new digs in process

[tom]

here's an in process shot of the wood shop and spray area. will fill in more details has they happen.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t103/aguitars/shopduct.jpg

[dannopelli]

Bet all the folks are going to be happy with the new shop! Good for you!

[gibson5413]

Wow, looks great and spacious. I travel to California frequently. I will need to stop by later in the year. Would love a tour if possible.

[Briggs]

sweeeeet... can't wait to see the end result!

[markus]

Coming along nicely, tom!!!

[getgo]

Cool, cool cool!!!!!!! How big is that main trunk for the dust collection? Looks at least 18 to 24 inches!! WOW!

[tom]

everyone is always welcome here. we'll even have a room dedicated to amps and guitars(man cave).

main trunk line is 22", 40 hp collector with vfd to save power. the down draft benches will also feed into the collector. i want a really clean shop this time. taylor was huge influence on the collector and randy there was a big help in figuring out what to get.

[Danny21]

Awesome news Tom. Psyched for you guys.... Well deserved.

[tom]

i don't know about deserved, but i am so exited about the move:D

[mdrs]

Yea, you do deserve the new, and improved digs, Tom.

That said, you're still gonna PAY for them, too!! :D

All kidding aside, all the best to you, and your team with the move to the new "Andersonland".

[Charlie J]

Newbury Park or Thousand Oaks, or?

looks and sounds very exciting!

Love love love love my Short-T:D

[getgo]

i want a really clean shop this time. taylor was huge influence on the collector

I always say "A clean shop is a happy shop" Looks great Tom. Keep those photos coming.

[Big Harry]

that new workshop will be a happy place !
one of the guitars build there will be mine ! :D

[tmihm]

Lookin' awesome, Tom!!! Very excited for you and the crew!

Terry

[strat56]

Hmmmm....I wonder if a price increase is in the works because of this.

Not that I would complain about a price increase, it's as inevitable as April 15th on everything. Operating expenses go up prices go up. Has to be that way.

Great looking facility!!!

[tom]

Still in Newbury park.

The move had to make sense without increasing volume. I do not want to feel like we HAVE to make more guitars. I suspect we will be able to just because it will be more fun, but that's not the motivating factor.

[kirkham13]

Shiney!!!!!!!!!!
So will the first guitar be a commemorative edition?

[tom]

No, just the next one someone has been waiting for. I'm not much for special editions at inflated prices.

[pluto]

Awesome! Change is always good even if nerve racking in the beginning! Good luck in the new facility-looks like you guys have a lot to do so I am guessing we won't see you much in the forum for the next couple of weeks!!!

[tom]

yes, lots to do, but i always check in here. i'd miss you guys if i didn't.

[mdrs]

Each new shop is a great opportunity to use what you've learned towards designing a better work place.

I'm quite sure the new digs will be a great!

[curtisjames]

I like the man cave idea. Better yet how bout an Anderson Bed n Breakfast for family members? :o

[tom]

for years friends have brought their library cards in to check out guitars. it pays to live close:D

[kccheers]

here's an in process shot of the wood shop and spray area. will fill in more details has they happen.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t103/aguitars/shopduct.jpg

After my visit a few years back, and my Sisiter having to explain her "Mexican Food Gas" to Tom, I figured something with a bit more ventilation was in order:p

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt173/kccheers/DSC00554Large.jpg

[tom]

That was a fun day. I look forward to tours of the new shop, but it will take longer than the present shop.

[chriswhite]

for years friends have brought their library cards in to check out guitars. it pays to live close:D
It pays indeed. :D

[JeKo]

A new factory tour vid would be awesome. I've watched the old one like a hundred times! My Classic Short T is scheduled to be finished in Autumn so I guess it'll be even better now that it's gonna be built at the new shop ;)

Good luck with the move!

[picnic]

One of the best about having a successful business is being able to spend money on your business. I look at my family's business as not just a job or something I own. It's been a part of my family for 41 years, like member of the family. When I get the opportunity to improve the facility, it's like I'm buying a present for my child. And I get to enjoy the present too.

Tom, continued success to you and TAG

[rockerjt]

Mine is due "sometime in June". I wonder if mine will be the lucky first completed at the new shop (or maybe the last at the old shop). Either way, I am really excited to get it.

No, just the next one someone has been waiting for. I'm not much for special editions at inflated prices.

[rockerjt]

Just found out that my guitar is in final assembly this week, will be shipped out next week. It is in the last group of guitars to be completed at the current shop before moving to the new one. Roy describes it as, "gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous".

[ConnemaraGuitar]

Hey, Tom, maybe you can put the spray booth in a glass room so people can watch the voodoo that you do. Kind of like the room they have at Martin which holds the automated buffing machines.

The poor Martin tour guide had to drag me away from that scene! (In fact, it was due to morbid curiousity that I was waiting to see if one of the guitars would to fly off its holders, kind of like what happens when I buff out guitars in my shop.)

[brokenvail]

Looks awesome!

[tom]

the move begins! they are here with two flat bed trucks to move all the machinery over to the new shop. will get some pics up later today.

[curtisjames]

All fun aside....moving is stressful. I'm sure I speak as a collected whole and say "GOOD LUCK"! & (protect your back :eek: )

[Casper]

Tom-
I just sent in $ for a new pickguard set (you should get it by Tues or wed)..Will I have to wait until you've gotten settled in the new digs or..is the shipping department still functional?
Thanks!

[tom]

we should be back up and running next week. all machines are in place and we just need to connect them to elec and dust collection and we're ready to rock.

[markus]

Very cool, tom! Good luck with everything this week!!!

[BrownDog]

Nice - new beginnings - enjoy!

With tone and oneness, Mike

[mdrs]

Sounds like a well planed move.......exactly what I'd expect from Tom et al.

[tom]

just checking the new wireless connection. Nice so far. On to the phones.

[R2D2]

Take care on the moving! and will be looking forward to more pics! :D

[Big Harry]

once you move in it might be good time for making a new Anderson Factory tour video?

[Dawayne Bailey]

once you move in it might be good time for making a new Anderson Factory tour video?


Your post reminds me of the late 50s Fender factory footage - interesting contrast to today's shops and factories - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bucbA3JdWE0 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX0s19dyOpk

A big congrats and hip hip hooray to the entire "Team Tom" as they turn the page....bravo and big love to all!!

[guitarzan]

I'm just waiting on a package to arrive here, Tom, then I'll bring you a fancy new gift for the new shop. Yay for fancy new gifts. :)

[tom]

Oh boy, I love fancy gifts.
I know I'm behind with pics but u have been working non stop to get us up and running for Tuesday. I need about a year off. It is actuallt staring to look like a ship, pretty exiting.

[markus]

It is actuallt staring to look like a ship, pretty exiting.
That'll sure make for some pretty interesting lookin' guitars! :p :p :p It'll give the word "boatneck" a whole new meaning!

[tom]

Its the lack of sleep making my typing fingers sloppy.

[markus]

Now I feel bad for giving you a hard time, Tom... :(
Hope this week will be better and that you'll get some much needed sleep again. It sounds like another 1 week getaway is in order once the new shop is fully operational! Can't wait to visit and see the finished shop though!

[stratoquack]

Very nice! Good for TAG!