Matching Headstock

[WI Short Scaler]

I liked the look but wasn't really sold either way.

But I really loved the Bronco neck and it's playability, so I opted to put it on my Franken-Musicmaster bass. It's so thin and smooth it helps alot with the arthritis in my hands, it also brightened my tone too.

But I think it looks washed out so the next project will be the headstock getting painted. I'm thinking it'll be the same red that is on the end of the body horns. As smooth as it plays now it looks a little washed out in my opinion.

 

[Wesley R]

I prefer matching headstock, my wife insists on it.

 

[JRA]

the ‘Santiago’

 

[ShawnG]

I don’t have one.

I want one.

Me, too. A “must have” in the unlikely event that I ever order a custom bass.

 

[bolophonic]

 

[Deleted member 365158]

Yes!
Both are fine.
This one i put an aftermarket neck on and was going to leave it natural after I shaped it. Looked funny so I darkened it a little and it looks better. Not matching though.

i might still go black to match the pg... plays fine regardless.

 

[Riff Ranger]

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Couldn't agree more I'm not one for maple necks & painted headstocks BUT on a rosewood board thats a different matter .

I think we agree on a lot of things

 

[getrhythm]

I love them. I think all basses should come standard with it.
This is a rattle-can refin/resto mod of a Precision (now fretless).

 

[Riff Ranger]

i like 'em with, and i like 'em without...i like 'em all!


i have one ax with:

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Slick and classy

 

[JRA]

Slick and classy

thanks!

 

[HubbardsFate]

I love matching headstocks; basses with black-painted headstocks generally look pretty good to me as well...

 

[Funk With Me]

 

[Speterc]

 

[Pilgrim]

I'm late to the party, but I LIKE matching headstocks. On the bass I refinished I matched it, including the black burst over red...

 

[Speterc]

Love matching headstocks!

 

[seedokebass]

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Is that a Fender neck on Lakland body? Or all Fender with a Lakland bridge?

 

[OldFenderPlayer]

I shout out YES to the matching headstock on your project bass. Here is the Olympic White headstock on my 1965 Fender Jazz Bass, plus one of the entire front of the bass.

 

[Yellow Bang66]

Love it- it adds an extra measure of attention to detail in my opinion.


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I love them, I think it ties the whole bass together,Ive stated here many time I have a few MIJ, JBS' all of have a black painted headstock, It started a small trend amongst the members & fans(3 guys)of my cover band! I prefer the look, as it looks finished, not naked or unfinished.

 

[Speterc]

Is that a Fender neck on Lakland body? Or all Fender with a Lakland bridge?

Hi!

It's actually a Warmoth jazz bass, with a Lakland bridge.
MJT nitro finish, hipshot ultralight oval head tuners, Lollar single coils, and a poly finish on the fretless board.
Assembly, setup, fingerboard coating were done by Pat Wilkins (super gentleman, easy to communicate with).

 

[Phaidrus]

I think it ties the whole bass together

By the way, may I ask, who is the bass player in your profile pic?