David Newton wrote:
Yeah, I hate slot-heads too, especially the up charge.
Your avatar is argueing against you
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| Author: | Ti-Roux [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Solid head / Slotted head |
My next build (#3) will be an OM, and I can't choose between a solid or slotted peghead... both are nice. What are pros and cons of each? Thanks Francis |
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| Author: | Haans [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid head / Slotted head |
I can't think of a "pro" for a slot head except they are old time. More work, harder to string up and to restring, not many choices in tuners. I like 'em... |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid head / Slotted head |
About half of the guitars I have built are slotheads. As a result of doing that many I have overcome the PITA factor. A significant reason why it has become easy is having used the best routing jig I own. Check it out at http://www.luthiertool.com/triple_choice_slothead.html. Even stringing takes me no more time than for a solid peghead. The only con in my opinion is the extra finishing time required to deal with the slots and ramps. As other cool builders have stated, it's cool to do slotheads. Attachment: Aurelia Shades and Headstock.jpg
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| Author: | Haans [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid head / Slotted head |
Well, that does look like the jewel of jigs, JJ. Costs as much too. Looks like I'll have to figure out a rational for getting that one! |
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| Author: | Bailey [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid head / Slotted head |
I've built 3 OMs now and haven't even considered doing a slot head. I like all the options available for tuners with a solid head. Much easier for me anyway. I can't use the "Takes too much time excuse" because I waste way too much time just doing nothing. Kent |
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| Author: | douglas ingram [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid head / Slotted head |
I've been building classicals and I haven't even thought of using a solid head! After all the other work in building a good guitar, doing a slothead is not that difficult. |
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| Author: | Kent Chasson [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid head / Slotted head |
One pro for a slothead is that they reduce the weight at the peghead by a noticeable amount, assuming you think that's a pro. |
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| Author: | David Newton [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid head / Slotted head |
Yeah, I hate slot-heads too, especially the up charge. |
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| Author: | Ti-Roux [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 2:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid head / Slotted head |
David Newton wrote: Yeah, I hate slot-heads too, especially the up charge. Your avatar is argueing against you
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| Author: | Daniel Minard [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid head / Slotted head |
I've only done a couple of slot heads, but I really like 'em. Definitely has the cool factor. I did the first without a jig & it's OK... But I wasn't completely happy with it. For the second I bought the LMI jig. Though not nearly as slick as the luthiertool unit, it works very nicely. One piece of advice, though. Before doing the final shaping & sanding of the slots, make sure you have the clearance you need, so the E strings don't touch at the ends of the slots. On my last one, I can just get a five thou feeler guage between the string & the corner of the slot. Some folks chisel a flat exit ramp at the bottom of the slots. This pretty much assures sufficient clearance. |
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| Author: | Ti-Roux [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid head / Slotted head |
I have a jig for classical headstock slots that I could use. I'll just have to chisel down the slot ends to square, so ''too much work'' argument don't bother me here. Regardless of the work job, I just want to pros and cons on the finished product. Does it affect sound? Some body told me that slotted head decrease sustain and increase the ''crunchy attack''. I can understand how and why, but how much it's affecting, really. Also, i'm building this guitar for me, in the sense that I have no order, but I'll probably sell it one day, so is it a good hook or not for musician? Thanks for the replies! Francis |
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