Sadowsky "Madcat"
A custom Sadowsky copy of the Hohner HG-490 "Mad Cat", used by Prince and Wendy Melvoin. Roger Sadowsky built several copies of the HG-490 for Prince to use on the Purple Rain tour.
- Two HG-490 copies without the Hohner logo
- Two HG-490 copies with a tube for squirting liquid over the audience for the song Baby, I'm A Star
- One HG-490 copy with a custom pink floral finish by Wayne Jarrett
- One HG-490 copy with a custom purple floral finish by Wayne Jarrett
The pink Sadowsky was not used much but remains in the collection at Paisley Park. The purple Sadowsky appears in the America video and was used by Prince and Wendy on the Parade tour. It was later given to Sheila E and was recently auctioned for $317,500.
