Bigsby double-neck guitar (1956), Mosrite, Harvey double-neck guitar (1957), Museum of Making Music

Bigsby Double Neck Guitar, 1956

This instrument, a rare and truly amazing example of
craftsmanship and historical significance, was built by
Paul A. Bigsby (1899-1968). Bigsby, a pattern maker and a
luthier in the truest sense of the word, operated a one-man
shop and designed and fabricated every piece of hardware
for his guitars. Each of his guitars was an exceptional
creation with unique feel, look, sound and function.
Bigsby primarily specialized in custom orders and most of
his guitars were built for professional musicians who used
them prominently onstage and in the studio. He produced
very few guitars so his instruments became legendary and
highly collectible items.

Bigsby is particularly regarded for building the first
modern-looking solidbody guitar around 1947, which
predated the Fender Broadcaster solidbody. This
paticular model was  first designed for Grady Martin, a
        ...ed with a five-string mandolin neck. The
                .... to provide the player with
                       ... the guitar neck such that
                             ...ably. The guitar has three
                                     ...ially predates
                                           ...caster model.