What's your favorite headstock design? (That isn't Gibson or Fender.)

[Gclef]

This one, normal or reversed.

I also like yamaha's revstar 3 on a side headstock and schecter's hellraiser c1 3 on a side. You can look those up though.

 

[Norrin Radd 1966]

Nope.

 

[monkeybrains]

Jackson, pointy, toothpaste logo
Preferably reversed

 

[X-Mann]

I’ve always loved an EB Musicman style headstock……& the Carvin/Kiesel HH (Holdsworth Headstock) is a LOVE IT or hate it type thing……….I’m addicted to that rush…….& LOVE IT!!!!

I have branched out this past year & also LOVE the bottle opener EVH headstock too.

I have always liked the Reverse 6 in-Line headstock & just got one 2-Days ago with this Chapman Rabea Baritone model.

Great & FUN thread!!!! \m/

Peace! X-Mann

 

[Riffi]

Fender is still my fav! But since that’s not “allowed” here I like this…

 

[Strummerfan]

I'm another vote for

 

[Lt Dak]

Another ebmm fan here.

 

[360MG]

I dunno about "favorite," but maybe most phallic?

 

[shadco]

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[Jorge E]

 

[AaeCee]

Heritage.

I'm but a simple man.

 

[burningyen]

 

[Soundhog]

Music man and Martin acoustics.

 

[dr_Primus]

Music Man... Both beautiful and functional (no need for string trees, straight string trajectory)

 

[Jim85IROC]

I'm generally a fan of 3+3 designs, especially those that allow for straighter string pulls, though I also really like the Music Man 4+2 as well.

My favorite headstock is attached to my favorite brand of guitar, and I think they perfected the "narrowed Gibson" design.

The headstock that really got me into narrower designs almost prevented me from buying the guitar in the first place. Originally I thought these looked stupid and disproportionate on the guitar, but I bought it anyway because it sounded and played so great. Over time it really grew on me to the point where I feel that it's one of the most tasteful, classiest headstocks on any guitar. This also happens to be my most stable guitar. I only tune it during seasonal weather changes, and it's always in tune whenever grab it off the stand. (The Entourage on the left)

 

[alexanderplatz]

I love the traditional torch headstock inlay on an acoustic guitar, and variations on that theme.

 

[Nice 'n' Stripy]

 

[soli528]

Love Mike Shishkov's 3x3 and 6-in-line designs:
(The 3x3 shown here is from @arniez 's doublecut)

And my offset

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[Motherfuzzer]

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This one is the winner so far.

 

[fescue]

Just remembered the headstock shape I hate: James Tyler

I'm sorry but I just can't.

Yep, that is UGLY. I am with you on that one.