Raspbernie Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Can you say, "Go All The Way?" Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECatw Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Oh Yeah! A Valentine's Day gift? Thanks Bernie! Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Carmen Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 This has always been my favorite of all Wally's guitars. The sound of the six-string is pure AC/DC. This was the guitar I wrote "Go All The Way," "Ecstasy," and "I Can Remember" for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I remember the time when Wally got this gem. As I approached the Chesterland Hulaballoo entrance, there was this brick planter outside and Wally was outside playing his new guitar. I went and sat beside him and he told me, and showed me his new pride & joy. At that point in my life, I'd never seen a guitar with 2 necks! Then he went on to play a couple riffs while I was seated next to him. The one I remember was the decending steps of "Something In The Air" by Thunderclap Newman (they didn't play that song as a group, however!!!) Whenever I see that guitar, I recall that memorable meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Eric Carmen said: This has always been my favorite of all Wally's guitars. The sound of the six-string is pure AC/DC. This was the guitar I wrote "Go All The Way," "Ecstasy," and "I Can Remember" for. The guitar aside, these are three incredible songs, written by an incredible songwriter, and and played by an incredible guitarist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Very cool. I'm not a tech guy, but from a layman's standpoint, the image quality of these guitar pictures is amazing...the best I've seen anywhere on the web. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I am in complete agreement with you Marv on that!!! The sound of the doubleneck with Wally playing it to those songs and watching it live - just an incredible experience!!!!! Thanks Bernie Happy Valentines Day to you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadie #3 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 The doubleneck is his pride and joy and it is sooooo heavy. Although there have many other doublenecks made by Gibson and other manufacturers however, this one was designed to Wally's spec's that include the necks being about 1" closer together than any others and location of the toggle switches. This gives Wally some advantages when he plays switching from neck to neck. Unfortunately, it makes it a bear to restring taking sometimes up to 3+ hours if my fingers start cramping up. The only thing Gibson did not do is make the necks a little longer as we had asked. If I remember correctly it took Gibson almost a year to deliver after it was ordered. It has always been one of my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 There should be an altar in the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllvnbil Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I've played this guitar a few times {under Wally's supervision of coarse!!} and I can tell ya,, it is quite a jem! There's something very special about this guitar, especially when Wally plays it. Songs like "Ecstacy" & 'Go All The Way" when he switches the six string neck to the 12 string. There's a special sound to the 12 string neck, not quite like the Rickenbacker 12,, but more of a jangle sound with more "meat' to it due to the humbucker pickups. Perfect example,, check out some of Jimmy Page's performances with his doubleneck in the movie "The Song Remains The Same". That guitar thru those old Marshall Plexi amps. Great sound!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Ernie....how long does it take you to re-string and tune "The Beast"??? You have my sympathy. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadie #3 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 On a good day with minimal finger cramping about 1 1/2 hours to restring and tune with finger cramping up to 4 hours. This includes maintenance like deep cleaning, lubrication etc. If I do it during a rehearsal it takes all night because of all the interruptions. I normally do a complete restring and cleaning the day before the last rehearsal (show run through) to a show run. This allows Wally to really stretch out the strings before a show, but yet they are still pretty fresh for the show. Depending on how much he uses it in a show determines if I do a complete restring or just a partial (high E & B strings) for the second night. However, 2 show maximum before a restring. The guitar gets pretty sweaty during the shows and really needs the neck, frets and body cleaned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadie #3 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 And a note about the tuning...sometimes it seems that I just can't get it right.. Please understand that I have been Wally's tech way back from the late 60's (Target) and never learned how to play guitar. I don't know a single chord..scary right.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I love watching the old video clips of Wally rocking on this guitar..He's so talented...its awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hey Ernie...thanks so much for answering my question! Now I know never to get one. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamacote Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 ......it's phukkin' iconic, i tell ya~!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Nah Ernie I think you are tuning it just fine - you have technology to help with that - I think Wally's just a perfectionist about his instrument (he must hear things we don't hear OMG).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny S. Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I have one...its like playing/wearing a garage door.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Danny S. said: I have one...its like playing/wearing a garage door.... Ha! Does it come with a remote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny S. Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 AND....Either my arms are too long, or my legs are too short....when carrying it in the case, it drags on the ground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Mississippi Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 The picture is great... but it's the commentaries that are making this thread! Thanks all y'all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT from Mo Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Spectacular photos as usual Bernie! I agree with James - they are the best I've seen on the web!How long did it take Wally to learn to play this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Not scary at all because you're so fantastic at what you do! Play, shmay! I just can't wait till you get to do it again at the next show! --Love, Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Now that the EC.com Garage Sale is over and a smashing success, the rare "Photo of the Week" will recommence starting Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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