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Weight: 7.4 Lbs


What a stunner! You open the case and it looks like you could dive right in, Olympic-style. Anderson has always been an incredible builder, but the guitars we've been getting from them as of late have been truly out of this world. This is certainly no exception.

The Drop Top is definitely meant for the player that has always loved the S shape and form factor, but wants a little more. The beautiful top adds to the aesthetic, and Anderson's modern build style really set this apart - this isn't your grandpa's guitar. Unparalleled playability and versatility truly make this a valuable addition to anyone's arsenal.

From Tom Anderson Guitarworks

Before the introduction of the magnificent Drop Top in 1990, the number of "S" style guitars that had a maple top that was “dropped” to create a comfortable forearm contour was exactly zero.

As a result of this design, we've chosen a body top thickness of 3/16 of an inch, which actually enhances and enriches the sonic character of the instrument. The result is a guitar that not only plays effortlessly, is extremely comfortable, and sounds amazing but is so darn good looking that if you don't dress well it just may upstage you.

 Serial Number: 12-09-17N

Model: S Family Drop Top

Body Style: Solid

Scale Length: Traditional (25 1/2")

Body Wood: Quilt Maple Top on Basswood

Body Finish: Jack's Pacific Blue w/ Binding 

Body Back Color: Matching Back

Neck Wood: Maple, Rosewood Fingerboard

Headstock: Matching Gloss

Neck Back Finish: Natural Satin

Neck Back Shape: Even-Taper

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Frets: Heavy

Bridge: Recessed Vintage Locking Tremolo

Tuners: Locking

Hardware Color: Chrome

Neck Pickup: SC1 (Coffee Dipped (Off White) Cover)

Middle Pickup: SC1 (Coffee Dipped (Off White) Cover)

Bridge Pickup: HC2 (Raw Nickel Cover)

Switching: 5-Way Add Bridge w/ Splitter

Switch Tip: Cream

String Gauge: .010-.046 Elixir Strings

Case: Hardshell

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