H.S. Anderson Madcat Original

H.S. Anderson MADCAT HS-1

Many people were talking about this special guitar. I don't know how many original MADCAT
were made during 70's.
Maybe, most of people knew that H.S. Anderson was conducted by Mr. Hidesato Shiino and
distributed and crafted by Morris (Moridaira) started in 1973.
Mr. Shiino said that the original design of MADCAT came from the Takahiko Ishikawa who is
top guitarist here in Japan (Maybe Mr. Ishikawa played over 10,000 songs...!!! He is
mainly playing the acoustic guitar).
Anyway, when they have a drinking, Mr. Ishikawa just wrote the original design of MADCAT.
A few weeks later, Mr. Shiino added his idea and made the proto type of MADCAT.
Well, about Mr. Shiino, you could check my JV history page.
The logo mark was designed by Mr. Atsuro Yamada who is currently Managing director of
Gramco Ltd - Top Strategic Brand Consulting Company. Mr. Shiino and Mr.Yamada were
a good friend, and Mr.Yamada designed the logo mark and even MADCAT illustration.

The Morris factory for H.S. Anderson was independent from Morris Acoustic guitar factory in Nagano.
I've heard hat 3 craftsmen (Mr.Shinoda, Mr.Imafuku - He is Fujigen manager currently and other
craftsman) made H.S. Anderson brand guitars.
Early days (1973 -1974) made Madcat hasn't goit the serial numbers and signature in cavity.
Later day (after 1975), H.S. Anderson guitars have their signature of these builders somewhere - PU cavity.
Of course, Mr. Shiino left already (He established the ESP in 1975).

The early time MADCAT is Maple 2P top and Back. The center wood is Sen (Japanese Ash) 2 PLY like
pancake construction. This is becasue they could not get 1P wider wood on the market.
Some book said they made a tone balance...I do not believe it. I think 77-78 time, they didn't use the pancake
construction. It became 2P solid.

Many fans sent me a message how to check the production year. There are obiously several check points.
However, I would not write down here. I do not like many people ask me th detailed.
I have discussed to reissue MADCAT with Mr. Shiino long time ago. We have prepared the complete drawing
whic is traced from the original guitar. So, I have learned many different points.

It is very heavy weight. This is 4.37Kg. The nut width is 42 mm.
The neck shape of original MadCat is completely different. I have heard that Mr. Shiino instructed it very carefully.
So, 80's made Mad cat is quote different neck shape.
The center position is phase between neck and bridge PU.
I like the tone of MADCAT.
I think MADCAT is most famous JV guitar made in 70's.
This is original from Telecaster design. But the tone is completely different.

AT Paco shop, we had 2 original MadCats guitars. One is Mr. Shiino's own and it is 1st proto type.
But that guitar has the addtional cavity for switch. Another one is probably 1st production lot.
I sold it several years ago. You could check it other page.

Recently, we can see the MADCAT on WEB sales. They offered non original MADCAT like USD 1,300-5,000 range.
Some of them are Chinese made fake. When you will purchase it, please check it very carefully.
Now, we can see the MADCAT replica distributed by Morris here. It is like USD 2,500 range.
This is just for your reference when you purchase it!

Prince made this guitar so famous. But please note his guitar was modified a lot.
He made his music by his talent.

Truss Rod	Adustbale
Nut Width (mm)	41.6
Bridge Screw	O.K
Weight (Kg)	3.8
PU	Original
Condition	Fair
Repair	Bridge/Knob
Estimated shipping weight	11 Kg w/new tweed hard case
Price	N.F.S.

Brand or Manufacturer	H.S. Anderson
Model	MADCAT HS-1
Serial Number	198xxx
Product Year (Estimated)	1978?
Body Color	Natural
Body Material	Maple/Ash(2P) 45.3mm Thick
Neck Material	Maple 1P
Neck Condition	Straight
Frets	Proper