Sound Pure's Take
Great clarity and presence coupled with the warmth of a short scale instrument.
Sounds like a single cut when played with some gain - sustain for days.
Strung with 11-49's for even more extra girth on this "Shorty" !!!
Love the 5 way wiring of 3= M,N/B for even more versatility !!!
From Tom Anderson Guitarworks
Before we answer we must acknowledge that the prevailing thought is: there is not one guitar that can do it all. And if you are trying to specifically specialize in different sounds, that may be true. But, for all around everything, for an instrument that can cop all styles and not force you to change guitars all night long, the most versatile guitar on Earth might be the Top T.
There are quite a few reasons why Top T has such an extreme range:
“T” body: when done properly, its overall shape offers a sonic signature that falls in a middle ground between the "S" shape and Bulldog. Broader than S, more snap and pop than Bulldog.
Anderson switching allows easy 5-Way or Switcheroo access to an almost uncountable amount of sounds while still utilizing easy-to-operate and familiar control.
Exotic wood-topped body adds a bit of dominance to the sonic presentation.
Choice of Mahogany or Alder body back will further incline your preferred style, slightly emphasizing mid-focused humbucker tones or wider single coil tones, respectively. A Basswood body back will balance in the middle between the two sounds and Swamp Ash will bequeath open, delicate and airy musicality.
Solid or Hollow body chambers gives growl or smooth flowing sounds of the same nature.
If complete versatility is not your thing and you want the most elegant "T" guitar to deliver a more specialized sonic message, we merely need to equip this same guitar with a different electronic package and it can be as specialized as your needs require.
Model: Top T Short
Weight: 7.4 lbs
Serial Number: 02-09-19N
Body Wood: Swamp Ash
Top Wood: Flame Maple
Finishing Options:
Body Finish: Burnt Caramel with Binding
Neck Wood: Caramel Maple
Fretboard Wood: Maple
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Headstock Finish: Satin Natural
Neck Back Finish: Satin Natural
Neck Back Shape: Even-Taper
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Frets: 22
Fret Wire: Medium Jumbo
Bridge: Vintage Tremolo
Tuners: Locking Tuners
Hardware Color: Chrome
Neck Pickup: SC1
Middle Pickup: SC1
Bridge Pickup: TF3
Pickguard: na
Switching: 5-Way Blade + Toggle for 3rd Blade Position (Middle or Neck & Bridge)
Switch Tip: Black
String Gauge: .011-.049 Elixir Strings
Case: Harshell
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