4x2

[Mark57]

I build guitars, mostly as a hobby but would like to sell them eventually. I use a 4x2 tuner configuration on most due to ease of straight string routing. When I looked at the EB website I noticed a picture of a headstock with the 4x2 setup stating it was trademarked. Is this referring to the headstock design in total or am I infringing on EB with the 4x2 setup. The headstock itself bears no resemblance to EB’s.

 

[loocnmad]

I believe the trademark extends to the 4x2 layout in general regardless of the headstock style. Years ago I asked Warmoth about a custom 4x2 design and they said they couldn't do it.