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JeKo
09-22-2016, 10:31 AM
There seem to be only few Andersons out there with this great fingerboard material. I can understand that some people don't like it because it isn't visually very dark but it sure feels smooth and great, playing wise. I'd love to own an Anderson with a pau ferro f/b some day!
BFC
09-22-2016, 03:44 PM
Had a Classic with it. Felt fantastic!
tom
09-23-2016, 09:54 AM
we used lots of it in the 80's, but it has fallen from favor here. it's a good choice if you like lots of fundamental and less higher harmonic content. which is why i personally prefer rosewood or maple. pf can sound dull to me, especially on alder bodies.

i love the look and feel of it, the sound is what keeps me from using it more.
BFC
09-23-2016, 10:34 AM
They're really good for basses. Possibly because of that strong fundamental.
Petri358
09-23-2016, 03:05 PM
Got one Pro Am With Pau Ferro board.
Almost all of my other guitars are with maple fb's so this feels a bit darker but it has nice feel to it.

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b435/Petri358/DSC_0164_zpseblejm5b.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/Petri358/media/DSC_0164_zpseblejm5b.jpg.html)
Pietro
09-23-2016, 04:00 PM
It's just peachy on my hollow Atom CT, made in 08 (actually Tom's personal guitar for a time).

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z209/Pietro_gtr/hollow_atom_ct.jpg (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/Pietro_gtr/media/hollow_atom_ct.jpg.html)
Petri358
09-24-2016, 02:18 PM
Bitchen top on that Atom Pietro :)
Pietro
09-24-2016, 04:32 PM
everything about that guitar is unbelievable...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWSwaMQWJ7k
Metlupass2
09-25-2016, 10:19 PM
Got one Pro Am With Pau Ferro board.
Almost all of my other guitars are with maple fb's so this feels a bit darker but it has nice feel to it.

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b435/Petri358/DSC_0164_zpseblejm5b.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/Petri358/media/DSC_0164_zpseblejm5b.jpg.html)

That's awesome. Looking. I have a 2 bolt blue and black bowling ball pro am.
Petri358
09-26-2016, 02:01 PM
Thanks bro!
This is my go to screamer axe.
Only mod for the original is HN3+ at the bridge.
Not that I don't like the "new" headstock but I just adore that graceful old model headstock.
Metlupass2
09-27-2016, 06:48 PM
Thanks bro!
This is my go to screamer axe.
Only mod for the original is HN3+ at the bridge.
Not that I don't like the "new" headstock but I just adore that graceful old model headstock.

Got more pictures to share?
Petri358
09-29-2016, 03:25 AM
Got more pictures to share?

Here's my Tom Andersons:

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b435/Petri358/DSC_0314_zpskwurkl54.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/Petri358/media/DSC_0314_zpskwurkl54.jpg.html)

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b435/Petri358/DSC_0402_zpsgblrbvqh.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/Petri358/media/DSC_0402_zpsgblrbvqh.jpg.html)
Petri358
09-29-2016, 07:26 AM
I'm a bad photographer but ain't this galactically gorgeous top:D Sorry for being off the topic.

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b435/Petri358/2016-02-20-1103_zpsbor7eyvd.jpg (http://s1043.photobucket.com/user/Petri358/media/2016-02-20-1103_zpsbor7eyvd.jpg.html)
Pietro
09-29-2016, 11:42 AM
That one with the three singles is awesome!