2024 H.S. Anderson Mad Cat Reissue HS-1 V-3 (45th Anniversary)
Serial: 24006 (very low serial)
Comes in Original SKB Case with the paperwork that is pictured
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
🔥 The Purr-fect tribute to Prince: 2024 (45th Anniversary) H.S. Anderson Mad Cat HS-1 Reissue – The Guitar That Made History! 🔥
Ready to channel your inner Purple One? This 2024 H.S. Anderson Mad Cat HS-1 V-3 is a stunning reissue of the legendary T-style beast that Prince turned into an icon. With its wild, flamed maple top and back that practically glows with tiger-stripe figuring, this guitar doesn’t just look killer — it roars. The rich golden-brown gloss finish over the premium sandwich ash body with that signature walnut center stripe gives it a exotic, boutique vibe that screams premium Japanese craftsmanship.
Prince didn’t just play Mad Cats — he made them famous. He famously picked up an early Hohner-branded version (a rebadged H.S. Anderson) for pocket change because the leopard-print pickguard matched his wild stage outfits. It became one of his go-to weapons on Purple Rain, 1999, and beyond. But the absolute crowning moment? That jaw-dropping, out-of-this-world guitar solo during the 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tribute to George Harrison on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”
While everyone else was playing it safe, Prince stepped out of the shadows with his Mad Cat, unleashed a blistering, soul-shredding solo that lasted nearly three minutes, and then casually tossed the guitar skyward like gravity didn’t apply to him. Many still call it one of the greatest guitar moments in history. This is that guitar’s spiritual successor.
Why This Mad Cat is the Real Deal:
The H.S. Anderson Mad Cat body features a highly complex, sandwich-style multi-ply construction using three distinct types of wood:
Ash Wings: The main structural core of the body sides is crafted from ash (often premium Sen Ash).
Flamed Maple (Top & Back): Visually framing the ash core, highly-figured AAA flamed maple caps both the top and the back of the instrument.
Walnut Center Stripe: Running straight down the center of the body is a distinct, dark walnut insert strip that acts as a visual anchor and a central join.
This specific combination creates the unique wood-layering effect visible on the guitar's sides, completely setting it apart from standard single-wood Telecaster bodies.
• Wild Flamed Beauty: Eye-popping flamed maple on top and back with tortoiseshell binding and that bold leopard-print pickguard — pure rock royalty vibes.
• Playability & Tone: Bolt-on one-piece maple neck, vintage frets, and killer Bill Lawrence T-I / T-II single-coils deliver snappy, articulate Tele-style snap with singing highs, bell-like cleans, and enough bite for serious lead work.
• Built Like a Tank: Gotoh hardware, smooth controls, and that classic HS-1 vibe that feels alive in your hands.
This 2024 example is in near-mint condition with zero noticeable wear — it looks and plays like it just came out of the Moridaira workshop. Professionally set up and ready to inspire from the first note.
Whether you’re chasing that purple funk, laying down crisp rhythms, or dreaming of your own Hall of Fame moment, this Mad Cat delivers. It’s rare, it’s gorgeous, and it’s dripping with history and attitude.
Don’t let this one slip away — Mad Cats this clean don’t hang around long. Includes original semi-hard case.
Serious players only. DM for more photos, video, or to make it yours.
Get your Mad Cat on. Play it loud. Make it weep… or scream. 🎸🐆💜
🔥This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made Ernie Ball strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. Wr make sure all frets are leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 🔥
About The Guitar Dude
Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).
Often copied, never duplicated. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for beautiful guitar content.
Consignment Services
Like what you see? Let us go to work for you. We offer the best and most fair priced consignment service on the planet! Look for me online. @TheGuitarDude
Our Guarantee
We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.
Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)
- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues.
- Intonation is spot-on.
- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.
- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.
Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy
We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:
- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.
- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.
- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.
We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.
Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.
We are a small family owned and run business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time, money and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.
Payment, Shipping & International Duties
- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.
- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.
- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.
International Shipping Note
International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.
2024 H.S. Anderson Mad Cat Reissue HS-1 V-3 (45th Anniversary)
Serial: 24006 (very low serial)
Comes in Original SKB Case with the paperwork that is pictured
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
🔥 The Purr-fect tribute to Prince: 2024 (45th Anniversary) H.S. Anderson Mad Cat HS-1 Reissue – The Guitar That Made History! 🔥
Ready to channel your inner Purple One? This 2024 H.S. Anderson Mad Cat HS-1 V-3 is a stunning reissue of the legendary T-style beast that Prince turned into an icon. With its wild, flamed maple top and back that practically glows with tiger-stripe figuring, this guitar doesn’t just look killer — it roars. The rich golden-brown gloss finish over the premium sandwich ash body with that signature walnut center stripe gives it a exotic, boutique vibe that screams premium Japanese craftsmanship.
Prince didn’t just play Mad Cats — he made them famous. He famously picked up an early Hohner-branded version (a rebadged H.S. Anderson) for pocket change because the leopard-print pickguard matched his wild stage outfits. It became one of his go-to weapons on Purple Rain, 1999, and beyond. But the absolute crowning moment? That jaw-dropping, out-of-this-world guitar solo during the 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tribute to George Harrison on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”
While everyone else was playing it safe, Prince stepped out of the shadows with his Mad Cat, unleashed a blistering, soul-shredding solo that lasted nearly three minutes, and then casually tossed the guitar skyward like gravity didn’t apply to him. Many still call it one of the greatest guitar moments in history. This is that guitar’s spiritual successor.
Why This Mad Cat is the Real Deal:
The H.S. Anderson Mad Cat body features a highly complex, sandwich-style multi-ply construction using three distinct types of wood:
Ash Wings: The main structural core of the body sides is crafted from ash (often premium Sen Ash).
Flamed Maple (Top & Back): Visually framing the ash core, highly-figured AAA flamed maple caps both the top and the back of the instrument.
Walnut Center Stripe: Running straight down the center of the body is a distinct, dark walnut insert strip that acts as a visual anchor and a central join.
This specific combination creates the unique wood-layering effect visible on the guitar's sides, completely setting it apart from standard single-wood Telecaster bodies.
• Wild Flamed Beauty: Eye-popping flamed maple on top and back with tortoiseshell binding and that bold leopard-print pickguard — pure rock royalty vibes.
• Playability & Tone: Bolt-on one-piece maple neck, vintage frets, and killer Bill Lawrence T-I / T-II single-coils deliver snappy, articulate Tele-style snap with singing highs, bell-like cleans, and enough bite for serious lead work.
• Built Like a Tank: Gotoh hardware, smooth controls, and that classic HS-1 vibe that feels alive in your hands.
This 2024 example is in near-mint condition with zero noticeable wear — it looks and plays like it just came out of the Moridaira workshop. Professionally set up and ready to inspire from the first note.
Whether you’re chasing that purple funk, laying down crisp rhythms, or dreaming of your own Hall of Fame moment, this Mad Cat delivers. It’s rare, it’s gorgeous, and it’s dripping with history and attitude.
Don’t let this one slip away — Mad Cats this clean don’t hang around long. Includes original semi-hard case.
Serious players only. DM for more photos, video, or to make it yours.
Get your Mad Cat on. Play it loud. Make it weep… or scream. 🎸🐆💜
🔥This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made Ernie Ball strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. Wr make sure all frets are leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 🔥
About The Guitar Dude
Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).
Often copied, never duplicated. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for beautiful guitar content.
Consignment Services
Like what you see? Let us go to work for you. We offer the best and most fair priced consignment service on the planet! Look for me online. @TheGuitarDude
Our Guarantee
We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.
Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)
- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues.
- Intonation is spot-on.
- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.
- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.
Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy
We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:
- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.
- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.
- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.
We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.
Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.
We are a small family owned and run business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time, money and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.
Payment, Shipping & International Duties
- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.
- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.
- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.
International Shipping Note
International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.
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