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Hohner HTA490 Reissue Artist Electric
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The HTA490 is a reissue of the limited edition HG490 1970's guitar Prince made famous in his appearance at the 2007 Super Bowl and throughout his recording career starting in the '80's.
Now handcrafted in China instead of Japan, the maple body is sandwiched with a flame maple and tortoise shell binding that matches the custom pickguard. The maple neck and fretboard has a 25.5-inch scale that's identical to the original HG490 and is topped with Tusq™ AA Nubone nut and Wilkinson™ mini 18:1 tuners. The neck has a compound radius--very slim taper at the nut, flattening out toward the body. Dunlop™ 6105 fret wire is used for the narrow, tall frets that allow for easy playability and good intonation.
Electronics begin with Tesla™ VR1 Vintage style pickups selected to approximate the tone of the original alnico pickups on the HG490. A standard Tele-style control panel with both master volume and tone knobs and three-way pickup selector is used. The HTA490 electric is slated to ship in March 2008, and will include a custom, carbon-fiber-style hard case with plush Royal Purple lining. The HTA490 sells for $1050 MSRP. For more information, visit www.hohnerusa.com.
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