Tom Anderson Drop Top | Gamma Green WakeSurf with Binding (Special Selection Top)

When Tom Anderson introduced the Drop Top in 1990, it forever changed what players expected from a high-performance S-style guitar. By adding a gently carved maple top to a contoured body, Anderson not only enhanced the guitar’s visual appeal but also its comfort and tonal character. That 3/16" maple cap doesn’t just look good—it adds harmonic richness and sustain that sets the Drop Top apart from anything else in its class.

This particular Drop Top is a standout example, built around a Special Selection quilted maple top that was hand-picked specifically for this guitar. The figuring is exceptionally three-dimensional, shifting dramatically with the light and adding a sense of motion to the instrument. Finished in Gamma Green WakeSurf, the quilted maple glows with electric energy—bold, modern, and absolutely unforgettable.

The body is finished in deep, glossy black, perfectly framing the vibrant top. That same aesthetic continues up to the black headstock, where a striking green Anderson logo ties the whole look together with a custom touch. It’s details like these that push this build into gallery-worthy territory.

Underneath the show-stopping exterior, this Drop Top delivers the goods. An alder body provides balance and punch, while the caramel maple neck and fretboard keep things snappy, smooth, and articulate. The H1/H3 humbucker set offers tons of tonal versatility—from rich, expressive cleans to aggressive, harmonically rich leads. Paired with all-black hardware, the guitar has a stealthy, high-end vibe that’s impossible to ignore.

As always, Tom Anderson’s playability and build quality are second to none. And while this guitar is built to be played hard, it might just steal the spotlight before you even plug it in.

Serial: 07-01-25P
Weight: 7lbs 1oz
Guitar Model: Drop Top
Model Edition: Anderson Custom
Scale Length: Traditional (25 1/2-inch)
Body Style: Solid
Body Wood: Quilt Maple Top on Alder
Special Selection: WakeSurf Maple
Finish Type: Gloss: Beautiful High Gloss Finish
Body Finish: Gamma Green WakeSurf with Binding
Body Back Color: Black
Neck Wood: Caramel Maple
Front Dots: Standard
Side Dots: Standard
Headstock Finish: Black
Headstock Logo: Green
Neck Back Finish: Satin Natural
Neck Back Shape: Even-Taper (.810 t0 .870 inch - 1st to 12th fret)
Nut Width: 1 11/16 inch
Frets: Stainless Steel, Medium Jumbo
Fingerboard Radius: 12 to 14 inch compound
Other: Buzz Feiten Tuning System
Hardware Color: Black
Bridge: Vintage Tremolo
Tuners: Locking
Rear Strap Buttons: 2 Rear Buttons (Anderson Standard)
Neck Pickup: H1
Bridge Pickup: H3
Switching: 5-Way for 2 pickups: 3 = Series, Split
Knob Color: Same as Hardware Color
Switch Tip Color: Black
String Gauge: .009-.042 Elixir Nanoweb Strings
Case: Hardshell Case