Rexel Matador Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Rigoni Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 8 hours ago, wateroftyne said: They have a new shirt headstock now, bye they sound great those basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) Tune TWB-6 Tune SWV4-BB Edited March 26, 2020 by Stingray5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 How could I not....! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 10 hours ago, Al Krow said: If I had to chose one, it would be the Smith. It combines form (and that is before we look at the reverse of the headstock where the quality of the craftsmanship sets it apart) with function. Little touches such as having the 3 lighter gauge strings on one side to balance the weight and tension of the two heavier bottom strings reflects the attention to detail that has gone into the design of the headstock as well as the rest of the bass. Never thought of the uneven tension across the neck. It's obviously marginal, otherwise everyone would do it, but little things add up. What does the reverse look like then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I think Music Man, Sadowsky, Lakland have it down. The car crash of Ken Smith's headstock is evident. Its like he wanted this headstock and forget about how the strings will sit/look. A bit like Fodera's Knob placements. Bizarre. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastodon2 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 35 minutes ago, bubinga5 said: I think Music Man, Sadowsky, Lakland have it down. The car crash of Ken Smith's headstock is evident. Its like he wanted this headstock and forget about how the strings will sit/look. A bit like Fodera's Knob placements. Bizarre. What's the problem? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdw Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Kubicki X factor, I think it counts as a headstock? Shaped like a Japanese Katana sword. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 7 hours ago, NancyJohnson said: Is that A string machine crooked? No it’s just the way I photographed it?, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 2 hours ago, bubinga5 said: I think Music Man, Sadowsky, Lakland have it down. The car crash of Ken Smith's headstock is evident. Its like he wanted this headstock and forget about how the strings will sit/look. A bit like Fodera's Knob placements. Bizarre. The old (larger) Smith headstock is one of my faves, I love it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) Love the shape of a thunderbird headstock with its gorgeous trim.... And I've heard them get some stick on here, but I'm also a fan of the g&l headstock...... Edited March 27, 2020 by Jonesy 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 The Daddy of the Ray's my 77. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) This for me but it only really works in context Edited March 27, 2020 by three 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 I really feel all you Puny Humans should bow down to the best headstock ever. Your meagre efforts make me smile with pity Behold....... 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Dingwall D roc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimmyc Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Bigger is better, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pst62 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, Jonesy said: Love the shape of a thunderbird headstock with its gorgeous trim.... And I've heard them get some stick on here, but I'm also a fan of the g&l headstock...... You beat me to it with the Thunderbird. But the G&L is a non-starter for my tastes. Edited March 27, 2020 by pst62 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Apart from the classic 'Spector' headstock, it has to be this one.... Hamer Impact: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 I was probably a bit harsh on KS headstock. Its the string direction that gets me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Any symmetrical headstock looks terrible with an uneven number of tuners. Zon, Smith, Gibson, even the lovely Alembic crown headstock, they just look woegeously uneven as five string models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 20 hours ago, ped said: The old (larger) Smith headstock is one of my faves, I love it. Agreed! Very subjective thread this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 11 minutes ago, White Cloud said: Agreed! Very subjective thread this one. Indeed! I much prefer the look of a ‘paddle’ headstock and dislike small pointy ones. I know it’s a bit lame to show your own here but it wasn’t until I noticed how the ‘V’ logo fits with the shape of the headstock (particularly the top) that I realised how nicely it’s designed. The ‘scoop’ also mirrors the shape of the horns of the body. Clever and nice looking imo. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Simple, but effective 😎 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) Compact and shiny compact and very shiny Compact and matt finish Compact and Old Smoothie! Edited March 27, 2020 by drTStingray 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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