Prime_BASS Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1379680975' post='2215645'] Hmmm.... So natural and matched are level pegging at this point...... I think they're better than the black, with natural still just edging it I think (which was my original choice before the doubts (and price) crept in!) Although the more I look at the black, it ain't too bad. Currently awaiting news from Sandberg on how exactly it costs them more to produce a natural headstocked version........ [/quote] It might possibly be because they have to print the geadstock labels black rather that the white/pearloid colour, also they might clear lacaur it rather than leave it raw when it's black. Maybe.... Depending on cost it's definitely worth it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Which one sounds the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1379683241' post='2215686'] Which one sounds the best? [/quote] Well obviously the black one's better for metal. .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1379685461' post='2215717'] Well obviously the black one's better for metal. .... [/quote] And EVERYONE knows maple sounds brighter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1379680975' post='2215645'] Hmmm.... So natural and matched are level pegging at this point...... I think they're better than the black, with natural still just edging it I think (which was my original choice before the doubts (and price) crept in!) Although the more I look at the black, it ain't too bad. Currently awaiting news from Sandberg on how exactly it costs them more to produce a natural headstocked version........ [/quote] I've just put the matched ahead sorry! It may be that they've got necks already made up with black headstocks that they're trying to get rid of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
such Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Natural maple. To my eyes, coloured headstocks don't look good (with a few exceptions such as Dean Brown's blue strat) with maple fretboards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Natural for me, much prefer them to coloured headstocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) Matched wining by a few votes now. Although it's probably not my favourite, I'm kinda surprised there aren't more votes for Black. I believe Dingwall charge a premium for a black headstock!? Still not sure how feel about paying for a different colour headstock..... is it just a frivolous waste of money for something pretty inconsequential? Edited September 20, 2013 by TRBboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'd say that one that's matched to the outside of the burst colour would look the best personally. Both my current basses are natural satin finish all over, but a light maple headstock with that body colour might look as awkward as the black one does to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Natural... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks for all of your input as always guys, decision now made! Natural it will be! Just gotta wait til February now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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