Gun Guitars Mad Cat 2013

One of his most famous guitars was the Mad Cat, which he used on albums like Purple Rain, 1999, and Musicology. This Mad Cat replica was built in 2013 by Gun Guitars from Kloosterzande, Zeeland. Gun Guitars are handcrafted by Eugen Wulff, and with their cool design, they offer a modern interpretation of iconic guitar models from the past. 

The guitar was built with a unique construction consisting of a two-piece ash body separated by a strip of walnut. Both the front and back are finished with a flamed maple veneer, framed by black binding. The iconic leopard pickguard undoubtedly contributes to the guitar's distinctive and recognizable style. 

In terms of electronics, the guitar features two single-coil pickups that, when using the tone knob's push/pull function, deliver slightly more output, making it even more versatile. The hardtail bridge and Kluson tuners, along with the sturdy flamed maple neck, make this Mad Cat a very stable instrument.

The guitar has only light playwear on the body, with one ding on the neck at the bass side of the first fret. Also noticeable is the warping of the pickguard and around the bridge pickup. The guitar is otherwise very clean and is a beautiful tribute to Prince's iconic instrument!