NGD! Tom Anderson Classic T

[drewiv]

Damn gorgeous. Not a Tele guy myself, but I like this one a lot. Congrats on the new guitar.

 

[killertone]

When choosing pickups I usually use the fingerboard wood as the deciding factor whether a particular pickup will work or not.

I think that's a reasonable theory based on "common knowledge" that unfortunately doesn't hold up in reality to a large enough degree. I used to take a similar approach but I've simply come across too many guitars that exhibit little of the tonal characteristics that their construction says they should have. Bright, snappy rosewood fretboards...dull, dead sounding maple necks...bright, airy mahogany bodies...the list goes on. Ebony fingerboards are about the only thing that I've come across that seem to exhibit consistent results and unfortunately its nothing I care for (overly bright/harsh on a solid body electric under medium/low gain conditions).

When you have a builder that really preps the wood as well as TAG does, the character of the absolutely shines through.

 

[rupe]

When choosing pickups I usually use the fingerboard wood as the deciding factor whether a particular pickup will work or not.

I think that's a reasonable theory based on "common knowledge" that unfortunately doesn't hold up in reality to a large enough degree. I used to take a similar approach but I've simply come across too many guitars that exhibit little of the tonal characteristics that their construction says they should have. Bright, snappy rosewood fretboards...dull, dead sounding maple necks...bright, airy mahogany bodies...the list goes on. Ebony fingerboards are about the only thing that I've come across that seem to exhibit consistent results and unfortunately its nothing I care for (overly bright/harsh on a solid body electric under medium/low gain conditions).

When you have a builder that really preps the wood as well as TAG does, the character of the absolutely shines through.

No doubt about that

 

[killertone]

His drying process for the woods is amazing. He really goes the extra mile drying and prepping wood. I think that is where the difference between an ok instrument and incredible instrument begin.

This video is from the old shop but last year but the process is still the same at the new shop.

 

[Greg Riley]

Agree Tom's work is always top notch. I've owned more Andersons over the years, then any other brands. Though I'm not a fan of his pickups to much.

When choosing pickups I usually use the fingerboard wood as the deciding factor whether a particular pickup will work or not.

I think that's a reasonable theory based on "common knowledge" that unfortunately doesn't hold up in reality to a large enough degree. I used to take a similar approach but I've simply come across too many guitars that exhibit little of the tonal characteristics that their construction says they should have. Bright, snappy rosewood fretboards...dull, dead sounding maple necks...bright, airy mahogany bodies...the list goes on. Ebony fingerboards are about the only thing that I've come across that seem to exhibit consistent results and unfortunately its nothing I care for (overly bright/harsh on a solid body electric under medium/low gain conditions).

When you have a builder that really preps the wood as well as TAG does, the character of the absolutely shines through.

 

[gibson5413]

His drying process for the woods is amazing. He really goes the extra mile drying and prepping wood. I think that is where the difference between an ok instrument and incredible instrument begin.

This video is from the old shop but last year but the process is still the same at the new shop.

I have watched these videos at least 10 times. I love watching the care and prepartion he takes with the wood. I also purchased a documentary/DVD of Tom and his factory about two years ago. It is a very fun watch. I just played my new Pro Am at band practice last night. Amazing!!

 

[sandman]

 

[killertone]

His drying process for the woods is amazing. He really goes the extra mile drying and prepping wood. I think that is where the difference between an ok instrument and incredible instrument begin.

This video is from the old shop but last year but the process is still the same at the new shop.

I have watched these videos at least 10 times. I love watching the care and prepartion he takes with the wood. I also purchased a documentary/DVD of Tom and his factory about two years ago. It is a very fun watch. I just played my new Pro Am at band practice last night. Amazing!!

Awesome.man. What amp did you play it through?

I was lucky enough to go the new factory last year and spec out this guitar. Much bigger and more open shop than the old one. It was set up very nice.

 

[Erock]

This does not help my tele gas. Killer tele! Congrats Jason, looking forward to the clips!

 

[zhales]

Very nice! Congrats!

 

[Stealthtastic]

TAs fucking rule, nice score!

 

[gibson5413]

His drying process for the woods is amazing. He really goes the extra mile drying and prepping wood. I think that is where the difference between an ok instrument and incredible instrument begin.

This video is from the old shop but last year but the process is still the same at the new shop.

I have watched these videos at least 10 times. I love watching the care and prepartion he takes with the wood. I also purchased a documentary/DVD of Tom and his factory about two years ago. It is a very fun watch. I just played my new Pro Am at band practice last night. Amazing!!

Awesome.man. What amp did you play it through?

I was lucky enough to go the new factory last year and spec out this guitar. Much bigger and more open shop than the old one. It was set up very nice.

It was my Kemper straight into the FOH. Sounded great!

 

[killertone]

His drying process for the woods is amazing. He really goes the extra mile drying and prepping wood. I think that is where the difference between an ok instrument and incredible instrument begin.

This video is from the old shop but last year but the process is still the same at the new shop.

I have watched these videos at least 10 times. I love watching the care and prepartion he takes with the wood. I also purchased a documentary/DVD of Tom and his factory about two years ago. It is a very fun watch. I just played my new Pro Am at band practice last night. Amazing!!

Awesome.man. What amp did you play it through?

I was lucky enough to go the new factory last year and spec out this guitar. Much bigger and more open shop than the old one. It was set up very nice.

It was my Kemper straight into the FOH. Sounded great!

Awesome, Chad. I am having a Kemper rack sent out in a couple weeks. Looking forward to playing around with it. First thing I am doing is profiling the Evil Pumpkin to see how close it really is...

In other news, almost one week in and this guitar still kicks 9 kinds of ass.

 

[gibson5413]

His drying process for the woods is amazing. He really goes the extra mile drying and prepping wood. I think that is where the difference between an ok instrument and incredible instrument begin.

This video is from the old shop but last year but the process is still the same at the new shop.

I have watched these videos at least 10 times. I love watching the care and prepartion he takes with the wood. I also purchased a documentary/DVD of Tom and his factory about two years ago. It is a very fun watch. I just played my new Pro Am at band practice last night. Amazing!!

Awesome.man. What amp did you play it through?

I was lucky enough to go the new factory last year and spec out this guitar. Much bigger and more open shop than the old one. It was set up very nice.

It was my Kemper straight into the FOH. Sounded great!

Awesome, Chad. I am having a Kemper rack sent out in a couple weeks. Looking forward to playing around with it. First thing I am doing is profiling the Evil Pumpkin to see how close it really is...

In other news, almost one week in and this guitar still kicks 9 kinds of ass.[/quote]




I can't wait to hear a clip of the T. Looking forward to see how close you can profile the Fortin EP. I miss my old Cali mod but love the Kemper too..