Thoughts on H-S-H Pup Config

[mattierocks]

So I have in my head that this would be a particularly versatile setup on a Classic, especially with the potential switching options. I'm looking this way because right now, I don't see myself in a position to pick up multiple electrics (one for humbuckers, one for single coils, etc)

For anyone that's gone this route, how well has it satisfied your need for a variety of different sounds, in one guitar?

[Casper]

I had that config on one of my Droptops a while back. I think it would be most versatile with the switcheroo system. I had the 5 way. Tom's humbuckers split wonderfully and sometimes you want a single coil sound for the neck. With a 5 way, its full on hum. With switcheroo, you can flip up for single and down for hum.
There might be a toggle switch wiring option for the 5-way in that config, but I'm not aware of it..just my .02

Shaun

[dsouza.b.a]

I had that config on one of my Droptops a while back. I think it would be most versatile with the switcheroo system. I had the 5 way. Tom's humbuckers split wonderfully and sometimes you want a single coil sound for the neck. With a 5 way, its full on hum. With switcheroo, you can flip up for single and down for hum.
There might be a toggle switch wiring option for the 5-way in that config, but I'm not aware of it..just my .02

Shaun

I owned a 99 classic in the H-S-H format and was pleased. I am a big user of neck humbucker and at the time that was my only/main guitar. I also play a lot of dual humbucker ESPs so when I have those on hand, I have been more apt to go S-S-H on my Andersons. I however, only had this particular Classic wired up at the factory with a 3 way to keep it simple but I would concur with Casper if you are looking to get a lot of versatility out of one axe, then Switcheroo is the way to go. I am not sure if you are looking to buy new or used but I counted at least a half doz. Classics and DTCs on eBay/Reverb with HSH. There's also this beauty if you are willing to ditch the pickguard: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tom-Anderson-Hollow-Drop-Top-in-Key-Lime-Burst-/311358825533?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487e6ea43d

[Sean Ashe]

Both of my Angels are HSH, and the versatility is incredible. I also have two push pulls, on volume and tone, for splits on the bridge and neck respectively. And on top of that, I have a VA booster, so I believe that's about a total of 14 sounds? Since Anderson Pickups split better than anything (imo) you can get so many non traditional humbucker sounds just depending on how you have it wired.

[tom]

normally an HSH guitar has a master splitter so the split sounds are easily available.

[mattierocks]

Thanks to all you gentlemen for your input!

[mattierocks]

Ok, I completed the purchase on my H-S-H Classic. Exciting stuff as I get deeper into the world of Anderson...

[dsouza.b.a]

Ok, I completed the purchase on my H-S-H Classic. Exciting stuff as I get deeper into the world of Anderson...

Custom order or off the rack?

[mattierocks]

I'm too poor for a custom order! This one is second hand.

[mattierocks]

Of course I do realize how absurd it is to say I'm poor while I talk about my new (to me) Anderson guitar... All relative, I suppose!