Anderson 7 strings returning

[groverj3]

I was going to ask this too if adult sizes will be available

Pretty sure they'll only do 25.5" scale.

 

[Stan P]

I know. In the past they did 28.5 scale model called baritom. So it would not be a new concept for TAG.

 

[Kyle Jordan]

Not a 7, but this finish is awesome. (It would be better with a matching or black finish on the back.)

 

[MetalDestroyer]

Yeah it’s also 7 grand tho

 

[Furtive Glance]

I’d just do magenta straight to the grey but it still looks sick.

 

[ian540s]

Can any Anderson owners comment on the heel? I am not in the market for one, but always wonder why they go with 2 bolts on a pretty square block heel.
I don't think I'll ever own a boutique guitar unless I can make some very good friends that want to gift me one, but Anderson's always look class.

 

[groverj3]

Can any Anderson owners comment on the heel? I am not in the market for one, but always wonder why they go with 2 bolts on a pretty square block heel.
I don't think I'll ever own a boutique guitar unless I can make some very good friends that want to gift me one, but Anderson's always look class.

Not an owner, but have played one recently. The heel isn't quite as good as a Suhr/AANJ-type but certainly doesn't really get in the way. The neck pocket is trapezoidal, and the neck can't move in it so two bolts does the job.

 

[Stan P]

It is their own design. They say it’s very stable and transfers very well. I do not get why people pay so much attention to accessibility. I never had a problem even with vintage bolt ones all the way up the neck. Narrow Cutaways give me more problems. I believe good sound coupling is more important. But it’s cool that we all like different things.

 

[odibrom]

@Stan P my hands are small (as I am as well). Block heels aren't very comfortable to access higher frets. Manageable, but not comfortable...

 

[Stan P]

Got it. I got small hands too, but I am barely using back of the neck. My thumb goes to the side below / along the neck.

 

[SCJR]

I do not get why people pay so much attention to accessibility. I never had a problem even with vintage bolt ones all the way up the neck. Narrow Cutaways give me more problems.

I try to remember how subjective this all can be - but I have to agree here. I don't think I've ever been so completely hindered by a neck joint on any guitar I've ever played to a point where I couldn't consider it a viable instrument for myself. Some are more comfortable than others for sure but I've never been bothered by even the infamous PRS or Strandberg designs.

This used to not be the case but there is a solution. I hate to default to the "proper" technique argument but once I forced myself to keep my thumb in classical position and stopped wrapping my it around the fretboard in any fashion it unlocked a level of comfortability on virtually every model I've picked up since. I think most players' issue with the Endurneck comes from not keeping the thumb in classical position. It is flat-out uncomfortable to wrap your thumb on that neck and the smaller your hands, the worse it is. Saying this as a Strandberg owner but not a Strandberg evangelist.

I did this 15 years into my playing so it's never too late. I highly recommend it.

edit: That's not to say that it isn't a little awkward at first but muscle memory really is amazing. It doesn't take that long to adjust.

 

[MetalDestroyer]

the infamous PRS

Everyone I've ever heard complain about this has been from looking at the guitar and saying "why don't they just chop it out it's so vintage it doesn't need to be there". I own a PRS and if you try to put your thumb where that heel is your palm will be blocked by the body. Your thumb has full access to everywhere it needs to be to play up to the 24th fret. In fact, if I put my thumb all the way in the little curve up to the heel I can lay my fingers down on the neck pickup. Internet complainers gonna complain - people should really pick up these guitars before making their judgements.

And on topic, I feel the same way about the Anderson joint - it's a bit ugly but it's definitely not in your way

 

[Stan P]

Internet complainers gonna complain - people should really pick up these guitars before making their judgements.

So true! After reading pages of people complaining about gear you listen to what they actually play and … the sad truth is - all modern guitars can make 1000 times better music than their owners.

And on topic, I feel the same way about the Anderson joint - it's a bit ugly but it's definitely not in your way

Also the fact that it transfers vibrations in 3 dimensions and stays in tune better - already makes it a better design. I do not have a TA but always wanted one. A longer scale 7 or short angel with a Floyd would be a dream.

 

[gunshow86de]

 

[Zanmato86]

That is just pornography.

 

[oceanrose]

These are so sick. I would ideally want to save up for one and may even consider unloading my current axe to fund it if only they came with 5 piece+ necks. Regardless i would still love to try one some day.

 

[xzacx]

Finally a proper trem.

 

[groverj3]

Tasty.

 

[groverj3]

 

[soul_lip_mike]

Man these are awesome. Might have to custom order one soon.