Tom Anderson Icon Classic Shorty Metallic Ice Purple Electric Guitar

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The Tom Anderson Icon Classic Shorty in Metallic Ice Purple is a striking blend of boutique craftsmanship, timeless S-style design, and modern performance, built for players who demand exceptional feel, tonal versatility, and unmistakable visual character. Its full-size, solid swamp ash body is finished in a beautiful high-gloss Metallic Ice Purple, creating a luminous finish that shifts in character under changing light. The matching headstock, accented by a cream-colored Anderson logo, carries the finish seamlessly across the instrument, while the pearl white pickguard, off-white control knobs with numbered markings, and matching switch tip introduce a refined vintage-inspired contrast. Chrome hardware completes the elegant presentation, balancing contemporary color with classic styling. Weighing just 6 lbs 12 oz, this Icon Classic Shorty offers an inviting combination of lightweight comfort, distinctive aesthetics, and the meticulous attention to detail associated with Anderson Custom instruments.

At the heart of its exceptional playability is a 24 3/4-inch Shorty scale length, offering a slightly more compact playing experience while preserving the familiar proportions of a full-size S-style body. The chocolate maple neck is paired with a Blackheart fingerboard, creating a rich visual contrast and a smooth, responsive foundation for expressive playing. Its satin natural neck finish provides a comfortable, unencumbered feel, while the Even-Taper +.030 neck shape measures .840 inches at the first fret and .900 inches at the twelfth, offering a substantial yet carefully contoured profile. A 12-inch to 14-inch compound-radius fingerboard supports comfortable chord work and fluid lead playing, complemented by tall-thin stainless steel frets measuring .055 by .090 inches for precise articulation and lasting durability. Standard centered front fret markers maintain a clean, traditional appearance, while Luminlay side markers improve visibility in low-light environments. The Buzz Feiten Tuning System further enhances the instrument's intonation design, helping deliver a more harmonically consistent playing experience across the fingerboard.

The tonal versatility of the Icon Classic Shorty comes from a carefully selected trio of Tom Anderson pickups, comprising an SC1 single-coil in the neck position, an SC1 in the middle, and an SC3 in the bridge. Each pickup features a distinctive coffee-dipped off-white cover, complementing the guitar's vintage-inspired visual details while concealing a versatile tonal palette. The SC1 pickups offer clear, articulate single-coil character, with expressive dynamics and a balanced response suited to sparkling cleans, warm chord voicings, and nuanced rhythmic playing. The bridge-position SC3 adds a more assertive voice, providing increased presence and drive for expressive leads and fuller overdriven tones. A five-way selector and three-knob control layout provide intuitive access to a range of pickup combinations, including the specified middle and neck-plus-bridge options. The vintage tremolo bridge introduces expressive pitch movement and familiar vibrato techniques, while locking tuners support efficient string changes and dependable tuning stability. Strung with D'Addario XS coated strings in .010 to .046 gauges, this instrument is ready for a wide range of musical styles and playing approaches.

Every aspect of the Tom Anderson Icon Classic Shorty reflects a thoughtful balance of individuality, precision, and musical expression. Its Metallic Ice Purple finish makes an immediate impression, while the lightweight swamp ash body, chocolate maple neck, Blackheart fingerboard, and stainless steel frets create a refined playing experience designed for lasting enjoyment. The combination of three carefully chosen single-coil pickups, five-way switching, a vintage tremolo, and locking tuners offers a versatile instrument capable of moving effortlessly between clean, articulate passages and richly driven lead work. The shorter 24 3/4-inch scale gives the guitar its own distinctive feel, inviting expressive bends, comfortable fretting, and fluid movement across the neck. Finished with elegant off-white accents and chrome hardware, this Icon Classic Shorty is as carefully considered in its appearance as it is in its construction. An Anderson premium logo gig bag is included, providing a fitting companion for transport and storage. Distinctive, responsive, and beautifully appointed, this Anderson Custom guitar brings boutique refinement and classic electric guitar inspiration together in a compelling, contemporary design.

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