Could it be that the modern AST headstock shape actually began as early as 1988 on Custom Edition AST models??
* Note the top edge at the end.
New shape. This one with truss rod adjustment at the headstock signifying it is from after the mid 2000s.
Old shape:
Kind of weird and confusing because AST Goldstars made in Japan kept the headstock shape they first had beginning in 1983 all the way through until 2003 at least while some Custom Editions and what seem to be Korean AST guitars used the newer shape?
Still sorting this out.
Surprised to realize this. Might be a way to tell what was made where?
1994 catalog
New shape, top edge on the end is angled.
same catalog, older shape, top edge at the end more of a constant curve.
1995 catalog
2003 catalog
* Note the top edge at the end.
New shape. This one with truss rod adjustment at the headstock signifying it is from after the mid 2000s.
Old shape:
Kind of weird and confusing because AST Goldstars made in Japan kept the headstock shape they first had beginning in 1983 all the way through until 2003 at least while some Custom Editions and what seem to be Korean AST guitars used the newer shape?
Still sorting this out.
Surprised to realize this. Might be a way to tell what was made where?
1994 catalog
New shape, top edge on the end is angled.
same catalog, older shape, top edge at the end more of a constant curve.
1995 catalog
2003 catalog
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