Coming 2012, for the first time in over 30 years, the original Mad Cat returns.
We tried our best to stay as close as possible to the original specifications. An original ‘70s
Mad Cat was used as a reference model, and after extensive testing we finally settled to what we believe is a worthy successor, which even surpasses the original in some regards.
Subtle upgrades were performed:
Tuners were upgraded to Gotoh SG360 with a higher gear ratio
The original Keiyo pickups were upgraded to Bill Lawrence USA vintage
The output jack is more sturdy, so no more signal drop-outs
Headstock shape
All other specifications are equal to the ‘70s Mad Cats, we designed these guitars with the highest respect to the sound and feel of this legendary guitar.
Each one is handbuilt in the original Moridaira factory by Japanese craftsmen, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Specifications:
– Vintage Correct Re-issue of the original 1970’s H.S. Anderson / Hohner Mad Cats
– Handmade in Japan
– Walnut / Ash / Maple body construction
– All maple neck, 21 frets, C-shape
– 42,8mm nut width
– 240R (9,4”) Radius
– 2mm (0,0787”) x 1mm (0,0394”) vintage frets
– 2 string retainers
– Gotoh GTC102 Hardtail Bridge, Callaham USA vintage bent-steel saddles (also included are extra Gotoh modern type saddles), 10,5mm string spacing
– Gotoh SG360 Machine Heads, 1:14 gear ratio
– Bill Lawrence USA S1 & S3 pickups
– 1 volume control, 1 tone control, 3-way switch
– Polyurethane lacquer, custom made for Moridaira
– Unique headstock shape
– Pearloid H.S. Anderson logo
– Stamped serial nr on back of headstock
– Leopard pickguards and black body binding
– SKB-66 case with full-length neck support
– Left-handed available at an extra charge, but with black headstock logo
– exclusive model for Europe, only available thru Amptec

Moridaira 45th anniversary Mad Cat (sold out)In 2009, Moridaira decided to celebrate its 45th anniversary with the release of a very limited production run of the Mad Cat.
Most of those were sold in japan, but 15 pieces were made available worldwide exclusively through Amptec.

– Handmade in Japan
– Walnut / Ash / Maple body construction
– All maple neck, 21 frets, C-shape
– 42,8mm nut width
– 280R (11”) Radius
– 2mm (0,0787”) x 1mm (0,0394”) vintage frets
– 2 string retainers
– Gotoh GTC102 Hardtail Bridge, 6 modern-type saddles
– Gotoh SG360 Machine Heads, 1:14 gear ratio
– Bill Lawrence USA T1 — T2 pickups
– 1 volume control, 1 tone control, 3-way switch
– Polyurethane lacquer, custom made for Morris
– Unique headstock shape
– ‘70s H.S. Anderson logo with crazy cat drawing on headstock
– Stamped serial nr on back of headstock
– SKB-66 case with full-length neck support
– Leopard pickguards and body binding

For general questions, or dealer inquiries, please contact sales@amptec.be