what does the pete anderson sound like

[rising1000]

i understand the Pete Anderson comes in om size and cutaway 12 fret, either 1 3/4 or bigger

1.what does the Pete Anderson 12 fret, 1/3/4 om version sound like compared to  regualar om 03 mahogany or rosewood

[Tycho]

A couple of forum-ites have one and should be able to answer.

Good luck finding one, though.  They've been discontinued for a while, and I haven't seen one in Toronto in the past year.

[Randy_R]

i understand the Pete Anderson comes in om size and cutaway 12 fret, either 1 3/4 or bigger

early Pete's had 1-11/16 nut, later ones had 1-3/4, none had 'bigger' that I know about.

They sound like a maple OM-03  :GRN> 

I think the cutaways were all 14 fret necks.

Thye show up regularly on ebay. They're good guitars. I like the 12fret neck on an OM-size guitar.

[ronmac]

They are often described as having a dry, old-timey sound.

[mazareth]

There was one on ebay just recently. I think the seller wanted around $1200-1300 for it. I believe it was one of the earlier ones with the smaller neck.

[SR]

I think I saw that ebay one to. If I'm not mistaken I think that was Guitarcrazy  ad. (Jason at Notableguitars)

[guitarcrazy]

It was my Pete on Ebay.  It is now heading to a new home in San Francisco.  It was a great guitar.  It had a very warm, round tone.  It had something of a 'nylon' edge to the sound.  It is very hard to describe, but it wasn't metallic sounding at all, but had a soft edge sort of like a nylon string.  Very cool.  I wasn't actually trying to sell it, but use it as an advertisement for the store.  Somebody really wanted it though so I will have to find another small body guitar for myself.   J

[Fisherman]

I sold my Pete about 8 months ago. It had a fantastic tone, quite woody and deep. In fact, I had a lot of offers for it from people who tried it out and fell in love with the sound and size. I needed the 14 frets in the end but I would definitely go for another if I had the cash for an extra guitar. It was lovely to play and great just to pick up and doodle.  :WNK>

[mazareth]

Well Jason... I guess you'll have to update your signature!  -_-

[guitarcrazy]

You're right!  Done!  J

[jimmyd]

Are  12 fret petes short scale or standard scale?

[Randy_R]

std scale. just like the forum guitars...

[wyodeb]

1.what does the Pete Anderson 12 fret, 1/3/4 om version sound like compared to  regualar om 03 mahogany or rosewood

Heaven! Mine is the 1-11/16. I have a fossilized ivory saddle, and bone nut & bridge pins, which give it a more bell-like chime (a little less woody) than the other one I played (Unclrob's). It is a focused tone, and can be quite "in your face" if played aggressively. I play fingerstyle, and like the sustain. If you want a faster decay, (think mahogany, or MT), it wouldn't be for you. Even though it is not short scale, it sort of feels like it (the 12-fret magic). Because the saddle is further down on the lower bout, it is somewhat bassy. I think some of that would be lost in the cutaway 14-fret, since the bridge placement wouldn't be the same.

Deb

P.S. If you do a search, you can find several long threads (probably started by me) on the Petes. Also, a cool photo of the bracing from the inside. :mellow:

[Fisherman]

If you want a giggle at my expense I did a video using my Pete last year. I think you'll agree it's definitely the best thing on there!!! :WNK>

http://www.leighbarnard.com/Our%20God%20Reigns%20Webref.mov

I think it's quite big so if you don't have broadband...

[rising1000]

If you want a giggle at my expense I did a video using my Pete last year. I think you'll agree it's definitely the best thing on there!!! :WNK>

http://www.leighbarnard.com/Our%20God%20Reigns%20Webref.mov

I think it's quite big so if you don't have broadband...

nice song but too much other sound