Strings at tuners...

[Headless Llama]

Does it matter if the strings go into the tuners at a straight line like this...


Or is it just a mental thing?

[Murder_Worship]

um the only thing i can see making a differance is the amount of coils you use, to til the strings downward after the nut. hwo you put them in the machine head doesnt make a difference to my knowledge

[Beej]

I personally like a straight string pull. That said, my favorite basses don't have it...

[vbasscustom]

the straight pull lessens the tension on the nut from side to side, and reduces the chance of breaking the nut. and it also looks more professional in my opinion

[Headless Llama]

I agree that it looks better

[T-Bird]

Hi.

It's a compromise between a good looking headstock and balanced looking string arrangement for me.

In-lines are "easy", but IMHO on dual side headstocks it's hard to find a nice headstock shape with straight string pull.


In the pic it's "close but no cigar" for me BTW as the A and D strins aren't exactly parallel .

Regards
Sam