What a tease!

[Dave M.]

C'mon, Tom. You can do better than >>THIS<< (http://www.andersonguitars.com/weekly.html) for us, can't ya? :p

Let's see the Atom!! ;)

[brian b]

Ah but if you click on each one of the lines it gives you pretty good view.

Singlecut more of a curve on the tail, like a Crowdster
Trussrod adjustment at the top of the neck
New neck joint
New hardtail almost looks like a tonepros with adjustable intonation
6-inline tuners.
Hardmounted pickups

Looks pretty cool to me, ah but to have the down payment money. This is starting to get the GAS agonig again. :D

[njjessee]

Did you notice the redesign on the full size humbucker? Is this a super mini?

Noah

[killerburst]

Ah but if you click on each one of the lines it gives you pretty good view.

Singlecut more of a curve on the tail, like a Crowdster
Trussrod adjustment at the top of the neck
New neck joint
New hardtail almost looks like a tonepros with adjustable intonation
6-inline tuners.
Hardmounted pickups

Looks pretty cool to me, ah but to have the down payment money. This is starting to get the GAS agonig again. :D

Don't forget the Hipshot Extender key on the low E tuner.

[BFC]

From what I could tell, it reminded me a bit of a Crowdster in shape. There were a few interesting looking things on it but I'd have to see more before I thought about replacing my Cobra S with one. Speaking of my Cobra S, I do like the finish on the new one... ;)

[andersonguy]

The neck joint looks beyond cool.
Great jobTom and Gang!!! Its going to be a good one.

AG

[Dave K]

I wonder if the body is shaped like this? How long do we have to speculate on the shape now,guys?:confused:


http://www.gretschguitars.com/repository/gretsch/images/G6129TAU_md.jpg

[JoeB63]

How is that neck attached? I didn't see any bolts --- they must be waaay down into the back - becase they don't appear to be in the usual place.

[Dave M.]

Ah but if you click on each one of the lines it gives you pretty good view.

Oh yeah, I did see all those. That's what inspired my outburst. :D

Looks like just enough views to whet one's imagination, but not enough to unveil the entire guitar. Rats!

Among other things, I'd like to see more detail on the neck attachment.

[-CM-]

Looks very interesting - especially the neck joint. Can't wait to see the whole thing.

[nickdahl]

I love what I've seen, so far!

Nick

[tom]

how often do we get to show you something new like this? we have to savor it a while. you guys have done a pretty good job of catching what we showed so far.

[Dave K]

I like what I've seen so far, enough to wonder if there's a list price yet?

Are you guys being affected by the all the rain in SoCal?
Have to keep the Mini in the garage?

[BFC]

The interesting thing to me will be in the explanation of the various design elements...

:cool:

[tom]

we will get into the details next week, but i will say that seeing is nothing like playing. i am totally spoiled now. i played the gold one this weekend.
we are getting hammered with rain, the ground out here does not know what to do with this much water. the shop has a few leaks, but is not a big problem.

[tom]

we took the mini to church last night, and we had 4 in it for the ride home :eek: my 6'5" son was in the back seat :eek: :eek:

[BFC]

So what exactly do you call the finish? It looks like my Firemist Gold Metallic Cobra S but seems to have way more normal size flake than my guitar overall instead of larger flake like a sparkle. I want my next Classic to have that finish.

:cool:

[brian b]

All I know is I'am seeing mine in fire to match my Cobra. Maybe when it goes back to Tom after namm to have the Fishman put in they take a pic to make a top like it. If everything works out a depoist will be put down around then. :D

[tom]

this one is sheer gold. it is a translucent fire mist with sparkle flake on top of it. maybe if you're all good we'll show you some maple tops next week, maybe.

[Scott Peterson]

Awesome teaser stuff, well done. I am digging what I am seeing too. Bravo.... and standing by for more. :D

[Guitarded]

I am anxiously waiting to order my first TAG... and it might be the ATOM... bring it on!! I love the sounds you can get on the old Les Pauls... I think I might really like this one...
Tom, you got rain... we got snow... at least we can ski in it!

[mwoeppel]

Tom, you've done a great job on the release of this baby, stringing us all along.. keeping us guessing...

Maybe you should be the MASTER of the Tom Anderson Universe instead of the Supreme Commander!

[ryman150]

You guys...

This is like porn for guitar players!...hah.

[BoraBora]

Looks to be one sweet guitar. I can't believe we have to wait another week to see the whole thing. :(

[Jack Gretz]

Well I am inpressed, Thanks for the big pictures Roy. ;) ;) ;)

[brian b]

You know I keep scoping out the pic's and keep getting the urge to listen to Carly Simon....."Anticipation is making......." :rolleyes:

[Tom Gross]

Great pics, great job giving us just a sniff.

This should make a big bang at NAMM.

As a Cobra nut, I Can't wait to play one.

[ShaunzNoiz]

No, no, no! I want more, and I demand it now!!!!

(Did my outburst work guys?)

[Stan Malinowski]

Will there be a formal "unveiling" of the new model at NAMM, or will they just take their place next to other fine Andersons in the booth without a lot of fanfare?

[tom]

we're not much for fanfares, so they'll just be there. of course they will get all my attention.

[Dave K]

we're not much for fanfares, so they'll just be there. of course they will get all my attention.

How many Atoms do you have built? Any with different pickups and/or bridges?

[Son of Anderson]

if memory serves correct, three prototypes came home before the final one as seen in this weeks GOTW. Tom aka Dad can tell you how many have been made since, or will be made before NAMM.

[tom]

there are 3 working proto types. the first has the regular hard tail bridge we use. the rest all have the new bridge. there are two official production ones. one of those is radically different and probably will not surface for a while. we are building 3 for namm. all three will have dofferent pickup araingements.

[andersonguy]

Will the Atom be available with a trem?

AG

[killerburst]

Will the Atom be available with a trem?

AG

+1 (Always wanted to say that!)

[tom]

yes...........

[Guitarded]

New bridge? I was trying to see more of that... all you gave us was a little corner... have you done something wonderful with the old Les Paul bridge design?

[BFC]

Something like the bridge on this one perhaps?

http://www.fender.com/new_repository/fender_guitars/images/0114700_xl.jpg

[jimmieb]

Tom,

Is it pronounced A Tom like "I know a Tom", or like the small building blocks of matter... Atom? What happen to calling it a Jason or a Solley? How about a 'Royster' or a Foughtron.

Jimmie B

[brian b]

Tom,

Is it pronounced A Tom like "I know a Tom", or like the small building blocks of matter... Atom? What happen to calling it a Jason or a Solley? How about a 'Royster' or a Foughtron.

Jimmie B
I would guess ATOM as the bomb! :D

[Roy (maybe)]

Now that is a very important question that cannot wait for Guitar of the Week to be answered, so I put in a quick call to Roy at Anderson and he checked with the guy who writes Guitar of the Week and got back to me. The official word is Atom is pronounced, Atom.

Happy Playing,
Roy (maybe)

[Roy (maybe)]

So I checked further and it is pronounced Atom, like the smallest building blocks of the physical universe that make up a complete element—atom. Good name! I wonder if it has some other meaning as well?

Happy Playing,
Roy (maybe)

[slowburn]

I'm just worried that with all the buildup and hype the final unveiling will prove anti-climatic if I don't like the new body shape.

[Suriel Zayas]

that bridge looks like a version of the tonepro wraparound. is it based on that type of design?

peace.

suriel

[tom]

slowburn, lighten up a bit. if you don't like atom, you can still like what you have now. atom will not be for everyone, and we'll still like you even if you hate atom. as for hype, the dictionary says"exagerated or extravagent claims sometimes made in advertising". i don't believe we have made any exageratd claims. if so i apologize.

[JoeB63]

Curious about the trem bridge on the Atom. I would think that the standard TA trem would use a different neck angle than would that wraparound bridge. Are we going to see a new trem?

[slowburn]

slowburn, lighten up a bit. if you don't like atom, you can still like what you have now. atom will not be for everyone, and we'll still like you even if you hate atom. as for hype, the dictionary says"exagerated or extravagent claims sometimes made in advertising". i don't believe we have made any exageratd claims. if so i apologize.

don't get me wrong... I did not mean to imply that you have made exagerrated claims. and if it is similar to what I have in my head, I will not be let down. That new neck joint is killer. that's going to be on all production models now, correct?

[BrianH]

I'm just worried that with all the buildup and hype the final unveiling will prove anti-climatic if I don't like the new body shape.


That’s an incredibly narcissistic thing to say.

[tom]

you'll have to wait on the trem. i think we'll just be quiet now and let things unvail themselves.

[slowburn]

That’s an incredibly narcissistic thing to say.

maybe it's your choice of words, but I don't get it...
are you saying that having to wait for the unveiling of a product that might not live up to expectations that have been built up (in my mind) as the result of waiting means that I am in love with myself?

damn. I haven't even said anything negative about the atom and people are already jumping on my ass. come on people are you telling me that you've never been let down before? jeez....

(edit). CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?

how about some more info on the neck joint while we wait, like where are the screws?

[bruce]

My Mini runs in the rain.

[Dave K]

My Mini runs in the rain.

Ha!;) Lift kit, pontoon option, or do you just avoid the big puddles?
(and is there enough room for a 4x12?)

[Son of Anderson]

Ha!;) Lift kit, pontoon option, or do you just avoid the big puddles?
(and is there enough room for a 4x12?)

yes, but unfortunately, not enough room for both a driver and a 4x12 =]

[michaelomiya]

maybe it's your choice of words, but I don't get it...
are you saying that having to wait for the unveiling of a product that might not live up to expectations that have been built up (in my mind) as the result of waiting means that I am in love with myself?
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damn. I haven't even said anything negative about the atom and people are already jumping on my ass. come on people are you telling me that you've never been let down before? jeez....
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(edit). CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?

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[slowburn]

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still don't get it.

[michaelomiya]

still don't get it.

That's OK, you can just look at the pictures! ;)

[BrianH]

still don't get it.
"..if I don't like the new body shape"
"..maybe it's your choice of words, but I don't get it..."

The over use of the word "I".
Understand, it's not about you, it's about all the fans of Anderson. The unvailing of a new model is exciting (and you're worried about how you'll feel when it's presented).
Get it now.
Please leave it at that; no need to fight about it.

[slowburn]

"..if I don't like the new body shape"
"..maybe it's your choice of words, but I don't get it..."

The over use of the word "I".
Understand, it's not about you, it's about all the fans of Anderson. The unvailing of a new model is exciting (and you're worried about how you'll feel when it's presented).
Get it now.
Please leave it at that; no need to fight about it.

"the over use of the word "I"? I used it twice... my lord... in order to appease the masses, here is a revised statement.

"A thought (not an actual "worry") has occured to a small minority (limited to myself) that because of buildup and waiting surrounding new model that the final unveiling will prove anti-climatic (for that small minority) if (that small minority) doesn't appreciate the innovations and overall guitar concept (most directly body shape) presented in the model (regardless of whether or not that guitar would be something that small minority would consider purchasing later on (as that small minority is able to appreciate the things that make ANY guitar unique, regardless of personal playing style)).

I realize that anderson guitars is not unveiling this guitar to please me, it's the culmination of tom's vision of the perfect guitar for him that will also hopefully be appreciated by fans of anderson guitars. I GET THAT. (as you are being picky about my "overuse" of the word "I" I shall continue to maintain that "narcissistic" was used improperly, that's why I wrote "I don't get it")

...but as such a fan, I reserve the right to make a simple comment pertaining to myself and to no one else that I hope it is as cool as I think it will be, so as not to be dissappointed...

I stand by my statement, and offer no more apologies as I didn't (and still don't) view it as even being remotely offensive, narcissitic, antaogonistic, or any other manner other than stream of thought comment that has by now brought way too much scrutiny to it and diverted attention away from the new model. so ease up fellas...

[guitarzan]

come on guys... group hug?

[Dave K]

come on guys... group hug?
http://smileyonline.free.fr/images/gif/bravo/vignette/thumbnails/bravo33_gif.gif

[tom]

hugs all around for anyone who makes it to the namm show.

[Roy (maybe)]

Oh Boy,

I just found out from my boss that I get to go to the NAMM Show. I’ll be over.

Happy Playing,
Maybe

[BrianH]

[QUOTE=slowburn]"the over use of the word "I"? I used it twice... my lord... in order to appease the masses, here is a revised statement.

First you used "I", and now "Lord". Now you're just Blaspheming (and actual word!).

You do realize we are talking about a guitar here; take it easy and don't take it to personal.

[michaelomiya]

hugs all around for anyone who makes it to the namm show.

OK sir, but I'm going to hold you, Roy and Brian to that! And pictures are a MUST!! :eek:

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[guitarzan]

so I can schedule some time away from the Visual Sound booth- what is the Anderson booth number and what time and day is the aforementioned group hug?

[BrianH]

I don't usually go for group hugs, or hugs of any kind, but I'll give it a shot if you think it will help.
Let's go for noon on Thursday.
Will Roy have his usual tube of hand sanitizer handy? Don't want to get sick at Namm again.

[michaelomiya]

I don't usually go for group hugs, or hugs of any kind, but I'll give it a shot if you think it will help.
Let's go for noon on Thursday.
Will Roy have his usual tube of hand sanitizer handy? Don't want to get sick at Namm again.

Brian, I'll be participating in a Corporate Off-site conference across the street at 12pm thursday. How about 2pm on Friday? Please? Pretty please? :D
(roy, I know you and tom will be around....somewhere! :p )

[BrianH]

I'm flexible, I'll come by ever hour if need be (that should thrill the Anderson folks).

[andersonguy]

I'll be there and you cant avoid me forever Brian, You might end up with a run-by hug. (fair warning) :)

AG

[BrianH]

Dude, you owe me a big hug (even though I'm not into that sort of stuff).

I'll make this easy for everyone. Roy and I have a meeting scheduled for noon on Thursday. For those wanting to try and Hug or Punch (never know) I'll be there.
We'll look at the new model, take some pictures for my yearly Namm report for Anderson Alley (I would love to get some shot's with some of my favorite regulars....like Richard...etc). We can all take turns lifting Roy off the ground or discussing Tom's haircut or completely bug Laurie, etc.

[tom]

happy, happy,joy,joy, i'll be there.

[andersonguy]

Dude, you owe me a big hug (even though I'm not into that sort of stuff).

I'll make this easy for everyone. Roy and I have a meeting scheduled for noon on Thursday. For those wanting to try and Hug or Punch (never know) I'll be there.
We'll look at the new model, take some pictures for my yearly Namm report for Anderson Alley (I would love to get some shot's with some of my favorite regulars....like Richard...etc). We can all take turns lifting Roy off the ground or discussing Tom's haircut or completely bug Laurie, etc.
:p

Ok, Im not sure about the punch thing, Im pretty non violent, perhaps a nasty pinch? LOL
Wish I could make it on Thursday at noon but wont untill a bit later.
I always thought Roy was allready 2 ft off the ground. ;)
Is Tom setting the fashion world on its ear again with a new haircut? I'll keep an eye out in Vogue, the guitar builder issue.

Still would be great to hook up, Brian.

AG

[BrianH]

Tom always has a cool low cut. Very trendy.

[tom]

trendy is my middle name. well not really.

[Son of Anderson]

i beg to differ.

[brian b]

Ha!;) Lift kit, pontoon option, or do you just avoid the big puddles?
(and is there enough room for a 4x12?)

I always thought you could just take the back seat out off a mini and convert into rolling cabinet. Just put a voltage converter in, set a nice Roccaforte HG-100 where the passenger seat used to be and you got full blown rig you can play anywhere. :D

[michaelomiya]

I'll make this easy for everyone. Roy and I have a meeting scheduled for noon on Thursday. For those wanting to try and Hug or Punch (never know) I'll be there.
We'll look at the new model, take some pictures for my yearly Namm report for Anderson Alley (I would love to get some shot's with some of my favorite regulars....like Richard...etc). We can all take turns lifting Roy off the ground or discussing Tom's haircut or completely bug Laurie, etc.

awwwwww.......no fair. no fair. I want to come too. :(
well, I'll just have to meet up w/ you guys on friday....... :rolleyes:

[jimmieb]

Oh Boy,

I just found out from my boss that I get to go to the NAMM Show. I’ll be over.

Happy Playing,
Maybe

It looks like there will be lots of hugs at Namm. Maybe it will be a bigger hit than all the other free swag. Free hugs at the Anderson Booth. We'll add an adendum in the Namm catalog for the anouncement.
All the 'Hype' is what is so exciting. The anticipation is as much fun as the finding out. I love to order an Anderson, then dream about how cool it's going to be when I get it. The journey is half the fun, right!

Jimmie B

[jimmieb]

i beg to differ.

Can't some dad's be cool? You know, cool for old people. Kind of like Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow, or maybe on ocasion Eric Clapton or Ozzy cool... Shhhaaarrron!

Jimmie B

How about a drive by hug?

[Son of Anderson]

my point exactly jimmie. since my dad retracted his statement of being trendy, i was dissagreeing and saying that he was in fact trendy. otherwise i wouldnt steal all of his awesome flannels and sweatshirts.

[brian b]

Man now I wish I could go to Namm. It sounds likea family reuion. :rolleyes:

[BrianH]

Tom is quite trendy, he just hasn’t accepted the fact that he is such a trend setter.

[BrianH]

Man now I wish I could go to Namm. It sounds likea family reuion. :rolleyes:
It's no reunion mate, although it's fun when it comes to the meetings you have with companies like Anderson, the other 40 meetings just suck the life out of you. And you always come home sick as a dog.
My personal fav's; Anderson, then run over to Bogner, then Paul over at Rivera. That's family to me. The rest........not so much.

[michaelomiya]

It's no reunion mate, although it's fun when it comes to the meetings you have with companies like Anderson

AND.... you forgot to mention seeing all of your favorite customers, like me, John Ou, blah, blah, blah.........:eek:

[andersonguy]

AND.... you forgot to mention seeing all of your favorite customers, like me, John Ou, blah, blah, blah.........:eek:
I used to be one of Brian's favorite customers.. :(

[BrianH]

I used to be one of Brian's favorite customers.. :(
Hold on there dude, you haven't fallen from grace.
And Michael is right, meeting up with all my old friends at Namm is my favorite thing. Old customers and some of my old work mates, and even some of my old band mates.

[brian b]

I used to be one of Brian's favorite customers.. :(

But aren't we all his favorite customers, as long as we all pay cash :rolleyes: But seriously where else could we go just to hang out and drool over the nicest selection of TAG"S in Dallas and just have fun. :D

[andersonguy]

You guys want to set up a time to meet, say on Friday or sumthin.. :o

[tom]

sounds like there's gonna be lots a huggin'.... in a manly way of course.

[BrianH]

You guys want to set up a time to meet, say on Friday or sumthin.. :o

Friday @ noon; outside the Andy booth ( I have part II of my meetings with Roy L.). Michael, be there too.
All forum members that are attending please come by and we'll hook up.
I'm sure the fine folks at Anderson won't mind us meeting outside their both(!).
I'll be the one holding a red rose.

[andersonguy]

Excellent, key phrase will be, "when the eagle has only one wing, does the dog bite?"
Your response will be "grape" :D