Anderson Drop Top or Suhr Standard?

[steve_k]

What say ye?

Steve

 

[Scuba200ft]

I've got to go with Anderson. I am not sure why, but every single Suhr I have ever owned has played and felt stiff. Qc, fit and finish are equal. Anderson Pickups? The best.

Just one guys thoughts...

 

[Anonymous]

Try both and pick the one you like. Both are at the top of their game. I chose Suhr, because they feel more "at home" in my hands. I also prefer the Suhr pick ups. But, like I mentioned, both are tops. Tyler and Stevenson are two others in the same league that you may want to consider.

 

[thiswaythatway]

Both make great stuff but it's Anderson for me. After owning Suhr's and Anderson's, i like the way the Anderson's sound. Maybe it's the H2+ humbucker? I'm not sure, but a lot Suhr's I've played didn't have the balls i hear from Anderson's.

And they both make different neck shapes so you can't just play one guitar from either and say you don't like their neck shapes. That's like driving a Ford Fusion and thinking Ford can make a sports car.

 

[jmgman69]

If I had the choice,Anderson all the way!!!

 

[Digital Jams]

GOLOB!!!

 

[Little B]

Oh boy, thats a tough one...Ive been demoing them both lately at our local shops...and its true;...both have so many options but the dealers in your area may only have a few w/ only some options from each.....
My 2 pennies,
I LOVE the neck joint that TA has going-(probably the strongest& tightest ive seen from ANY bolt on guitar)...Suhr makes 24 frt guitars,and TA wont for some reason...The neck on TA drop tops somehow comes from the factory 100% perfect,the suhrs ive played locally needed a few minor neck adjust's-to be fair,thats expected on both guys...both make great pickups....Tom has stayed small,John has exploded lately-how that plays out down the road,time will tell....Tom has a killer 7 string out now...suhr will soon...John offers more "period correct" hardware for vintage strats/teles...Tom wont change up the formula on what he puts on his guitars at all for some reason....at this point for me,Im digging a drop top classic,and a 24 fretter from John....own one of each....kinda like if have a paul,ya gotta have a strat thing.

 

[AmpliFIRE]

Anderson FTW

 

[jcj]

I personally prefer the Andersons, but sure offers more custom spec.

FWIW, the Suhrs I've liked best have all been basswood body with a maple top.

 

[reverymike]

LOVE my Drop Top!

 

[nighttrain69]

cant go wrong with either,but i liked the neck on my anderson,then after awhile playing it, i freakin love the neck on my anderson im actually spoiled now and hate playing anything else

 

[gibson5413]

I have had minimal time on a Suhr and really liked it (from what I can remember). I love my Anderson guitars. Own both a Classic and a Drop Top. They were built just for me. IMO, you probably can't go wrong with either maker. Ultimately, I liked the "smaller shop" feel with Tom. When I called up to spec out my guitar I was made to feel like a valued "professional" musician. Roy spent about 30 minutes with me helping me make sure that what I was thinking was going to match with what I wanted to hear. What a great experience! They won me over.

 

[6CA7]

I've had two of each.. I'd go with the Anderson myself as I really like the warmth they have..
I found the other to be a bit stiff as another poster stated..

edit:
@reverymike.. sweet looking Anderson you posted!!

 

[killertone]

Anderson for me. Great people and killer guitars.

 

[Tone Zone]

It's really a personal decision, because they are both equally good.

 

[Ventura]

It's really a personal decision, because they are both equally good.

Perfect response, couldn't have said it better.

V.

 

[threadkiller]

I've had two of each.. I'd go with the Anderson myself as I really like the warmth they have..
I found the other to be a bit stiff as another poster stated..

edit:
@reverymike.. sweet looking Anderson you posted!!

What exactly makes a guitar "stiff"? Not sure I understand what that means.

 

[sinfish]

I've had two of each.. I'd go with the Anderson myself as I really like the warmth they have..
I found the other to be a bit stiff as another poster stated..

edit:
@reverymike.. sweet looking Anderson you posted!!

What exactly makes a guitar "stiff"? Not sure I understand what that means.

New guitars always feel stiff to me. But I play floyds so the trem springs need to loosen up a bit.

 

[6CA7]

It's really a personal decision, because they are both equally good.

Perfect response, couldn't have said it better.

V.

Yeah, it's kind of tough to explain but "Stiff" to me is when I play it unplugged and don't get that "bell like chime" in the sustain and a real full bloom across it's freq range. I always play unplugged with the guitar for a bit when I pick one off the wall. The Andersons I've played just had this quality to them. Just my opinion of course..

 

[reverymike]

I've had two of each.. I'd go with the Anderson myself as I really like the warmth they have..
I found the other to be a bit stiff as another poster stated..

edit:
@reverymike.. sweet looking Anderson you posted!!

Thanks! it's a '93. I love it! Kinda like the amber EVH musicman Eddie was using as his main guitar around that time. . .that was the inspiration.