Eastwood K.R. Mad Cat 5-String Electric Guitar
Story For 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. The 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. Its 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. The 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. Features & Specs Body: Ash Neck: Maple, Natural finish Modern C-Shape Fingerboard: Maple, Dot Markers Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm) Width at Nut: 1 11/32 " Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo Pickups: Custom Wound Humbucker + Single Coil Blade Switching: 3-Way - Position 1: Bridge Pickup (Blend Control Available) - Position 2: Neck Pickup Alone - Position 3: Neck Pickup with Low Pass Controls: 1x Volume, 1x Blend Bridge: Custom T-Style, 5 individual saddles Hardware: Gotoh Average Weight: 7.5 lbs (More Info on Weight) Case Fit Premium Soft Case: Standard Guitar Optional Add-On