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Used Electric Guitars » princeUsed Electric Guitars https://usedelectricguitars.org Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:26:42 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 1975 H. S. Anderson Mad Cat Vintage Electric Guitar 100% Original Japan, Prince https://usedelectricguitars.org/2020/07/10/1975-h-s-anderson-mad-cat-vintage-electric-guitar-100-original-japan-prince/ https://usedelectricguitars.org/2020/07/10/1975-h-s-anderson-mad-cat-vintage-electric-guitar-100-original-japan-prince/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2020 21:12:34 +0000 http://usedelectricguitars.org/2020/07/10/1975-h-s-anderson-mad-cat-vintage-electric-guitar-100-original-japan-prince/

1975 H. S. Anderson Mad Cat Vintage Electric Guitar 100% Original Japan, Prince

Up for sale, a 1975 H. S Anderson Mad Cat electric guitar in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. With only roughly 500 instruments ever made, the ultra rare H. Anderson Mad Cat was made famous by Prince as one of his most unassuming yet frequently played guitars. Princes Mad Cat was a rebranded H. Unlike the Morris acoustic guitars produced at their factory in Nagano, the H. Anderson instruments were purportedly handmade by only three craftsmen, one of which is. This Mad Cat features a figured bubble maple top and back with a walnut center stripe and body core constructed of Sen Ash. The midrange content of ash and the top end detail of maple are both evident in the sound, and the original pair of single coil pickups read in the high 5k ohms range with plenty of articulation and top end character. Weighing 9lbs 9oz, this Mad Cat has been professionally setup here at Mike and Mikes Guitar Bar with low action, spot-on intonation, and 10-46 strings. The gloss-finished ambered maple neck has light ripples of flame figuring, and the C shaped profile carve measures. 822 deep at the 1st fret, tapering to. 940 at the 12th. The stock fretwire is intact with ample height and well-rounded crowns, with light wear from the 1st position to the 15th fret exclusively beneath the plain strings. The truss rod is responsive, the neck is straight, and the guitar frets easily in every register. The scale length measures 25 1/2, and the stock nut is 1 9/16 wide. On the headstock the H. Anderson Mad Cat logo is intact, following the contours of the Tele-style shape, and the stock chrome tuners turn smoothly and hold their pitch well. On the back of the headstock, the stamped date code is present, read in reverse for an October, 1975 build. The through-body bridge has six saddles for optimal intonation, and the chrome hardware has plenty of shine with only faint patina. The thick celluloid tortoise pickguard has a distinctive leopard print, a very Prince-like aesthetic, and the bridge surround and jack plate are made of the same leopard-tort as well. The bubble maple top and back are framed by thick black binding, capping the ash body with a strip of walnut down the center. The walnut center stripe is a bit proud of the maple sandwiching it (chalk it up to some minor shrinkage of the various tone woods in the past 45 years), but there is no separation. Cosmetically, this is one of the nicer examples of the Mad Cat to surface in years, with wear limited to some expected minor scratches and dings dispersed fairly evenly across the body. The ambered gloss finish on the neck shows only a handful of small nicks mostly clustered behind frets 1-6, and 11, but nothing substantial or distracting to the palm. The original black vinyl covered zippered hardshell case is included with a blue velvet interior and H. Anderson name on the exterior. Setting this particular Mad Cat apart for collectors, this case is even rarer than the guitar itself and few Mad Cats surface with this original, essential accessory. Check out our shop “Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, ” and please let us know if we can answer any questions! International orders will be declared as merchandise, and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. The item “1975 H. S. Anderson Mad Cat Vintage Electric Guitar 100% Original Japan, Prince” is in sale since Sunday, December 8, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “mmguitarbar” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Body Color: Natural
String Configuration: 6 String
Model: Mad Cat
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed
Model Year: 1975
MPN: Does Not Apply
Body Material: Ash
Brand: H.S. Anderson
Body Type: Solid

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Bill Lawrence Madcat BT-2M Electric Telecaster Guitar Prince HS Anderson Hohner

Beautiful condition circa 1983 Morris factory Japan. Famous gold hardware just as Prince played. Includes British GB flight case. Contact me for an estimate. The item “Bill Lawrence Madcat BT-2M Electric Telecaster Guitar Prince HS Anderson Hohner” is in sale since Saturday, March 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “tomicadr30″ and is located in Brisbane, QLD. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Brand: HOHNER

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HS Anderson MadCat Mad Cat Guitar Vintage Japan 1973 Prince

Early HS Anderson mad cat telecaster guitar. Made in Japan circa 1973. Very similar to the mad cat that Prince played his entire career. Comes with the hard case pictured. In very nice used shape, frets remaining about 60%. I will be adding more pictures and a video to the listing so please check back. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. The item “HS Anderson MadCat Mad Cat Guitar Vintage Japan 1973 Prince” is in sale since Friday, July 20, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “thechargingrhino” and is located in Escondido, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

Brand: H.S Anderson
String Configuration: 6 String
Model: MAD CAT
Exact Year: 1973
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Body Type: Solid
MPN: Does Not Apply
Dexterity: Right-Handed
Body Color: Brown

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]]> https://usedelectricguitars.org/2019/06/24/hs-anderson-madcat-mad-cat-guitar-vintage-japan-1973-prince/feed/ 0 1980’s Hohner The Prinz Electric Guitar Prince -Telecaster Style Moridaira MIJ https://usedelectricguitars.org/2016/05/21/1980s-hohner-the-prinz-electric-guitar-prince-telecaster-style-moridaira-mij/ https://usedelectricguitars.org/2016/05/21/1980s-hohner-the-prinz-electric-guitar-prince-telecaster-style-moridaira-mij/#comments Sun, 22 May 2016 00:09:02 +0000 http://usedelectricguitars.org/2016/05/21/1980s-hohner-the-prinz-electric-guitar-prince-telecaster-style-moridaira-mij/
1980's Hohner The Prinz Electric Guitar Prince -Telecaster Style Moridaira MIJ

1980's Hohner The Prinz Electric Guitar Prince -Telecaster Style Moridaira MIJ

Of course this is the guitar that Prince popularized as his guitar of choice, and has become even more in demand with Prince’s unfortunate recent death. Story behind the guitar: If you are looking at this guitar you are probably pretty familiar with the back story, but here it is. Anderson and called it the “Mad Cat”. Around 1978/1979 Hohner also had Moridaira produce the guitar under the Hohner brand name. These Hohner branded guitars are extremely rare and almost impossible to find, with the noted exception of Prince, who apparently found one in a guitar store somewhere around his home town of Minneapolis. He really became fond of the guitar and used it almost exclusively with the guitar getting quite a bit of exposure during the Purple Rain period. With Prince’s popularity, Hohner decided to capitalize on this by reissuing the guitar. Prince refused to endorse the guitar, however, which is why Hohner called it “The Prinz”. Around 1985 The Prinz guitar was made by Moridaira in Japan. You can tell the Japan built guitars by the blank chrome neck plate. Later “The Prinz” guitar was made by Samick in Korea. You can tell the Korean built guitars by a thick neck plate that says Hohner Professional. This guitar is the more valuable Moridaira Japan made guitar. Not many of “The Prinz” guitars were made and soon the Telecaster headstock style had to be changed due to the lawsuits by Fender. A few other variations were made after that, but those are not highly regarded. Other than the original “Mad Cat” the Moridaira made “The Prinz” guitars are the most highly sought after Prince guitar. So here is a rare chance to own one! Condition: Overall the condition of this guitar is very good. This is a guitar that has been played, so there is some fret wear, mostly on the first three frets. There is fretboard edge wear especially on the treble side, as well as a wear mark right above the second fret. There are some small dings here and there. On the front there is a small ding on the upper left bout, but it is really only noticeable if angled towards a light source. There is also a small ding on the bass side of the body. Only a few light scratches on the back. Really the body is in great condition for the age. There are a couple of separation lines on the top edge of the guitar. There is a small 1/4 stress crack where the neck joins the body on the treble side. The only real damage to this guitar are some cracks on the bottom near the end pin area. It is my guess, that the guitar was dropped on the end pin at some point causing the cracks. The cracks appear to be stable and do not appear to effect the guitar in any way except aesthetically (fortunately, not an area of the guitar that is highly viewed anyway). The guitar plays great and all electronics work as they should. The action is approx. 1/8 at the 12th fret, but definitely can be lowered with a set up. I would recommend, of course, that the guitar be given a professional set up, to fine tune it to achieve the best possible playability for your style. Alterations: This guitar is completely original with the following exceptions. When I received the guitar, it had an incorrect 5 position switch installed. Also, the pots were scratchy and the output jack was touchy. I replaced the pots, output jack and installed the correct 3 position Telecaster style switch. I also replaced all the pick guard screws since they were pretty rusty. I will include the original pots, output jack and pick guard screws with the guitar. Obviously, I do not have the original 3 way switch. Case: Includes the original hard shell case, but it is not in great condition. It looks like both locks were pried open at some time, but the middle latch does work. No rips or tears though, and it is pretty rare to have the original case for one of these guitars. Please view the pictures and use the zoom feature to view the characteristics and condition of this guitar for yourself. The item “1980’s Hohner The Prinz Electric Guitar Prince -Telecaster Style Moridaira MIJ” is in sale since Thursday, May 12, 2016. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “lnbleist3gyg” and is located in Lake Elsinore, California. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, SG, to Switzerland, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, CL, CO, CR, DO, PA, TT, GT, SV, HN, JM.

String Configuration: 6 String
Brand: Hohner
Body Type: Solid
Body Color: Maple
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Dexterity: Right-Handed
Model: The Prinz

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Very rare made in Japan Bill Lawrence Mad Cat electric guitar. Made famous by Prince. A quick Mad Cat primerThe Mad Cat was debuted in 1973-74 by what we would call today the Custom Shop of Morris Guitars in Japan, under the brand name H. Being initial for Mr. Hidesato Shiino, who some call the Leo Fender of Japan. Anderson guitars often featured the Chesire Cat logo, appearing on the headstock of this guitar; the Mad Cat. In the mid-1970s Hohner OEMed the Mad Cat, among other H. Anderson models from Morris. You know where Im goingthe Morris-made H. Anderson rebadged-Hohner Mad Cat (HG-490) became Princes main axe, prominently featured in Purple Rain and nearly every Prince live performance since. As we move into the early 80s, Hohner shifted away from the MIJ Mad Cats to several very different MIK incarnations with suggestive names (Prinz, Artist) which bear some cosmetic resemblance to the original Mad Cats, but are entirely different. Meanwhile, back at the original Morris factory in Japan, Mad Cats continued to be built under the brand Bill Lawrence and that, is the rare guitar we have here. This guitar follows the in-house H. Anderson Mad Cat formula, ash body, figured maple top and back, with walnut center stripe, 1P maple neck and ultra-rare faux tortoise pickguard material. This guitar has its original gold hardware, a hallmark of the Bill Lawrence issue. The guitar is in excellent condition. There are no issues playing the guitar whatsoever. Fret wear is minimal, and all electronics perform as designed, and quietly. There are the usual scratches and dings associated with a nearly 40-year old guitar, yet also a great vintage color. There is light, finish-only buckle rash on the back which can only be seen in just the right light. There is some finish wear around the strap button (pictured). There are two areas where the finish has worn at the end of the fingerboard and small area on the back upper bout. This is how the guitar arrived to me years ago from Japan, so I dont know the origin of that wear; I can tell you its been zero issue for me. It has primarily sat in its case for the last 7 years, so time to set it free. The item “Rare Mad Cat Electric Guitar (Prince)” is in sale since Monday, April 25, 2016. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric”. The seller is “reidmiles” and is located in Sammamish, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States.

Brand: Bill Lawrence
Body Type: Solid
Model: Mad Cat
String Configuration: 6 String
Dexterity: Right-Handed
Body Material: Solid Wood
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

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Vintage H. S. Anderson Mad Cat tele-style electric guitar, as used by Prince

I’ve had this guitar in my collection for about forty years and now seems like the time to pass it on to a fan or maybe a Prince tribute performer. I rarely played it because it’s so very heavy (10 1/2 pounds). It’s just as I found it in a pawn shop in West Des Moines. A previous owner installed the brass bridge, the Seymour Duncan humbucker, and the extra toggle switch. Only five hundred were made. This one is in good condition with a few finish blemishes and buckle rash on the back. There’s moderate fret wear, but it’s even and doesn’t affect playability. The item “Vintage H. S. Anderson Mad Cat tele-style electric guitar, as used by Prince” is in sale since Friday, April 22, 2016. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Vintage Musical Instruments\Vintage Guitars\Electric”. The seller is “haribol” and is located in La Crosse, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, ZA, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, SG, to Switzerland, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, TR, BR, CL, CO, CR, DO, PA, TT, GT, SV, HN, JM.

Brand: H.S.Anderson
Era: ’70’s
Model: Mad Cat
Body Type: tele style
Dexterity: Right-Handed
String Configuration: six string
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

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