{"product_id":"hs-anderson-mad-cat-v3-re-issue","title":"HS Anderson Mad Cat V3 Re-Issue","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eH.S. Anderson Mad Cat V3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Closest You’ll Ever Get to the Original.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eH.S. Anderson Mad Cat V3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the most faithful recreation ever produced of one of the most iconic electric guitars in modern music. Handcrafted in Japan, the V3 is the culmination of four years of meticulous research, historical reference, and collaboration with the person who knows Prince’s original guitar better than anyone else—\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTakumi Suetsugu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Prince’s long-time guitar technician and current custodian of the original Mad Cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eDesigned for collectors, professional musicians and dedicated Prince enthusiasts alike, the V3 delivers an unprecedented level of authenticity in both feel and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefined Where It Matters Most\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDevelopment of the V3 began in 2022 with one clear objective: to create the most accurate Mad Cat reissue ever built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhile the acclaimed V2 reissue was widely regarded as exceptionally faithful to the original instrument, Takumi identified one subtle but important difference—the neck profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePrevious reissues were based on surviving 1979 and 1984 Mad Cats, resulting in a neck shape that sat between a traditional C and D profile. For the V3, H.S. Anderson returned to the source, referencing original 1976 H.S. Anderson Strat-style guitars from the same production period as Prince’s own instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe result is a slimmer, more traditional C-shaped neck that captures the feel of the original with remarkable precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIt’s a refinement many players may never notice on paper—but they’ll feel the difference the moment they pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt Like the Original\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEvery Mad Cat V3 is handcrafted in Japan using the same distinctive construction that made the original legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFrom its walnut, ash and maple body to the unmistakable leopard-print appointments and vintage-correct angled bridge pickup, every detail has been recreated with extraordinary attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAt its heart are H.S. Anderson’s custom-made \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeartbreaker pickups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, delivering the articulate attack, clarity and unmistakable character that helped define one of the most recognisable guitar tones in popular music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eEach instrument is individually measured before leaving the factory and includes a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epickup measurement report\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, confirming that the installed pickups match the original reference specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrusted by the Original Team\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe authenticity of the Mad Cat reissues extends beyond the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIn 2019, Takumi Suetsugu commissioned two modified reissue Mad Cats for use at Paisley Park celebration performances. These instruments have since been played by members of Prince’s extended musical family, including \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheila E.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, further cementing the reputation of the modern H.S. Anderson reissues among those closest to the original legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most accurate Mad Cat recreation produced to date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly refined V3 slim C-shaped neck profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped with direct input from Takumi Suetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnut, ash and maple body construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece maple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-made Heartbreaker pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-correct angled bridge pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-way switching with series and parallel pickup options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeopard-print pickguard and output jack plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack body binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour-matched polyurethane finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive H.S. Anderson headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearloid H.S. 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