NGD: Tom Anderson Drop Top Classic

[mrp5150]

FedEx dropped off this sweet 1993 Drop Top Classic real early this morning, which was a welcome change from UPS delivering me stuff at 5 P.M.

It's got some pretty old and haggard strings on it now, but it still sounds and plays great. It definitely sounds thicker and heavier than my Hollow Drop Top did which is just what I wanted. By far the most versatile guitar I've ever owned with the Switcheroo. I was messing around with all sorts of tones I normally never use. The neck single coil sounds much thicker than I was expecting. It can easily do nice smooth lead tones but it also sounds awesome for clean, bluesy stuff as well. The H2+ in the bridge sounds great for rhythm and lead. I'd say it's one of my favorite bridge pickups now. The Kahler Steeler bridge is pretty similar to an OFR except it seems a bit less stiff. No complaints so far. I can't wait to get some nice new 10-46's on this thing though. I just need to find a 9/64's allen wrench for the stupid Kahler locking nut.

I did take more pictures than this, but my camera decided to stop working after it uploaded these ones. Stupid thing.

EDIT: Forgot to thank jcj for a real smooth transaction and actually selling me this great guitar.

 

[cyndicate]

That thing looks better than I remembered! Looks awesome man, TA's are sweet! Josh is awesome to deal with

 

[mrp5150]

That thing looks better than I remembered! Looks awesome man, TA's are sweet! Josh is awesome to deal with

Haha, it looks more like a greenish color in person. The color is called Bora Bora Blue though.

 

[Gitfiddler]

very cool guitar.. all the right colors

 

[thiswaythatway]

That's nice. Wish i had extra cash so i could buy it when you decide to spam it.

 

[mrp5150]

That's nice. Wish i had extra cash so i could buy it when you decide to spam it.

I was going to PM you about the Kahler nut, but I figured out the size for it. Only Floyd nut I've ever come across the isn't the "normal" 3mm or whatever it is.

 

[Zorran]

i love how big the pole pieces are on anderson pups.. they look like dimes! nice quilt too! congrats on a great guitar mega!!

 

[yngzaklynch]

 

[megamike]

SWEET

 

[mrp5150]

i love how big the pole pieces are on anderson pups.. they look like dimes! nice quilt too! congrats on a great guitar mega!!

That's funny, I actually found a dime inside the case when I opened it up.

 

[cyndicate]

i love how big the pole pieces are on anderson pups.. they look like dimes! nice quilt too! congrats on a great guitar mega!!

That's funny, I actually found a dime inside the case when I opened it up.

That is profit right there

So what gear do you have now, I lost track of what you currently own

 

[mrp5150]

i love how big the pole pieces are on anderson pups.. they look like dimes! nice quilt too! congrats on a great guitar mega!!

That's funny, I actually found a dime inside the case when I opened it up.

That is profit right there

So what gear do you have now, I lost track of what you currently own

Just the Anderson, DSL combo, Modded OD808, ISP Decimator, Boss RV-3, and a Budda Wah.

 

[gravfed]

Thats a damn nice looking axe. Someday, I need to try one of those.

 

[Les Zombie]

thats beautiful man.

 

[vultures]

That's funny, I actually found a dime inside the case when I opened it up.

That is profit right there

So what gear do you have now, I lost track of what you currently own

Just the Anderson, DSL combo, Modded OD808, ISP Decimator, Boss RV-3, and a Budda Wah.

Liking the DSL's tone better than the 5150? How's combos sound as versed to a head and 2x12? Beautiful guitar, you've always got the nicest toys

 

[mrp5150]

Liking the DSL's tone better than the 5150? How's combos sound as versed to a head and 2x12? Beautiful guitar, you've always got the nicest toys

Well it's a totally different style of tone. The 5150 is way better for low tuned heavier stuff, but I like the DSL better for standard tuned 80's metal and such. It sounds really good at low or moderate volume, but it lacks some bass/low end sometimes when I'd like it to have more. It's a great amp for $500 though. I really like it.

 

[Code001]

DON'T REFINISH THE DAMN GUITAR!

 

[mrp5150]

DON'T REFINISH THE DAMN GUITAR!

Just a random thought Tommy. Calm down. MGS4 sucks.

 

[tnourse]

Looks really nice Mark! Congrats!

 

[bstaley]

Nice guitar man. I know I'll never part with my Anderson. I recently switched from the HN3+ to the H2+ in mine and couldn't be happier.