Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Excellent
Bobcat, Atom, Bulldog, these single cut beauties from Anderson have been known by many names, but no matter what you call 'em, they absolutely rock. The deep cutaway, sunken bridge, and unique headstock design make this Bulldog play like an absolute dream. Powerful, elegant, and tough to come by these days; take this old dog home with you before someone else scoops it up!
SP Luthier Notes: Setup confirmed
From Tom Anderson Guitarworks
Focused and muscular, musical midrange and carved maple top beauty predominate but
Bulldog
is a purebred Anderson through and through. So, no need to fret (be concerned), as every outrageous Anderson attribute is soundly intact and at your command, like:
Smooth as butter playability—just effortless to play and bend
Unbelievably resonant—rings, seemingly, forever—even unplugged. One chord and you will know
Unique 3-on-a-side headstock with nearly straight string pull renders unparalleled tuning ease and stability while offering a much stronger neck to headstock union
Encircling the entire back circumference of the body is a smooth, soft-cut radius for next-to-body (your body) comfort
Hand-selected, kiln dried mahogany means an overall weight of under 8—pounds, that is—really light for this style instrument. Just so nice to strap on and play all night
Deeper cut-away horn that is shortened, rounded and splays further outward grants easier access to the highest regions of the fretboard and balances Bulldog’s center of gravity nicely when sitting to play
Countersunk bridge, tailpiece and pickup rings look so, so, so cool and make picking-hand angle extremely comfortable
8 hum-free sounds from a simple-as-can-be 3-Way and two push/pull tone pots
Lightweight Tune-o-matic style bridge is standard and wonderful to play...but so is the optional Vintage Tremolo-style bridge - you choose.
Tradition comes to an immediate and happy end once you give this artful Anderson instrument more than a mere momentary glance. In all seriousness, once you hear how resonant and feel how easily Bulldog plays you are going to utterly lose your mind—in a good way, of course—so good!
Model: Bulldog
Serial Number: 06-13-11P
Weight: 8.6 lbs
Body Wood: Mahogany
Top Wood: Flame Maple
Finishing Options: Gloss
Body Finish: Natural
Body Back Color: Natural
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Headstock Finish: Satin Natural
Neck Back Finish: Satin Natural
Neck Back Shape: Small 50's V
Nut Width: 1 5/8"
Frets: 22
Fret Wire: Heavy
Bridge: Tuneomatic With Stop Tailpiece
Tuners: Locking Tuners
Hardware Color: Chrome
Neck Pickup: HC1
Bridge Pickup: HC3
Pickguard: None
Switching: 3-Way, 4 Knob
Knob Color: Amber
Switch Tip: Aged White
Case: Hardshell
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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