need help with a "Signature" headstock design

Posted by Wichita Sam on April 10, 2016 at 10:25am

hello CBGers,

I am just getting back into building after a long layoff and would like to "brand" my CBGs with a signature headstock design. Knowing that many heads are smarter than one (especially mine), I'm asking for your help.

Will you post to this discussion pictures or drawings of a unique headstock design? The only requirement is that it needs to be adaptable to any CBG using 1-4 strings. At the end of the month I'll pick one that will become the flag for the Wichita Sam CBG revival.

Oh, to encourage participation and fun, the first CBG that I build using the winning design will go to the person who offered the design. Don't hesitate to offer any design you think is cool.

Thanks,

the Best,

Wichita Sam

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Wichita Sam May 16, 2016 at 12:21pm

posting pics of anonymous picks prize diddley bow. details: oak neck, maple fret board, guitar pick position markers, BB side markers, Ted Crocker wound pickup, medium frets, walnut nut, bolt nut, salad fork tailpiece and prize winning design Wichita Sam headstock. First build in over a year, it shows. Thanks for getting me back in the game!
- the anonymous pick > Wichita Sam May 16, 2016 at 12:38pm
  
  well , that is very cool !!!! , again . im, honored to receive such a prize , luv the fork and the bb markers !!! cant wait to do a demo vid with it . one stringers are a hoot . thanx again , and great to see you back at it . ;-)
Bama Hound May 2, 2016 at 12:39pm

Good job Pick. It is a simple and easy to duplicate design. Sam can take it as it is or "play" with the width and lengths of the flames to his own personal taste. Congrats to both of ya!
- the anonymous pick > Bama Hound May 2, 2016 at 1:10pm
  
  yup, thanx bama.
the anonymous pick May 2, 2016 at 5:48am

Wow , i'm honored to be picked among all these wonderful designs and ideas,

and to receive such a wonderful, meaningful , landmark piece from such an established builder, with a story behind it , and a Crocker pup to boot . ;-)

It will be a treasured piece to my collection :-D thanx , and thanks for all for the congrats .
Robert Killen May 2, 2016 at 1:28am

Congratulations, Pick!

I look forward to seeing the final product. :-)
Wichita Sam May 1, 2016 at 9:56pm

I'm happy to announce that the anonymous pick's headstock design of the flaming "W" is my choice for my future Wichita Sam Signature CBG series. He will be receiving a fretted Diddley Bow fitted with a custom Ted Crocker wound pickup. Thanks to everyone who offered designs and suggestions. You guys are the best! Wichita Sam
- Ron "Oily" Sprague > Wichita Sam May 1, 2016 at 11:13pm
  
  Darn! Just missed the deadline. I was gonna suggest just using a radial arm or miter saw to cut a "W" groove in the headstock, then maybe hit it with a wood burner...
Fomhorach April 19, 2016 at 2:21am
Fomhorach April 16, 2016 at 4:02pm

Hey Sam. Why don't you research your family name a bit. See what pops up. You might find crests or symbols given to your name with a defining characteristic element.

You could also go for something stranger like writing a word in hieroglyphic to hexadecimal or just plain old Morse code right down your fretboard.

You could also just adopt an animal as a totem and use that.

I hope this gives you a bit of inspiration. Good luck.