Tom Anderson

Tom Anderson Drop Top 1991 – Rare Redwood Body, One of Two Made

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This 1991 Tom Anderson Drop Top is a custom build - one of two that exist in this wood combo.

Our friend and customer, Bruce Harvie, has been known for decades as a source for the tonewoods for high end guitar construction. He commissioned the build of this particular guitar, supplying the beautiful, old growth redwood slab that is the back of the body of this beautiful guitar.

Bruce played this guitar regularly for years and brought it in on consignment recently. You can see the mojo everywhere, and you can feel it when you play it as well. The frets must have been replaced, judging from their condition and the wear on the rest of the guitar.

As one of the earliest Drop Top models, this guitar represents a pivotal era in Anderson’s history, when his instruments began to set the standard for modern boutique electric guitars.

The lightweight redwood body delivers a warm, resonant tone with incredible sustain, while the Drop Top design enhances comfort and aesthetics. Known for their precision build quality, flawless fretwork, and versatile electronics, Tom Anderson guitars are sought after by professional players and collectors alike. This one-of-a-kind model is not just a player’s dream but also a highly collectible piece of boutique guitar history.

At Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, every instrument undergoes a full professional setup, detailed photo documentation, and expert verification, so you can buy with confidence. Rare finds like this Tom Anderson don’t come around often, making it a must-have for serious collectors.

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Specs

Overview 8
InstrumentGuitars
BrandTom Anderson
ModelDrop Top
FinishHoneyburst
Made In Year1991
HandednessRight
Weight7lbs 15.5oz
SKUG-1746
Body 1
Body MaterialRedwood
Neck 10
Neck MaterialHard rock maple
Fretboard MaterialMaple
InlaysBlack dot
Fret Count22
NutOriginal; locking
Nut Width1-11/16"
Scale Length25.5"
Radius12"
Neck Thickness 1st Fret.805"
Neck Thickness 12th Fret.88"
Pickups 6
Bridge PickupTA H2+
Bridge Pickup Original?Yes
Middle PickupTA SK1
Middle Pickup Original?Yes
Neck PickupTA SK1R
Neck Pickup Original?Yes
Controls & Wiring 3
SwitchTom Anderson Switcheroo system
Potentiometers Original?Yes
Knob(s) Original?Yes
Hardware 6
BridgeKahler
Tremolo or Fixed Bridge?Tremolo
Bridge Original?Yes
Tuner BrandTom Anderson
Tuners Original?Yes
Hardware ColorGold
Setup & Dimensions 8
Action 1st String2/32"
Action 6th String2/32"
String Gauge10-46
Overall Length38-3/8"
Lower Bout12-1/4"
Waist8-3/4"
Upper Bout10-7/8"
Body Depth1-3/4"
Case & Extras 3
Case Included?Yes
Case TypeHard
CaseOHSC