Seagull Style Headstocks

Greg Ballantyne Supreme Member Posts: 1,139 Location: Maryland, USA Playing guitar since: 1974	Seagull Style Headstocks Jan 21, 2017 23:51:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Greg Ballantyne on Jan 21, 2017 23:51:52 GMT -5 www.dreamguitars.com/detail/3168-traugott_r_r00964069/ Interesting guitar in several aspects, but check out the headstock. You see similar shapes from time to time....
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Seagull Style Headstocks Jan 22, 2017 5:08:50 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Jan 22, 2017 5:08:50 GMT -5

Greg Ballantyne, yes, think I have seen this shape headstock, but can't think where.

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Seagull Style Headstocks Jan 22, 2017 13:49:27 GMT -5

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Post by TonyKgull on Jan 22, 2017 13:49:27 GMT -5

That headstock shape is one of the most practical in design. Shame some people just can't get into it's looks. I'm glad I don't much care either way. I see the beauty in any good guitar, even the ugly Cort I'm thinking of grabbing soon. lol. Doesn't have the kinda looks I typically like, but it's like bulldogs for me, ya I know they're supposed to be ugly, but I love 'em and think they're so darn cute!

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Seagull Style Headstocks Jan 24, 2017 16:17:48 GMT -5 Stud Muffin likes this

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Post by terryd on Jan 24, 2017 16:17:48 GMT -5

I've always actually liked the Seagull headstock. I haven't found that it keeps the guitar in tune any better though, or eliminate neck twist when changing tunings. Even just going from open D to DADGAD there is usually some tweaking of other strings that need to be done with the Seagulls I've owned along with every other make and design. I'll be curious to see if it's any different with the Cameo that arrives tomorrow.

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