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Tom Anderson Drop Top Shorty in Cajun Key Lime to Teal Burst
Before the introduction of the magnificent Drop Top in 1990, the number of "S" style guitars that had a maple top that was “dropped” to create a comfortable forearm contour were exactly zero.
As a result of this design, we've chosen a body top thickness of 3/16 of an inch, which actually enhances and enrichens the sonic character of the instrument. The result is a guitar that not only plays effortlessly, is extremely comfortable, and sounds amazing but is so darn good looking that if you don't dress well it just may upstage you.
Alder back: our most popular backing wood, its lower-mid fullness and upper-mid bump give a familiar “S” timbre that supports the lower-end fullness of single coil pickups and humbuckers alike while its upper-mid penetration makes sure other instruments are unable to step into your spot on stage.
Mahogany back: focused and aggressive mids bring humbuckers roaring to life and offer an overall powerful experience-, a very popular choice.
Swamp Ash back: Deep low-lows and softly sparkling highs with an open, scooped middle make for a breathtakingly musical presentation of subtle nuances. And the added bonus is that the maple top actually presents this quintessential Swamp Ash tone.
Basswood back: You can never go wrong with this wood if it is done the way it should be done, and believe me, we do it the way it should be done. The sound of an 80's vibe humbucker is defined by this body wood, soft (not hard), full flowing focused mids make everything this wood touches bloom with rich, lush, even-balanced midrange tonality.
Features:
Serial #: 10-16-26A
Weight: 6lbs 12.2oz
Pickups: Anderson SA1R (neck), SA1 (middle), H2+ (bridge); 5-Way switching, position 3 = M, N+B with Master Splitter
Neck: Chocolate Maple, Even-Taper (.810 to .870 inch, 1st to 12th fret), Satin Natural neck back, 1 11/16 inch nut, Black headstock
Fretboard: Blackheart, 12 to 14 inch compound radius, Stainless Steel Heavy frets (.051 x .108 inch), Standard (Centered) markers, Buzz Feiten Tuning System
Body: Solid Flame Maple Top on Basswood, Gloss Cajun Key Lime to Teal Burst with Binding
