Guitar Identification by Headstock

One way to differentiate different guitars is to identify the type of headstock they have. Electric guitars and acoustic guitars often have identical headstocks, unless the guitar has a unique shape. Acoustic guitars can have identical headstocks, although Gibson’s href sticks are nearly identical in both models. Reverse headstocks are more common in metal guitars, but are found on most brands.

In 1974, Gibson introduced the “Open Book” headstock, which was similar to that of the popular Fatboy (version 1). In 1976, the company introduced the block font logo, and the “Hondo II” script logo followed in 1978. In general, guitar makers have copied or based their headstock designs on the headstock of a famous guitar. This makes it easier to distinguish between a copycat or a vintage guitar.

Guitar makers often used two different headstock styles to distinguish between similar guitars. The open-book headstock was used in Samick brand guitars throughout the ’80s. The next version, the J-55, had a long pickguard and a moustache bridge. The SJ-200 was even wider. In addition to this, the guitar’s neck and bridge were crafted from single-piece mahogany, while the A-2Z was made from left-over blonde tops from the A-3. It was also the first version of the L-series to feature adjustable truss rods and bridges. In the following years, Gibson began assembling the A-series guitars with left-over blonde tops from A-3s. The A-Z had black tops and a perfling line in the middle of the headstock.

The headstock is the first section of the guitar that holds the strings. The headstock features the logo of the guitar manufacturer and also includes the tuning pegs. These pegs raise and lower the pitch of the strings. The headstock also houses the tuning posts and the string trees. Each brand has different headstocks, and each guitar headstock is unique. These differences are related to aesthetics and distinguishing the guitars from each other.

If you’re looking for a Gibson guitar, the serial number of the instrument is a great way to identify it. Gibson made the guitars between 1884 and 1984. Afterwards, the company moved to Tennessee and the RRR number changed to 509. The serial number doesn’t necessarily correspond with the year, but it does indicate the type of guitar. If the serial number is more than eight-digits long, it’s a different story.

The angle of a guitar’s headstock is also crucial in determining its type. For example, if a guitar’s headstock is angled, it means the strings are not under enough pressure to make them vibrate. This can lead to buzzing and string buzz. It’s a good idea to install string trees, which hold the strings down and create a greater angle between the headstock and the nut.

Serial numbers for guitars vary based on the manufacturer. Yamaha guitars from the late 1980s and early 1990s have serial numbers that start with the letter “F” and end with a two-digit year. In addition, there’s also a five-digit number that corresponds to the model name. For example, if your guitar has an F-series serial number, you’ll know that it was made in Japan in July of 2014. For Ibanez guitars made from 2000 to 2008, the serial number will begin with “MYNN”, the last of which is a company’s code.