Convert Strat Neck To Parker Neck

[ZiKi]

I would like to convert my strat neck headstock into a parker type headstock, i want to give it that neat "difference"

Does it have to have some sort of support? Is it long enough?

[Executioner606]

I dunno if you could do it. Since you couldnt really put a string tree anywhere i dunno if the strings would have the right break angle. Someone correct me if im wrong.

[LGM Guitars]

Keep in mind there is carbon fiber in the parker headstock, you'd probably be ok, but strength might be a concern.

[soapbarstrat]

I'm pretty sure that parker headstock is a little longer than a strat headstock. Strat head looks way better, to me.

[darren wilson]

There's no carbon fiber in the P-series headstock, and it's roughly the same shape. But i think it is a little longer than a Fender-style headstock, and without the backward tilt, you would have to get staggered-height tuners to get the strings to break over the nut at the right angle.

[iskim86]

I can already hear a headstock snap.

[LGM Guitars]

I think the P38 headstocks are thicker too though aren't they?

[ZiKi]

the tuners are sperzels and they are staggered, and i could put some sort of metal beam in it.

Edited September 14, 2004 by ZiKi

[skibum5545]

Cutting a headstock is one thing. What you're talking about is looking to be quite another.

One option might be (and this is a big job, and a big might) to take your strat neck, steam off the fretboard, cut off the headstock, and minding the truss rod, scarf joint on a new headstock of stronger wood, even with metal/fiber support if you want, reglue the fretboard, and you have your headstock!

But that's a lot of work. It'd be easier to buy a Parker neck and redo the body/heel to fit it IMO.

[darren wilson]

I think the P38 headstocks are thicker too though aren't they?

I haven't looked at a P-series headstock up close in ages, but i think that's very likely.

[javacody]

USA Custom Guitars might be able to make you a strat neck with that shape headstock.

[ZiKi]

:-/ well i guess it isnt possible then eh? i dont want to go thru all that work. i just wanted something cool that'll make my guitar look different than most other strats. i came across a $50 guitar and im re-doing it. you can see my progress at the 'Project "pimp my guitar"' forum in progress and finished work. thanks guys

[darren wilson]

Well, on a $50 guitar, i'd say try it. If it doesn't work, you've got a headstock repair project to learn from!