Posted October 10, 2001 Share Posted October 10, 2001 You could always look into warmoth. They make great stuff, and not too much money either. ------------------ Matt No clever saying. No matter how good something is, there will always be someone blasting away on a forum somewhere about how much they hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveMusic Posted October 10, 2001 Author Share Posted October 10, 2001 That guitar linked in the first post is a Kramer. The Gibson/Kramer site says MusicYo is the official distributor. Do other retailers carry Kramer guitars? I don't know if I'd buy one of these double neck guys without trying it. If they have a return policy, that would make a big difference. This acoustic/electric could fit nicely into what I am doing. ------------------ Duke > > > [ Live! ] < < < Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricknbokker Posted October 11, 2001 Share Posted October 11, 2001 Zowie!! That thing looks downright... useful!! If I had the $, that puppy would be on it's way to my door... Steve (if is too big a word for just 2 letters...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveMusic Posted October 11, 2001 Author Share Posted October 11, 2001 Originally posted by gatorwing@aol.com: This is the guitar you REALLY need So, what is it? ------------------ Duke > > > [ Live! ] < < < Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted October 11, 2001 Share Posted October 11, 2001 guild makes a double neck like the kramer. danelectro makes a great 6/12 string double neck, and gibson and epiphone both make expensive, but really nice, double neck 6/12 strings. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveMusic Posted October 11, 2001 Author Share Posted October 11, 2001 Originally posted by synaes: guild makes a double neck like the kramer. Guild makes an acoustic / electric? I couldn't find anything on it at their site, although I found no search feature. ------------------ Duke > > > [ Live! ] < < < Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Wing Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 Originally posted by LiveMusic: So, what is it? I'm going to upload the pic to a different site later. If that doesn't work, I will tell you. There are two theories about arguing with a woman. Neither one works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrmac Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 Isn't that one of Rick Neilson's wacky Hamers? Mac Bowne G-Clef Acoustics Ltd. Osaka, Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 Originally quoted by LiveMusic: That guitar linked in the first post is a Kramer. The Gibson/Kramer site says MusicYo is the official distributor. Do other retailers carry Kramer guitars? I don't know if I'd buy one of these double neck guys without trying it. If they have a return policy, that would make a big difference. This acoustic/electric could fit nicely into what I am doing. ------------------ Duke Originally posted by synaes: guild makes a double neck like the kramer. danelectro makes a great 6/12 string double neck, and gibson and epiphone both make expensive, but really nice, double neck 6/12 strings. If I may dispel some misinformation and elaborate on other points... MusicYo! is the SOLE distributor of several Gibson owned properties, including Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias basses, and Slingerland drums. They are NOT a subsidiary of Gibson Musical Instruments, they simply have exclusive license to distribute the aforementioned lines. The beauty of this business model is that MusicYo! can sell these instruments for much less than they were available through brick & mortar stores, hence, the low prices. I don't mean to, but this is starting to sound spammy, so that's all I'll say about it. Gibson does make the G-1275, most commonly associated with Jimmy Page. (SG style body.) The Epi version is not a current model, although I've heard of new old stock still available here and there. Personally... That Kramer is p-r-e-t-t-y cool. Acoustic and electric.. yeah. I haven't played one, though. Someone asked about whether double necks used to be 6 & 12 together. I don't know much about others, but Gibson at one time or another has produced 6/12's, 6/bass, 6/mandolins of various sorts, and, of course harp guitars that kind of qualify as double necks. I'm sure other manufacturers have created similar models. One of the most visible doubleneck's was a 6/12 Ovation Adamas acoustic created for Richie Sambora in the late 1980's, used onstage and in the video for "Wanted, Dead or Alive." Let's not forget Rickenbokker has made som neat 6/12's. Double necks are fun and useful, but I could never get used to the playing position. I'd rather have a Gracie stand, if necessary. ------------------ Neil Reality: A few moments of lucidity surrounded by insanity. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 Link to Guild is: http://www.guildguitars.com/repository/product.php?partno=3956120 If it sounds god, just play the darn thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveMusic Posted October 12, 2001 Author Share Posted October 12, 2001 Originally posted by Mile: Link to Guild is: http://www.guildguitars.com/repository/product.php?partno=3956120 Thanks! I wonder how much Guild costs? Both the Guild and the aforementioned Kramer have a min-toggle to choose which neck. Why would it need that? Does it stop the signal from whatever you're playing when you toggle that switch? Why would it need to do that? (Sorry, I know nothing about electrons.) ------------------ Duke > > > [ Live! ] < < < Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat0124 Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 Double the weight?????? My back aches just thinking about gigging with something like that! : ) Down like a dollar comin up against a yen, doin pretty good for the shape I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted October 13, 2001 Share Posted October 13, 2001 Originally posted by LiveMusic: Thanks! I wonder how much Guild costs? Both the Guild and the aforementioned Kramer have a min-toggle to choose which neck. Why would it need that? Does it stop the signal from whatever you're playing when you toggle that switch? Why would it need to do that? (Sorry, I know nothing about electrons.) For quick changes from one neck to the other without adjusting the volume. Often you won't have the volume knobs pegged on an acoustic, so resetting level would be an unneccesary inconvenience. A toggle switch keeps the unused neck from ringing out and feeding back. ------------------ Neil Reality: A few moments of lucidity surrounded by insanity. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted October 13, 2001 Share Posted October 13, 2001 Originally posted by LiveMusic: Thanks! I wonder how much Guild costs? Both the Guild and the aforementioned Kramer have a min-toggle to choose which neck. Why would it need that? Does it stop the signal from whatever you're playing when you toggle that switch? Why would it need to do that? (Sorry, I know nothing about electrons.) For quick changes from one neck to the other without adjusting the volume. Often you won't have the volume knobs pegged on an acoustic, so resetting level would be an unneccesary inconvenience. A toggle switch keeps the unused neck from ringing out and feeding back. ------------------ Neil Reality: A few moments of lucidity surrounded by insanity. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted October 13, 2001 Share Posted October 13, 2001 Try these links out! Some of them are really wild! http://www.danelectro.com/Doubleneck.htm http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/Designer/EDS1275.html http://www.lordonly.net/lojtbas3.htm check this one out! wow! http://www.gaganbros.com/doubleneck.htm Yeow! http://www.pulseonline.com/washburn4.htm ------------------ Neil Reality: A few moments of lucidity surrounded by insanity. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Wing Posted October 25, 2001 Share Posted October 25, 2001 Duke, Yippee, I did it. OK,this is the guitar you REALLY need: http://members.aol.com/gatorwing/guitar.jpg There are two theories about arguing with a woman. Neither one works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Wing Posted October 25, 2001 Share Posted October 25, 2001 Originally posted by gtrmac@hotmail.com: Isn't that one of Rick Neilson's wacky Hamers? Yes, it is one of Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen's Hamers. The guy is essentially strapping on five guitars. I can barely handle one. And with this message, I hit "100". Of all the forums I hang around (about 6), this is the best. You all are a great group of people, and I wish we could have some sort of get together so we could all meet (why should Chip be the only lucky one to meet Lee?). Of course, this would have to be in about 5 years so I could play guitar with you and not have to stand and watch. Thanks to all and especially for Ted, I would like to say 'Go Gators!' This message has been edited by gatorwing@aol.com on 10-24-2001 at 11:51 PM There are two theories about arguing with a woman. Neither one works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveMusic Posted October 25, 2001 Author Share Posted October 25, 2001 Originally posted by gatorwing@aol.com: Yes, it is one of Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen's Hamers. The guy is essentially strapping on five guitars. I can barely handle one. And with this message, I hit "100". Hey, is that thing for real? I figured you did some graphic wizardry. Are you saying this guy actually PLAYED this thing? As a joke, obviously. That's wild, if so. Congrats on hitting 100 posts! ------------------ Duke > > > [ Live! ] < < < Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Wing Posted October 25, 2001 Share Posted October 25, 2001 Originally posted by LiveMusic: Hey, is that thing for real? I figured you did some graphic wizardry. Are you saying this guy actually PLAYED this thing? As a joke, obviously. That's wild, if so. No joke or graphic wizardry, it is the real thing. I've seen him play it in videos. At the Cheap Trick web site there is a picture gallery of the many unusually shaped/designed guitars that Rick plays. Go to http://www.cheaptrick.com/ Click on the paper icon on the right, that says MORE when you do a mouse over. Then click on "Rick's Guitars". There are two theories about arguing with a woman. Neither one works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 The 5-string Hamer was on display last year at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts guitar exhibit. Very intimidating looking! Unfortunately is was in a glass case so I couldn't touch it! KJ ------------------- "50 million Elvis Presley fans can't be all wrong" - John Prine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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