Ghost_Bass Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I don't think there's a headstock shape i really like except for the Ibanez Musician style (but that only works with 4 strings) or the Stingray types without that big ball of wood in the top like Fenders (i do love 4+1 configs and really hate the Fender 5-in-line style). But i just posted to remind all you folks of this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Adams Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='tony_m' timestamp='1488543976' post='3249841'] I'm still traumatised from the first time I saw a picture of a Lindert Loco-motive P Bass... [url="http://lindert.vintageusaguitars.com/models2/basses/the-loco-motive-p-bass/"]http://lindert.vinta...-motive-p-bass/[/url] [/quote] I think that was the Peter Frampton special he used on "Show me the Way" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1488545556' post='3249870'] Now I've got a bass from this lot myself and it's really good. But I have to say these gumby looking things on the end of the necks aren't pretty. Especially as a 5er [/quote] I always thought the headstocks were OK, but find the angled machines offputting. Banjo tuners would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Alembic headstocks look like they are designed by 5 year olds. For the money, I would have expected them to be a lot better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1488545588' post='3249871'] I don't think there's a headstock shape i really like except for the Ibanez Musician style (but that only works with 4 strings) or the Stingray types without that big ball of wood in the top like Fenders (i do love 4+1 configs and really hate the Fender 5-in-line style). But i just posted to remind all you folks of this one: [/quote] The Bongo headstock would definitely be on my list of worst headstocks of all time, along with Wal, Warwick, the Nanyo Bass Collection stuff & the newer G&L headstocks with that pointy bit on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1488544791' post='3249856'] I agree about the headstock but that brass inlay looks a bit special. I tried inlaying with resin bonded "gold" metallic dust once. Never again. [/quote] Looks like a Jaydee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1488544791' post='3249856'] I agree about the headstock but that brass inlay looks a bit special. I tried inlaying with resin bonded "gold" metallic dust once. Never again. [/quote] Never a good idea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1488549975' post='3249925'] Never a good idea.... [/quote] I'd have put up with it if it got a better result than this combination of goldy looking dust and epoxy resin - [attachment=239505:Brand1.png] [attachment=239506:Brand2.png] In my defence. It's only for a ukulele. My mate knocks them up for a laff and I thought I'd see if I could do an inlay without the required skills. The inlay shown was done on a scrap piece that would've faced the headstock of another uke build. It looks better without frankly. The circular body is the current build. I wont be trying it again. Edited March 3, 2017 by SpondonBassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1488532064' post='3249666'] I know they look and play great and all....but you can kayak with the neck. Looks better in the photo than reality too [/quote] I see your A-C and raise you the Lodestone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [attachment=239507:images 1.jpg] [attachment=239508:11483666546_4ed8c0922b_b.jpg] Alembic awfulness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anDy LAKIN Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 the lodestone looks like a hockey stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1488552804' post='3249980'] [attachment=239507:images 1.jpg] [attachment=239508:11483666546_4ed8c0922b_b.jpg] Alembic awfulness [/quote] Nothing wrong with those headstocks. Not the prettiest but miles ahead(!) of the tumorous fender heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1488552362' post='3249971'] I see your A-C and raise you the Lodestone. [/quote] Well played with a straight bat sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1488558327' post='3250051'] Nothing wrong with those headstocks. Not the prettiest but miles ahead(!) of the tumorous fender heads. [/quote]I would agree if they were on a £200 bass. On a 5k bass, I would expect better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 When Robin Hood decides to pick up the bass: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1488552804' post='3249980'] [attachment=239507:images 1.jpg] [attachment=239508:11483666546_4ed8c0922b_b.jpg] Alembic awfulness [/quote] That first one isn't Alembic. The second one? Well it's a little uninspired possibly but it's hard to go wrong with simple symmetry. It certainly suits the body designs it goes with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 A few more. Basicly, just google "bass headstock" and take your pic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 The Bongo headstock needs to be taken in the context of the body design. Still doesn't make it pretty though, but it makes more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Any G&L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1488559803' post='3250075'] A few more. Basicly, just google "bass headstock" and take your pic... [/quote]That first one's done by someone with visions of a ship's capstan. Sunken tuning pegs - why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Hey! If something as ugly as the massive Fender knob-end can become a cultural icon then given enough media exposure, clever product placement can make [i]anything[/i] look cool. I'll be in my flameproof bunker if anyone's looking for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='Jono Bolton' timestamp='1488560122' post='3250081'] Any G&L. [/quote] Oi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 ...and google just keeps on giving: ...and as much as i try the forum doesn't allow me to embed this pics so you either have to trust me or open the links to see the horror: [url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26990f_0693ceb5a2744f86badecef1082f6a39.jpg_srz_800_600_85_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz"]https://static.wixst...20_0.00_jpg_srz[/url] [url="http://lincluthier.net/images/bass/6ebony-h.jpg"]http://lincluthier.n...ss/6ebony-h.jpg[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1488547496' post='3249897'] Nanyo Bass Collection [/quote] [Img] http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg580/christopher_brown14/rackbags/d3557f84a3afe01420258952bf852188_zpsc9gosz3y.png" class="ipsImage" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1488488780' post='3249482'] OMG, that would win an award for the body too! Ned must have been broke! [/quote] It has the look of Ned's LS type bass after ten rounds of Gibson bean counter cost-cutting. No graphite, no expensive headless design, no charm etc etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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