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Permalink Reply by Tom T on September 23, 2019 at 9:26am

It's not a question of which one "I" prefer. It's about what you prefer. Either method  of creating a break angle over the nut works.

Personally, I always use a scarf joint for my head stock. Is it better? I doubt it, but I like the looks. I use a 12~15 degree angle since that is common on factory made acoustic guitars.

Don't over analyze it. Look at them both and decide which look you like better. In the end, you can't really make an incorrect decision.

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Permalink Reply by Kigar on September 23, 2019 at 1:37pm

Done both.  I would say the upper one is more classic cbg, the lower is more traditional instrument. Also when I do the lower one normally I put the purple part on top. No veneer needed ( it is already usually to thick) and the joint is covered by the fretboard. 

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Permalink Reply by JL on September 23, 2019 at 11:26pm

Most folks do the cutout one for the first few gits, then get the itch to try a few with a scarfjoint to challenge their skills.

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Permalink Reply by JD on September 24, 2019 at 3:07am

Another thing to keep in mind no matter which method you choose it that most (Gitty) tuners are designed for 1/2-5/8" thick headstocks. Don't make it too thick.

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Permalink Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH on September 24, 2019 at 1:10pm

If I'm building a down and dirty(basic) I use the top one. For the custom or the ones I charge more for I use a scarf joint! "No rules"! 

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Permalink Reply by Jonathan Buttazoni on September 25, 2019 at 9:22am

thank you a lot for the infos! I think i will try the cutout for this build an a scarf for the next.

And thank you for the tip with putting the pink on top. 

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