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Gear Discussion Forums => Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs => Topic started by: BTL on August 05, 2016, 03:41:51 PM

Title: Headstock doodles - thoughts?
Post by: BTL on August 05, 2016, 03:41:51 PM

I really like my current inline shape, but I sometimes think it's a little inconspicuous on bodies with more mass to them.

The bottle-opener isn't going anywhere...this may just be another option.

With that in mind, I'm doodling around with the basic top and tip profile and adding a lower fin to replace the hook.

What do you think?

Bass:

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/BeeTL/PJ%20Doodle%203_zpsf5ttqfwr.png)

Guitar:

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/BeeTL/S%20Doodle%205_zpsztkrptab.png)

Title: Re: Headstock doodles - thoughts?
Post by: Rob on August 05, 2016, 04:43:11 PM

Like it.
I think headstock design is far more difficult than bodies.

Title: Re: Headstock doodles - thoughts?
Post by: Highlander on August 05, 2016, 10:41:41 PM

Agreed re difficulty... first thing that popped in for me was reminiscent of a manatee...?

Title: Re: Headstock doodles - thoughts?
Post by: BTL on August 06, 2016, 06:17:33 AM

My favorite so far is the "Llama" headstock.

I get "Beluga Whale" and "Bottle Opener" on my others, so I'm OK with "Llama".

;)

The more I look at them, the happier I get.

I think they would fit nicely anywhere in here:

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m199/BeeTL/DSC02201_zpsg2bvfzxt.jpg)

Title: Re: Headstock doodles - thoughts?
Post by: Dave W on August 06, 2016, 09:44:46 PM

I like your current shape with the rounded end better than your new doodles. Also I think the current size of the headstock is just fine regardless of body size.

Title: Re: Headstock doodles - thoughts?
Post by: slinkp on August 07, 2016, 06:13:23 PM

I like the new design for bass, but somehow not as much on guitar.  Maybe the bigger tuners on bass make it look more balanced to me?

Title: Re: Headstock doodles - thoughts?
Post by: BTL on August 09, 2016, 05:30:44 PM

I really appreciate the feedback...still thinking through the details on this.

Thanks!