Anderson Guitarworks

Anderson Guitarworks

Also known as: Tom Anderson Guitarworks, Tom Anderson, Anderson Guitars

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Anderson Guitarworks is an American electric guitar and pickup manufacturer based in Newbury Park, California, founded by Tom Anderson in 1984. Anderson previously worked at Schecter Guitar Research starting in 1977, and left to start his own company after Schecter changed hands. The shop produces roughly 1,200 instruments a year and is known for consistent build quality, playability, and its p...

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Anderson Guitarworks is an American electric guitar and pickup manufacturer based in Newbury Park, California, founded by Tom Anderson in 1984. Anderson previously worked at Schecter Guitar Research starting in 1977, and left to start his own company after Schecter changed hands. The shop produces roughly 1,200 instruments a year and is known for consistent build quality, playability, and its proprietary V-Quiet noiseless pickup system and V2 Booster circuit.

The lineup centers on a handful of body shapes with many configurable variations: the S (Stratocaster-inspired), T (Telecaster-inspired), Angel and Angel 7 (24-fret Superstrat designs), the long-scale Baritom baritone, plus the Bobcat, Cobra, Crowdster acoustic-electric, Raven, and Wolf. The Drop Top and Drop Top Classic, introduced in 1990 with a figured veneer top, helped establish the brand's reputation, and the hollow-chamber option was added in 1994. The Atom model was included in Guitarist magazine's list of "50 guitars to play before you die."

The company operates on a semi-custom model, with a "Build Your Guitar" configurator covering tonewoods, necks, pickups, and finishes, sold primarily through an authorized dealer network. Players associated with the brand include Brad Whitford of Aerosmith and Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard, among others in the session and touring world.

Anderson Guitarworks has 46 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars, Electric Guitar Pickups, and Acoustic-Electric Guitars. Their gear is featured by 29 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Folk, World, & Country. Notable users include Masaru Teramae, Eric Steckel, and Kirk Hammett. Most Anderson Guitarworks products sit firmly in the high-end, boutique range.

Artists Who Use Anderson Guitarworks

Masaru Teramae uses 4 Anderson Guitarworks products

Masaru Teramae

Guitarist, Bassist · Demetori

Eric Steckel uses 3 Anderson Guitarworks products

Eric Steckel

Guitarist

Kirk Hammett uses 2 Anderson Guitarworks products

Kirk Hammett

Guitarist · Metallica

Billy Howerdel uses 2 Anderson Guitarworks products

Billy Howerdel

Guitarist, Bassist · A Perfect Circle

James Iha uses 2 Anderson Guitarworks products

James Iha

Guitarist, Bassist · The Smashing Pumpkins

Jeff Young uses 2 Anderson Guitarworks products

Jeff Young

Guitarist · Megadeth

Rob Chapman uses 2 Anderson Guitarworks products

Rob Chapman

Singer, Guitarist · Dorje

Dawayne Bailey uses 2 Anderson Guitarworks products

Dawayne Bailey

Singer, Guitarist · Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band

Neil Citron uses 2 Anderson Guitarworks products

Neil Citron

Guitarist, Music Producer · Quiet Riot

Hannah Wicklund uses 2 Anderson Guitarworks products

Hannah Wicklund

Eric Clapton uses 1 Anderson Guitarworks product

Eric Clapton

Guitarist · Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

Vivian Campbell uses 1 Anderson Guitarworks product

Vivian Campbell

Guitarist · Thin Lizzy

Steve Farris uses 1 Anderson Guitarworks product

Steve Farris

Guitarist · Mr. Mister

Richard Fortus uses 1 Anderson Guitarworks product

Richard Fortus

Guitarist · Guns N' Roses

Alejandro Marcovich uses 1 Anderson Guitarworks product

Alejandro Marcovich

Singer, Guitarist · Caifanes

Glen Campbell uses 1 Anderson Guitarworks product

Glen Campbell

Singer, Guitarist · The Beach Boys

Steve Miller uses 1 Anderson Guitarworks product

Steve Miller

Guitarist, Singer · Steve Miller Band

Wayne Sermon uses 1 Anderson Guitarworks product

Wayne Sermon

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Imagine Dragons

Christopher Cross uses 1 Anderson Guitarworks product

Christopher Cross

Guitarist, Singer · Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band

David Crowder uses 1 Anderson Guitarworks product

David Crowder

Singer, Guitarist

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