Tom Anderson Cobra

California Luthiers Love Impossible Combinations.

Tom Anderson looked at the eternal Gibson versus Fender debate and decided both sides were missing the point entirely. This Tiger Eye Reverse Surf Cobra represents what happens when you stop choosing sides and start cherry-picking the best elements from each camp, then add enough California hot-rodding wisdom to make the result feel completely natural.

That 24¾-inch scale length borrowed from Gibson tradition paired with vintage tremolo bridge lifted from Fender's playbook shouldn't work this seamlessly, but Anderson's decades of experience prove that intelligent hybridization beats religious adherence to traditional formulas. The mahogany body and neck provide Les Paul warmth and sustain, while that quilted maple top adds Telecaster-style snap and articulation that cuts through any mix.

The Tiger Eye Reverse Surf finish with matching back creates visual drama that shifts between amber and gold depending on stage lighting, while those hybrid Chrome/Gold hardware appointments with open-face pickup covers complete the aesthetic without crossing into gaudy territory. Sometimes the most striking combinations are also the most tasteful ones.

That Happy Medium neck profile feels substantial enough for serious grip strength yet comfortable enough for extended playing sessions, while the Buzz Feiten tuning system ensures mathematical intonation accuracy across all positions. The HC1 neck and HC2+ bridge humbuckers deliver exactly what Anderson customers expect - dynamic response that makes your amplifier sound more expensive than it actually is.

But here's where this Cobra gets genuinely interesting: that five-way switching with push/pull functionality transforms two humbuckers into a tonal Swiss Army knife. Series wiring, coil splits, and traditional humbucker voicings give you access to sonic territories that conventional three-way switching keeps locked away.

At 7.2 pounds, this mahogany beauty delivers serious presence without punishing your back during marathon sessions. The rosewood fingerboard with heavy frets provides smooth navigation, while those locking tuners keep everything stable during aggressive tremolo work.

Features:
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany Body
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fingerboard
Happy Medium Profile
1&11/16'' nut
Heavy Frets
Buzz Feiten tuning system
Hybrid Gold / Chrome Hardware
Vintage Tremolo
Locking Tuners
HC1 Humbucking Pickup (neck)
HC2+ Humbucking Pickup (bridge)
5-way switching w/ Push/Pull for 2 pickups
Tiger Eye Reverse Surf Finish
Matching Body Back
Satin Neck Back
Black Gloss Headstock
Hardshell Case
7.2 lbs