Same. The Gloss Natural finish looks like its gonna be cool, I want a V like that :3
This is the only Dean headstock I don't want to throw on a campfire, so good for them.
You're right, of course, it is a clear case of form over function. But at least the Jackson and Kramer headstocks were always meant to be used on Floyd guitars with locking nuts, thus making it a non-issue. But when you use a "normal" nut then the fewer points of friction / angles equal the least chances for the strings to bind. What one should be aiming for is a completely straight line from the bridge to the tuner post, preferably with no aids such as string trees and such.I think it's a side-effect that comes with some of the best-looking headstocks. Gibson, Jackson pointy, Kramer -- all cool-looking headstocks with some unfortunate geometry, from a purely functional perspective.
As much as I really don't care for the old Dean V headstock, I liked it on the Cadillac, for some reason. I think it balances the whole guitar out really well.
This is the only Dean headstock I don't want to throw on a campfire, so good for them.
You're right, of course, it is a clear case of form over function. But at least the Jackson and Kramer headstocks were always meant to be used on Floyd guitars with locking nuts, thus making it a non-issue.
But when you use a "normal" nut then the fewer points of friction / angles equal the least chances for the strings to bind. What one should be aiming for is a completely straight line from the bridge to the tuner post, preferably with no aids such as string trees and such.
Gross. The big V headstock is what makes a Dean a Dean.
You mean a DEAN V or ML without that FUGLY V headstock that makes the guitars so neck heavy that the neck heads to the floor as soon as you let the guitar go with your hand and a non V neck profile?? WOW that is a BIG step up!
I've never had a neck-heavy Dean, and I've owned more than a few.
Are you coming to the Dean stuff next weekend? Tour at Dean Friday 10am-1pm.