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The Andersen Models 16, 17 and 18 are elegant in their simplicity. Crafted using less inlay and decoration than my premium instruments, I am able to build a guitar whose tone, playability, design and materials are still first class, while being sensitive to the final price. Body, neck, f-holes and peghead are bound in ivoroid. Also available with rosewood binding instead of ivoroid.

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The Vanguard combines carved, solid wood top, back, and sides with a mounted pickup. There are several advantages when building the pickup and controls into the top as opposed to the floating style. There are more pickups to choose from; some players prefer the amplified tone of a mounted pickup over a floater; there is more range to the adjustments of pickup and pole piece height; controls and jack are more conveniently located. The use of carved plates and solid woods allows a very good acoustic tone to match up with a distinctive amplified sound.

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The StreamLine differs from the other Andersen models in that it is not a custom guitar. Most Andersen guitars are made for a specific player. The StreamLine, however, is a standardized instrument. It is hand-made in my Seattle shop using the same materials and designs found on my more expensive guitars. By keeping the ornamentation to a minimum, I can offer it at a lower price than the custom guitars I make.

I suspended construction of this model for about two years, but a recession seems like a good time to re-introduce my most affordable model. I'll be building two or three per year as time allows, and I will offer them for sale upon completion.

Currently under construction: I have a 16" StreamLine in the works, to be completed in October 2010. Please inquire to learn more.