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Your most profound offset style guitar dreams have become a reality. Now you can step on stage with the avant garde look of an offset and have the Anderson assurance that you are strapped into a unique instrument that will perform peerlessly in your hands.

Balanced, lightweight and stable, a joy to strap on and play all night long.

Not over-sized or undersized but a body of just right proportions. it immediately feels like your old, best friend, that is full of brand new excitement and experiences.

A solid foundation supports unparalleled tone and resonance, where every sonic nuance rings out with alacrity.

As usual, our reliable intonation and tuning stability makes Raven a joy to play with any and every style of music. No worries, just plug and play with wild abandon.

*Now available without the pickguard, known as Raven

Anderson Guitarworks Introduces… Wolfhound.

An entirely new breed of electric guitar from the heart and mind of Anderson Guitarworks.

Wolfhound is defined by its gorgeous, beveled-edge body that is 19% thinner, lighter, and unbelievably nimble and fun to play. And of course, lightning-fast Anderson playability abounds. Beautiful tones flow forth with a lush, full bloom to the high end of each note and chord—an inherently pleasing characteristic of Wolfhound’s sonic signature.

You may have noticed that Wolfie’s neck pickup is purposely positioned a smidge bridgeward of the 24th harmonic—for a less “wolfie” tone. This alignment renders a slightly clearer and more universally usable neck pickup tone so you can love and live at this sound setting more of the time for more of your music.

Wolfhound is: • Mahogany or Mahogany-like body woods: Mahogany, Limba, Okoume • Mahogany neck back • Short 24 3/4-inch scale length • Tune-o-matic or Anderson Modified Bigsby bridge • Optional Houndstooth inlays

Angel - 24 frets of unparalleled playing performance, crowned and accentuated by a gorgeous maple, koa…top. And now: with either a 25 1/2-inch (traditional) scale length or shorter 24 3/4-inch—affectionately called Li’l Angel.

Angel is: • 24 frets of super-fast playability. • Gorgeous exotic wood-topped body. • Unique Angel body silhouette for easy access to the upper most frets and beautifully balanced playability. • Comfortably sculpted front and back contours. • Angel - 25 1/2-inch scale length (traditional) • Li’l Angel (pronounced Little Angel) shorter 24 3/4-inch scale length. • Arc Angel - Li’l Angel specifically equipped with Mahogany body back and Mahogany neck back. *(yes, just like Cobra T and Cobra S for the T & S families and Superbird for the Raven-family)

For those of you who know our guitar models well, think of Angel as a Drop Top with a full four-octave range—2 on the high E string.

But that is just the beginning.

24 frets: Completely designed and aligned to be a 24 fret "angel" of a guitar with unparalleled abilities. We gorgeously shaped and balanced the body to allow extended access to the upper frets, via deeper body cut-aways and longer horns.

Neck Playing Performance: As with all Anderson Guitars, Angel is endowed with the best playing guitar necks—Anderson’s legendary, super-fast and ultra-easy playability in a medley of back shapes. Easy to fly.

2 Scale Lengths: And just like our Drop Top, Angel is now available in two scale-lengths:

• Traditional 25 1/2-inch - Angel
• Shorty 24 3/4-inch - Li’l Angel

Both instruments specifically created and optimized for their particular scale length.

No Pickup Rings, Great Tone: The absence of pickup rings contributes to Angel's more modern, clean lines but (as with most everything here at Anderson) also serves a higher purpose of elevated performance. No pickup ring styling enables the neck pickup to nestle nearer the 24th harmonic for the richest “24” neck tone obtainable. Lush.

Pickups & Switching: All Anderson pickups and pickup layouts are available for Angel so you can outfit as you prefer and access all your favorite electric guitar tones—and much more—via our familiar and intuitive, multi-dimensional, 5-Way, 3-Way or Switcheroo switching setups, which easily brings all sounds you could ever imagine under your command.

This plank may look standard at first glance, but it’s factory hot-rodded and stage ready right out of the box. Country/roots-rock guitar legend and Grammy winning artist/producer Pete Anderson is well known for his vintage T guitar. We worked together to modernize it while keeping faithful to the original character. Modifications include chambered body, stainless steel saddles, compound radius fretboard (10″ to 14″), “R” embossed knobs, and a push-pull phase switch (in the tone control) for even more unique pickup combinations. If you want a classic look and sound, but you’re sick of fighting with your guitar every night, this guitar is for you.

DISCLAIMER: Satin clear coats and nickel hardware as seen on the Pete Anderson signature guitars have certain physical characteristics that predispose them to aging and looking like a vintage instrument more rapidly than other finishes. As with all Reverend signature models, the choices to use these materials were made by the artist and are included on these guitars to better fit their vision of an ideal instrument.

This plank may look standard at first glance, but it’s factory hot-rodded and stage ready right out of the box. Country/roots-rock guitar legend and Grammy winning artist/producer Pete Anderson is well known for his vintage T guitar. We worked together to modernize it while keeping faithful to the original character. Modifications include chambered body, stainless steel saddles, compound radius fretboard (10″ to 14″), “R” embossed knobs, and a push-pull phase switch (in the tone control) for even more unique pickup combinations. If you want a classic look and sound, but you’re sick of fighting with your guitar every night, this guitar is for you.

This single pickup version of the acclaimed Pete Anderson Eastsider is a streamlined tone machine. The single Telbucker at the bridge is deceptively simple, but don’t be fooled, it’s versatile. The unique 3-Way Voice Selector circuit offers up 3 distinct tones: bright percussive twang / full hot humbucker / fat round warmth. Simplicity never sounded so good!

DISCLAIMER: Satin clear coats and nickel hardware as seen on the Pete Anderson signature guitars have certain physical characteristics that predispose them to aging and looking like a vintage instrument more rapidly than other finishes. As with all Reverend signature models, the choices to use these materials were made by the artist and are included on these guitars to better fit their vision of an ideal instrument.

This single pickup version of the acclaimed Pete Anderson Eastsider is a streamlined tone machine. The single Telbucker at the bridge is deceptively simple, but don’t be fooled, it’s versatile. The unique 3-Way Voice Selector circuit offers up 3 distinct tones: bright percussive twang / full hot humbucker / fat round warmth. Simplicity never sounded so good!

Are you looking for a big, warm sound from a T-sized package? The Pete Anderson Eastsider Custom is based on the Eastsider T but with a set neck and humbucker pickups. You get more effortless playability and a fatter, thicker tone. The Telbucker bridge pickup offers a classic humbucker tone in a T-sized footprint. A dual rail design keeps the low end tight and prevents drop-offs when bending.

The Eastsider Custom has all the features of the original Eastsider T but with the tone of classic set neck guitars from a bygone era. The Pete Anderson Eastsider Custom adds another texture to your playing.

This single pickup version of the acclaimed Pete Anderson Eastsider is a streamlined tone machine. The single Telbucker at the bridge is deceptively simple, but don’t be fooled, it’s versatile. The unique 3-Way Voice Selector circuit offers up 3 distinct tones: bright percussive twang / full hot humbucker / fat round warmth. Simplicity never sounded so good!

DISCLAIMER: Satin clear coats and nickel hardware as seen on the Pete Anderson signature guitars have certain physical characteristics that predispose them to aging and looking like a vintage instrument more rapidly than other finishes. As with all Reverend signature models, the choices to use these materials were made by the artist and are included on these guitars to better fit their vision of an ideal instrument.

This plank may look standard at first glance, but it’s factory hot-rodded and stage ready right out of the box. Country/roots-rock guitar legend and Grammy winning artist/producer Pete Anderson is well known for his vintage T guitar. We worked together to modernize it while keeping faithful to the original character. Modifications include chambered body, stainless steel saddles, compound radius fretboard (10″ to 14″), “R” embossed knobs, and a push-pull phase switch (in the tone control) for even more unique pickup combinations. If you want a classic look and sound, but you’re sick of fighting with your guitar every night, this guitar is for you.

DISCLAIMER: Satin clear coats and nickel hardware as seen on the Pete Anderson signature guitars have certain physical characteristics that predispose them to aging and looking like a vintage instrument more rapidly than other finishes. As with all Reverend signature models, the choices to use these materials were made by the artist and are included on these guitars to better fit their vision of an ideal instrument.

The popular PA-1 platform now with Revtron pickups, for that distinct upper-mid twang.

Reverend has teamed up with country/roots-rock guitar legend and Grammy-winning artist/producer Pete Anderson to design this customized hollowbody. Pete wanted a classic hollow sound and look, but with the ability to play at higher volumes without uncontrollable feedback. So Reverend developed the innovative Uni-Brace, that not only addresses feedback, but also enhances sustain, durability, and clarity. Unique features include: bushing mounted bridge, R embossed knobs, back sprayed/logoed pickguard, and 15th fret neck/body joint for better high fret access.

Custom pickups
Reverend design their own proprietary custom pickups to achieve the best tonal match with their instruments. Reverend pickups are also specifically designed for each position for balanced volume and tone when switching.

Uni-Brace
This korina brace is full body depth, connecting the top and back. It reduces uncontrollable feedback, improves sustain and clarity, while maintaining full hollowbody tone. It also increases long term structural integrity by preventing the neck block from rotating forward from string tension.

Dual-action truss rod
This dual-action truss rod adjusts in both directions, allowing back bow or forward bow. This assures correct adjustment range is possible regardless of string tension, extreme climate conditions, or the effects of long-term aging. It's also located at the headstock for easy access.

Graphite nut
Reverend use a graphite impregnated nut on all their instruments. Graphite reduces friction, allowing the strings to easily slide through the nut slots, improving tuning stability.

Bass contour
This passive bass roll-off is great for tightening up the low end, or re-voicing the pickups. It can make a humbucker sound like a single-coil, or give a P-90 that classic twang. Variable pickup voicing at your fingertips.

Pin-lock tuners
A thumbwheel under the tuner pushes a steel pin up through the post, locking the string in place for exceptional tuning stability and super-fast string changes.

The popular PA-1 platform now with Revtron pickups, for that distinct upper-mid twang.

Reverend has teamed up with country/roots-rock guitar legend and Grammy-winning artist/producer Pete Anderson to design this customized hollowbody. Pete wanted a classic hollow sound and look, but with the ability to play at higher volumes without uncontrollable feedback. So Reverend developed the innovative Uni-Brace, that not only addresses feedback, but also enhances sustain, durability, and clarity. Unique features include: bushing mounted bridge, R embossed knobs, back sprayed/logoed pickguard, and 15th fret neck/body joint for better high fret access.

Custom pickups
Reverend design their own proprietary custom pickups to achieve the best tonal match with their instruments. Reverend pickups are also specifically designed for each position for balanced volume and tone when switching.

Uni-Brace
This korina brace is full body depth, connecting the top and back. It reduces uncontrollable feedback, improves sustain and clarity, while maintaining full hollowbody tone. It also increases long term structural integrity by preventing the neck block from rotating forward from string tension.

Dual-action truss rod
This dual-action truss rod adjusts in both directions, allowing back bow or forward bow. This assures correct adjustment range is possible regardless of string tension, extreme climate conditions, or the effects of long-term aging. It's also located at the headstock for easy access.

Graphite nut
Reverend use a graphite impregnated nut on all their instruments. Graphite reduces friction, allowing the strings to easily slide through the nut slots, improving tuning stability.

Bass contour
This passive bass roll-off is great for tightening up the low end, or re-voicing the pickups. It can make a humbucker sound like a single-coil, or give a P-90 that classic twang. Variable pickup voicing at your fingertips.

Pin-lock tuners
A thumbwheel under the tuner pushes a steel pin up through the post, locking the string in place for exceptional tuning stability and super-fast string changes.

A classic looker with a fat, powerful and concentrated mid-range tone.

In guitar jargon the word “Special” denotes an All-Mahogany body, so yes, you guessed it, Cobra T Special is a Cobra that features an All-Mahogany body (no Maple Top on the body).

It speaks with a huge, rich mid-focused voice. As with Cobras of all varieties, it features a 24 3/4-inch scale length and Mahogany backed neck construction to further accentuate its mid focus might.

Cobra T Special can be equipped as you desire, with any of our humbucking pickups or our wonderful P90 style pickups. Also, it can be spec’d with or without a pickguard.

“In our humble estimation, it just doesn't get any better than this.” - Guitar Player Magazine By now everybody but everybody knows that the coolest traditional T-style guitar is the T Classic, and has been such for a long time now.

Out of 36 “T” guitars tested in Guitar Player Magazine’s “Tele Shoot Out” in the July 1993 issue, the T Classic won it all!

T Classic is:

• Traditional pickguard trim.

• Traditional control plate plays host to a 3-Way or 5-Way layout that will deliver so many sounds you will have to add songs to your set list to use them all.

• Solid or hollow body chambers. One of these is what you play when you want ripping "T" tones that jump to the forefront of the mix while being supported by rich low-mids.

"Which is the most versatile guitar?

Before we answer we must acknowledge that the prevailing thought is: there is not one guitar that can do it all. And if you are trying to specifically specialize in different sounds, that may be true. But, for all around everything, for an instrument that can cop all styles and not force you to change guitars all night long, the most versatile guitar on Earth might be the Top T.

There are quite a few reasons why Top T has such an extreme range: “T” body: when done properly, its overall shape offers a sonic signature that falls in a middle ground between the "S" shape and Bulldog. Broader than S, more snap and pop than Bulldog.

Anderson switching allows easy 5-Way or Switcheroo access to an almost uncountable amount of sounds while still utilizing easy-to-operate and familiar control. Exotic wood-topped body adds a bit of dominance to the sonic presentation. Choice of Mahogany or Alder body back will further incline your preferred style, slightly emphasizing mid-focused humbucker tones or wider single coil tones, respectively. A Basswood body back will balance in the middle between the two sounds and Swamp Ash will bequeath open, delicate and airy musicality. Solid or Hollow body chambers gives growl or smooth flowing sounds of the same nature.

If complete versatility is not your thing and you want the most elegant "T" guitar to deliver a more specialized sonic message, we merely need to equip this same guitar with a different electronic package and it can be as specialized as your needs require.

A beautiful piece of book matched tonewood that is "dropped" over a tonewood body-back

Before the introduction of the magnificent Drop Top in 1990, the number of "S" style guitars that had a maple top that was “dropped” to create a comfortable forearm contour were exactly zero.

As a result of this design, we've chosen a body top thickness of 3/16 of an inch, which actually enhances and enrichens the sonic character of the instrument. The result is a guitar that not only plays effortlessly, is extremely comfortable, and sounds amazing but is so darn good looking that if you don't dress well it just may upstage you.

Today, along with your choice of flame or quilted maple, walnut or koa top, Drop Top now offers four choices of body backing tone wood to bring the sonic character you desire from your "S" to bear on the bandstand:

• Alder back: our most popular backing wood, its lower-mid fullness and upper-mid bump give a familiar “S” timbre that supports the lower-end fullness of single coil pickups and humbuckers alike while its upper-mid penetration makes sure other instruments are unable to step into your spot on stage.

• Mahogany back: focused and aggressive mids bring humbuckers roaring to life and offer an overall powerful experience-, a very popular choice.

• Swamp Ash back: Deep low-lows and softly sparkling highs with an open, scooped middle make for a breathtakingly musical presentation of subtle nuances. And the added bonus is that the maple top actually presents this quintessential Swamp Ash tone.

• Basswood back: You can never go wrong with this wood if it is done the way it should be done, and believe me, we do it the way it should be done. The sound of an 80's vibe humbucker is defined by this body wood, soft (not hard), full flowing focused mids make everything this wood touches bloom with rich, lush, even-balanced midrange tonality.

Electric bass guitar with a smooth jazz sound.