1969 Gibson EMS-1235 Double Mandolin double neck EDS-1275 Extremely rare Cherry red. Doubleneck.

One of the rarest Gibson guitars ever made....of any era.

One of only about a DOZEN EMS1235 guitars made with the "SG" body shape. This is the only SG Octave guitar known to exist in cherry red.

You would be hard pressed to find a more desirable & rare "classic era" Gibson guitar.

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We prefer hand delivery (flown in) of this EMS....because this instrument cannot be replaced.

We will consider other delivery options.

Abalone Vintage History and Expertise:

Established in 1989, Abalone Vintage has long been a trusted source for artists, collectors, investors, museums, and weekend warriors alike, with a client list that reads like a rock and roll hall of fame. From Ace Frehley and Jerry Garcia to James Hetfield, the shop has placed iconic guitars into the hands of music legends. Gear once owned or played by Eric Johnson, Dick Dale, John Entwistle, Bob Dylan, Todd Rundgren, Gary Moore, Phil Keaggy, Jefferson Starship, King’s X, Ritchie Blackmore, Andy Timmons, Social Distortion, Syn Gates, Megadeth, Stone Temple Pilots, R.E.M., Genesis, Bush, and countless others has passed through Abalone's doors. These aren’t just name-drops, they’re a testament to the shop’s deep credibility and long-standing trust in the world of professional musicianship.

The shop’s legacy of rare and historically significant instruments is nothing short of extraordinary. Among the crown jewels are the legendary 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard “Burst” guitars, along with several original Korina 50’s Flying V’s. Other highlights include the 1958 and 1967 Gretsch Jet Firebirds owned by John Entwistle, Ace Frehley’s 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom, a stunning collection of '80s “graphic” Kramer guitars, Brian May Guild signature models with serial numbers 0001 and 0002, and the famed “Greenie” Burst—a 1959 Les Paul made famous by Gary Moore and later Kirk Hammett. Abalone Vintage has also handled ultra-rare examples such as a 1937 Gibson double-neck (the first solid body Gibson ever made), Travis Bean TB500 #12, prototype Zions, and early Boogie Bodies and Charvel guitars that helped define the sound of modern rock.

With over 35 years at the forefront of the vintage guitar market, Abalone Vintage has become synonymous with expertise, precision, and integrity. Founder Eric Ernest has grown the business from a small-town showroom into a nationally recognized authority, appearing at major guitar shows and serving clients across the globe. He is widely regarded as the world’s foremost authority on vintage 50’s and 60’s Gibson double-neck guitars, with a track record of authenticating and restoring some of the most valuable and historically important examples ever made. Whether verifying the provenance of a celebrity-owned Les Paul or bringing a 1950s amp back to life, Abalone Vintage offers a level of service and knowledge that is unmatched. Now proudly based in Nashville, the shop continues to raise the bar for excellence in vintage guitar collecting.