Just to clarify - I didn't buy it, it wasn't up for sale. I went to see it out of curiosity, but ended up really liking it.
I went again today and had the chance to chat with Sheldon for a full half hour. I brought up the headstock and he was very aware that it polarised opinion, but also said that many of Dingwall's design decisions have done in the past, and people tend to get used to things over time... I'm kind of inclined to agree, (although I still think the MM Bongo is one of the ugliest things I've ever seen). The headstock does look very beautiful in person, and because of its shorter length (and the rear strap), the bass balances quite beautifully on a strap. I for one really like it, I think it has that signature Dingwall vibe with a nod to the original.