Matching headstock poll

[SJan3]

I think that really looks good, sometimes (although it's only on the frontside).
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Ya know what? That does look good! But I was always crazy about redburst.

 

[SJan3]

I might go for three tone sunburst on my Jazz Bass headstock. I'd have to see it first.

Don't do it! I feel nauseous already..

 

[Ric4003S]

Matching headstock to bass? For sure.
Ric body, Ric headstock. Same color finish? Sure. Hardware, yep,
Jazz Bass, not to that degree.

 

[Altitude]

I'm a no.

You know how it looks when you wear a shirt a certain color and shoes that are exactly the same color? A little too matchy, maybe trying just a bit too hard.

Same thing.

 

[dkelley]

I realize this is a minority opinion but I absolutely hate matching headstocks. I think it looks tacky and cheap. The only thing worse than a matching headstock is a painted neck. I have passed on basses that played really well because they had matching headstocks.

Interesting! Considering it invariably costs more to get a matching headstock color or finish... what makes it seem cheaper to you? There must be some association.... a kid's instrument or something that had a matching headstock? I think we are all affected by toys and junk we've used, and it affects our choices as adults.

I mean, I've seen kids toy guitars with matching headstocks - I could imagine that giving me the heeby jeebies now, totally.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Sometimes!
Sometimes a black headplate is just the thing

 

[Marc DLarosa]

Being home for too long during covid will make you do some silly stuff...

 

[Standalone]

Do y’all consider a headstock that is just painted on the face “matching?” I don’t, not really — I prefer the whole neck painted to match.

Dark fretboard? Matching.

Maple fretboard? No matching.

This is a good generalization. Exceptions abound, but so it is with all generalizations.

 

[Marc DLarosa]

Dark fretboard? Matching.

Maple fretboard? No matching.

Sorry...

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Do y’all consider a headstock that is just painted on the face “matching?” I don’t, not really — I prefer the whole neck painted to match.


This is a good generalization. Exceptions abound, but so it is with all generalizations.

IMHO a matched headplate is desirable over a fully 'painted' neck.
There are exceptions to this.

I have a bass on the drawing board that will be metal flake from all sides .
Fretboard included.

 

[A9X]

I voted Yes, as it's my general preference, but there may be some I don't care.

 

[zontar]

What about sparkle finishes?

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The two outside basses in the above pic have matching headstocks but the one on the right is a ginger burst.

Sure.