Tom Anderson Guitarworks is an American high-end guitar brand boasting the highest quality.
Known as a favorite of many artists, including Neal Schon, Richie Sambora, Michael Landau, Koichi Yabori, and DAITA, (names omitted).
Owner Tom Anderson, a former professional guitarist, has continually pursued better sound and playability throughout his career.
Based on that experience, he incorporates many of his ideas, using the finest woods and combining technology and craftsmanship to meticulously craft each guitar.
By limiting production numbers, we have achieved unparalleled quality through flawless quality control tailored to each individual guitar.
In terms of playability, the exquisite neck grip and low-action setting provide stress-free playability and comfort.
Neck warping is extremely minimal, and stainless steel frets, which are resistant to wear, ensure consistently excellent playability over the long term.
The guitar boasts a wide range of tonal variations, while possessing a familiar tone that matches a variety of musical styles.
This allows it to be used in a variety of genres and situations, including live performances and recordings, all with just one guitar.
As a former player himself, Tom Anderson's guitars are always crafted with guitarists in mind, making them truly the ultimate instruments made for guitarists.
This model is his signature Drop Top Classic.
The body top is made of quilted maple and the back is made of alder.
The color is the popular Deep Bora Bora, and the binding on the body and pearlescent pickguard give it a beautiful look.
The neck is made of hard rock maple.
The neck grip is the most popular Even-Taper, the nut width is 1 11/16 inches, and the scale is long.
The fingerboard has a conical fingerboard shape, with a flatter radius from the low frets to the high frets.
The slight change of 12-14 inches provides smooth playability in any position and improves sustain despite the low action.
The neck joint uses Tom Anderson's original A-Wedge.
It has a bolt-on structure using two screws, but the trapezoidal shape of the body and neck increases the contact area, significantly reducing the possibility of misalignment.
The wider contact area also affects the sound.
The neck joint has a smooth heelless finish, improving playability in the upper positions.
The slightly changed conical fingerboard and unique joint are evident, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship that requires great skill.
The frets are Tom Anderson's original stainless steel frets.
The fret size is medium.
They are characterized by their high durability and smooth touch, and despite being stainless steel, they are said to have acoustic properties very similar to those of nickel frets.
The guitar features SC1 pickups in the neck and middle positions, and an HC2 in the bridge position.
All Tom Anderson pickups are carefully manufactured in-house using machines manufactured in the 1950s.
The SC1 is a single-coil pickup with hum-canceling technology.
It delivers a distinctive single-coil sound while remaining noise-free.
The HC2 is a humbucker with an alnico magnet, producing an old-fashioned sound.
Controls include a 5-way selector, VA Booster, and Add Bridge, providing traditional operability with an impressive range of tones.
The tuning machines are locking, and the bridge is a vintage-style tremolo unit.
With its sophisticated looks, superior playability, and superb tone, this guitar is sure to last a lifetime.
Approximately 90% of the frets remain.
The truss rod and neck are in good condition.
The body and finish show signs of wear, including scratches. There are scratches and dents on the side of the body, a dent near the top jack, and two dents near the center pickup. There is some tarnish on the metal parts. There is discoloration on the top of the body.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: 5-Way, Splitter, VA Booster, Pull-Add Bridge
Nut Width: 42.8mm
Bridge String Spacing: 10.5mm
Scale: 25.5-Inch
Year of Manufacture: 2009
Country of Manufacture: USA
Guitar Shop TONIQ's craftsmen will adjust this guitar for optimal playability before shipping it to you.
Accessories: Hard case
Text: Teppei Ozawa
Inspector: Ozawa
Product Photos: Murai
Includes a 3-month TONIQ warranty.
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
International shipping is also available.
The item will be packed in a hard cardboard box.
We ship internationally.
Contact Information
Email: ozawa@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 548 3776
Known as a favorite of many artists, including Neal Schon, Richie Sambora, Michael Landau, Koichi Yabori, and DAITA, (names omitted).
Owner Tom Anderson, a former professional guitarist, has continually pursued better sound and playability throughout his career.
Based on that experience, he incorporates many of his ideas, using the finest woods and combining technology and craftsmanship to meticulously craft each guitar.
By limiting production numbers, we have achieved unparalleled quality through flawless quality control tailored to each individual guitar.
In terms of playability, the exquisite neck grip and low-action setting provide stress-free playability and comfort.
Neck warping is extremely minimal, and stainless steel frets, which are resistant to wear, ensure consistently excellent playability over the long term.
The guitar boasts a wide range of tonal variations, while possessing a familiar tone that matches a variety of musical styles.
This allows it to be used in a variety of genres and situations, including live performances and recordings, all with just one guitar.
As a former player himself, Tom Anderson's guitars are always crafted with guitarists in mind, making them truly the ultimate instruments made for guitarists.
This model is his signature Drop Top Classic.
The body top is made of quilted maple and the back is made of alder.
The color is the popular Deep Bora Bora, and the binding on the body and pearlescent pickguard give it a beautiful look.
The neck is made of hard rock maple.
The neck grip is the most popular Even-Taper, the nut width is 1 11/16 inches, and the scale is long.
The fingerboard has a conical fingerboard shape, with a flatter radius from the low frets to the high frets.
The slight change of 12-14 inches provides smooth playability in any position and improves sustain despite the low action.
The neck joint uses Tom Anderson's original A-Wedge.
It has a bolt-on structure using two screws, but the trapezoidal shape of the body and neck increases the contact area, significantly reducing the possibility of misalignment.
The wider contact area also affects the sound.
The neck joint has a smooth heelless finish, improving playability in the upper positions.
The slightly changed conical fingerboard and unique joint are evident, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship that requires great skill.
The frets are Tom Anderson's original stainless steel frets.
The fret size is medium.
They are characterized by their high durability and smooth touch, and despite being stainless steel, they are said to have acoustic properties very similar to those of nickel frets.
The guitar features SC1 pickups in the neck and middle positions, and an HC2 in the bridge position.
All Tom Anderson pickups are carefully manufactured in-house using machines manufactured in the 1950s.
The SC1 is a single-coil pickup with hum-canceling technology.
It delivers a distinctive single-coil sound while remaining noise-free.
The HC2 is a humbucker with an alnico magnet, producing an old-fashioned sound.
Controls include a 5-way selector, VA Booster, and Add Bridge, providing traditional operability with an impressive range of tones.
The tuning machines are locking, and the bridge is a vintage-style tremolo unit.
With its sophisticated looks, superior playability, and superb tone, this guitar is sure to last a lifetime.
Approximately 90% of the frets remain.
The truss rod and neck are in good condition.
The body and finish show signs of wear, including scratches. There are scratches and dents on the side of the body, a dent near the top jack, and two dents near the center pickup. There is some tarnish on the metal parts. There is discoloration on the top of the body.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: 5-Way, Splitter, VA Booster, Pull-Add Bridge
Nut Width: 42.8mm
Bridge String Spacing: 10.5mm
Scale: 25.5-Inch
Year of Manufacture: 2009
Country of Manufacture: USA
Guitar Shop TONIQ's craftsmen will adjust this guitar for optimal playability before shipping it to you.
Accessories: Hard case
Text: Teppei Ozawa
Inspector: Ozawa
Product Photos: Murai
Includes a 3-month TONIQ warranty.
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
International shipping is also available.
The item will be packed in a hard cardboard box.
We ship internationally.
Contact Information
Email: ozawa@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 548 3776