Teles with matching headstocks…..

For guitars of the straight waisted variety (or reverse offset).
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Re: Teles with matching headstocks…..

Post by MrSparkle » Tue Dec 24, 2024 8:05 am

Matching headstocks are the correct choice on any solid/metallic/flake/candy etc finish (and natural, obviously). At least, on RW/IL/Ebony. For bacon it's kind of a mixed bag mostly because I hate bacon fretboards. On Maple - it's USUALLY a yes, but not as consistently as dark boards.

Tuxedo maple Tele's are an example exception to that. As for bursts - it's REALLY dependent on the guitar. On masterpieces like my Stardust Elite:

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Unambiguous. That burst had to match. On a 3-tone strat? Please, please no.

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Re: Teles with matching headstocks…..

Post by Ceepers » Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:09 am

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Guess I’m going matching……

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Re: Teles with matching headstocks…..

Post by Ceepers » Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:38 am

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Done!!! Came out well I think!

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