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

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