Sound Pure's Take
The Anderson Icon Classic In-Distress is a beautifully aged, boutique S-style that blends vintage soul with modern precision. Its swamp ash body delivers lively resonance and snap, while the trio of VA7.2 pickups offer clear, dynamic tones with warmth, sparkle, and impressive balance. The caramel maple neck with a comfortable 50’s V profile and compound radius feels smooth and natural, making every note effortless and expressive. Finished in a tastefully aged TV White with subtle checking, it has a worn-in charm that feels instantly familiar. Lightweight, responsive, and thoughtfully designed, this Icon Classic is an inspiring performer and a lifelong companion!
From Tom Anderson Guitarworks
Nowhere near a copycat of any kind, Icon lifts you on wings of unprecedented playability, tonality and resonance that are really astounding. Giant vintage tones resound beyond normal expectations and unlimited string bends abound—push ‘em as far as you can push—still ringing out. So truly satisfying to play! Yes, Icon is in production and it is magnificent. It is the no compromise vintage guitar. But Icon does it in a totally iconic way, and with no vintage compromises. Icon has the look but not the limited playability, so all the Anderson attributes are soundly intact with the vintage visual attractions of:
• Full-sized S-style body silhouette
• Top Jack
• One rear strap button
So you could say: Icon looks just right and plays just right. And almost every Anderson option is available, as long as it does not alter the time-honored look. Another interesting aspect of Icon is that many are ordered with Satin Finishes. We have the smoothest Satin finishes in all the colors. But if your preference is a shimmering shine we have all those wonderful Gloss colors as well. What is the one color that you have always imagined yourself holding? And what is the best part of dreams? It is the moment you awaken to find that reality now exceeds them.
- Model
- Icon Classic
- Model Edition
- Anderson Custom
- Scale Length
- Traditional (25 1/2-inch)
- Body Style
- Solid - full size S
- Body Wood
- Swamp Ash
- Special Selection
- n/a
- Finish Type
- In-Distress Level 1: Aged and Checking Paint
- Body Finish
- TV White
- Body Back Color
- Same as Body Finish
- Neck Wood
- Caramel Maple
- Front Fret Markers
- Standard (Centered)
- Side Fret Markers
- Standard, Black
- Reverse Headstock
- No
- Headstock Finish
- Satin Natural
- Headstock Logo
- Standard, Black
- Neck Back Finish
- Satin Natural - In Distress
- Neck Back Shape
- 50's V-Small (.860 to .920 inch - 1st to 12th fret)
- Nut Width
- 1 5/8 inch
- Frets
- Stainless Steel, Tall-Thin (.055 x .090 inch)
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12 to 14 inch Compound
- Other
- Buzz Feiten Tuning System
- Hardware Color
- Nickel
- Bridge
- Vintage Tremolo
- Tuners
- Locking
- Rear Strap Buttons
- 1 Rear Button
- Neck Pickup
- VA7.2 (Coffee Dipped (Off White) Cover)
- Middle Pickup
- VA7.2 (Coffee Dipped (Off White) Cover)
- Bridge Pickup
- VA7.2+ (Coffee Dipped (Off White) Cover)
- Pickguard
- Aged White (off white)
- Switching
- 5-Way: 3 = M, N+B with V-Quiet Hum-canceling
- Knob Color
- Mint White (More Off White) - with numbers
- Switch Tip Color
- Off White
- String Gauge
- 10-46 D'Addario XS Coated Strings
- Case
- Logo Gig Bag
- Weight
- 7lbs 5oz
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