Tom Anderson Icon Classic Shorty - Metallic Ice Purple

The Tom Anderson Icon Classic Shorty in Metallic Ice Purple is a perfect snapshot of what has made Tom Anderson one of the most respected builders in modern electric guitar history. From his early days refining classic designs to setting new benchmarks for consistency, feel, and tone, Tom Anderson has built a reputation on precision without sacrificing soul. Every instrument that leaves his shop reflects decades of refinement and an uncompromising ear for what working players actually need.

This Icon Classic Shorty pairs a lightweight roasted pine body with a rich chocolate maple neck, delivering an immediate, lively response with warmth and clarity in equal measure. The shorty 24 3/4" scale adds a familiar, relaxed feel, making bends easier and chords feel effortlessly natural. At just 6 lbs 10 oz, this guitar feels perfectly balanced and resonant in the hands, whether you are on stage or in the studio.

The blackheart fingerboard and stainless steel tall thin frets provide a fast, articulate playing surface that will hold up for years of heavy use. The Even Taper +.030 neck back shape and 1-11/16" nut width strike a sweet spot that feels substantial without ever getting in the way. A natural satin finish on the back of the neck keeps everything smooth and comfortable, even during long sessions.

Tonally, the SC1, SC1, and SC3 pickup configuration delivers classic single coil sparkle with expanded versatility. The 5-way, 3-knob layout with top jack offers intuitive control, letting you move easily from glassy cleans to punchy, expressive lead tones. Chrome hardware, a vintage tremolo, and locking tuners ensure stable tuning and reliable performance, while the matching headstock and white pickguard complete the unmistakable Icon Classic look.

Strung with 10-46 D’Addario XS coated strings and housed in an ultra plush Tom Anderson gig bag, this Icon Classic Shorty is ready for the real world right out of the case. It is a refined, beautifully balanced instrument that captures Tom Anderson’s lifelong pursuit of feel, tone, and flawless execution in a striking Metallic Ice Purple finish.

Other specifications include:

• Roasted Pine Body
• Chocolate Maple Neck
• Blackheart Fingerboard
• Shorty 24 3/4" Scale
• Matching Headstock
• Natural Satin Neck Back
• 1-11/16" nut width
• Even Taper +.030 Neck Back Shape
• Stainless Steel Tall/Thin Frets
• Chrome Hardware
• Vintage Tremolo
• Locking Tuners
• White Pickguard
• SC1, SC1, and SC3 pick-up configuration
• 5-Way 3 Knob, Top Jack: 3 = M, N + B
• 10-46 D'Addario XS Coated Strings
• Ultra Plush Tom Anderson Gig Bag
• 6 lbs 10 oz
• #12-05-25N

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