Yamatji - LPM-1E

[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!

[deleted user]

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!