I still find the CBS-era Fender headstock very unappealing; it somehow highlights the very asymmetrical outline of this design. The lame reason for the upsize according to CBS was to make the brand name more visible; it's like having a bigger billboard so your attraction is now magnified. Talking about putting guitar matters in the hands of non-enthusiasts...Anyway, I do own a Strat with such headstock- ST72 (Jap) not that I finally forgive it for its sheer repulsion but the ST-72 proves to be a good playing & sweet sounding instrument regardless of how it looks like; I'm not too picky with looks these days. We should regard looks as secondary in terms of acquisition priority but too many people do not mind owning a good-looking guitar even if it's unplayable & croaking.
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The pic you have chosen for ilustrating your article is from a 68-69 maple cap strat, one of the most looked after fender guitars. Taking apart aestheticss considerations, one of this, usually would cost more than many pre-cbs fenders.
value considerations aside, it's a personal dissent on the headstock design but i do own a fat headstock fender, it's my take on design psychology- it shouldn't affect the overall appreciation of tone & playability...
The pic shown may be a 68 but My 68 has a much smaller profile..
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