Matching Headstocks -- Opinions?

somebizarredude · **Posted:** Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:24 am

Violin Parent wrote:

This might be sacriligeous here, but does anyone thing that matching headstocks on Fender guitars would look sweet?

I guess limited runs or guitars made in Japan have had this from time to time (or are those fake?).

Like, a black strat or tele with rosewood fingerboard. I think the maple headstock sticks out. I think a black tele with rosewood fingerboard and matching glossy black headstock would be totally sweet. And they could put a shiny silver Fender logo on it.

Would it not be a Fender if it had a matching glossy headstock?

if fender placed "Fender" on it its a fender

maybe not traditional but its still a fender.

almungo · **Joined:** Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:36 am **Posts:** 456

There are matching headstocks in the custom shop, as well as FSR runs I think. Right now I'm looking at a Custom Jazzmaster built by Master Builder John Cruz, with a matching headstock, it's hanging on my wall.

Unfortunately it's a picture, in my calendar :lol:

looks sweet

Snowjoe · **Posted:** Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:39 am

I do like some of the matching headstocks. There is only 1 type of headstock I really dislike and thats the 70's style oversized strat headstock.

Many may call this blasphemy but I think it's horrible :lol:

somebizarredude · **Posted:** Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:42 am

agreed, its a big ugly monstrosity slapped on a curvy elegant piece of art :lol:

moochy13 · **Joined:** Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:29 am **Posts:** 937

I like it. It's of the time, extravagant.

As for matching headstocks I like them as well. Particularly in light colours.

strato · **Posted:** Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:50 pm

I am seriously contemplating this one right now.

FatNWeak · **Posted:** Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:41 pm

I like matching headstocks with a rosewood fingerboard. Any time it's a maple fingerboard, I like the maple headstock. That might just be me though.

Retroverbial · **Posted:** Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:01 pm

I detest them.

Arjay

stratmansteve · **Posted:** Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:09 pm

"Sacriligeous" is a bit strong, but I never liked them.

T2Stratman · **Posted:** Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:44 pm

I believe...the painted headstock looks like crap...oh wait I am in the wrong post...oh wait maybe not.

T2

Monalst · **Joined:** Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:39 pm **Posts:** 721

I only have one fender..a plus with maple neck the idea of having a red head stock..ugh..but generally I dont sweat stuff like that,,pretty much if it feels right and sounds great I dont care about bling..

CRGuitarMan · **Joined:** Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:46 pm **Posts:** 2041

I am not a strict Fender traditionalist like some on this board (Arjay), so I don't mind them, on the right guitar:

Those are my three. The Strat and the Tele are both MIM FSR models, with the Flame Strat being one of only 250 made in 2002-3 for a Canadian distributor.

ozrv · **Posted:** Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:04 pm

To me they just look tacky, Overdone, Black Pup covers too.......Like a women with way too much makeup on.....

JMHO......Sorry to who this offends.......One man's trash is another's treasure n all huh.... :wink:

mthorn00 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:46 pm

I like 'em, in limited numbers

texasguitarslinger · **Posted:** Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:55 pm

I generally like them. My custom Strat has a matching headstock, but it's white blonde. So it's much more subtle than some brighter colors.

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