Tom Anderson V.A.I. Prototype
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On the edge of the headstock are the words "Visual Assault Instrument", and its not hard to see why. Aside from its very noticeable graphics, this Tom Anderson guitar features a recessed Floyd Rose tremolo, an early incarnation of the monkey grip handle, and two-tone DiMarzio pickups. It also has the Buzz Feiten tempered tuning system, and a hand engraved neck plate that reads "Made in California by Tom Anderson & Benny Rodriguez 12-15-86. Graphics: Kelly McGraw." It's also interesting to note that the bottom cutaway has been shaved back considerably, allowing greater access to the higher frets.

This guitar was used for much of the Skyscraper sessions - before Steve began using the Ibanez Jem.