Andy Eagle
Fractal Fanatic
I would have loved to have a go fixing these.Anderson - action was way too high. Even after my (honestly, amazing) luthier set it up. Something wasn't right with the way the next was set. This was a newer 2 bolt version. It seemed that the only way to remedy would have been to shim the neck, which is really not easy to do on a 2 bolt Anderson and would certainly kill the resale value. So, I sold it.
PRS - had obnoxiously large frets that had an awful dressing on them (sharp ends). It felt like your fingers were getting chewed up when you played it. Tone was also VERY thin and brash. I can't remember the model (maybe I can find a pic) but it was one where they are a slightly smaller humbucker. So to replace the electronics, I would have had to go to PRS for a new set. I traded the guitar for something else. The new owner had the frets filed down (because he also agreed they were just too-jumbo). So, he spent the coin to have them filed/reduced....he didn't like the tone either, so he ended up selling it too. This PRS had a KILLER top on it, so it was a shame to sell.
As a contrast, my friend at that same time had a black PRS single cut....it cost $1k less than the one I just got rid of.....and it played/sounded amazing.
And Anderson's are my favorite guitars out there (well, maybe second to my vintage LPs), and I was shocked to find a dud.
Guitars are not consistent in my experience. I've got 40+ 'keepers' at the moment, many are vintage Gibson. Every one of my LPs plays a little different.
I have never seen these issue on these specific guitars in 30+ years.
Have you any pictures?
Was the PRS a DGT as this is the only production guitar with 6100 size frets?
I would also presume the Anderson was a Classic with way too much relief? They all leave the factory at 1/16" at the last fret.