Tom Anderson Guitarworks Crowdster Plus - Abalone to Trans-Purple Burst

There are guitars that live in one world, and then there are guitars that refuse to be confined to a single dimension — and the Tom Anderson Crowdster Plus in Abalone to Trans-Purple Burst is emphatically the latter. The Interstellar Tone Traveler recognized immediately that this instrument operates on two frequencies simultaneously: a CMA-B magnetic pickup delivering Anderson's signature electric clarity and punch, paired with an Anderson EQ'd LR Baggs piezo system embedded in the acoustic-style bridge, all governed by a 3-way Electric/Both/Acoustic switch that lets you dial in your universe on the fly. The lightweight Okoume body — crowned with a quilt maple top that shimmers from iridescent abalone at the waist into a deep, transparent purple burst with a black back — keeps the whole instrument at a featherweight 7 lbs. 7 oz. while providing the natural resonance and bloom that only a semi-hollow construction can deliver. This guitar doesn't just look like it's from another dimension. It sounds like it too. Every detail of the Crowdster Plus reinforces its dual-world identity. The Acoustic Bronze neck profile — fuller and more generous than a typical electric contour — pairs with a wider 1.73" nut and heavier .012-.053 string gauge to give the playing experience a tactile, acoustic-inspired feel that makes the piezo system feel completely at home. The Blackheart fingerboard is among the most visually striking choices in Anderson's entire palette, its dramatic dark figuring running through the grain like cosmic striations across a distant planet. Compound 12-14" radius, small stainless frets, and a 24.75" Gibson-scale length round out a playing experience that's endlessly comfortable. Onboard treble, middle, and bass EQ controls let you sculpt the acoustic voice with surgical precision, while the electric channel delivers everything Anderson magnetic pickups are celebrated for. One guitar, two complete worlds, infinite possibilities. Model: Crowdster PlusBody Wood: Quilt Maple on OkoumeBody Finish: Abalone to T-Purple Burst (Black Back) Neck Wood: Mahogany w/Blackheart Fingerboard Headstock Finish: Satin Natural Neck Back Finish: Satin Natural Neck Shape: Acoustic Bronze (Crowdster Standard)Nut Width: 1.73"Inlay: Dots Scale: 24.75"Radius: 12-14 (Compound)Frets: Small Stainless SteelBridge: Acoustic Style with Anderson EQ'ed LR Baggs PiezoTuners: Split ShaftHardware Color: Chrome Bridge Pickup: CMA-BSwitching: Electric & Acoustic Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, 3-Way Electric/Both/AcousticKnob Color: BlackString Gauge: .012-.053 (XSE)Weight: 7lbs 7oz.Case: Anderson Deluxe Gig Bag