Tom Anderson Bulldog

[Capulin Overdrive]

Ehh....I'll take a regular non chambered LP (USA or CS) over any of those doctor/lawyer guitars anyday. There's a lot of trying to reinvent the wheel that goes on in the gear industry and it's just not worth the $$$ IMO.

Minimum price of an LP custom is $4000, some are over $40,000.

There there is lawyer country in my book.

I don't know anyone that pays $4K for a Custom or $40K. You can get new CS LP Customs, R7's and R8's for $3K all day long and USA Traditionals for under $2K. Why spend $3-4K+ for bolt on look-a-likes that sound nothing like a LP when a LP is what you want?

I'm not saying Gibson doesn't make overpriced models because they obviously cater to the corksniffers too.

i'd spend 3 or 4K for bolt on that will sound better than most LP's, not fret out or buzz, neck will feel like butter, and the frets are dressed to perfection.


i like Gibson, but the fact of the matter is that my Gibson has issues and it came that way. my Anderson doesn't, and it came that way! maybe Gibson is better now since they're Plek'd?

with the smaller builders you're getting better QC!

 

[steve_k]

I had to sniff enough ass to get where I am in a position to sniff a few corks today. And, fuck yeah, it is nice.....

 

[DEWD]

Ehh....I'll take a regular non chambered LP (USA or CS) over any of those doctor/lawyer guitars anyday. There's a lot of trying to reinvent the wheel that goes on in the gear industry and it's just not worth the $$$ IMO.

Minimum price of an LP custom is $4000, some are over $40,000.

There there is lawyer country in my book.

I don't know anyone that pays $4K for a Custom or $40K. You can get new CS LP Customs, R7's and R8's for $3K all day long and USA Traditionals for under $2K. Why spend $3-4K+ for bolt on look-a-likes that sound nothing like a LP when a LP is what you want?

I'm not saying Gibson doesn't make overpriced models because they obviously cater to the corksniffers too.

SEE?!?!??!?!?!!

"Sounds nothing like an LP..."


SO WHICH ONE?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! I am just trying to find out which one is "The One" If I can buy a Studio for $700 for the LP tone I aint buying a CS.

Not sure what that means but you can scroll up and read posts from guys that say these don't sound like LP's (neither does a PRS IME) and the OP wants a "better LP". I'm just saying I'll take a regular Gibson LP over any of these copies anyday. If you think they offer better QC, frets, tops, etc. good for you. I'd rather have a plain old off the shelf Traditional or Custom.

A $700 Studio isn't a good analogy either. While I've played chambered LP's that sound great, they do not have the same tone as a regular solid body or weight relieved LP.

 

[glip22]

I had to sniff enough ass to get where I am in a position to sniff a few corks today. And, fuck yeah, it is nice.....

Steve is going to make the right choice and get a Nik Huber. In that what guitar are you most gassing for I posted a Huber Dolphin 1 and 2. Aw man. Ever since I spoke to that Sound Pure Music Dude, I've been jonesing for a Huber. He said they become part of you and vibrate through you. I was questioning him on how can they sound so good when they are so light. Steve is getting one. Not many on RG that even have one.

 

[steve_k]

Don't get me wrong, I love a good Gibby LP. Just saying today, you really have to sit down and try a shit pile of them out to find one that feels right. I think Gibson should get rid of all the budget lines and go back to Standards/Customs and put everything else to Epiphone or whoever. They lost their mojo with all these product lines for the masses and the company directors should be strung up and quartered.

That said, I can spend a little more and get top quality, 100% of the time with an Anderson. Bolt on or not, the wedge neck design works with the Drop Tops and it seems to work fine with the Bulldog, from what I hear. But, I think my cure for the fixed tail, 2 pick up, neck through, mahogany body is coming by the way of Nik Huber this time.

 

[Stramm8]

Don't get me wrong, I love a good Gibby LP. Just saying today, you really have to sit down and try a shit pile of them out to find one that feels right. I think Gibson should get rid of all the budget lines and go back to Standards/Customs and put everything else to Epiphone or whoever. They lost their mojo with all these product lines for the masses and the company directors should be strung up and quartered.

That said, I can spend a little more and get top quality, 100% of the time with an Anderson. Bolt on or not, the wedge neck design works with the Drop Tops and it seems to work fine with the Bulldog, from what I hear. But, I think my cure for the fixed tail, 2 pick up, neck through, mahogany body is coming by the way of Nik Huber this time.

If money isn't an issue (which I gather it's not) you should get one of these replicas from this dude:
http://www.bartlettwoodworking.com/body/guitar.html
Custom, hand-built, original spec '59 Les Paul...

 

[Digital Jams]

Don't get me wrong, I love a good Gibby LP. Just saying today, you really have to sit down and try a shit pile of them out to find one that feels right. I think Gibson should get rid of all the budget lines and go back to Standards/Customs and put everything else to Epiphone or whoever. They lost their mojo with all these product lines for the masses and the company directors should be strung up and quartered.

That said, I can spend a little more and get top quality, 100% of the time with an Anderson. Bolt on or not, the wedge neck design works with the Drop Tops and it seems to work fine with the Bulldog, from what I hear. But, I think my cure for the fixed tail, 2 pick up, neck through, mahogany body is coming by the way of Nik Huber this time.

Your theory concerning a better business model and The Tone is flawed.

Standards are pumped out by the tens of thousands while the CS is only the 1000s with better woods per their website so that affects The Tone. We here can hear the different when we try 4 of the same pre-amp tube so I am SURE we can hear CS and blast them out by the 10,000s.


Yeah I am having fun with "The Tone"

 

[steve_k]

Don't get me wrong, I love a good Gibby LP. Just saying today, you really have to sit down and try a shit pile of them out to find one that feels right. I think Gibson should get rid of all the budget lines and go back to Standards/Customs and put everything else to Epiphone or whoever. They lost their mojo with all these product lines for the masses and the company directors should be strung up and quartered.

That said, I can spend a little more and get top quality, 100% of the time with an Anderson. Bolt on or not, the wedge neck design works with the Drop Tops and it seems to work fine with the Bulldog, from what I hear. But, I think my cure for the fixed tail, 2 pick up, neck through, mahogany body is coming by the way of Nik Huber this time.

Your theory concerning a better business model and The Tone is flawed.

Standards are pumped out by the tens of thousands while the CS is only the 1000s with better woods per their website so that affects The Tone. We here can hear the different when we try 4 of the same pre-amp tube so I am SURE we can hear CS and blast them out by the 10,000s.


Yeah I am having fun with "The Tone"

OK, "the original Standard" then

I think the last one I bought was a Standard Professional. When I pulled the case from the box, I thought there was no guitar in it as the fucker was so light. This one must have been the new chambered Balsa wood model. It has a see through back plate with a fucking PC board and board mounted pots and the neck felt like an old Montgomery Ward special. If it would not have cost so much to send it back to the Music Zoo, I would have.

 

[thegame]

tonally it is not as wide as a good paul ie a little less lows and highs,

All the boutique LP "clones" never seem to be as big and biting as a good LP. They're better in many ways, but don't have "that" tone. I'd love to hear one that does.

The best LP sounding guitar is the Cobra....doesnt look much like one though.

My 76 3 pickup Custom rarely gets played anymore.

I love the TA Cobras but they're like a Tele/LP hybrid tone IMO. They don't have the LP Standard honk and snarl.

BTW Can you try that guy one last time at a final offer of $600 ? thanks

 

[glip22]

Don't get me wrong, I love a good Gibby LP. Just saying today, you really have to sit down and try a shit pile of them out to find one that feels right. I think Gibson should get rid of all the budget lines and go back to Standards/Customs and put everything else to Epiphone or whoever. They lost their mojo with all these product lines for the masses and the company directors should be strung up and quartered.

That said, I can spend a little more and get top quality, 100% of the time with an Anderson. Bolt on or not, the wedge neck design works with the Drop Tops and it seems to work fine with the Bulldog, from what I hear. But, I think my cure for the fixed tail, 2 pick up, neck through, mahogany body is coming by the way of Nik Huber this time.

Nik Huber You are lucky!

 

[Ayrton]

Another thing, if you really think Tom Anderson, Collins, or any other of the small custom shops can't build a better LP than Gibson you are on drugs

No kidding, hell the weekend warrior builders on MLP build better Les Pauls than Gibson.

 

[locoed]

I played the Anderson and loved it,sounded great,action was great,very balanced,and a joy to play. The only downfall is the dot inlays,i just can't get past the neck,it's ugly,the body is beautiful,then it's like they slapped that neck on for insult.
I have a Drop Top,so this is nothing new.But that body needs a neck to match,it's like having a woman with a killer bod with a frogs head.
I'd go Heritage if it was me,but since i'm not you,take your chances,you wont be disappointed with it's playability and sound.

 

[H Golf Sport]

What happened to the McNaughts you were raving about?

 

[steve_k]

What happened to the McNaughts you were raving about?

Do you want one? There's one on the classifieds.

 

[H Golf Sport]

Sorry not in the market. Just wondering what happened to the single cuts you had. I thought they looked pretty cool. Never had the chance to play a mcnaught though. You seemed pretty stoked on them at the time. Fell out after the honeymoon or just vibing with the andersons more?

 

[Shark Diver]

Don't get me wrong, I love a good Gibby LP. Just saying today, you really have to sit down and try a shit pile of them out to find one that feels right. I think Gibson should get rid of all the budget lines and go back to Standards/Customs and put everything else to Epiphone or whoever. They lost their mojo with all these product lines for the masses and the company directors should be strung up and quartered.

That said, I can spend a little more and get top quality, 100% of the time with an Anderson. Bolt on or not, the wedge neck design works with the Drop Tops and it seems to work fine with the Bulldog, from what I hear. But, I think my cure for the fixed tail, 2 pick up, neck through, mahogany body is coming by the way of Nik Huber this time.

Nik Huber You are lucky!

Hubers are amazing. I had a Flying Dolphin for a while love them. Was suppose to get one of the NAMM guitars this year, but Nik never came by the shop to drop it off.

 

[steve_k]

Sorry not in the market. Just wondering what happened to the single cuts you had. I thought they looked pretty cool. Never had the chance to play a mcnaught though. You seemed pretty stoked on them at the time. Fell out after the honeymoon or just vibing with the andersons more?

I ended up having the one made that is listed here, and I also have a deposit in for another. But, there's about a 4-6 month wait. There were a couple of things on the used one's I bought that I wanted to change, which is what I ended up ordering now. One of the DTM's I bought and sold here was actually to the original owner of the guitar, which was cool. The blue one is one like I am having built, but with some changes. David makes a hell of a guitar, but I want something a little more dressed down than the green Phoenix I had made. It is too "loud" for me to send over here. It will be several months before the second comes around. The VSC is definitely a step above any mass produced Les Paul. Plus, I was gassing for a couple of Tom Anderson guitars at the the time which has been one of the wisest guitar decisions to date.

Next though, is Nik's.

 

[steve_k]

 

[glassjaw7]

Steve, thought I'd mention that the old Epiphone Elitist LPs were really great playing/sounding guitars. MIJ, USA pups and hardware/components, and they played really smooth and stayed in tune.

 

[steve_k]

Steve, thought I'd mention that the old Epiphone Elitist LPs were really great playing/sounding guitars. MIJ, USA pups and hardware/components, and they played really smooth and stayed in tune.

Gonna see how this Nik Huber works out.....