Name: Eastwood K.R. Mad Cat 5-String Electric Guitar
Brand: Artist Series
SKU: 3619
Price: 1299.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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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. 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