It’s time to dive headstock-first into the world of bass mods that leave us scratching our heads in bewilderment, and a little bit of admiration. This headstock has thrown the rulebook out the window, and is busy writing its own!
Gazing upon this headstock, one must ask… What was the mod about? What is it trying to accomplish?
Here are a few guesses:
- Perhaps it’s an artistic statement on the loneliness of the E-string, forever destined to groove in its own spacious pad.
- Could it be a new form of string yoga? The A-string is clearly trying to reach higher consciousness right behind the nut.
- Maybe it’s an attempt at social distancing—because even strings need their personal space in these trying times.
- Is it possible the bassist wanted to test the myth that a higher string pull can summon the spirit of bass legends? That A-string is so tight it could ping you into another dimension.
- Or it’s a bold move to start a new trend in “string-streamlining,” making it easier to slap the bass by keeping all the action up front.
- And let’s not overlook the potential for a high-stakes game of “tune it or lose it,” where the closer the tuner is to the nut, the more thrilling the tuning experience.
In a world where we’re often too focused on the “why,” this bass headstock boldly embodies the “why not?” It’s not just a tweak; it’s a whole new way of thinking—about tuning, playing, and maybe even life itself.
So here’s to the bass mod that defies explanation but not imagination. May your strings stay ever taut, your tunes ever wild, and your musical journey ever unconventional. Rock on, you magnificent modded marvel, rock on!
