H.S. Anderson HS-A1

Rare bird alert! 80s MIJ HS-A1! Bridge has been replaced with a Wilkinson. Some dings to the finish but overall good shape. Comes with HSC.

A rare Japanese-made mini electric from the original H.S. Anderson “Houston” line, produced during the same era as their more famous Mad Cat instruments.

Type
Electric Guitar (Mini / Travel)

Model
HS-A1 (Houston)

Manufacturer
H.S. Anderson

Country of Manufacture
Japan

Era
Vintage (late 1970s–1980s)

Year of Introduction
Late 1970s (with production continuing into the early/mid-1980s)

Pickups
Single humbucker (bridge position)

Notable Features

• “Houston” truss rod cover, identifying it as part of the original vintage run
• Compact mini-guitar format with full-scale hardware design
• Set-neck construction typical of higher-quality Japanese builds of the era
• Vintage sealed tuners consistent with late ’70s/early ’80s production
• Simple control layout (volume/tone) with fixed hardtail bridge
• Produced during the same period as original H.S. Anderson/Morris-era instruments
• Uncommon model today, with niche collector appeal due to low production numbers