Is the overall dimensions of a solid Martin headstock different than the Martin slotted headstock? Especially, is the area above the tuners where the decal/inlay is positioned the same on both styles?
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Shape of Martin Slotted Headstock
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Re: Shape of Martin Slotted Headstock
nope
the headstock is 2 7/8 at the top
6 1/2 from the back of the nut
the headstock is 2 7/8 at the top
6 1/2 from the back of the nut
John Hall
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Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
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Re: Shape of Martin Slotted Headstock
Thank you John!
It sure is nice to have access to your Martin knowledge and history!
It sure is nice to have access to your Martin knowledge and history!
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Re: Shape of Martin Slotted Headstock
On the slot head
the corners tended to be sharp.
Glad to help
the corners tended to be sharp.
Glad to help
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
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Re: Shape of Martin Slotted Headstock
I forgot that, yes the head stock is thicker. Thanks Rick I owes ya
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com