Tom Anderson Guardian Angel Player

Discover a truly rare piece of Tom Anderson history with this 2016 Guardian Angel Player prototype in elegant Satin Arctic White. This exceptional instrument was utilized by the Anderson workshop as a pickup test platform, making it not only a premium player's guitar but also a significant piece of the company's development process. Factory prototypes rarely reach the public market, offering a unique opportunity to own a guitar with direct workshop lineage.

Premium Construction

Crafted with Tom Anderson's legendary attention to detail, this Guardian Angel features a resonant alder body complemented by a precisely carved maple neck with an "even taper +.030" profile for exceptional playing comfort. The rosewood fingerboard with 12-14" compound radius provides smooth playability across all 24 perfectly dressed stainless-steel frets.

Professional-Grade Features

• HF1/HF2 pickup combination delivering exceptional versatility
• Baby Floyd tremolo system with impeccable tuning stability
• 5-way switching system for expanded tonal palette
• Buzz Feiten tuning system ensuring perfect intonation
• Locking tuners for enhanced stability
• Classic 25 1/2" scale length
• 1 11/16" nut width

Condition

This prototype Guardian Angel Player has been professionally maintained and presents in excellent condition. The understated Satin Arctic White finish complements the instrument's player-focused design ethos, showing minimal wear. One small ding near the input jack as pictured in the photos, to an otherwise mint condition.

Includes

• Original Tom Anderson hardcase
• Factory certification
• Prototype documentation

Experience the precision, playability, and tone that have made Tom Anderson a legend among guitar builders. This Guardian Angel Player prototype offers a truly unique opportunity to own a piece of Anderson's development history while enjoying one of the most player-friendly instruments ever crafted.

Specification

• Body: Alder
• Top: none
• Neck: Maple
• Neck profile: even taper +.030"
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Fretboard radius: 12-14" compound radius
• Scale: 25 1/2"
• Nut width: 1 11/16"
• Buzz Feiten tuning system
• Pickups: HF1 / HF2
• Switching system: 5-way switch, 
• Locking tuners
• Baby Floyd bridge
• hard-case and certificates included.