Seagull Headstock

[mstuartev]

Originally Posted by Zissou Intern

If you don't like Seqgull headstocks, you may want to avoid taking up playing hollow neck slide. That Weissenborn shape is pervasive with that style of guitar.

hey now wait just a gawl durn minute! Weiss headstocks look purty! (of course the rosewood burl overlay doesn't hurt the whole vibe)


of course the nasty-bluesy-angelic tone erupting from my weissenheimer overshadows any headstock oddness

[FloridaGull]

Haven't been here in awhile, but what do I see when I come back? A Seagull headstock discussion!

I own 2 Seagulls - a 6-string and a 12-string - and a variety of other guitars. IMHO, the sound an instrument makes is of vastly greater importance than the looks of the instrument - or the looks of the headstock. I also own a Giannini Craviola 12-string, so the "traditional" look - or lack thereof - is something I obviously don't care too much about...

I felt my old Aria LW-15 had a very "Seagull-esque" headstock - only reason I no longer have the Aria is because it had a 1 11/16" nut - and I prefer a 1 3/4" or greater nut (like, say, the Seagull 1.8" nut...)

To each their own - but, there were even people who bought the Edsel...

In the final analysis, keep doing this...

[SFCRetired]

Yeah, I'm glad we could discuss the Seagull headstock again. But hey, the first one I was part of I said I didn't like it. Now I have seen the light. So maybe it's not all bad.

This forum, and the guy I heard playing one, is what made me consider one. I heard too many good things about them not to at least give them a try.

Glad I did. Thanks to AGF.

[psychojohn]

According to the folks at Seagull/Godin, their headstock is superior in it's design as it maintains a straighter line from the nut to the tuner, making for more stable tuning longevity and ease.

John

[laocmo]

Remind me too much of "Schlitzie" from the movies.

http://40.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lr...76fho1_500.jpg

He was quite a movie star at one time, probably would like that Seagull headstock

[FloridaGull]

Originally Posted by psychojohn

According to the folks at Seagull/Godin, their headstock is superior in it's design as it maintains a straighter line from the nut to the tuner, making for more stable tuning longevity and ease.

John

Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

ikravchik wrote:



Hmmmm....I must say I think that's the first time I've ever seen that opinion expressed. But more power to you if that's how you perceive that.

Seagull headstock:

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Martin headstock:

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I still prefer the Martin, but to each their own.


Wade Hampton Miller

You can see what Godin means in the pics of the Seagull and Martin headstocks above - it seems quite obvious that the Seagull headstock pulls the strings in a much more straight fashion...

And, although I can't say I dislike the Martin headstock, it is a bit simple (not that there's anything wrong with that...), and you could use it as a canoe paddle in a pinch...

[Gunny]

Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

Same here. While I do prefer the Martin headstock, the Seagull is fine and has never kept me from buying Seagull guitars.

Now, if we want to get folks REALLY riled up, let's just mention the Tacoma guitar's headstock, shall we?

whm

LOL, I knew the funky Tacoma headstock would come up. Definitely an acquired taste, but not always horrid..

From a DK40

Originally Posted by SFCRetired

Yeah, I'm glad we could discuss the Seagull headstock again. But hey, the first one I was part of I said I didn't like it. Now I have seen the light. So maybe it's not all bad.

This forum, and the guy I heard playing one, is what made me consider one. I heard too many good things about them not to at least give them a try.

Glad I did. Thanks to AGF.

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[Long Jon]

There's worse ...

[Wade Hampton]

Originally Posted by BigMo66

LOL, I knew the funky Tacoma headstock would come up. Definitely an acquired taste, but not always horrid..

From a DK40

I actually love the shape of Tacoma guitar headstocks, but for some reason they seem to inspire spluttering, splenetic rage among some folks.


whm

[mahoriver]

A lot of things i dont like about a guitar in a picture on the net,melt away
when i see it in person ive noticed.But not the Seagull headstock..
I find the Martin HS hard to beat..Really like the Cole Clarks Headstock too

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

Same here. While I do prefer the Martin headstock, the Seagull is fine and has never kept me from buying Seagull guitars.

Now, if we want to get folks REALLY riled up, let's just mention the Tacoma guitar's headstock, shall we?

whm

Hi Wade, that headstock looks like it belongs on an electric.

Speaking of headstocks that don't look right on an acoustic those Fenders with the Strat headstocks get me every time.

[mrmatt1972]

I think the Seagull headstock is more function over form than form over function. It doesn't look bad but it doesn't look good either, however it works really well.

[00-28]

Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

I actually love the shape of Tacoma guitar headstocks, but for some reason they seem to inspire spluttering, splenetic rage among some folks.


whm

I don't know if I have seen spluttering, splenetic rage, but it does remind me a little of this guy.



This would be the Seagull headstock.


This would be Martin's

........Mike

[Zissou Intern]

Originally Posted by mstuartev

hey now wait just a gawl durn minute! Weiss headstocks look purty! (of course the rosewood burl overlay doesn't hurt the whole vibe)


of course the nasty-bluesy-angelic tone erupting from my weissenheimer overshadows any headstock oddness

I agree completely. I appreciate the Weissenborn aesthetic. They're very organic. Your Pogreba is awesome! My wife has one of Larry's aluminum single cones.