Rich Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) New neck turned up yesterday, it's one of these things with a blank canvas for a headstock: The question is: what shape to choose? The one thing it's definitely NOT getting is a P/J/T shape. I've been checking a few out and there's a couple that have floated my boat (Wal, Peavey, Aria, see below) but I haven't decided yet. Any ideas? Sensible ones plz. I've got a custom 70s-Fender-alike headstock decal coming, so there's got to be room for that. I like the curve on the bottom of the Wal & Aria ones, as I could make it match the decal. Edited December 13, 2021 by Rich 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenolive Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 They are all quite nice shapes Rich , but my vote would be the peavey one 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 What's wrong with the one it's already got? 🙈🙉🙊 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 Just now, Happy Jack said: What's wrong with the one it's already got? 🙈🙉🙊 I fear that there is no way on earth I could ever live up to its coolness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenolive Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Just for fun 🤪 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Aria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 FendeR 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 How about taking a bite out of it 😁 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 From the pics, Aria RSB. I admit to a natural prejudice but it's a more elegant design than the other two. Left-field suggestion - Yamaha SBV: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rageofklugman Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 It depends a bit on what sort of style the bass is going to be. Always been a fan of the Peavey headstock design myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassie Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Got to be this one. You could say you did it as a tribute… 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 I really like the older, curvier version of the Aria headstock, for some reason. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Beer of the Bass said: I really like the older, curvier version of the Aria headstock, for some reason. Like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 I like the older Aria too, sort of Musicman-ish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 Yes, that's not at all unattractive. Although it's a bit closer to the F*nd*r shape than I'm looking for... I'm definitely starting to lean towards the newer Aria shape in my original post. The gradual curves will I think make it an easier cut than the Peavey, and I think it's a more balanced shape than the Wal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 I know you said not Fender but this looks cooI IMHO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 Yup, but the upward bit at the end makes it impossible alas. For me, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 3 hours ago, greenolive said: Just for fun 🤪 Another vote for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 The Mike Lull is similar too and rather nice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 3 hours ago, ped said: FendeR I actually like this over everything else so far 🤷🏻♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 I've drawn a trial tracing of the Aria shape on it. Definitely liking this. As long as the decal follows the curve nicely, I think I'll go with it. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman68 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Leave it as is, You can tell everyone it’s a Sire then? 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Line 6: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 G&L eye gouger. Nah, only kidding, no-one seems to like 'em apart from me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 No love for the James Tyler design? Can’t say I’m surprised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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