Mr. Anderson

[bobcs71]

I got a hollow Classic T from a fellow TGPer. I just wanted to say it's a good instrument and even though it's a '96, Tom Anderson was very good about answering questions. I want to try one of his latest ones some time.

The guitar sounded OK and last night I took it to a rehearsal. OK became GREAT in a live situation and it cuts through the mix!

[Glowing Tubes]

Tom is a great guy and always open to questions. I've always found him very approachable and helpful on all matters Anderson.
I have yet to play an Anderson that does not play like butter...

[wes37]

Hmm...first time I've heard someone say that a TA guitar was just "good". I have two TAs and think they're the mutt's nuts!

[bobcs71]

Originally Posted by wes37

Hmm...first time I've heard someone say that a TA guitar was just "good". I have two TAs and think they're the mutt's nuts!

I should clarify. I am really picky. I do need to get it set up. The previous owner liked the action higher than I do and someone but ceramic saddles on it. When I played it at home my analysis was:
The neck feels great.
I like the light weight.
It sounds well...good.

Then I took it to a rehearsal with just a Valvetrain Trenton (BF Princeton sound) and Barber LTD. Then I thought:
Wow. The mid character can cut through a mix nearly perfectly. I never once felt like I was fighting with the guitar. It felt like it worked with me.

Which TAs do you have?

[Trebor Renkluaf]

Everytime I hear "Mr. Anderson" I can't help but think of Agent Smith...

[bobcs71]

It's name is NEO!

[Trebor Renkluaf]

Originally Posted by bobcs71

It's name is NEO!

That's better than Keanu.

[wes37]

Originally Posted by bobcs71

I should clarify. I am really picky. I do need to get it set up. The previous owner liked the action higher than I do and someone but ceramic saddles on it. When I played it at home my analysis was:
The neck feels great.
I like the light weight.
It sounds well...good.

Then I took it to a rehearsal with just a Valvetrain Trenton (BF Princeton sound) and Barber LTD. Then I thought:
Wow. The mid character can cut through a mix nearly perfectly. I never once felt like I was fighting with the guitar. It felt like it worked with me.

Which TAs do you have?

I have a hollow Drop Top Classic and a Cobra S. Both are phenomenal guitars! I'm also picky and set up all my guitars to fit how I like them to interact with me.

[bobcs71]

Originally Posted by Trebor Renkluaf

That's better than Keanu.

Definitely.
My last name is Smith so that really makes me "Agent Smith" and guitar is Mr. Anderson.
Where is Trinity?

[bobcs71]

Originally Posted by wes37

I have a hollow Drop Top Classic and a Cobra S. Both are phenomenal guitars! I'm also picky and set up all my guitars to fit how I like them to interact with me.

I'll update again after I use it for a gig Friday night & have it set up on Saturday.
I'm putting the steel saddles back (instead of the ceramic) on Tom's advice.

[J.T. Guitar]

I've had 10 Anderson guitars in all. I still have 5. The only reason I sold the others was because I'm playing a larger neck now. (.050 over Even-Taper)

If I were you I'd send the guitar back home for the saddle change and set-up. Tom and the boys would have that thing playing like new in no time.

Congrats!

[bobcs71]

I used the TA for a gig Friday night & it went well.

This morning I had the guitar set up and the original saddles put back on at the Guitar Factory (http://www.guitarfactory.us/) in Orlando. When they saw the first comment was "You have a TA now? They build great guitars." After being set up it plays fantastic. I've never had a bolt-neck guitar that plays this well. The original saddles put the "snap" back into the sound.

Me like!

[edwarddavis]

Originally Posted by Glowing Tubes

Tom is a great guy and always open to questions. I've always found him very approachable and helpful on all matters Anderson.
I have yet to play an Anderson that does not play like butter...

great guitar , period , owned a bunch a regret the ones that are gone seriously

[Trebor Renkluaf]

Originally Posted by bobcs71

Definitely.
My last name is Smith so that really makes me "Agent Smith" and guitar is Mr. Anderson.
Where is Trinity?

You could always get a Trinity amp...
http://www.trinityamps.com/sindex.htm

[Zeon45]

I currently own 3 Andersons. They are all stellar guitars. The Anderson Classic has become my #1 electric. It was my first Anderson and I just love that guitar.