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- What is the purpose of the tuning pegs located at the headstock?
- Is slotted headstock better?
- What is the headstock on a guitar?
What is the purpose of the tuning pegs located at the headstock?
Head: The headstock is located at the top of the guitar and holds the tuning pegs, you will usually find the manufacturers logo here. Tuning Pegs: The tuning pegs allow the player to tune the guitar by turning the pegs to increase or decrease the tension in the strings.
Is slotted headstock better?
Slotted: Lighter due to routing out of the slots. Better break angle over the nut. Longer unvoiced string means easier bends.
What is the headstock on a guitar?
Headstock. At the top of the neck is the headstock or peghead of the guitar, which holds the tuning pegs and keys that allow the guitar to be tuned. Headstocks can be straight or angled, and come in many different shapes depending on maker and model.
