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The Tom Anderson Guardian Angel Burnished Orange Burst is a masterwork of boutique craftsmanship, blending breathtaking beauty with extraordinary tonal sophistication. Every curve, contour, and detail reflects Tom Anderson’s relentless pursuit of perfection, creating an instrument that feels as inspiring in the hands as it looks under the lights.
Its hollow body construction pairs a stunning quilt maple top with a resonant limba body, producing a voice that is rich, airy, and alive with harmonic complexity. Finished in a radiant Burnished Orange Burst, the high gloss lacquer reveals the dramatic figuring of the maple with remarkable depth and movement, while elegant binding frames the top with timeless refinement. The natural back provides a warm organic contrast, showcasing the premium tonewoods in their purest form.
The caramel maple neck is built for effortless performance, featuring an Even-Taper profile that feels smooth, fast, and perfectly balanced from the first fret to the twelfth. A satin natural finish gives the neck an exceptionally broken-in feel, while the compound 12 to 14-inch radius and jumbo stainless steel frets allow for fluid bends, articulate phrasing, and flawless precision across the entire fingerboard. Luminlay side markers provide subtle visibility in low light environments, making this guitar equally at home on stage or in the studio.
Tonally, the Guardian Angel offers remarkable versatility and expressive depth. The HC1 neck humbucker delivers warmth, clarity, and vocal-like sustain, while the SC1 middle pickup adds sparkling articulation and dynamic snap. The HC2 bridge humbucker brings power, punch, and rich harmonic bloom without sacrificing clarity. Combined with Anderson’s versatile 5-way switching system and splitter options, the guitar moves seamlessly from glassy cleans and vintage-inspired shimmer to muscular overdrive and soaring lead tones.
Every hardware choice is designed for premium performance and reliability. The vintage tremolo feels smooth and responsive, while locking tuners and the Buzz Feiten Tuning System provide exceptional tuning stability and precise intonation. Chrome hardware, raw nickel pickup covers, and the tortoise shell pickguard complete the guitar’s refined visual character with understated elegance.
Weighing only 7 lbs 3 oz, the Guardian Angel feels incredibly resonant and comfortable, encouraging long sessions of inspired playing without fatigue. It is an instrument that responds to every nuance of touch, rewarding players with sensitivity, sustain, and unmistakable personality.
The Tom Anderson Guardian Angel is more than a custom guitar. It is a boutique expression of artistry, innovation, and musical freedom, crafted for players who demand world class tone, effortless playability, and unforgettable visual presence.
Other specifications include:
- Guitar Model: Guardian Angel
- Model Edition: Anderson Custom
- Scale Length: Traditional (25 1/2-inch)
- Body Style: Hollow
- Body Wood: Quilt Maple Top on Limba
- Finish Type: High Gloss
- Body Finish: Burnished Orange Burst with Binding
- Body Back Color: Natural Back
- Neck Wood: Caramel Maple
- Front Fret Markers: Standard (Centered)
- Side Fret Markers: Luminlay
- Reverse Headstock: No
- Headstock Finish: Matching
- Headstock Logo: Cream (Off-White)
- Neck Back Finish: Satin Natural
- Neck Back Shape: Even-Taper -. 020 (.790 to .850 inch - 1st to 12th fret)
- Nut Width: 1 11/16 inch
- Frets: Stainless Steel, Jumbo (.057 x .110 inch)
- Fingerboard Radius: 12 to 14 inch compound
- Other: Buzz Feiten Tuning System
- Hardware Color: Chrome
- Bridge: Vintage Tremolo
- Tuners: Locking
- Rear Strap Buttons: 2 Rear Buttons (Anderson Standard)
- Neck Pickup: HC1 (Raw Nickel Cover)
- Middle Pickup: SC1 (Cream Cover)
- Bridge Pickup: HC2 (Raw Nickel Cover)
- Pickguard: Tortoise Shell
- Switching: 5-Way: 3 = M, N+B with Splitter
- Knob Color: Same as Hardware Color
- Switch Tip Color: Cream
- String Gauge: 10-46 D'Addario XS Coated Strings
- Case: Anderson Premium Logo Gig Bag
- 7 lbs 3 oz
- #05-05-26N
For more information about the Tom Anderson instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Tom Anderson
- Actual Weight
- 7.3
- Series
- S Family
- Color
- Burnished Orange Burst
- Model
- Guardian Angel
- Body Style
- S-Style
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
- Body Style
- Hollow Body
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The Tom Anderson Guardian Angel Burnished Orange Burst is a masterwork of boutique craftsmanship, blending breathtaking beauty with extraordinary tonal sophistication. Every curve, contour, and detail reflects Tom Anderson’s relentless pursuit of perfection, creating an instrument that feels as inspiring in the hands as it looks under the lights.
Its hollow body construction pairs a stunning quilt maple top with a resonant limba body, producing a voice that is rich, airy, and alive with harmonic complexity. Finished in a radiant Burnished Orange Burst, the high gloss lacquer reveals the dramatic figuring of the maple with remarkable depth and movement, while elegant binding frames the top with timeless refinement. The natural back provides a warm organic contrast, showcasing the premium tonewoods in their purest form.
The caramel maple neck is built for effortless performance, featuring an Even-Taper profile that feels smooth, fast, and perfectly balanced from the first fret to the twelfth. A satin natural finish gives the neck an exceptionally broken-in feel, while the compound 12 to 14-inch radius and jumbo stainless steel frets allow for fluid bends, articulate phrasing, and flawless precision across the entire fingerboard. Luminlay side markers provide subtle visibility in low light environments, making this guitar equally at home on stage or in the studio.
Tonally, the Guardian Angel offers remarkable versatility and expressive depth. The HC1 neck humbucker delivers warmth, clarity, and vocal-like sustain, while the SC1 middle pickup adds sparkling articulation and dynamic snap. The HC2 bridge humbucker brings power, punch, and rich harmonic bloom without sacrificing clarity. Combined with Anderson’s versatile 5-way switching system and splitter options, the guitar moves seamlessly from glassy cleans and vintage-inspired shimmer to muscular overdrive and soaring lead tones.
Every hardware choice is designed for premium performance and reliability. The vintage tremolo feels smooth and responsive, while locking tuners and the Buzz Feiten Tuning System provide exceptional tuning stability and precise intonation. Chrome hardware, raw nickel pickup covers, and the tortoise shell pickguard complete the guitar’s refined visual character with understated elegance.
Weighing only 7 lbs 3 oz, the Guardian Angel feels incredibly resonant and comfortable, encouraging long sessions of inspired playing without fatigue. It is an instrument that responds to every nuance of touch, rewarding players with sensitivity, sustain, and unmistakable personality.
The Tom Anderson Guardian Angel is more than a custom guitar. It is a boutique expression of artistry, innovation, and musical freedom, crafted for players who demand world class tone, effortless playability, and unforgettable visual presence.
Other specifications include:
- Guitar Model: Guardian Angel
- Model Edition: Anderson Custom
- Scale Length: Traditional (25 1/2-inch)
- Body Style: Hollow
- Body Wood: Quilt Maple Top on Limba
- Finish Type: High Gloss
- Body Finish: Burnished Orange Burst with Binding
- Body Back Color: Natural Back
- Neck Wood: Caramel Maple
- Front Fret Markers: Standard (Centered)
- Side Fret Markers: Luminlay
- Reverse Headstock: No
- Headstock Finish: Matching
- Headstock Logo: Cream (Off-White)
- Neck Back Finish: Satin Natural
- Neck Back Shape: Even-Taper -. 020 (.790 to .850 inch - 1st to 12th fret)
- Nut Width: 1 11/16 inch
- Frets: Stainless Steel, Jumbo (.057 x .110 inch)
- Fingerboard Radius: 12 to 14 inch compound
- Other: Buzz Feiten Tuning System
- Hardware Color: Chrome
- Bridge: Vintage Tremolo
- Tuners: Locking
- Rear Strap Buttons: 2 Rear Buttons (Anderson Standard)
- Neck Pickup: HC1 (Raw Nickel Cover)
- Middle Pickup: SC1 (Cream Cover)
- Bridge Pickup: HC2 (Raw Nickel Cover)
- Pickguard: Tortoise Shell
- Switching: 5-Way: 3 = M, N+B with Splitter
- Knob Color: Same as Hardware Color
- Switch Tip Color: Cream
- String Gauge: 10-46 D'Addario XS Coated Strings
- Case: Anderson Premium Logo Gig Bag
- 7 lbs 3 oz
- #05-05-26N
For more information about the Tom Anderson instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Tom Anderson
- Actual Weight
- 7.3
- Series
- S Family
- Color
- Burnished Orange Burst
- Model
- Guardian Angel
- Body Style
- S-Style
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
- Body Style
- Hollow Body
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