"Funny" looking Headstocks.....

[eddie101]

It is all about the TONE but hey, you have to wear it, too. IMNSHO, Tyler followed by McNaught. I am sure they are GREAT guitars in their own right but I just don't get their design.

[DWB1960]

Tyler followed by McNaught. I am sure they are GREAT guitars in their own right but I just don't get their design.

I've owned/own both. It's a whole nother story when you've played them for a while. I actually really like the Tyler Classic headstock now. Not so much so the larger Studio Elite one though.

[cbpickin]

I just bought an H137, but I think the Heritage headstock could use a revision. Great guitars, but the headstock just looks a little like an anorexic Gibson to me.
The G&L use to bother me a little too, but now I actually like it. I think we are just so programmed to see either the Fender or Gibson shape, variations look funny initially.

[yugnat]

The old early 80's big G&L headstock bugs me... I like the newer smaller shape though...

[eddie101]

... I think we are just so programmed to see either the Fender or Gibson shape, variations look funny initially.


So true but when PRS came out with theirs, I liked what I saw. It was a breath of fresh air, if you will. I don't know about Santana's though....

[buddastrat]

I agree, same with body shapes. It's usually Fender or Gibson, but PRS came out and instantly was accepted because it's a great design, body and headstock.

those Tylers are the worst, tied with Wayne Charvel.http://www.wayneguitars.com/guitars/images/features/top-adjust-truss-rod.jpg

[cbpickin]

I haven't ever owned a PRS, but I agree that I did like their look from the first time I saw one; headstock included.

[eddie101]

I agree, same with body shapes. It's usually Fender or Gibson, but PRS came out and instantly was accepted because it's a great design, body and headstock.

those Tylers are the worst, tied with Wayne Charvel.http://www.wayneguitars.com/guitars/images/features/top-adjust-truss-rod.jpg

Thanks to you, I have just updated my "Funny Looking Headstock" list! :rotflmao

What the heck is that? At a first glance, it reminded me of either an Eagle or Rooster

[chris_d]

Tylers are pretty rough. Look like a printing/cutting error, like automated production gone wild or something.

I dislike the Suhr headstock only because tit looks so wrong to me on a guitar that is otherwise 100% fender-look. It looks broken, almost like it could have been cut from an original Fender headstock.

On the other hand a Jackson or reverse Jackson looks fine to me on an otherwise strat-shape body. I think the difference is that the Jackson headstock does not look like and abbreviated fender headstock, but like a deliberately designed, totally different shape.

Headstocks are hard, and many of the "good" designs are deceptively simple. Some builder posted some photos of a gibson style guitar here that had a great design for the headstock. I forget who/what it was though.

-chris

[kipknee]

Here was the strangest looking headstock I've seen. I've heard they were good guitars, but I couldn't get past the cheesy "thumbs up" design.

http://www.harmony-central.com/Newp/WNAMM99/Guitar_Goodies2/Conductor.jpg

[codeorama]

I love McNaught's Puzzle piece headstock, its awesome IMO...
Worst has to be the Wayne guitar headstock.

[Dave]

I think we are just so programmed to see either the Fender or Gibson shape, variations look funny initially.
Yeah, I think you nailed it. For me it's especially true on a Fender style guitar. I've tried to come up with my own designs that wouldn't look strange on a Strat/Tele yet not have any resemblance to the original. It's harder than you'd think.

[buddastrat]

That thumb is just dumb. Why would someone waste the time and talent?

Sitting here thinking of headstocks that are decent besides the big guys. I like Ibanez heads, PRS and some Hamer, but there logo is pretty lame.

Charvels were cool when they had the F head, go figure. A strat body needs a strat head! Oh and remember the Kramer "beak" and "bannana"? f'ugly.

Whenver I see a non F head on a strat it screams import even when it's some high dollar job.

Never was crazy about the pointy Jackson head, I do like the 80's but with that head you need some parachute pants.

[Martin Horne]

My McNaught Phoenix does not have the puzzle piece headstock. It has a really elegant looking headstock but the one I've ordered probably will have the puzzle piece job.

[Tommy Tourbus]

PRS would look better if it was a tad longer IMO.

I really dislike the pointy 'end-lobbed-off' look that Jacksons and a few others have.

[mprvise]

I would SO play the thumb guitar live. :AOK

Used to hate the Tyler, but now I own one and love it. :)

[ford]

PRS would look better if it was a tad longer.


That's what she said!

(sorry, had to do it)

rock

bford

[Dave Orban]

Here was the strangest looking headstock I've seen. I've heard they were good guitars, but I couldn't get past the cheesy "thumbs up" design.

http://www.harmony-central.com/Newp/WNAMM99/Guitar_Goodies2/Conductor.jpgMan, for a minute there, I thought that was the new Tyler headstock...

[EunosFD]

Langcaster headstocks are a bit...erm, overly phallic, but unique:

http://www.langcaster.com/Lancaster.Images/NewHeadStock-2-.jpg

And early Nathan Shepperd headstocks were quite unusual as well:

http://www.nathansheppardguitars.com/images/gallery/NSG25_01/9.jpg

[EunosFD]

That's a Lindert. I think they make/made some Tele-esque designs as well and maybe even some Strat-like ones too. They definitely deserve this smiley: :AOK

Here was the strangest looking headstock I've seen. I've heard they were good guitars, but I couldn't get past the cheesy "thumbs up" design.

http://www.harmony-central.com/Newp/WNAMM99/Guitar_Goodies2/Conductor.jpg

[phantasm]

A headstock that everyone seems to love is the telecaster headstock- i've never understood the appeal. Looks like an accident with a band saw on a strat head.

My favorite "funny" headstock has to be on the Ampeg Dan Armstrong guitars.

[phantasm]

Don't forget the Musicvox guitars. That headstock certainly fits into the "what were they thinking" catagory.

[Luke V]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d119/LukeVossen/wang.jpg

[SW33THAND5]

It is all about the TONE but hey, you have to wear it, too. IMNSHO, Tyler followed by McNaught. I am sure they are GREAT guitars in their own right but I just don't get their design.


yes, tylers have a terrible logo:nono

http://www.bostonguitar.com/logos/TYLER-HEADER-FULL.jpg

[SW33THAND5]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d119/LukeVossen/wang.jpg


HOLY CRAPZZ!!!! WOWIE WOW!!! you win...close thread!

:crazyguy:crazyguy:crazyguy:crazyguy:crazyguy

[SW33THAND5]

thats actually kinda neat

http://www.nathansheppardguitars.com/images/gallery/NSG25_01/9.jpg

[GuitaristZ]

http://www.elderly.com/images/new_instruments/30N/DVWG_headstock-front.jpg

:)

[DWEBS4747]

I love the non-conformist headstock of the TYLER....

I have several and the whole thing is kind of a function over form design.

They sound amazing....

At any rate, I dig the headstock...

[eddie101]

http://www.elderly.com/images/new_instruments/30N/DVWG_headstock-front.jpg

:)
Actually, that is a copy of an old Gibson Explorer w/Split Head Stock. I happen to like it a LOT.

[eddie101]

yes, tylers have a terrible logo:nono

http://www.bostonguitar.com/logos/TYLER-HEADER-FULL.jpg
We are talking about the design of the headstock and I have nothing against their logo or the flag itself.

[Sparky6string]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/Sparky6/Bunny.jpg

Someone from another forum took a shot of my Burny headstock and did this to it.

[musicman10_1]

I think the lack of headstock is pretty funny looking too. Here is my Steinberger for proof:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d139/musicman10_1/IMG_0976.jpg

[cbpickin]

Sitting here thinking of headstocks that are decent besides the big guys. I like Ibanez heads, PRS and some Hamer, but there logo is pretty lame.


+1 on the Hamer. I actually like their headstocks, but I've always felt they needed a better logo when they are charging $3k for a guitar. The plain white Hamer logo just looks like a cheaper import IMO. They are awesome guitars, but the logo just doesnt' fit with their build quality or price TO ME.

[opus]

pretty much any strat copy out there..., i can't get past the good old 50's headstock, anything else looks funny...

[Karmateria]

+1 on the Hamer. I actually like their headstocks, but I've always felt they needed a better logo when they are charging $3k for a guitar. The plain white Hamer logo just looks like a cheaper import IMO. They are awesome guitars, but the logo just doesnt' fit with their build quality or price TO ME.

Hamer's logos are real (8 piece) pearl hand-inlays, which I find amazing because PRS uses a gold decal. I also like the Anderson and Gretsch headstocks and logos.

http://www.hamerguitars.com/img/custom/duoc_detail5_lg.jpg

[Stokesdead]

The inlayed logos are an upcharge w/ Hamer.
Honestly the plain white is easier to see from the audience POV.

I like the plain white. And the bigger the better. I like the Hamer's with the HUGE logos. "Stadium logos" I believe is what all the hamer freaks so lovingly refer to.

:D

[jbro]

yes, tylers have a terrible logo:nono

http://www.bostonguitar.com/logos/TYLER-HEADER-FULL.jpg








I was thinking of this one, personally:

http://boutiquetone.com/images/product_images/515565472.jpg

[larry1096]

In five years the only way to make a 'unique' six on a side headstock will be to get into five dimensional geometry. Pretty slim pickings anymore.


Larry

[Dave]

What bugs me about the Tyler headstock is not so much that it's kind of ugly, but that it looks as if it's supposed to represent something, yet I can't figure out what it is and nobody else seems to know either. Is it really just a random shape?

[GuitaristZ]

I heard somewhere that the more mass your headstock has, you will get better tone/sustain..I dont know if thats true, but if you take your electric guitar's headstock, and place it onto a wooden table...and then strum, wow it sounds amazing compared to the headstock not on the wooden piece of furniture.

[eddie101]

I heard somewhere that the more mass your headstock has, you will get better tone/sustain..I dont know if thats true, but if you take your electric guitar's headstock, and place it onto a wooden table...and then strum, wow it sounds amazing compared to the headstock not on the wooden piece of furniture.

I heard a "rumor" that THAT was the reason why late Hendrix preferred the late '60's Strats as opposed to earlier ones with the smaller headstocks.

Now back to the program....:D

[GuitaristZ]

if it was good enough for hendrix...I suppose...it must work

[Barney Fife]

I dig a strat headstock but only because I think I'm so used to it. I like the tele a little less, but it must be hard for these guys to come up with something that looks acceptable with so little latitude to work with, I mean, you've got 3 or 6 pegs on a side, and you can only do so much. They can't get to close to Fender or they're in trouble.

[cbpickin]

Hamer's logos are real (8 piece) pearl hand-inlays, which I find amazing because PRS uses a gold decal. I also like the Anderson and Gretsch headstocks and logos.

http://www.hamerguitars.com/img/custom/duoc_detail5_lg.jpg

Again, they are GREAT guitars, and that is a very nice headstock and inlay. Honestly, I think it is the font and design of their logo w/the USA right after the Hamer that just doesn't do it for me.

[uvacom]

I think the hamer logo just comes from an awkward time - not old enough to be really "vintage", not new enough to be contemporary. But I think overall, it's a good logo - the curl on the H and the dip on the R provide interest, but it doesn't look overwraught, or pretentious, or (to me) cheap.

[Birchman]

I'm a huge fan of the Tyler headstock, and I have been since I first saw one years ago. It's cheeky and irreverent, and to me it has a sense of humor about it, which I like. I can totally understand why it bugs some people, but I completely love it for it's punky, bratty attitude.

[Mrgearguy]

I think the hamer logo just comes from an awkward time - not old enough to be really "vintage", not new enough to be contemporary. But I think overall, it's a good logo - the curl on the H and the dip on the R provide interest, but it doesn't look overwraught, or pretentious, or (to me) cheap.

Well said...that's a classic 1970s font. After I read this thread I looked at my Martin and Anderson and realized that they were at opposite ends of the spectrum. One is old-timey and the other is pure 80s flash.

In time, they all will look "vintage"

[sosomething]

Hamer's logos are real (8 piece) pearl hand-inlays, which I find amazing because PRS uses a gold decal. I also like the Anderson and Gretsch headstocks and logos.

http://www.hamerguitars.com/img/custom/duoc_detail5_lg.jpg

That is absolutely stunning. Classic and understated design, with enough flash to really make it pop. The abalone purfling (sp?) inside the cream/black binding is incredibly classy.

I've never really understood the Driskill headstock, myself.

[Milkman]

This one's pretty funny looking.

The missus washed it and it shrunk.

Also, the tuners seem to be reproducing.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/MikeLaPointe/S3000054-1.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/MikeLaPointe/S3000052.jpg

[eddie101]

Anymore? :)

[jeffwith1f]

Actually, that is a copy of an old Gibson Explorer w/Split Head Stock. I happen to like it a LOT.

not quite
the Gibson split headstock has a non symetrical crotch.
They were also used on the reverse V, but in slighly smaller form.

they are quite sexy
http://www.gibson.com/Files/aaProductImages/GibsonUSA/ReverseFlyingV_product-rv-headstock.jpg

[eddie101]

not quite
the Gibson split headstock has a non symetrical crotch.
They were also used on the reverse V, but in slighly smaller form.

they are quite sexy
http://www.gibson.com/Files/aaProductImages/GibsonUSA/ReverseFlyingV_product-rv-headstock.jpg

(In my best Johnny Carson imitation) - ah, I did not know that. :)

Non-symmetrical crotch, eh? I like that....:dude

[mockoman]

Another oddball Gibson...

http://www.rocknrollvintage.com/prodimages/1974-gibson-l6s-natural%20b.jpg

[eddie101]

Another oddball Gibson...

http://www.rocknrollvintage.com/prodimages/1974-gibson-l6s-natural%20b.jpg
I really wanted this guitar when it first came out, thinking I could afford it but I could not as I was just a kid w/no money. On retrospect, I am glad I couldn't. Man, that looks ugly... :)

[Disco Scottie]

I agree, same with body shapes. It's usually Fender or Gibson, but PRS came out and instantly was accepted because it's a great design, body and headstock.

those Tylers are the worst, tied with Wayne Charvel.http://www.wayneguitars.com/guitars/images/features/top-adjust-truss-rod.jpg

Two words: CAN OPENER.

[XKnight]

Another oddball Gibson...



And another.

http://www.pbase.com/harpozep/image/91990390.jpg

[bek]

I have two of those off-the-wall Linderts; one shaped like a Tele, the other like the LP in the photo. Love them (terrific tone) and their great necks, but for me they are unstable. I'm thinking of getting a more normal Strat neck for one and see if that fixes stuff. This thread is all about the headstocks, but I got them for their ultra-cool retro body designs. A little heavy, though.

[MichaelThomas]

I really dig those weird 12 string fender headstocks

[crosse79]

I like the Tyler classic headstock. However not too fond of the bigger headstock.

[pedalcr8z]

pix of my new guitar!!!! http://i26.tinypic.com/hte2cp.jpg (http://i26.tinypic.com/hte2cp.jpg)

[JPF]

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/8228026/15380566/264864764.jpg
http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/8228026/15380566/264864769.jpg

[turtlesoup]

I can't believe no one has mentioned Peekamoose yet.

[c_mac]

Another oddball Gibson...

http://www.rocknrollvintage.com/prodimages/1974-gibson-l6s-natural%20b.jpg

There it is. Being a long time owner of an L6-S I have the credibility to say that those things SUCK. What a terrible sounding peice of junk. The only pickups that I've been able to make sound "good" in that guitar were some humbucker sized P90s and the guitar still isn't "great" sounding by any stretch.

[mad dog]

This one is growing on me:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t150/mad_dog_pix/Ampeg%20Gemini/dipinto/Galaxy3.jpg

[French Fry]

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/8228026/15380566/264864764.jpg
http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/8228026/15380566/264864769.jpg


I like this one a lot, but my OCD wouldn't let it go. The tunes need to either be in a straight line, or the offset should be more exagerrated.

[Frankee]

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/pacbastard/4b4d_3.jpg

[RockStarNick]

...almost like it could have been cut from an original Fender headstock.

-chris

You nailed it right here man.

SO many headstock designs are just a Fender Strat headstock, with the "ball end" shaved off, or something else cut off. Taking a Strat headstock and neutering it, in my opinion, doesn't make it original.

THAT being said... I think out of ALL the "shaved-down-strat-headstock" designs, Suhr is the absolute best looking. Especially reversed.

Here's my favorite non-traditional headstock design. Others hate it, but I think it's incredible looking. I'm going to copy it on my next custom homemade axe...

The NUNO Washburn N4.

http://www.avenue-guitars.com/Viewing/Washburn%20Nuno%20Bettencourt%20UHS.JPG

[MBreinin]

I dubbed this one, "the ballsack" when it was introduced.

http://gmwguitars.com/class/t-headstock.jpg

[Bankston]

To me, the Tyler headstock is one of the most aesthetically awful designs for a headstock I've ever seen.

Not a fan of the Epiphone LP headstock or the huge CBS Strat headstock or the Kramer beak. The banana headstock was okay. It was just a ripoff of Gibson's Explorer design.

For non-traditional headstocks, I like the 4/2 headstock Ernie Ball came up with for the Wolfgang and the PRS headstock. I've always dug the Jackson shape as well.

http://i1.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/12/47/e66d_35.JPG

[RockStarNick]

+1 on the Ernie Ball MM headstock. Looks great on basses as well.

[hookakat1]

pix of my new guitar!!!! http://i26.tinypic.com/hte2cp.jpg (http://i26.tinypic.com/hte2cp.jpg)

That made me legitimately LOL.

[dead mike]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/mcgusto/IMG_0766.jpg

[Motorhed]

This one's pretty funny looking.

The missus washed it and it shrunk.

Also, the tuners seem to be reproducing.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/MikeLaPointe/S3000054-1.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/MikeLaPointe/S3000052.jpg


I wasn't paying much attention when looking at the pics and thought you had the biggest hands of any human being. Then I noticed it was a mandolin and felt better lol.

[MikeMcK]

I think the hamer logo just comes from an awkward time - not old enough to be really "vintage", not new enough to be contemporary. But I think overall, it's a good logo - the curl on the H and the dip on the R provide interest, but it doesn't look overwraught, or pretentious, or (to me) cheap.

My personal conspiracy theory is that the 1st Hamer headstock was cut from a Gibson headstock. Seriously, if you got a Gibson neck without tuner holes, couldn't you trim the headstock to get the Hamer shape?

Remember, they were an authorized Gibson repair shop at the time, right?

[RockStarNick]

On a side note: worst logo ever:

Carvin's X-Series amp logo, that they reissued and are using the original logos on the new amps. Butt Ugly logo. Who the frig designed that? As a graphic designer, it makes me barf.

OK. back to our regularly scheduled funny headstock program.

[george4908]

Ugly headstock and ugly body to go with it:
http://www.guitarnoize.com/images/blog/musicvox_spacecadet.jpg

[jeffwith1f]

And another.

http://www.pbase.com/harpozep/image/91990390.jpg


and yet another:
http://cdn.buzznet.com/assets/users16/jeffwith1f/default/Moderne_Headstock_Front--large-msg-11953566071.jpg

and another

http://cdn.buzznet.com/assets/users16/jeffwith1f/default/Reverse_Explorer_Headstock--large-msg-122091917492.jpg

[~Abstract~]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g122/dopey-25/DCP_0044.jpg

[hookakat1]

I've never been a fan of the Starcaster headstock.

http://www.gfimusicalproducts.com/Images/Gene%20and%20History/Starcaster.jpg

[sosomething]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g122/dopey-25/DCP_0044.jpg

Wow, cameltoe, anyone?

[StJimmy]

Ugly headstock and ugly body to go with it:
http://www.guitarnoize.com/images/blog/musicvox_spacecadet.jpg

Is it my imagination or is that guitar waiving at me?

[Thor]

http://www.guitarnoize.com/images/blog/musicvox_spacecadet.jpg


The perfect guitar if you ever find yourself "up $hit creek..."

[Shiny McShine]

That is by far the homeliest guitar I've ever seen.

[JPF]

I like this one a lot, but my OCD wouldn't let it go. The tunes need to either be in a straight line, or the offset should be more exagerrated.You're right - the offset is just enough to be apparent, without being obvious enough to get closure. :D

It's a Nathan Sheppard NSG25. I've got another one, and the offset is precise and consistent. Perfectly straight string-pull, though - and they're great guitars. The headstock takes some getting used to, though. Gumby left on a hot radiator.

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/8228026/15380566/264861582.jpg

[Shiny McShine]

Ugly headstock and ugly body to go with it:
http://www.guitarnoize.com/images/blog/musicvox_spacecadet.jpg

Everytime I see it, I want to put a condom on that thing.

[eddie101]

And another.

http://www.pbase.com/harpozep/image/91990390.jpg

Isn't that what Johan's Bluesmaster's headstock look like? I could be wrong, of course...

[~Abstract~]

Wow, cameltoe, anyone?

That's either a Cougar...or MooseKnuckle.

I'd need more accurate dimensions.

:love:

[banjoze]

Driskill is a pretty ugly headstock on an otherwise gorgeous guitar...

http://www.driskillguitars.com/greenweb.JPG

[eddie101]

Driskill is a pretty ugly headstock on an otherwise gorgeous guitar...

http://www.driskillguitars.com/greenweb.JPG

It appears to be PRS influenced but the "crown" headstock needs to go.

[banjoze]

It appears to be PRS influenced but the "crown" headstock needs to go.

exactly... I was pretty interested in them until I saw the headstock.

[sosomething]

exactly... I was pretty interested in them until I saw the headstock.

I have always felt this way about them.

[treeofpain]

I like the Wayne headstock, but I don't care for the logo...

[george4908]

>>It appears to be PRS influenced but the "crown" headstock needs to go.

The "crown" always looked like a reversed-out pair of boobs to me. Now go look at it again.

[~Abstract~]

>>It appears to be PRS influenced but the "crown" headstock needs to go.

The "crown" always looked like a reversed-out pair of boobs to me. Now go look at it again.

Who are you dating?

:D ;)

[antojado]

Ugly headstock and ugly body to go with it:
http://www.guitarnoize.com/images/blog/musicvox_spacecadet.jpg

You can play ping pong and practice at the same time!:rotflmao
Fender's original XII headstock is dorky looking to me. It looks limp.
http://www.ggjaguar.com/hockey.htm

[FloridaSam]

http://www.patrickreedmusic.co.uk/images/j5.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1373/640341314_a53119597b.jpg?v=0

http://www.gbase.com/files/store_images/music83/1827052/photo1_e10c0.jpg

[Prof KM]

I can't believe no-one's mentioned the BC Rich "Widow" headstock... ruins some perfectly good guitars in my opinion...

http://www.bcrich.com/images/sm_v_it_blk.jpg

[chaz]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd157/yllonnocc/Rangerheadstockcopy.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd157/yllonnocc/80sRobinRangercopy.jpg

[eddie101]

Reverse banana headstock?? :hide :crazy

[eddie101]

I can't believe no-one's mentioned the BC Rich "Widow" headstock... ruins some perfectly good guitars in my opinion...

http://www.bcrich.com/images/sm_v_it_blk.jpg

Well, at least the body looks sexy.... :) The headstock reminds me of a blown up figure of a tick/spider.

[banjoze]

The last 2 don't have headstocks that are that unusual, but deserve a showing for sheer originality... :)

http://www.modernguitars.com/imagefiles/2008summernamm/saturday/googlejohnson.jpg
http://www.modernguitars.com/imagefiles/2008summernamm/saturday/peaveyfoot.gif
http://www.conklinguitars.com/bizarregallery/biz6images/shark.jpg
http://www.conklinguitars.com/bizarregallery/biz6images/6dogguitar.jpg

[jazzandmetal?]

I've owned/own both. It's a whole nother story when you've played them for a while. I actually really like the Tyler Classic headstock now. Not so much so the larger Studio Elite one though.

I like the elite better than the classic.:BEER

[phatdave]

and yet another:
http://cdn.buzznet.com/assets/users16/jeffwith1f/default/Moderne_Headstock_Front--large-msg-11953566071.jpg

and another

http://cdn.buzznet.com/assets/users16/jeffwith1f/default/Reverse_Explorer_Headstock--large-msg-122091917492.jpg

I dig the bottom two alot. Probably the middle one the most. Very nice headstocks.


Dave

[Reeltarded]

That last one is awesome.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj209/Reeltarded/Guitars/smi_fut.jpg

[Rumble]

I actually like the headstock on my '66 Yamaha SG-2, so don't make fun of it, ok? But I have to admit, it is a little different. ;)

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1312/yamahaheadstockjh0.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yamahaheadstockjh0.jpg)

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/394/yamahafull830xlc6.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yamahafull830xlc6.jpg)

[eddie101]

http://www.songofmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/electric-guitar.jpg


Do some people find this HS attractive? :huh

[Guitarworks]

I always thought this was the coolest 'Non-Fender' Fender headstock:

http://www.guitar-museum.com/uploads/guitar/117/160276638288-1.jpg

And, yeah, I'd have to agree Heritage desperately needs a headstock redesign. They'd probaby sell a lot more 150s if they widened it and got rid of the sharp points. I like what they did with the 150 guard - that shape has become distinctively Heritage.

[scr@tchy]

http://www.weekend-racer.com/images/23000_Natural_SQ.jpg

http://www.fantasyfestival.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/h/o/hood-black-spandex-head-sock-9999916630.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31ChdfJBsAL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

They all look pretty funny to me, but I would wear one if it were real cold out

[eddie101]

http://www.heritageguitar.com/models/images/h550.jpg

They make great guitars but I just can't get past that HS. I'd own a few by now if they are willing to make the necessary change, including their PG design. :bonk

[sksmith66]

I'm just going to come out and say it. I see nothing at all wrong with heritage headstocks.

[eddie101]

They all look pretty funny to me, but I would wear one if were real cold out


This is too DEEP for a guitar forum. Why beat around the bush - what are you sayin'? You'd only consider wearing a guitar - any guitar - if necessary?? :huh

[eddie101]

http://www.heritageguitarfan.com/photos/heritageguitar.jpg

I don't know....it looks as though it's missing something...like more "appealing" HS. ;) As I said, they make great guitars just not my cup of tea. Rock'n Roll is all about image whether you like it or not - no offense to Heritage players.

[Prerequisite]

Gretsch headstocks pretty much nail it for me.

[eddie101]

Gretsch headstocks pretty much nail it for me.

http://www.buffalobrosguitars.com/siteimages/pegheads/gretsch.jpg

There is nothing funny about this HS.