Introduction:
This one’s special — trust me. You’re looking at a Tom Anderson Classic from the early, pre-Buzz Feiten era, back when these were still flying under the radar but already built like absolute weapons. If you know anything about Anderson guitars, you know they’re among the best boutique builds out there — and this one brings that unmistakable vintage Strat-style feel with a little extra sauce under the hood.
Specifications:
(Note: Specs may vary depending on the exact year and configuration — let me know if you have full specs and I’ll update this for max accuracy)
- Model: Tom Anderson Classic
- Era: Early non-Buzz Feiten era (pre-1995)
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Maple (soft V or modern C, depending on build year)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Scale Length: 25.5”
- Pickups: Tom Anderson single coils (SSH or SSS – confirm setup)
- Bridge: Vintage-style tremolo
- Finish: Thin nitro or poly (depending on era – very resonant either way)
- Tuning System: No Buzz Feiten — vintage-style tuning
- Condition: Excellent for its age – light signs of wear, nothing major
- Case: Original hard case included
The Feel & Tone:
This guitar just feels alive. There’s something about these early Andersons — the way they resonate acoustically, the smooth fretwork, and that impossibly glassy top-end. Without the Buzz Feiten tuning system, you get that traditional feel and tone response, which a lot of players actually prefer. Whether you’re playing blues, funk, clean leads, or gritty overdrive, this Classic can do it all without ever feeling sterile. It’s warm, responsive, and super playable.
Conclusion / CTA:
If you’re after a vintage boutique Strat-style guitar with serious collector value, this early Tom Anderson Classic checks all the boxes. No Buzz Feiten system here — just straight-up Anderson tone and craftsmanship the way it started. Send me a message if you have questions, want detailed pics, or would like to come check it out. Guitars like this don’t pop up often, and when they do… they don’t stick around.
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