1961 Gibson EMS-1235 – Polaris White
Can you get much cooler than this super rare and original 1961 Gibson EMS-1235 in Polaris White?! The “EMS” signifies “Electric Mandolin Spanish” for this style double neck, but it actually features an octave guitar and one standard guitar layout! This means the smaller neck is tuned as a standard guitar but a full octave higher. Overall, the guitar is so well preserved, with just some light marks and checking here and there. Thankfully, many original guitars finished in Polaris White did not receive a clear coat at the factory to prevent future yellowing, so this one is still very white! One of the double-ring tuner buttons has been replaced, and the standard neck has a later patent no. bridge, but everything else appears to be original on this historic piece!
Overall Condition: 8.5, light playwear and patina, very mild checking
Specifications
- finish_details Polaris White, Original, Great Condition with little playwear and mild checking
- body_material Spruce/Maple
- neck_material Mahogany
- fretboard_material Rosewood
- neck_profile Medium C for both
- weight 10 lbs 13 oz
- scale_length Octave: 16", Standard: 24-3/4"
- pickup_readings Octave: 7.49K, Standard: N: 7.67K B: 9.30K
- tubes
- speakers
- electronics Original, Untouched
- nut_width Octave: 1-9/16", Standard: 1-11/16"
- hardware Original with one replaced tuner button, Great Condition with some light patina
- includes Original Brown Hardshell case with pink lining
- year
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