Tim Pierce's Top 5 Guitars by Tom Anderson
In this video, legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce presents 5 of his favorite Tom Anderson guitars!
Anderson's brand new model in glorious Trans Yellow!
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Weight: 7.6 lbs.
I tend not to be a big fan of 24 fret guitars, but after spending some time with the new Guardian Angel from Anderson, I may have to revise that particular viewpoint. This guitar is an absolute dream to play! It's got an incredible Trans Yellow finish, accented perfectly by a pearl white pickguard and the maple neck is smooth as butter. Holding true to Anderson's ability to make guitars that are as versatile as they are beautiful, the Guardian Angel features an HSS configuration with the added flexibility of an Add Bridge Splitter and VA Booster switching. Play this guitar and you'll be convinced that it came straight from heaven!
By now you may know of Angel—the Anderson Angel—a gorgeous guitar defined by its “show-stopping” maple, koa or walnut top and its exclusive…24 fret format. Yes, 24 frets that soar…to the heavens (I had to say it. You know that.)
As Angel appeared, it was love at first sight, sound and touch.
But soon the “pickguard people” began to proclaim, “What about us? Pickguards! Can there be an Angel with a pickguard? We need a pickguard-styled guitar that can go all the way…to touch high, high E.”
Should we argue? No need, for Guardian Angel is here.
All the Angel attributes substantially in place—fantastic and legendary Anderson playability, giant, robust sound from all frequencies of the guitar tonal spectrum and darn good looking. Yep, everything—elevated Anderson performance, 24 fret reach and classic pickguard styling.
Pickguard Players be pleased...Guardian Angel has arrived.
As we have said for over 28 years (and that's longer than Leo Fender was at Fender), “We are a small American Company dedicated to creating the world's finest feeling, playing and sounding electric guitar—period!”
Also, we love it when our guitars look good—
and they certainly do that—but, without sacrificing any playability or sonic depth. That's one of the keys: no frills or trendy gismos before tone and flawless function.
Everything has to flow with excellence and grace—all working in “concert” for the whole, bringing forth the best playing experience imaginable.
With great honor and reverence to traditions of the past, we want your new Anderson Guitar to be your best guitar, by far—no comparison.
How it's done:
We can maximize all of these desirable attributes by not making giant hordes of guitars but by making a smaller number and taking the time to do it all just right.
Each and every guitar is a special individual to us because we are making each and every guitar for a very special individual—you.
With this process, all details of every guitar gets the attention it, and you, deserve—from start to finish—no exceptions—whether you're Keith Richards or you're not Keith Richards—it's all good.
Everyone is equally important.
Isn't that the way it should be?
Just a few of the many Anderson assets include:
Necks: carved to your specifications (one of our 14+ available neck shapes) and then allowed to acclimate to the environment in their new form for a month (at least, no rushing here either) before the precision fingerboard radius is finalized and your choice of Anderson stainless steel frets installed.
The result is a neck of unparalleled stability and playability.
Stainless Steel frets:
Each body and neck are specifically made for one another and then precisely “fit” together.
A–Wedgie neck joint is vastly superior, sonically as well as structurally.
(You will have to smash the body to bits to move this neck out of position—certainly not recommended—although we did have one whose girlfriend tried this out in the streets of New York. Even though the body was in two pieces, the neck and body were still in perfect alignment. Really makes you love getting A–Wedgie—the Anderson kind, of course. And because A–Wedgie is a revolutionary bolt–on design, parts could be replaced and the guitar ended up as good as new.)
Finishes:
Paint is meticulously applied—a proprietary ultraviolet light process that always yields an ultra thin and breathable finish so the instrument's resonance is never impaired but always imparted.
Hardware is hand selected and many parts are Anderson–modified and assembled to insure superior function in every way. There are no compromises here either. Want some for instances:
Our vintage tremolo bridge is assembled in-house from four different, specially selected components for superior function, tone and feel.All Bigsby bridges are modified and play wonderfully in tune. You can jump on this like a diving board.Each and every Floyd Rose bridge is individually radius-calibrated to perfectly match neck radius.Tuner buttons are specifically selected to give a vintage look while underneath is a high level tuning machine.
Anderson Advantage: Twin Rear Strap Buttons ensure your guitar will not topple over during a quick break in your playing action, while equally comfortable to strap on with greater adjustment.
The process is such a fun one here at Anderson Guitarworks:
We spend countless hours listening, testing, and playing our instruments and our pickups (we really do this, and we like it…a lot).
The process begins with the creation of the most precise and comfortable bodies and necks possible. We accomplish this by choosing only the finest and most beautiful woods from select lumber mills. Our design and manufacturing process utilizes the best of both old and new world craftsmanship. Ground breaking computer-aided technology is used to achieve the most exacting tolerances found in the guitar industry, while the fine-detail woodwork and beautiful finish-sanding are done by the hands of a master.
2016
Serial Number: 04-15-16P
Transparent Yellow w/ Binding
Quilt Maple Top on Alder Body
Maple Neck
Traditional 25 1/2" Scale Length
Matching Gloss Headstock, Natural Satin Neck Back
1 11/16" Nut Width
Jumbo Frets
Even-Taper Neck Back Shape
Buzz Feiten Tuning System
Chrome Hardware
Vintage Tremolo
Locking Tuners
Pearl White Pickguard
SC1 SC1 HC3+ Pickups
5-Way Add Bridge w/ Splitter + VA Booster Switching
.010-.046 Elixir Strings
Hardshell Case
In this video, legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce presents 5 of his favorite Tom Anderson guitars!