Electronics

Item Description

Created as a tribute to the legendary Prince, Mike Alvarez handcrafted this update to the classic “Madcat” guitar made iconic by the virtuoso instrumentalist, bandleader, and electrifying performer.

Few people appreciate the craftsmanship of handmade guitars… and this one is impressive… even the case reflects the heart and soul of both the artist in wood and the artist to whom it’s dedicated. Valued at $10,000 without the Prince tribute… this guitar is truly priceless and includes:

21 fret Warmoth (lic. By Fender) Maple neck

Book Matched Flame Maple Top and Back with Swamp Ash core and Purple Heart accent stripe

Seymour Duncan Cool Rails Strat Guitar Pickup (Neck)

Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat Guitar Pickup (Bridge)

Hand Cut Celluloid Tortoise Shell Bridge, Output Jack and Pickguard

Gotoh GTC102 Non-Tremelo Guitar Bridge 2 1/16” spacing

Prince Tribute Guitar Neck Plate

Fender Tele 3 Way Control Plate

Fender Schaller 2 Pin Chrome Locking Tuners (made in Germany)

String Tree Guide Retainer

Bone Nut

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Guitar Strings

Honey Amber Polyurethane Finish (by Pat Wilkins Guitars – Van Nuys)

Final assembly of hardware and Intonation by master luthier Toru Nittono – Van Nuys

Also included:

Gaucho Wildlife Series Guitar Strap Leopard Faux Fur with Schaller Security Straplocks

Walnut Display Case (dovetail joinery) with 120 degree European hinges

Purple Velvet Backing

Special Instructions

Auction Winner will be responsible for pick-up and/or shipment of item.