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.