why dont more companies use the Anderson A-Wedgie

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wait till you guys see the new bolt-on Gutierrez is working on.... :inlove:

I got pics but can't post 'em YET... ;)
 
Code001":3ipntozb said:
Pretty sure it would offer a different tone, which would be the #1 reason. I believe they sound closer to set-necks than regular bolt-ons.
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There is no appreciable difference in tone...I've owned/played plenty of each. That said, none of my traditional Anderson neck pockets ever had any issues with shifting.
 
rupe":1608eelj said:
Code001":1608eelj said:
Pretty sure it would offer a different tone, which would be the #1 reason. I believe they sound closer to set-necks than regular bolt-ons.
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There is no appreciable difference in tone...I've owned/played plenty of each. That said, none of my traditional Anderson neck pockets ever had any issues with shifting.
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That's cool. I've heard a few people say there's a difference in tone, but I've never played one personally.
 
I don't think you can make any adjustments with a pocket like that. i.e. shims or something. That means the body/neck need to be perfectly engineered and can never age lol. I'm skeptical of their actual practicality. Looks nice though.
 
boof":2v1pwy34 said:
if the A-Wedgie is better or, at least, has advantages over the flat 4 bolt why aren't more companies using this style? Is it patented or something? Hell, why didn't someone one think of that 30 years ago?

reference
http://www.andersonguitars.com/support/wedgie.cfm

Boof
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I have an Anderson with the wedgie and a 4-bolt. They're totally different guitars so i can't tell if there's any tone advantage either way. But since a few other companies seem to copy/borrow everything Anderson has done I'm sure well see more versions of the wedgie.
 
danyeo":1icwnm1j said:
boof":1icwnm1j said:
if the A-Wedgie is better or, at least, has advantages over the flat 4 bolt why aren't more companies using this style? Is it patented or something? Hell, why didn't someone one think of that 30 years ago?

reference
http://www.andersonguitars.com/support/wedgie.cfm

Boof
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I have an Anderson with the wedgie and a 4-bolt. They're totally different guitars so i can't tell if there's any tone advantage either way. But since a few other companies seem to copy/borrow everything Anderson has done I'm sure well see more versions of the wedgie.
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Charvel is now offering the kiln dried "choc" maple necks like Anderson, the musiczoo will have them soon.

TA = grandfather of superstrats imo.
 
Digital Jams":304x2smo said:
danyeo":304x2smo said:
boof":304x2smo said:
if the A-Wedgie is better or, at least, has advantages over the flat 4 bolt why aren't more companies using this style? Is it patented or something? Hell, why didn't someone one think of that 30 years ago?

reference
http://www.andersonguitars.com/support/wedgie.cfm

Boof
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I have an Anderson with the wedgie and a 4-bolt. They're totally different guitars so i can't tell if there's any tone advantage either way. But since a few other companies seem to copy/borrow everything Anderson has done I'm sure well see more versions of the wedgie.
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Charvel is now offering the kiln dried "choc" maple necks like Anderson, the musiczoo will have them soon.

TA = grandfather of superstrats imo.
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He's one of them. Of course Charvel and Jackson have always been there. But, if I'm correct, Anderson was the first to release a strat body with the maple top on a regular production model. I'm sure you might be able to find some custom guitar out there like that made long ago though.
 
I mean anderson designed a lot of schecters way way back in the day.

I think he's got a patent or something on the wedge. Plus as someone else said, the neck has to be made perfectly for it to work since there is no room for error. I've got the 4 bolt and the wedge on 2 different guitars. Wish they were similar so I could compare.
That being said, my hollow t contour is one of the best tele's I've ever played. It instantly tied for 1 when It came in.
 
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