double neck

Two necks, one body

A double neck is a guitar or bass with two necks joined at a single body, allowing a player to switch between different string configurations—typically six-string and twelve-string, or guitar and bass—without changing instruments.

He grabbed the double neck for the solo section.

The design became iconic in 1970s rock, associated with elaborate live performances.

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ukulele · acoustic guitar · mandolin · Fender Telecaster · Les Paul

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Downsized acoustic for portability

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