HS. Anderson / HS Anderson HS1 Mad Cat 1 Vintage Reissue V2 (Prince Guitar) / Guitar

In 1973, the H.S. Anderson brand was launched by Moridaira, and one of the employees Mr. Shiino Hidesato (HS) designed what would become an iconic guitar, the Mad Cat. While most Japanese companies in the ‘70s produced copies from famous US-models, the Mad Cat was something completely unique. The body construction was based around a walnut center strip, with sen ash sides and tiger maple top and bottom. The hardware and pickups were not what people would normally associate with a tele-type guitar, but is more similar to a hardtail strat-style guitar, and the unique leopard-style pickguards further distinguished the Mad Cat. A little over 500 Mad Cats were made during the ‘70s, including a small batch made OEM for Hohner USA with a Hohner logo in the H.S. Anderson style. Pop artist Prince discovered one of these rare guitars early on in his career, and used it live and on countless hit-records like Purple Rain, 1999, Controversy, etc. for over 30 years now. Original vintage ‘70s Mad Cats are very rare and hard to find guitars, sought after by numerous collectors. A lot happened since Anderson first released the Vintage Re-Issue Mad Cat in 2012. Thanks to feedback from owners of original mad cats, dealers and customers, they learned a lot. Also they acquired another original Mad Cat from 1984, which was the basis for the second version of the Vintage Re-issue model and the Limited Edition Mad Cat. This specific 1984 Mad Cat has a very comfortable neck profile, with a smooth rounded fingerboard. The 1984 pickups, although noisy, also sound fantastic. Even in the bridge position, which is positioned in a typical angle, almost parallel to the bridge. Anderson asked Heartbreaker pickups to clone the sound of these pickups, but without the noise, and they delivered. Every guitar ships with an individual measurement of the pickups, compared to the reference curve. Includes hardshell case and certificate of authenticity. Specifications Model: Mad Cat Finish: Polyurethane lacquer, custom made for Moridaira, color matched to 1984 Mad Cat Body Material: 3-piece walnut/ash Top Material: 2-piece maple Lefty No Body Details: Dual Leopard pickguards, black body bindings Neck Material: Maple Neck Profile: C-shape Fingerboard Material: maple Fingerboard Radius: 9.4" Compound Radius Neck Details: black dot inlays, pearloid headstock logo inlay Nutwidth: 43 mm - 1 11/16" Scale Length: 648 mm - 25 1/2" Bridge: Gotoh GTC102 Hardtail Bridge, Callaham USA vintage bent-steel saddles (also included are extra Gotoh modern type saddles) Tailpiece: None Pickups: Heartbreaker custom-made pickups with individual measurement report Tuners: Gotoh SG360 Machine Heads, 1:14 gear ratio Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 4-way Switch. Weight: 3.42kg Condition: New Cosmetic Condition: None Modifications/ Repairs: None Tech Notes: None Travels in: Hardshell case Accessories: Certificate of authenticity, pickup specs
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The Fellowship Of Acoustics, Netherlands  

Contact name:
The Fellowship of Acoustics
Brands:
Martin, Gibson, Fender, Vintage Guitars, Santa Cruz, PRS, Collings, Rozawood, etc..
Languages:
English, Dutch and German
Specialties:
Fine, Vintage and Rare Guitars
Opening hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm.

ABOUT US

I have always been opposed to being trapped into a job eight hours a day to purchase the free time to do what I enjoy. That’s why i started the Fellowship of Acoustics. The fellowship of acoustics was founded by Rudi Bults, Guitarist and obsessed with tone and wood. The idea was offering real expertise when trading and selling the finest instruments in the world from our showroom in Bergentheim, Netherlands. Helping others find the right tools and enjoying an atmosphere that’s unhurried, honest and informative that’s my go. We are nothing like the "supermarket" style music stores, but specialize in string-things only. We are widely known for Flattop guitars but also sell electric, mandolins & banjo’s, amps, parts, and accessories. Our store has earned the reputation for being a great place to shop for the best products and service.
It is our hope that this new website - much more than a list of "gear" for sale - will serve as an example of our commitment to offering a more personal approach, a friendly atmosphere, and an ultimately more satisfying experience for our friends and customers.
If you have any questions just dial +31-523-232205 or e-mail info@thefellowshipofacoustics.com My name is Rudi Bults, and I’m always here to help out. Wherever possible, we would recommend that you visit our store and experience our instruments and service first hand. However, because of our high standards you can be confident of ordering online from us. We hope you enjoy your visit to our site, and welcome your feedback.

LANGUAGES

We do speak English, Dutch and German! Feel free to call in any of these languages and ask your questions! Call 0031-523-232205

 

WE BUY, SELL, TRADE, DO CONSIGNMENT AND APPRAISALS

 

We LOVE Guitars, and buy and trade for most stringed instruments. But we also do consignment, make appraisals for insurance or put you on our watch list. Please check the Buying & Trading page for details.

www.tfoa.eu
The Fellowship of Acoustics BV
Kanaalweg oost 36
7691CE Bergentheim
Netherlands
To order online: go to
http://www.tfoa.eu/the_store/
And choose your Guitar and purchase through the website.

Available methods of payment
# Paypal
# Credit Card (MasterCard/Visa/AmEx) only available for European Community and USA.
# Bank-Wire transfer

Call for Online Order+31(0)523-23-2205
our policy:
14 day money in return return warranty  Shipping cost, and Customs & import return costs -bothways- are buyers responsibility
1 year Guarantee on Used Guitars
5 years Guarantee on New guitars (or 'limited lifitime' if the Builder guarrantees such)

 
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