Does the size of your headstock say something about the size of your...

[MikeVt]

Sound?

So Carvin sent me a free promotional DVD with artist interviews, factory tours, etc. Having already seen the EB factory, most of it was boring. However, when talking about their 'Fatboy' model, they mentioned that the headstock was very small because Holdsworth wanted it to be light. At the open house, Dudley mentioned that the EBMM headstock is small to keep the guitar compact. Is there any other reason? Does the size of the headstock, size/shape of the string tree, etc have any tonal or 'tunal' benefits?

Mike

 

[Eilif]

I dunno about sound, but I'd guess that balance (strap, lap) would be an issue.

 

[Dcareaga]

Alot of people belive that the Size of the Headstock changes the sound of the guitar......
That is why James Tyler guitars have a Gigantic headstock, I read an interview with Tyler where he said that the Headstock was that big because a smaller headstock ruins
the harmonic overtone structure across the fretboard.......
While Tyler makes Great Guitars I am not so sure that its true.
EBMM guitars are certainly not Lacking in Harmonic content across the fretboard.

 

[Philip]

to me EB headstock is great beacuse of that tuning keys' layout you don't have to you use that strings tree thingy's. And it looks sexy...

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

So Mike, how's the new SUB1 ??

 

[Thirdpole]

I prefer having the two smallest string's tuning pegs closer to the nut (4-2 headstock) than a six in line. There is less tension in those strings. It give you the playability of a traditonal reverse headstock without the goofy looks.

Large headstocks are supposed to increase sustain (more mass), then again my EBMM's have more sustain than my strat with large headstock (70's CBS style).

 

[MikeVt]

I know we chatted - but since you asked, I LOVE IT.

To be honest, I wasn't sure what I'd think. As you know, the idea was for me to get a knock around guitar to replace my Ibanez. I couldn't bear to use my JP as a knock around - it's just too special. This is everything I wanted and more.

I can easily tell it's a less expensive model, but it definitely FEELS like an EBMM. The neck feels and plays great, and I can get the action as low as on my JP without fussing. The pups are great too. They're much hotter than I expected, and I'm really impressed with the tone and sustain. They make my patches come alive when compared to my Ibanez. All in all, if I didn't want any other EB models, I'd buy another one in a second....thanks a bunch!

Mike

 

[hbucker]

I'm not real clear as to why the headstock is much more than asthetic. The nut is supposed to dampen the string vibration. If it's a locking nut it is pretty much guaranteed to stop vibration beyond the nut.

If the nut isn't stopping the string vibrations it needs to be repaired. With that, how are all these overtones being transmitted from the headstock and down the strings?

As far as things that affect tone, I'd say this is at the bottom of the list of importance if it even makes the list at all.

I think EBMM has about the coolest/classiest headstock there is. My EVH has plenty of overtones and harmonics. Don't know what else can be said.

 

[MikeVt]

I think EBMM has about the coolest/classiest headstock there is.

I have to agree - I really like the compact headstock. It makes the guitar feel smaller and lighter. It's funny - I've gotten so used to the EBMM headstock that whenever I pick up my LP Custom, I feel like I'm playing with a bobble head or something - the headstock is HUGE!

Mike

 

[brentrocks]

to me EB headstock is great beacuse of that tuning keys' layout you don't have to you use that strings tree thingy's. And it looks sexy...

it does look sexy, doesnt it?

 

[Random Hero]

heh no idea about the question, but I love the look of the EBMM headstock.

 

[Jimi D]

Headstock mass vs. tone? I dunno... Does anyone else remember those "Fat Finger" things they used to sell in guitar magazines back in the '70s? They were big, heavy brass clips that you were supposed to attach to your headstock to "improve sustain" and whatnot... Seems to me they were pretty popular for a while, for whatever that's worth...

 

[fbecir]

Headstock mass vs. tone? I dunno... Does anyone else remember those "Fat Finger" things they used to sell in guitar magazines back in the '70s? They were big, heavy brass clips that you were supposed to attach to your headstock to "improve sustain" and whatnot... Seems to me they were pretty popular for a while, for whatever that's worth...

Hello

The Fat Fingers are made by Groove Tubes (http://www.groovetubes.com/).
They still sell it (33 € here in France).
On the web site, they have a photo of Joe Satriani with a Fat Finger. So perhaps, it works ...

Bye

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

Hello

The Fat Fingers are made by Groove Tubes (http://www.groovetubes.com/).
They still sell it (33 € here in France).
On the web site, they have a photo of Joe Satriani with a Fat Finger. So perhaps, it works ...

Bye

Maybe you need one with an Ibanez?

 

[Sub1 Zero]

this one of those details that can be argued infinitly lol. i do not know enough, but i know i love the look of the headstock, it is unique to any other guitar out there, and its just flat out cool