New Headstock Shape?? - Page 2

hnuuhiwa · #16 12-09-2012, 11:52 PM

Hey Brad, sorry...I don't care for the new design and think you should stick with what you've got.

If you want to go for a new look, I'd take your existing design and move the top tuners inward so the strings would align perpendicular to the nut, for a straight through run, with no breaks.

Then modify the headstock shape to account for the movement of the tuners but keep the distinguishing outline at the top of the headstock.

Now, with all of that said, I will reiterate my initial statement .... I think you can stick with what you've got.

Aloha, Hen

D.Kwasnycia · #17 12-10-2012, 08:15 AM

Hey Brad,

What you have looks good, but you did build some tedious time consuming parts to it. You can have a headstock that is elegant and asymmetrical, but don't make it hard to machine for yourself unless that is what you want. Don't crowd your movements and keep them flowing. If I make a slotted headstock, it is a different style all together. Just remember, what people look for on a guitar to identify it is the headstock. Think about it, you see a player on stage, what is the first place you look? Even if you don't see a name, you can tell who made it by the shape of the headstock most times.

KolayaGuitars · #18 12-10-2012, 09:46 AM

Dennis,

I have a template that i route the headstock to, so it's really not a big deal to machine it, but I see where you're going. My current shape is actually the whole reason I stopped using a logo in the headstock, because the shape is already so defined and unique. You're making perfect sense, thank you for your input.

Hen and Timberline Guy,

I like that idea. In fact, that was exactly what I wanted to try that on the new one...I'll try it with the current one, though! I can see a place for it, now. Thanks!

Racman,

I see what you're saying.

Bobby B,

Ya know, it does look a little like that. What it most reminded me of was a little more than one half of a Gibson headstock. Do you see it?

Thanks again guys for all the help! I'm going to take all the suggestions and keep working...or not. Not sure at this point since there doesn't seem to be a problem to solve.

Brad

racman · #19 12-10-2012, 09:58 AM

The most fun one can have sometimes is trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist

I like you current headstock for what it's worth...

arie · #20 12-10-2012, 10:10 AM

first thing i thought of when i saw your new idea was this:

although compared to mine, all other others are works of art.

KolayaGuitars · #21 12-10-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by arie

first thing i thought of when i saw your new idea was this:

although compared to mine, all other others are works of art.

YES, exactly like that...haha! Weird how things inspire you from an invisible place in your mind!

Brad

RosesDad · #22 12-10-2012, 12:47 PM

Looks like a right-handed Tacoma.

roberts · #23 12-11-2012, 05:52 PM

Brad - Kim Griffin uses a headstock very similar to the one you're proposing. I think he gets away with it by the way his signature flows with the contour. Wish I knew how to download it here but might be worth checking out....

Robert

KolayaGuitars · #24 12-11-2012, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roberts

Brad - Kim Griffin uses a headstock very similar to the one you're proposing. I think he gets away with it by the way his signature flows with the contour. Wish I knew how to download it here but might be worth checking out....

Robert

Robert,
Thanks for the response...but I honestly don't see the similarity. However, I've decided to stick with my current shape. It seems to be the resounding vote from the comments and private notes. Thank you again for all the comments!

Brad

Pat Foster · #25 12-12-2012, 04:02 PM

Late to the party, but I thought I'd offer this: The inward slant of the sides at the top of the headstock on a slot head would create interference between the strings and the headstock, I believe.

Pat

Tone Gopher · #26 12-12-2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalbert

R. Taylor Style 2 slot-head.

That, too, has been done - whether you like it is another issue.

KolayaGuitars · #27 12-12-2012, 06:39 PM

Thanks for the input. Being slanted inward can be gotten around, as we see on the R. Taylor, and I've also done it with my current headstock shape. What I was mostly going for to be able to use it as a slot head, was the straight sides so that 3-on-plate tuners could be used.

Anyway, thanks for the thoughts!

Brad