Sound Pure's Take

The Tom Anderson Icon Classic is a refined take on the classic S-style guitar, blending vintage inspiration with the precision and craftsmanship that have made Anderson instruments so highly respected. Its alder body and trio of Anderson pickups deliver exceptional clarity, balance, and dynamic response, while the HF2 bridge humbucker adds extra punch and versatility when needed. The caramel maple neck with the comfortable Happy Medium profile feels instantly familiar, and the vintage tremolo provides expressive performance without sacrificing stability. Finished in timeless Olympic White, this lightweight Icon Classic is a premium player's guitar built to inspire on stage, in the studio, and for years of musical exploration.

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

 

     • Three numbered knobs

 

     • 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.

Guitar Model: Icon Classic

Scale Length: Traditional (25 1/2-inch)

Body Wood: Alder

Body Finish: Olympic White

Finishing Options: Gloss: Beautiful High Gloss Finish

Neck Wood: Caramel Maple

Neck Finish: Satin Natural Headstock, Satin Natural Back

Neck Back Shape: Happy Medium

Nut Width: 1 11/16-inch

Frets: Heavy

Hardware Color: Chrome

Bridge: Vintage Tremolo

Pickups: VA7.2R VA7.2 HF2

Pickguard: Aged White (off white)

Switching: 5-Way, 3 Knob, Top Jack: 3 = M, N+B with Split

Strings: 10-46 D’Addario XS Coated Strings

Case: Gig Bag

Weight: 7lbs 1oz

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