Looks like the same one...I mean the headstock isn`t ugly, there are worse it just doesn`t appeal to me...however, it`s probably the last thing I look at when thinking about a purchase. Originally I thought they changed it because they were considering selling them in the US, but then they dropped off the map, anyways, I have mine along with other fabulous MIJs guitars...that aren`t from the `80s...and I`m not one of those guys who feels he needs to own em all...I am satisfied with what I have. I can`t imagine there are any better guitars out there than those I own, equal certainly but better, matter of opinion I guess...lots of outstanding makers in Japan today.