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Nice Chris, now whittle us one.

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Nice, Chris.
I tend to prefer the look of headstocks where the widths at the widest points are different ie tapering towards the bottom or top, but yours will look fine.

I'd lay out the tuner positions and check for string clearances as well- I've run into problems with this on a few occasions.

Thanks for sharing the pic.

John

Looks a bit like Guild.

How does the headstock match the rest of your guitar's design; are any of the lines reflected in things like the end of the fretboard or the overall design concept? With a somewhat expressive shape like that it can be hard to tie all the design elements of the guitar together unless they are somehow reflected elsewhere on the instrument.

Make sure you place the tuners so the strings clear the posts and you stay clear of any volutes or other obstructions or limitations on the back.

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Rian Gitar og Mandolin

I think you might be on to something interesting with your stepped design (I like the last best), but it seems like you'll have string clearance problems with the 3rd & 4th unless you make the upper part of the headstock come in at three inches--steps included. Maybe even then, so the only way to know is to draw 'em out.

Chris, i like the idea of the "stepped-level" design too. For the non-
stepped design, the one that's only 3" at the top gets my vote. I like the
"crest" very much.

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Mike

"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. Shoosh." The Stranger

Chris, I like it! I think the narrow one looks best too.

John et all are right... When the headstock is narrow in the middle and flares up again at the top, you run a chance of having the top strings touching the middle posts... (Don't ask me how I know this...)

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Chris...FWIW, I found it VERY helpful to use cad (Turbocad in this case) when designing my headstock.It allowed me to see tuner positions & string lines nut to post, (I downloaded tuner dwgs, in this case schaller M6, & brought them up to scale), trussrod cover designs, logo designs etc before anything was built. You can then generate flush trim patterns, drilling templates or whatever. You can also get a feel for the "look" of other tuners. binding/purfling widths etc.

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Dave
Milton, ON