Reverse headstock?

Rick · 05-09-2007, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7 Dying Trees

My hair doesn't get caught as much in reverse headstocks. Shallow, i know.

Well, we can't have that happening, now can we?

There was a thread about the misconceptions of reverse headstocks earlier.

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/ext...onception.html

I just think they look cool.

Drew · 05-09-2007, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnemonic

differences in string length dont change the tension, differences in string guage, and scale length will change the tension tho.

True - the tension will be the same regardless of what the headstock does after the nut, when tuned to a given pitch.

However, it IS easier to bend the bass strings on a guitar with a reversed headstock. it has something to do with tensile strength, I believe - metal is able to "flex" a certain amount per inch, basically, and accordingly it follows that the longer a string composed of a certain material, the more of it there will be to have a certain amount of "give" to it. It's subtle, but if you have a couple extra inches in play behind the (non-locking) nut, then the string will be a little more stretchy, and thus easier to bend.

A locking nut, of course, and none of this matters.

playstopause · 05-09-2007, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rg7420user

There was a thread about the misconceptions of reverse headstocks earlier.

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/ext...onception.html

I just think they look cool.

Still being RHLC prez, i feel i should add that they're UBER cool.
...

I was also thinking about this recent thread as a good answer to the question.
It says it all.

Rick · 05-09-2007, 07:51 PM

As still the VP of the RHLC, I agree.

Durero · 05-09-2007, 10:26 PM

Are you going to use a locking nut Jongpil?

Sebastian · 05-10-2007, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rg7420user

As still the VP of the RHLC, I agree.

VP= Vice President ?
RHLC = Reversed Headstock ... LC ?? stands for ?

Jongpil Yun · 05-10-2007, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VEGETATHEPUPPET

VP= Vice President ?
RHLC = Reversed Headstock ... LC ?? stands for ?

Lover's club, I'd guess.

Anyways, no I won't be using a locking nut, but whatever.

Sebastian · 05-10-2007, 02:12 AM

Oh... right....

canuck brian · 05-10-2007, 02:30 AM

A reveresed headstock is more metal than a non-reversed headstock.

mnemonic · 05-10-2007, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

True - the tension will be the same regardless of what the headstock does after the nut, when tuned to a given pitch.

However, it IS easier to bend the bass strings on a guitar with a reversed headstock. it has something to do with tensile strength, I believe - metal is able to "flex" a certain amount per inch, basically, and accordingly it follows that the longer a string composed of a certain material, the more of it there will be to have a certain amount of "give" to it. It's subtle, but if you have a couple extra inches in play behind the (non-locking) nut, then the string will be a little more stretchy, and thus easier to bend.

A locking nut, of course, and none of this matters.

yeah, i see the logic behind that. is it really that noticeable tho? i've never really tried two guitars that were teh same accept for the headstock.

i know my dean and strat are both the same scale length with the same string guage, yet on my strat, the strings feel tighter, i've yet to figure that one out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by canuck brian

A reveresed headstock is more metal than a non-reversed headstock.

this i gotta agree with this

i still prefer 3+3 or 4+3 tho, easier to tune without turning the wrong tuner

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