Gavin's Guide to the Guitar - Part 2 - The Headstock

Ah, the headstock...

You could make it any shape you want - so why is there so little difference in what is made?

Aesthetics mainly, but also a variety of practical reasons.

They have to hold the tuners - and be in line, they need (mostly) to help form a break angle to stop the strings jumping out of the nut.

There is a lot to think about...

Watch and find out more....