teleblaster Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Can anybody out there give me some advice on an anderson? are they any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogman Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Never heard of them. But now you have me interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 yes they are good. kind of an understatement. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodlesbad Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 They have a stellar reputation, but I've never had the chance to play one ... my local guitar store has one, with a "do not touch ever ... don't point at it ... don't even look" sign on it. Priced to match. National Capital Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel E. Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Never played one. They have a reputation for unexcelled craftsmanship and playability. "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak Lander Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Originally posted by teleblaster: Can anybody out there give me some advice on an anderson? are they any good?Is the pope Catholic? Our Joint "When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it." The Duke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogman Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I just went to their website. Attractive guitars. Nothing unique though. They look a lot like G&Ls. Especially the finishes. I am curious as to how they sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael saulnier Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Anderson's have a great reputation as both beautiful and great sounding guitars. They're in strong demand, so there's often a waiting period to get one... especially if you want a custom one built to your tastes. They're expensive... but highly prized by many. I've played a couple, and came away impressed. I would compare them with Suhr, Melancon, Grosh, McInturf, and similar high quality small builders. Could you find a G&L that played and sounded great for a lot less? Probably. But it wouldn't be an Anderson. I happen to love my new Fender American Deluxe w/ a quilted maple "bent" top... very "Anderson" styled... beautiful guitar... about 1/3 the price of an Anderson. BTW, I'm pretty sure Anderson makes their own pickups and electronic setup... which gives them a "sound" that's their own. If you can afford an Anderson, I bet you would find them to be great! But don't forget to try some of the other great guitars out there... you never know what will be YOUR favorite. michael I'm still "guitplayer"! Check out my music if you like... http://www.michaelsaulnier.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak Lander Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Hey Gitplayer, you're needed HERE! Our Joint "When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it." The Duke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Soloway Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Originally posted by fogman: I just went to their website. Attractive guitars. Nothing unique though. They look a lot like G&Ls. Especially the finishes. I am curious as to how they sound.Actually they have a number of features that are either unique or which have been copied by other builders after they made the breakthrough. Anderson was one of the very early boutique builders and a lot of their innovations (like a chambered solid drop top) have become almost standard features. Their switcheroo system is certainly the only switching system of its kind and while confusing to some is incredibly powerful. I don't love playing their guitars, but like both their craftsmanship and their innovative ideas. Very fine guitars. www.solowayguitars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gato Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Originally posted by Oh God Dak, not again...: Originally posted by teleblaster: Can anybody out there give me some advice on an anderson? are they any good?Is the pope Catholic?Is Osama Bin Laden a good friend of Bush Jr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I had a Tom Anderson hollow Strat for a while, and it was great. Their pickups are really good, but different from pretty much everything else out there. My Anderson didn't have the active eq switching set up some of them do, but it was really spanky and bright sounding, very much like a good vintage Strat out to sound. They are right proud of their guitars; the prices are very high. But the woodwork is excellent, the finishes are gorgeous, and the fretwork is top notch. Which model are you lookng at, and what are they asking for a price? Always remember that you�re unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael c Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I own an Anderson Strat and a Hollow T Tele. They are spectacular instruments that play & sound wonderful. I have owned many Fender guitars, Gibsons and Guilds, and none of those instruments could compare to the Andersons............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolead Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 My neighbor has been a long time Fender player, never really looking deep into other guitars. Sure, he'd try 'em, but usually, he came back to his plethora of Strats and handful of other guitars. However, he now does own a TA Hollow T Classic and I believe a Hollow Classic as well. He likes them both very much, and I've heard nothing but great tones out of them. If I wanted a high-end non-Fender Strat, I'd probably get an Anderson over a G&L. I tried his Hollow Classic once, and the neck just feels so much more comfortable than a regular Fender or a G&L. Plus, the pickups are stacked humbuckers, which to me is a plus. It's a great guitar, and IMO, well worth spending more than a G&L or high-end Fender. I don't think they match its quality. Maybe in the future they will. Shut up and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogman Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 you've opened my eyes! no I want to play one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdog114 Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/mdog114/TApics030.jpg Here's my Hollow-T and my pooch! Great guitars! "Never back-up more than you have to" REAL MEN PLAY TELECASTERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chap_dup1 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 the Anderson guitars are great and many of the players that I play with use them. Personally, I find them a bit too 'perfect' and a bit stiff. If you're going custom, I prefer my Sadowsky's but even they don't hold up to my 64 Strat but they are great gig guitars. chap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchipman Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 what's the web address for his sight? All my stuff is here: www.timothychipman.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodlesbad Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Right here. National Capital Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar55 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I have an Anderson "tele" that I bought used a few years back for $1200. I believe it went for $2100 new. The previous owner put Joe Bardens in place of the original Anderson p/u's. It's a smoker that will stand up to any "tele" by any maker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Jew Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I have Tom Anderson H-3 humbuckers in my guitarsall of my guitars. Love the tone on 'em. If he made a steak sauce, I'd put it on my Wheaties every morning. However, his guitars are a little too "weenie" looking for me, but they DO sound nice. \m/ Erik "To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." --Sun Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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