The Tom Anderson Raven Superbird – A short-scale tone machine built exclusively for Five Star Guitars

Custom-built for tone chasers and tone sculptors alike

Built as part of our exclusive Five Star Select program, the Tom Anderson Raven Superbird in Translucent Butterscotch isn’t just a guitar—it’s a mission statement. We worked directly with the builder to craft this short-scale beast exactly to our specs, and the result is a bold offset built to inspire. It’s lightweight, resonant, and incredibly responsive thanks to its Limba body, and the translucent high-gloss finish lets that killer grain peek through.

What sets Limba apart from Mahogany?

While Limba and Mahogany may share a similar golden-brown hue, their tonal personalities offer distinct flavors. Limba tends to be a touch lighter and more acoustically resonant than mahogany, with an open midrange and a slightly snappier top end. Where Mahogany emphasizes warmth and compression, Limba responds with a little more air and clarity, especially in the upper mids. In the Raven Superbird, that means chords still have weight and authority, but with extra articulation and dynamic sensitivity that really shines when you dig in.

A fast-playing neck with a satin feel

This Raven features a mahogany neck topped with a rosewood fingerboard, finished in natural satin for a smooth, broken-in feel that won't get sticky under stage lights. The Even-Taper +.030 profile adds a subtle dose of extra depth without ever feeling chunky. Medium-jumbo frets provide the right balance between finesse and flexibility, making everything from wide bends to quick slides feel effortless. And thanks to the Buzz Feiten tuning system, even the tightest chord clusters ring true all the way up the neck.

Unique electronics with massive tonal range

If versatility is what you're after, the Raven Superbird has it in spades. The PQ1 and PQ2 pickups are incredibly touch-sensitive and deliver a clear, punchy voice with serious depth. The 3-way toggle gets you where you need to go fast, and the dual cut switches unlock a surprising array of tones—from sparkling and glassy to thick and growling. Whether you're chasing classic tones or modern textures, this Raven has your back.

Exclusive to Five Star 

This isn’t just another boutique build—it’s a Five Star Select instrument, every element, was chosen for tone, feel, and vibe. If you’re looking for an offset that’s a little different—in all the right ways—the Raven Superbird might just be your next favorite guitar.

Specifications

• Guitar Model: Raven Superbird Classic

• Scale Length: 24 3/4 inches

• Body Wood: Limba

• Body Finish: Translucent Butterscotch

• Neck Wood: Mahogany with Rosewood Fingerboard

• Neck Finish: Satin Natural Headstock, Satin Natural Back

• Neck Back Shape: Even-Taper +.030

• Nut Width: 1 11/16 inches

• Frets: Medium-Jumbo

• Hardware Color: Chrome

• Bridge: Fixed Bridge

• Pickups: PQ1, PQ2

• Pickguard: Black

• Switching: 3-Way Big Toggle with 2 Cut Switches

• Strings: .010-.046 Elixir Strings

• Buzz Feiten Tuning System: Yes

This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.