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Weight: 6.7 lbs.

When you pick up a guitar like this for the first time, you'll immediately notice the weight. This Desert Sunset Bobcat weighs in at an incredibly light and comfortable 6.7 lbs.

This Bobcat, in particular, is one of the most resonant guitars I've ever played. Every note, every chord, and every harmonic ring out clearly and you can feel the guitar itself vibrating and resonating with what you're playing.

Anderson has knocked it out of the park yet again. Don't delay!

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Anderson Hollow Bobcat Desert Sunset w/ Binding 03-03-17P Quick n' Dirty

Also in this recording Suhr Bella Reverb Head Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon

In this video, Sound Pure electric guitar specialist Michael Buckley tests out an Anderson Hollow Bobcat Desert Sunset w/ Binding (#03-03-17P) with a Suhr Bella Reverb Head, a Suhr Bella 1x12 Cabinet and a Shure KSM313/N... Read more

In this video, Sound Pure electric guitar specialist Michael Buckley tests out an Anderson Hollow Bobcat Desert Sunset w/ Binding (#03-03-17P) with a Suhr Bella Reverb Head, a Suhr Bella 1x12 Cabinet and a Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon.

From Tom Anderson Guitarworks

Bobcat is a purebred Anderson through and through. So, no need to fret (be concerned), as every outrageous Anderson attribute is soundly intact and at your command, like:

Smooth as butter playability, just effortless to play and bend

Unbelievably resonant, rings seemingly forever, even unplugged. One chord and you will know

Unique 3-on-a-side headstock with nearly straight string pull renders unparalleled tuning ease and stability while offering a much stronger neck to headstock union

Encircling the entire back circumference of the body is a smooth, soft-cut radius for next to body comfort

Hand selected, kiln dried mahogany means an overall weight of under 8 pounds, which is really light for this style instrument.  Just so nice to strap on and play all night

Deeper cut-away horn that is shortened, rounded and splays further outward grants easier access to the highest regions of the fretboard and balances Bobcat’s center of gravity nicely when sitting to play

Countersunk bridge, tailpiece and pickup rings look so, so, so cool and make picking hand angle extremely comfortable

8 hum-free sounds from a simple as can be 3-way and two push/pull tone pots

Lightweight Tune-o-matic style bridge is standard and wonderful to play, but so is the optional Vintage Tremolo-style bridge.

Tradition comes to an immediate and happy end once you give this artful Anderson instrument more than a mere momentary glance. In all seriousness, once you hear how resonant and feel how easily Bobcat plays you are going to utterly lose your mind!

Model
Bobcat
Serial Number
03-03-17P
Body Style
Hollow Chambered
Scale Length
Shorty (24 3/4")
Body Wood
Carved Flame Maple Top on Mahogany
Body Finish
Desert Sunset w/ Binding
Body Back Color
Matching Back
Neck Wood
Mahogany, Rosewood Fingerboard
Headstock Finish
Matching Gloss
Neck Back Finish
Matching Satin
Neck Back Shape
Happy Medium
Nut Width
1 11/16"
Frets
Low-Rise
Bridge
Tune-o-matic w/ Stop Tailpiece
Tuners
Split Shaft
Hardware Color
Chrome
Neck Pickup
HC1 (Nickel Cover)
Bridge Pickup
HC2 (Nickel Cover)
Switching
3-Way, 3 Knob w/ Push/Pulls Switching
Knob Color
Amber
Pickup Rings/Switch Tip
Cream
Strings
.010-.046
Case
Hardshell

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