Welcome to the digital window into Andersen Stringed Instruments. I've been handcrafting acoustic instruments since 1973 in both the mandolin and the guitar families. I invite you to join me and explore my little shop here on the web as you learn about the instruments I make as well as why I make them.

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.   Click here to see an example of one of the more unusual repairs I've done.

                       Steve Andersen                                       

                                                New Guitars for sale as of July 26, 2010 

Sometimes I make a new guitar available for those who may not have the patience to wait for a custom order. The Model 14 shown at left is such a guitar. Follow the link to learn more about it.

                                                            Used Guitars for sale as of July 26, 2010 

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. I've attempted to describe their condition accurately, and I'm happy to answer questions about any particular guitar listed here.

     This guitar has been sold                                            Gold Standard in violin finish       

                                            This guitar has been sold                                                 Used Model 18 with one-piece back