How the Strat Came to Have Two Heads - Fender
In the waning years of CBS rule, Fender tried to return to the small headstock for the 1980 odd-duck model dubbed “The Strat,” but reverting back to an authentically small Stratocaster headstock proved more difficult than might be expected.
10 Common Guitar Headstocks Shapes Explained (2024 ... - Guitar Lobby
2024年8月10日 · CBS introduced a larger headstock, and one of the reasons they did is because it allowed for a bigger Fender logo. Fender headstocks are notable for their use of string trees, as well as staggered tuners to compensate for the shallow break angle of the strings.
Stratocaster Guide: Electric Guitar Models Explained - Fender
Alone among Fender's guitars, the Stratocaster actually has two headstock options: the smaller, streamlined headstock (seen at left) and the larger, CBS-era headstocks (at right). Why? It's simple, really.
A Timeline of Fender Stratocasters | Reverb News
2022年2月24日 · Early attempt at a revamp: old-style smaller headstock, four-screw neckplate, hot bridge pickup, revised controls and circuitry, revised vibrato, gold-plated brass metalwork. Also Walnut Strat (1981–83) with walnut body and neck.
Player Series Stratocaster® Reverse Headstock Neck, 22 Medium ... - Fender
Crafted at our Ensenada, Mexico, manufacturing facility, this genuine Fender Player Series Stratocaster® guitar neck features a comfortable "modern C" profile and 9.5"-radius maple or pau ferro fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and a reverse headstock.
Stratocaster headstock and logo - FUZZFACED
At the 1980 NAMM show Fender unveiled the Strat. Its unique headstock, designed by Gregg Wilson, is often described as “atrophied” and not very attractive, and is frequently called Lead II headstock. In the autumn of 1981, the small headstock was finally reinstated, although not quite the same as those made in the pre-CBS era.
Guitar Headstock Shapes & Types – Explained
2024年6月11日 · The S-style headstock is employed by Fender, and can be found on the brand’s iconic Stratocaster and Telecaster models. However, what sets the Stratocaster apart is that it comes with two different sized headstocks — small and large.
Fender Headstocks and Pickguards – drawings, measurements, etc
This file will show you many different Fender headstocks and Tele pickguards used over the years. Each page is a different drawing. If you download the PDF, open it in Adobe, and click back and forth between a 2 models, you can see the minor differences between each one.
Exploring Guitar Headstock Shapes: A Comprehensive Overview
2024年2月29日 · There are many headstock shapes, some of the most common include the 3+3 design seen in brands like Gibson, the 6-inline which is famous in Fender guitars, and the slotted headstock often seen in classical guitars.
Fender Reverse Headstock Player Stratocaster Neck | Reverb
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