Yamatji - LPM-1E

[darryl.bellotti]

My first build is in the mail. Wanted to make sure I have the headstock design down pat so that I had a good starting point for when it arrived ... I have thrown together a couple of ideas ... And made my task far more difficult!! I can't choose! I love them all!

The name on the guitar is my Paternal family tribal group: Yamatji. Its the name for the Aboriginal people of the Mid-West/Gascoyne region of WA. The emblem depicts the 'fire and water', in reference to balance, harmony etc.

Any ideas on headstock choice?

[Marcel]

Hi Darryl, and welcome to the builders forum...

Which one you choose to do will most probably be as a result from your tools and skills.... That aside, I think #7 is the most striking and unique at first glance...

[darryl.bellotti]

Cheers Marcel, Thanks for the welcome!

I do like that design. I don't mind the difficulty of some of them - I want to take the time to make sure it's right so want to put in the effort. See how I go anyway!

[FrankenWashie]

Welcome to the Forum Darryl,

I agree with Marcel that 7 is both striking and unique and would be instantly recognisable.
My 2 cents worth, I've always found asymmetrical LP head stock designs a little jarring given the symmetry of the LP tuning machine layout. But that's just a personal point of view and at the end its about you being happy with what you've crafted.

I like 2 and 4 as they maintain that symmetry, give a slight nod to the original and personalise what you are doing.
5 & 6 seem a bit Dean-ish (Not that that is a bad thing).

At the end of it, the project is about your vision and what you want to build. I love the Family connection and the symbol and its meaning. I could imagine this logo inlaid below the Bridge tailpiece in blue and orange/red epoxy resins or something like that.

Above all, post lots of progress photos, ask many questions and read up the other threads, there's a wealth of information just floating out there. If you get stuck, sing out and any one of about 2 dozen builders will pop up to help. Enjoy the experience!

[OliSam]

Welcome Darryl
I like 2, 7 & 8


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[pablopepper]

Hi Darryl. 7 gets my vote. Very cool.

[darryl.bellotti]

Thanks FW. Totally get what you're saying about the symmetry. 7 & 8 are actually based on the layout of the body - it does seem odd sometimes to have such a symmetrical headstock with a body that isn't. So I just wanted to see what it'd look like. I do like 7 heaps though!

[Drummerdude]

Welcome and I really like the design options that is much more sophisticated than my paper and pencil... I like # 8

[darryl.bellotti]

Yeah - was considering doing it all by hand, but I wanted to visualise the end result so I had something to aim for. I've got all the raw files I designed, so I will upload a PDF with the vectorised line drawings for people to download the designs too. It'd be great to see them around!

[wokkaboy]

Hi Darryl, welcome to the forum. As everyone has different tastes if you like #7 then go for it. Going for an original shape is the way to go. I personally like 2, 3, 6, 7 & 8. You should be the one making the decision. Best of luck with the build.
I've never heard of the LPM-1E model, what is the 'E' mean ?