is there a point to a string tree

As far as I know it is to even the tension over the nut between strings. Without it, the down force would be less on the D and G strings making it possible for those strings to jump out of the nut when played hard.

String trees are usually only on basses with more than two tuning machines to one side of the headstock. Fender and MM are examples. Basses with 2x2 tuners don't have them.

Ahhhhh thanks Paul.... yeah now it makes sense.

Plod.

I might also add that tilt back headstocks serve that same purpose. Most 2x2 that I have seen are tilted back. I've seen some 4-in lines like that too. Carvin would be good example.

Hey Paulie babe..

Try this...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headstock

Dr. Leroy

Thanks Leroy me old love, very interesting.

Plod.

you two need to get a room!

Yo Gar...

We had one till our wives found out... hehe! That's why Paul was forced to go to Australia...

Pregnant and alone I ran off and joined the Circus... I was the bearded lady for months.. Till it was pointed out that my pregnancy was longer than an elephants... so I went to visit a doctor.. he informed me that my pregnancy was really just too many burgers and way too much beer.. (Paul always knew how to look after me..).

After that I drifted from job to job.. mainly pole dancing for loose change in seedy Go Go clubs.. Then I discovered the internet.. which led to my renewed contact with my mate Paul....

The rest is history or something like that...

Am I rambling ?

Leroy...

I was always under the (mistaken) impression that you were BORN in the circus!

One other thing, I am never quite sure what it means when a dude says he was "pole" dancing...

Yo Gar..

Hahahahaha! who told you my sordid secret ? and the other subject would be more of a hand jive than pole dance... heh! heh!..

Leroy..

Since leaving England totaly heartbroken I spent the next 30 years in a burger/pizza and beer induced coma, the pain was palpable (wonder what that means) lol.
Leroy found each other using the Freaks looking For Family looking For Freaks That Had Been In The Circus dot com.
LOL.
Plod.

*grins*
A sordid tale of woe and confession.....great read
:P

It's the neon lycra Gar !!!

Plod.

lol
I think I found this pic of you Plod:



I never knew you were a neon spandex wearing Giant!! I am impressed!

LMAO !!!
:P

What are you laughing at sock boy ??? OKOK it is a bit funny LMAO !!!

Plod.

OMG OMG !!! It's meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!

Handsome devil aint I lol.

Plod.