Headstock fivers: two by three or three by two?

[Riff Ranger]

I’ve owned most configurations, and while I haven’t gotten through all the replies just yet, I’ve read enough that I feel like a lucky one to rarely confuse which key goes with which string; maybe having to navigate many different configurations has helped keep my fingers on their … toes?

I vote for 2 on the bass side and 3 on the treble side because it pretty much eliminates any possibility of getting the non-tapered section of the string on the tuning post. If some one already said something like this on page 2 or 3 of the thread, they’re obviously incredibly intelligent and very likely extraordinarily good looking as well.

This begs for a poll.

 

[Lo-E]

I have 2 that are 3+2 and one 5-in-line. They're different enough that I don't get confused.

I have been known, however, to grab the wrong string when I go to or from a 4-string Musicman 3+1 to or from a 4-in-line Fender or G&L or a 2+2. I guess the moral of the story is: Pay Attention.

 

[Riff Ranger]

I absolutely prefer 2 (BE) X 3 (ADG) because it allows the B string to be farther up the headstock so there is less chance of the leader binding around the tuner post with any speaking length of the string. The G string doesn't matter, and the rest of the strings still have enough leader in any event.

2+3 so the B tuner can be further back

I can’t say I’m surprised you two beat me to it, but I can say I am pleased.

 

[Riff Ranger]

Apparently, Ibanez can't make up its mind, either.

They really can’t.

I really do wish the 32” scale acoustic had 2 on the bass side and 3 on the treble side for the reasons I’ve just mentioned.

 

[Jefenator]

I've been hoping to play one of those...how are those?

They're pretty cool in an old-school kind of way. Not the best playing action or the growliest low B, but I love the feel of the satin nitro and the bark of the humbuckers in series.

 

[elkkid2]

They're pretty cool in an old-school kind of way. Not the best playing action or the growliest low B, but I love the feel of the satin nitro and the bark of the humbuckers in series.

Thanks!

 

[GTHintz]

That's why I have 3 basses all 2+3. Now if I had a 3/2 I'd probably be fine though.

 

[elkkid2]

I have three different ones. I have a Fender Amer. Deluxe with five in a line, a newer one that has the G string peg on the G string side, and a Tacoma Thunderchief 5 string that has two pegs on the G string side.