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Tom Anderson's Classic S Models have always been amazing instruments. Then, at the beginning of 2015, Tom comes out with an Icon Classic. We actually received the very first one! What's an Icon Classic, you say? It's a better mousetrap with a couple of changes like a "full size vintage S-shape body," input jack on the face, 3 knobs (master vol and 2 tone), and 2 strap buttons. :) 

But wait a minute - this Icon has 3 strap buttons from the factory! Typically, the Icon series only comes with one bottom one, but thanks to a clever (and quite welcome) "oops!," this guitar has two, making it truly one-of-a-kind. This might be the only one of these we ever see... perfect in case you ever had to lean your guitar against an amp. The body would never touch the ground - simple and brilliant!

Play this one and you won't care if she has 5 strap buttons or none. Clarity, sustain, and smooth playability everywhere across the neck really make this special. An amazing guitar and an absolute blast to play.

Watch & listen

Anderson Icon Classic Olympic White SSS Electric #08-25-16N Quick n' Dirty

In this video, Sound Pure electric guitar expert Eddie Berman demonstrates the Anderson Icon Classic Olympic White SSS using a 3rd Power Wooly Coats Extra Chimey 1x12 combo and a Strymon Brigadier dBucket delay effect pe... Read more

In this video, Sound Pure electric guitar expert Eddie Berman demonstrates the Anderson Icon Classic Olympic White SSS using a 3rd Power Wooly Coats Extra Chimey 1x12 combo and a Strymon Brigadier dBucket delay effect pedal.

Anderson Icon Classic Egyptian Gold SSS Electric #04-06-16P Quick n' Dirty

Also in this recording Anderson Icon Classic Egyptian Gold SSS Electric #04-06-16P Suhr Bella Reverb Head Strymon Ojai Compact High Current DC Power Supply Xotic Effects Soul Driven Overdrive/Boost Effect Pedal

In this video, Sound Pure electric guitar specialist Frank Hamilton demonstrates an Anderson Icon Classic Egyptian Gold SSS Electric (#04-06-16P) with a Suhr Bella Reverb Head, a Suhr Bella 1x12 Cabinet, a Strymon Ojai C... Read more

In this video, Sound Pure electric guitar specialist Frank Hamilton demonstrates an Anderson Icon Classic Egyptian Gold SSS Electric (#04-06-16P) with a Suhr Bella Reverb Head, a Suhr Bella 1x12 Cabinet, a Strymon Ojai Compact High Current DC Power Supply, a Strymon El Capistan dTape Delay Effect Pedal and a Xotic Effects Soul Driven Overdrive/Boost Effect Pedal. 

Anderson Icon Classic Satin Tobacco Burst Guitar 10-05-15P Quick n' Dirty

Also in this recording Anderson Icon Classic Satin Tobacco Burst Guitar 10-05-15P Suhr Bella Reverb Head

In this video, Sound Pure electric guitar expert Eddie Berman tests out the Anderson Icon Classic Satin Tobacco Burst Guitar 10-05-15P with a Suhr Bella Reverb Head, a Suhr Bella 1x12 Cabinet and a Vertex Dynamic Distort... Read more

In this video, Sound Pure electric guitar expert Eddie Berman tests out the Anderson Icon Classic Satin Tobacco Burst Guitar 10-05-15P with a Suhr Bella Reverb Head, a Suhr Bella 1x12 Cabinet and a Vertex Dynamic Distortion Pedal.

Anderson Icon Satin Translucent Surf Green - Quick n' Dirty

This guitar is the total package. The moment she's in your hands the even tapered maple neck just feels like home. The satin finish on the Translucent Surf Green is tasteful as can be and really lends itself to the more... Read more

This guitar is the total package. The moment she's in your hands the even tapered maple neck just feels like home. The satin finish on the Translucent Surf Green is tasteful as can be and really lends itself to the more traditional and vintage look. The modern enhancements you'd expect from an Anderson are there as well with the likes of autosplitting position 4, split 5, and the VA Boost with Push/Pull switching. The swamp ash body gives you all the bright bite you'd want in a s-style guitar and with such a masterful build the product that's left is just incredible. This guitar is available for SoundPure's Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how it sounds with your gear, shoot us an email at Electrics@SoundPure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

From Tom Anderson Guitarworks

Icon Classic

Magnificence in playability is an undeniable requirement for complete guitar fulfillment—the very foundation of every Anderson guitar—unparalleled playability.

But for some players, bringing forth their vintage vision also requires iconic styling cues—most notability, the inclusion of:

Three numbered knobs, a top jack, full-sized S-body and 1 rear strap button. 

In the past the dilemma has been: How can I possibly give up pristine Anderson playability, full Major 3rd bends and ridiculously rich, multidimensional chording that rings out so wonderfully in tune?  Playing an Anderson Guitar is like nothing else—to be sure.

So, so good!

But…when no one is looking and I close my eyes I sometimes still see myself as a vintage rocker.  Why must I give up one for the other?  In this day in age of "cake and eat it too,” there must be a way.

And the answer is now: Icon Classic

Icon Classic is the S-body Anderson with:

  • Full-sized S-body

  • 3 numbered knobs—1 volume and 2 tone—wired for full-function, given this layout.

  • Top Jack

  • 1 Rear Strap Button
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  • Satin Finishes—smooth and lavish in a vast array of color choices (a break-through satin finish process)

No trepidation remains for the fashion conscious vintage player—just flat-out Anderson performance hemmed by a vintage vibe now hailed as:

Icon Classic—welcome to the Vintage World of Performance

Icon Classic

Serial Number
08-25-16N
Body Style
Solid Full-Size S
Scale Length
Traditional (25 1/2")
Body Wood
Alder
Body Finish
Olympic White
Neck Wood
Caramel Maple
Headstock Finish
Natural Satin
Neck Back Finish
Natural Satin
Neck Back Shape
Even-Taper
Nut Width
1 11/16"
Frets
Low-Rise
Bridge
Vintage Tremolo
Tuners
Locking
Hardware Color
Chrome
Neck Pickup
SC2 (Coffee Dipped Cover)
Middle Pickup
SC2 (Coffee Dipped Cover)
Bridge Pickup
SC2 (Coffee Dipped Cover)
Pickguard
Mint White
Switching
5-Way, 3 Knob w/ Top Jack
Knob Color
Off White w/ Numbers
Switch Tip
Off White
Strings
.010-.046 Elixir Strings
Case
Hardshell

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