Just curious. It seems that people prefer the 4+1 config over the inline 5 on the headstock. Is this just an aesthetic thing, or are there advantages of one or the other?
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Fender 5ers: 4+1 vs inline 5
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If I'm not mistaken, it was an effort to reduce the weight of the headstock at the very and and alleviate some "neck dive" issues.
Plus, it looks like all of the other companies' designs (Musicman, Sadowsky, etc) and Fender didn't want to be "innovative" or "original".
(And to anyone who doesn't get that, it's a JOKE because other companies copy Fender. HA HA HA
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Plus, it looks like all of the other companies' designs (Musicman, Sadowsky, etc) and Fender didn't want to be "innovative" or "original".
(And to anyone who doesn't get that, it's a JOKE because other companies copy Fender. HA HA HA
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I prefer 3+2 like on a Zon or Modulus or Fodera. Just feels better balanced for me.
My Modulus Genesis has a 4+1, but it is well balanced.
Definitely not a fan of 5 in a row.
My Modulus Genesis has a 4+1, but it is well balanced.
Definitely not a fan of 5 in a row.
I have owned both versions in USA Fender and Squire configurations, all Jazz bases and I much prefer the look, feel and erganomics of 5 inline. never noticed any of the issues reported.
rojo412 said:If I'm not mistaken, it was an effort to reduce the weight of the headstock at the very and and alleviate some "neck dive" issues.
Plus, it looks like all of the other companies' designs (Musicman, Sadowsky, etc) and Fender didn't want to be "innovative" or "original".
(And to anyone who doesn't get that, it's a JOKE because other companies copy Fender. HA HA HA
If I'm not mistaken, it was an effort to reduce the weight of the headstock at the very and and alleviate some "neck dive" issues.
Plus, it looks like all of the other companies' designs (Musicman, Sadowsky, etc) and Fender didn't want to be "innovative" or "original".
(And to anyone who doesn't get that, it's a JOKE because other companies copy Fender. HA HA HA
sorry to be this guy but Musicmans were actually designed by Leo Fender. but Sadowsky, Carvin, Mike Lull they all did that
I have no idea if they play better or worse, but I like the look of the 4+1 better than the inline 5 when it comes to Fender 5ers.
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I wonder about this also.
I wonder about dead spots on alleva coppolo which have in line tuners and a headstock that looks like a boat paddle.
I wonder about dead spots on alleva coppolo which have in line tuners and a headstock that looks like a boat paddle.
So does Fender still make both styles or was one just used for a short time. Not sure if I have ever saw the 4+1 on a Fender
I like the 3+2 design of my Modulus Q5. Generally speaking (very general) I would say that any peg head configuration that gets the weight of the tuning machines closer to the body would tend to balance the neck on your body better.
That said, I've never paid attention to peg head design other than for aesthetics. Obviously, the best looking bass head is a fender-style 4 string.
That said, I've never paid attention to peg head design other than for aesthetics. Obviously, the best looking bass head is a fender-style 4 string.
The 4 strings were, that's for sure!
G&L used to be 4+1, but moved to 3+2. Pretty sure Leo was gone before the 5 string MM or G&L came to fruition.
Begs the question:
WHO DID THE FIRST 4+1 HEADSTOCK?
I have owned both and prefer the look of the 4+1 over the 5 inline.
American Fender 5ers used to be 5 a side until a few years back. 2005? Not sure when they switched.
American Fender 5ers used to be 5 a side until a few years back. 2005? Not sure when they switched.
