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Condition: Used, Excellent

Most of us guitarists idolize players from many different genres and spanning decades of innovation both to how we play and the equipment we use. That's why a truly versatile guitar like this is so useful - you can go from sounding like your favorite Les Paul rock legends to the crooning Strat players to your Modern axe shredders. The body shape is comfortable to hold and even cooler to look at: this piece is a real eye-catcher, strikingly bold and confident in your hands on stage. The neck is buttery smooth and crazy fast. I found myself wanting to go down a Frank Gambale route of sweeping, tapping and whirlwinds of scales, but all on clean settings! The caramel maple neck is a dream to hold, and the consistency of the fretwork and intonation make even the most complex parts seem effortless. From pristine cleans to dirty grit this guitar has it all. Despite the versatility of tones available for funk, rock, country or jazz, I still think of this guitar as a high-gain monster: your legato and shred playing will be powerful and clear. The most impressive feat from Anderson here lies in their PH Series pickups. They offer all the perks of a P pickup with no hum on any of the configurations. Allowing you to get big lows, tamed highs, and a balanced mid-range - again - with no excess noise! 

SP Luthier Notes: Fretwork and Restring

From Tom Anderson Guitarworks

Your most profound offset style guitar dreams have become a reality. Now you can step on stage with the avant-garde look of an offset and have the Anderson assurance that you are strapped into a unique instrument that will perform peerlessly in your hands. 

Balanced, lightweight and stable, a joy to strap on and play all night long.

Not oversized or undersized but a body of just right proportions. it immediately feels like your old, best friend, that is full of brand new excitement and experiences.

A solid foundation supports unparalleled tone and resonance, where every sonic nuance rings out with alacrity.

As usual, our reliable intonation and tuning stability makes the Raven a joy to play with any and every style of music.  No worries, just plug and play with wild abandon.

2017

Model: Raven Classic 

Serial Number: 03-28-17A

Satin Olympic White

Alder Body

Caramel Maple Neck

Shorty (24 3/4") Scale Length

Natural Satin Headstock, Natural Satin Neck Back

1 11/16" Nut Width, Low-Rise Frets

Happy Medium Back Shape

Buzz Feiten Tuning System

Chrome Hardware

Vintage Tremolo

Locking Tuners

Aged White Pickguard

PH1- PH2 Pickups

3-Way Big toggle w/ 2 Cut Switches

.010-.046 Elixir Strings

Hardshell Case

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Returns

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