Seagull Headstock

KenCook · #1 09-14-2015, 05:08 PM

I used to feel it looked a bit odd... then I saw a rerun of this classic sci-fi movie last week and, suddenly, I knew I had to have one! I snagged a used Maritime SWS CW QI from GC in mint condition. Now, I feel much better!

Fire&Rain · #2 09-14-2015, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KenCook

I used to feel it looked a bit odd... then I saw a rerun of this classic sci-fi movie last week and, suddenly, I knew I had to have one! I snagged a used Maritime SWS CW QI from GC in mint condition. Now, I feel much better!

A bit of a stretch, but I get it! By the way, I believe that is a young Leslie Nielsen with a ray gun on his hip. It was his first starring role in "Forbidden Planet"...

Judson · #3 09-14-2015, 06:28 PM

Why is it that on a $500 Seagull the "strange" headstock is made fun of, while on a $25,000 Traugott, it's admired?

Long Jon · #4 09-14-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Judson

Why is it that on a $500 eagull the "strange" headstock is made fun of, while on a $25,000 Traugott, it's admired?

Not by everyone ... That awful Traugott headstock was the deal-breaker for me.

mercy · #5 09-14-2015, 06:44 PM

Im glad someone else had the courage to say it, Ive thought it. Too much of a good, straight pull, thing.

fazool · #6 09-14-2015, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Judson

Why is it that on a $500 eagull the "strange" headstock is made fun of, while on a $25,000 Traugott, it's admired?

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The geometric proportions are markedly different and, in my opinion, the Traugott is attractive and the Seagull is horrid.

BTW, I love tapered headstocks. My first ever guitar was a rare tapered headstock Aria (I have a second of that same guitar) and an R Taylor tapered slot head is my all time favporite aesthetic in a guitar.

The Seagull headstocks look ugly IMO.

guitar12 · #7 09-14-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire&Rain

By the way, I believe that is a young Leslie Nielsen with a ray gun on his hip.

... and Robby the Robot behind him. Call me crazy but I like the Seagull headstocks.

Rob(by)

Judson · #8 09-14-2015, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fazool

The geometric proportions are markedly different and, in my opinion, the Traugott is attractive and the Seagull is horrid.

The Seagull headstocks look ugly IMO.

Personally, I don't see a big enough difference to make such a broad brush distinction ... we'll do the old "agree to disagree" thing, I suppose.

Wade Hampton · #9 09-14-2015, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by guitar12

... and Robby the Robot behind him. Call me crazy but I like the Seagull headstocks.

And call me indifferent, but I don't care either way....

whm

ikravchik · #10 09-14-2015, 07:37 PM

I don't know why people hate on the Seagull headstock, it's far more elegant than the Martin brick.

Wade Hampton · #11 09-14-2015, 08:21 PM

ikravchik wrote:

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Originally Posted by ikravchik

I don't know why people hate on the Seagull headstock, it's far more elegant than the Martin brick.

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

Johan Madsen · #12 09-14-2015, 08:27 PM

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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

I have to agree, Martin's headstock simplicity works fine for me, I don't like Seagull's headstock either, neither Breeslove's. Martin basic shape, some of Maton's headstock, or a good old slothead one are my favorite. I can put up with Taylor's one, but I definitely prefer Martin's simplicity.

mercy · #13 09-14-2015, 09:54 PM

I certainly prefer Martin to any of the above referenced brands though Gibson is mighty nice.

Zissou Intern · #14 09-15-2015, 04:03 AM

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.

motojunky · #15 09-15-2015, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Johan Madsen

I have to agree, Martin's headstock simplicity works fine for me, I don't like Seagull's headstock either, neither Breeslove's. Martin basic shape, some of Maton's headstock, or a good old slothead one are my favorite. I can put up with Taylor's one, but I definitely prefer Martin's simplicity.

I may be in the minority but I do not like the Martin headstock. I'm not a big fan of the Seagull headstock either. I don't think I'd let that stop me from purchasing a great guitar.