Fender Stratocaster headstock. Image 2 of 2. Gibson Les Pauls headstock. Beyond providing a home for the manufacturer’s logo, the headstock is where you’ll find the tuners.

Yes, those figures are correct. Unveiled during the new gear fever of NAMM 2025, the Standard range is the most affordable Fender you’ll find and comprises the Strat, HSS Strat and Telecaster, ...

At the headstock end, the strings are anchored by vintage-style machine heads rather than the modern standard units specified - in truth a more elegant solution that looks much smarter in combination ...