A keen guitarist from the age of 8, Tom Anderson spent several years as a professional musician before becoming involved in designing, maintaining, and modifying instruments. Between 1977 and 1984, he worked at Schecter, before setting up his own, California-based company.

Launched in 1991, the Drop Top (whose name refers to the instruments maple or koa upper surface, molded over a basswood or alser body) is one of Anderson’s enduring classics.

This one is the “Hollow Drop Top”, which contains sealed chambers to add richness to the guitar’s tone. It’s rich purple is complemented by the instrument’s chromed hardware, including a “vintage tremolo”.