headstock

Noun

Meaning

A part (usually separate from the bed or frame) for supporting some of the principal working parts of a machine

The part of a lathe that holds the revolving spindle and its attachments; -- also called poppet head, the opposite corresponding part being called a tailstock.

The part of a planing machine that supports the cutter, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

peghead head headpiece capo front end headframe pegbox shafthead frame forestock gallows frame winding tower pit frame buffer beam hoist frame front part
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Hypernyms

support

Phrases with the word

headstock spindle

Examples

A bass guitar headstock with detuner set to D position. Source: Internet

As a result, the headstock was changed to the typical ESP style, but flipped upside down. citation citation * ESP M-II Standard – EMG and Seymour Duncan, Hammett used this a lot in the studio and live. Source: Internet

Components Head main seeAlso The headstock is located at the end of the guitar neck farthest from the body. Source: Internet

His most famous Stratocaster is his 1972 blonde Strat, nicknamed " The Duck " because of its yellow finish and the Donald Duck stickers on the headstock. Source: Internet

In addition to fretboard inlay, the headstock and soundhole surround are also frequently inlaid. Source: Internet

It features a vertical skull & crossbones as opposed to the horizontal ones featured on today's KH's, and an upside down Jackson Guitars style headstock which is what Hammett originally intended. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

headstay headstead headstick headstock spindle headstone headstoned