- The slim Alleykat guitar has a semi-hollow body crafted from a single piece of mahogany. The archtop guitar features an adjustable bridge, F holes and chrome hardware. The pickup is a '57 humbucker, which features two connected coils for greater sound output and is combined with a NY mini-humbucker pickup near the neck. The three-way pickup switch makes it easy to find a tonal balance between the two pickups. Alleykats come with a cherry sunburst or black finish.
- The Alleykat features a set-in neck (not bolted on) and is constructed from maple with a rosewood-block inlay. The scale length is 24 3/4 inches, with 22 frets and the nut-width is a comfortable 1.68 inches. The neck style and size is similar to a 1960s rock guitar and includes the vintage-style tuners.
- The combination of the humbuckers creates a sound suitable for playing blues, rock, country and jazz. The three settings for sound create soft, warm and high-energy sounds, depending on the position. The first position is the softest, and the third position is made for large arenas or rock playing. The sound is clear, with low feedback, which is ideal for rhythm or solo parts.
- The Alleykat was discontinued in 2008, but can still be found in local guitar shops or online in refurbished or slightly used condition. The make and sound of the Alleykat is similar to a Epiphone Wildkat. The difference is that Wildkat has a tremolo while the Alleykat doesn't. Also, the Alleykat has humbucker pickups, while the Wildkat has two Alnico-V P-90s pickups. The Wildkat is still manufactured and is easier to find.
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