{"product_id":"eastwood-k-r-mad-cat-5","title":"Eastwood K.R. Mad Cat 5-String Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch5\u003eStory\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor decades, Keith Richards’ legendary “Micawber” has been almost as recognizable as the riffs he created with it. The heavily modified ’50s Telecaster famously had its low E string removed and was tuned to open G  (G–D–G–B–D) creating the unique five-string foundation behind some of rock’s most enduring rhythm guitar work.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K.R. Mad Cat 5 takes that iconic idea one step further. Rather than adapting a conventional six-string, it is purpose-built from the ground up as the five-string guitar that never was. Everything, from the neck and nut to the bridge and string spacing, is designed specifically around five strings and open-G tuning, delivering a more natural, balanced playing experience without an unused tuner, empty saddle or awkward gap where a sixth string once lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts electronics take inspiration from another fascinating detail of the original. Micawber has long been believed to feature early Broadcaster-style wiring, which replaces the conventional tone control with a pickup blend control. We’ve recreated that arrangement here, allowing you to progressively blend the second pickup into the primary signal and explore a range of textures beyond the usual fixed pickup selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is more than a visual tribute. The K.R. Mad Cat 5 is a dedicated open-G machine built for ringing chords, muscular rhythms, and the loose, swaggering riffs that only seem to come alive when one string gets out of the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"font_8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Ash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Maple, Natural finish Modern C-Shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Maple, Dot Markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25.5\" (648mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth at Nut: 1 5\/16 \"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: 21, Medium Jumbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickups: Custom Wound Humbucker + Single Coil Blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitching: 3-Way\u003cbr\u003e- Position 1: Bridge Pickup (Blend Control Available)\u003cbr\u003e- Position 2: Neck Pickup Alone\u003cbr\u003e- Position 3: Neck Pickup with Low Pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: 1x Volume, 1x Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Custom T-Style, 5 individual saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Gotoh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Weight: 7.5 lbs \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eastwoodguitars.com\/pages\/general-faq#8860902\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(More Info on Weight)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCase Fit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Soft Case: \u003cem\u003eStandard Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eastwoodguitars.com\/collections\/cases\/products\/eastwood-dlx-gig-bag\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eOptional Add-On\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artist Series","offers":[{"title":"Blonde","offer_id":42806558621781,"sku":"3619","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1621\/5363\/files\/KRMad2.jpg?v=1785507411","url":"https:\/\/eastwoodguitars.com\/products\/eastwood-k-r-mad-cat-5","provider":"Eastwood Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}