Many of you know that I've been a musician for most of my life. I've had the honor of playing and owning many guitars. It is the only serious addiction I have left in my life – something my son, Aaron and I call "G.A.S" (gear acquisition syndrome).
Yet, after playing and loving the many instruments I've been blessed with over the years, I have finally narrowed it down to THE ONE that is my favorite. This proclamation is not meant to mean that I am going to be musically monogamous…I still reserve the right to play any of my instruments whenever I want to. That's just the way it is…I am a musical polygamist and proud of it. But from now I'll have ONE instrument "wife" and many "concubines"….
I love my 1970's era Martin D-41 – deep and sweet. My Taylor 314 is one of the most playable guitars on the market and fun to take on the road. I have an Anderson Electric (Cobra) that matches the look of my favorite…so they kinda go together like peanut butter and jelly. I am so grateful to our brother Tom Anderson and his incredible artistry with guitars…he's helped me not just with instruments but with fine-tuning a couple of my acoustics. I also have a black Strat (USA made, of course). Vicky bought this for me for our 6th anniversary…I outfitted it with Seymor Duncan pickups and an Anderson humbucker – hot guitar!
But my favorite has to be the Anderson Crowdster Plus – it is so clean acoustically when driven through a small amp or straight into the house…then with one flip of a switch, an Anderson electric pickup kicks in and it's time for some shredding and grit. What can I say? It plays like "buttah"! So, now that I have that off my chest, I feel like a better man. My relationship is out in the open! Even though I had to pay a pretty penny for this axe, it is still worth every penny – I am so thankful for the Anderson artistry and commitment to high quality instruments. All I can say – good relationships sometimes cost you! You know what I mean?