Is there a name for it ?

[Horace]

On a few high end Heritage models - Golden Eagle, Super Eagle, and Henry Johnson as well as on a few Gibson models - J200 and L5 their is a rounded point in the center of the fretboard that sticks out toward the neck pickup beyond what would otherwise be the end of the fretboard. Is there a name for this little doo-dad ?

 

Thanks,

 

Horace

[big bob]

Cupids Bow..

[Horace]

Cupids Bow..

Thanks big bob ! I've wondered about that for years and never thought to ask.

 

Horace

[DetroitBlues]

Yep, check out KBP810's custom built H-157 thread. You'll find he ordered one. Looks absolutely stunning.... To me, its small touch that helps this become a high class instrument.

[Guest HRB853370]

Thanks big bob ! I've wondered about that for years and never thought to ask.

 

Horace

 

I'd say "bow", but not necessarily Cupid's!

[big bob]

I'd say "bow", but not necessarily Cupid's!

It's called a cupid's bow. Buhler, Anybody!

[kbp810]

It's called a cupid's bow. Buhler, Anybody!

Cupid's bow it is

 

and seeing as how DB called it out...

 

[Gitfiddler]

A multi-layer bound cupid's bow is so classy!

 

kbp810~I just noticed that the fret ends extend all the way to the edge of the fretboard. Very nice touch. Is there anything you forgot on that amazing instrument?!

[big bob]

A multi-layer bound cupid's bow is so classy!

 

kbp810~I just noticed that the fret ends extend all the way to the edge of the fretboard. Very nice touch. Is there anything you forgot on that amazing instrument?!

Bigsby, just saying!! yea I'm a chain puller..

[Trouble]

Cupid's bow it is

 

and seeing as how DB called it out...

 

Is there any kind of special switching on that one?