The Tom Anderson Bobcat Shorty in Deep Tobacco Fade is a striking blend of vintage inspiration and modern precision, built for players who appreciate both tonal richness and refined craftsmanship. Its solid body features a beautifully carved flame maple top set over a mahogany base, delivering a resonant and harmonically complex foundation. The Deep Tobacco Fade finish enhances the natural figuring of the maple, transitioning seamlessly into a transparent cherry back that adds warmth and visual depth. A high-gloss finish ties the entire aesthetic together, giving the instrument a luxurious, stage-ready presence.

With a 24 3/4" scale length, the Bobcat Shorty offers a familiar, slightly slinkier feel that encourages expressive bends and smooth vibrato. The mahogany neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard, contributing to a warm, balanced tone with excellent note articulation. Its 60’s Vibe neck profile—measuring .835" at the first fret and .960" at the twelfth—feels substantial without being cumbersome, making it equally suited for rhythm work and lead playing. A 12" radius and stainless steel jumbo frets (.057" x .110") provide a fast, fluid playing surface, while the 1 11/16" nut width strikes a comfortable balance for a wide range of hand sizes. Standard centered front fret markers and side dots maintain a clean, classic look, complemented by a black headstock with a satin matching logo.

Tonally, this guitar is equipped with Anderson’s HC1 and HC2 humbuckers in nickel covers, offering a versatile range from warm, articulate cleans to rich, dynamic overdrive. The straightforward control layout—featuring a 3-way toggle switch and four knobs without push/pull functions—keeps operation intuitive while allowing precise shaping of volume and tone. The inclusion of the Buzz Feiten Tuning System ensures improved intonation and tuning accuracy across the neck, making every chord and note ring true.

Hardware appointments are equally thoughtful. Nickel hardware lends a timeless aesthetic, while the tune-o-matic bridge with stop tailpiece provides excellent sustain and stability. Locking tuners make string changes quick and reliable, and dual rear strap buttons ensure secure balance whether seated or standing. Outfitted with 10–46 D’Addario XS coated strings, the Bobcat Shorty delivers a smooth feel and long-lasting tone right out of the case.

Completing the package is an Anderson Premium Logo gig bag, offering both protection and portability. Altogether, the Tom Anderson Bobcat Shorty – Deep Tobacco Fade is a refined, performance-ready instrument that merges classic design cues with modern playability and precision engineering.