Sound Pure's Take

This Anderson Custom Raven is a bold, finely tuned instrument that feels instantly familiar yet unmistakably special. Its short 24 3/4" scale and caramel maple neck shaped to the comfortable 62 Pete profile create an inviting, effortless playing experience, while stainless steel frets and the Buzz Feiten system ensure remarkable accuracy and consistency. Basswood construction keeps the tone balanced and responsive, perfectly matched to the PH1- and HC2 pickups for expressive clarity and punch. Finished in a striking Bowling Ball Blue and Black gloss, this Raven stands as a confident, performance-ready investment built for serious players who value precision, personality, and lasting quality.

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 over-sized 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 Raven Classic a joy to play with any and every style of music.  No worries, just plug and play with wild abandon.

Model: Raven

Model Edition: Anderson Custom

Scale Length: Shorty (24 3/4-inch)

Body Style: Solid

Body Wood: Basswood

Finish Type: Gloss: Beautiful High Gloss Finish

Body Finish: Bowling Ball - Blue & Black

Body Back Color: Same as Body Finish

Neck Wood: Caramel Maple, Blackheart Fingerboard

Front Dots: Standard (Centered) 

Side Dots: Standard (Black or Cream)

Reverse Headstock: No

Headstock Finish: Matching

Headstock Logo: Standard (Black or Cream)

Neck Back Finish: Satin Natural

Neck Back Shape: 62 Pete (.815 to .940 inch - 1st to 12th fret)

Nut Width: 1 11/16 inch

Frets: Stainless Steel, Medium-Jumbo (.047 x .104 inch)

Fingerboard Radius: 12 to 14 inch Compound

Other: Buzz Feiten Tuning System

Hardware Color: Black

Bridge: Vintage Tremolo

Tuners: Locking

Rear Strap Buttons: 1 Rear Button

Neck Pickup: PH1- (Open Face Black Cover)

Middle Pickup: None

Bridge Pickup: HC2 (Open Face Black Cover)

Pickguard: N/A

Switching: 3-Way with 2 Cut Switches

Knob Color: Same as Hardware Color

Switch Tip Color: Black

Pickup Rings: No Rings

String Gauge: 10-46 D'Addario XS Coated Strings

Case: Logo Gig Bag - Ultra Plush & Protective

 

 

Free 3-Year Warranty

Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →

Returns

Try Before You Buy: 48-hour audition. Program details →

Sound Pure Studios Control Room A — Durham, NC

Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC

Come hear it in our control rooms.

Sound Pure is a working studio in Durham, NC — a 1,000 sq ft live room and two pro control rooms. Book a session to audition gear in a world-class acoustic space before you buy.