Welcome to Andersen Stringed Instruments. I build primarily archtop guitars, as well as mandolins and flattops. Working alone, I build around a dozen instruments per year, working on just one at a time,

 In addition to building new instruments, I do repair and set-up of guitars and mandolins. Specialties include installing and adjusting magnetic pickups on jazz guitars, finish touch-up, fret-work and structural repair. I have extensive experience with Martin and other flattop guitars, including neck re-sets, bridge regluing or replacement, and intonation problems. This is a one-man shop, and I give repair work the same attention to detail that I give to the instruments that carry the Andersen logo. Feel free to call at 206-782-8630.   

I've created a short series of photos showing some the major steps in the process of building a Little Archie. Click here to check it out.

                                            Steve Andersen

                                New Laminate Model introduced 

Shown at left is a new prototype guitar, a variation on my Vanguard model built with laminated top and back. It is an idea I've had brewing in my head for a few years, and I finally decided to make it happen. Follow this link to learn more about it. 

•  Photographer Monica Frisell spent some time in my shop recently and produced a series of photos showing me at work. You can see the results here. And check out the rest of her site; she's got some great shots of her father, Bill Frisell, in the recording studio. Her work also shows her keen interest in architecture and travel.

•  The recently completed StreamLine model has been sold. I plan to have another one available in 2012.                                                                               

                                        Used Andersen Guitars for sale as of Dec. 6, 2011

Occasionally I have customers ask me for help in selling their instruments. I make these available on the web site and to players who visit my shop. Any instrument that comes to me to re-sell is thoroughly inspected, set up, and made ready for it's new owner. Click the links below to see what is currently available. I've attempted to describe their condition accurately, and I'm happy to answer questions about any particular guitar listed here.  

• Vanguard 17          2008 Serial No. 442 $7500
• Model 18               1999 Serial No. 252 $8000
• Metro Special         1997 Serial No. 230 $4300 

To see prevously sold used instruments, check this out.