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Full-length view of a brown semi-hollow guitar with brass hardware, a silver pickguard, and a scrolled headstock, in an open black case.
01 / 24Full-length view of a brown semi-hollow guitar with brass hardware, a silver pickguard, and a scrolled headstock, in an open black case.
Close-up of a semi-hollowbody electric guitar with a reddish-brown finish, gold hardware, black pickguard, and an f-hole.
02 / 24Close-up of a semi-hollowbody electric guitar with a reddish-brown finish, gold hardware, black pickguard, and an f-hole.
The back of the guitar shows a light wood neck with a scroll headstock and gold tuners, joining a dark brown body with chrome control plates.
03 / 24The back of the guitar shows a light wood neck with a scroll headstock and gold tuners, joining a dark brown body with chrome control plates.
The back of a dark reddish-brown guitar with a natural maple neck, two chrome control plates, and wear along the body edges.
04 / 24The back of a dark reddish-brown guitar with a natural maple neck, two chrome control plates, and wear along the body edges.
Close-up of the guitar's black mirrored headstock with a curled top, six gold tuners, and a dark wood fretboard.
05 / 24Close-up of the guitar's black mirrored headstock with a curled top, six gold tuners, and a dark wood fretboard.
Close-up of the light-colored, curly maple headstock with a scroll-like top and six gold tuners, showing some finish wear.
06 / 24Close-up of the light-colored, curly maple headstock with a scroll-like top and six gold tuners, showing some finish wear.
The semi-hollow body electric guitar has a dark wood finish, gold hardware, a silver pickguard, and an f-hole on the lower bout.
07 / 24The semi-hollow body electric guitar has a dark wood finish, gold hardware, a silver pickguard, and an f-hole on the lower bout.
The brown semi-hollow guitar, angled right, shows a silver pickguard, gold hardware, and a small f-hole on the lower bout.
08 / 24The brown semi-hollow guitar, angled right, shows a silver pickguard, gold hardware, and a small f-hole on the lower bout.
The semi-hollow body guitar, in a dark reddish-brown finish, features a silver pickguard, gold hardware, and two gold control knobs.
09 / 24The semi-hollow body guitar, in a dark reddish-brown finish, features a silver pickguard, gold hardware, and two gold control knobs.
A brown semi-hollow electric guitar with a silver pickguard, gold hardware, and two gold control knobs, viewed from the upper right.
10 / 24A brown semi-hollow electric guitar with a silver pickguard, gold hardware, and two gold control knobs, viewed from the upper right.
The guitar's dark brown body, with two silver control plates, shows finish wear and brass-colored binding along the edges.
11 / 24The guitar's dark brown body, with two silver control plates, shows finish wear and brass-colored binding along the edges.
The back of a glossy dark brown guitar body with two silver control plates, showing wear along the edges and a light maple neck.
12 / 24The back of a glossy dark brown guitar body with two silver control plates, showing wear along the edges and a light maple neck.
The guitar's dark cherry back shows two white control cavity covers, a light maple neck, and a strap button.
13 / 24The guitar's dark cherry back shows two white control cavity covers, a light maple neck, and a strap button.
The back of a reddish-brown electric guitar, angled right, shows two silver control plates and wear along the edges.
14 / 24The back of a reddish-brown electric guitar, angled right, shows two silver control plates and wear along the edges.
Side view of the guitar's headstock and neck, showing gold tuners, a chrome truss rod cover, and a dark fretboard with dot inlays.
15 / 24Side view of the guitar's headstock and neck, showing gold tuners, a chrome truss rod cover, and a dark fretboard with dot inlays.
Side view of the guitar's neck, showing a dark fretboard with light dot inlays, a light-colored neck, and a cream switch tip.
16 / 24Side view of the guitar's neck, showing a dark fretboard with light dot inlays, a light-colored neck, and a cream switch tip.
Close-up of the dark wood fretboard with light circular inlays and silver frets, showing light wear and string marks.
17 / 24Close-up of the dark wood fretboard with light circular inlays and silver frets, showing light wear and string marks.
Close-up of the guitar's upper body, showing a brass pickguard, dark wood finish, and a single f-hole.
18 / 24Close-up of the guitar's upper body, showing a brass pickguard, dark wood finish, and a single f-hole.
The lower bout of a reddish-brown semi-hollow guitar with an f-hole, chrome pickguard, and two humbuckers with brass surrounds.
19 / 24The lower bout of a reddish-brown semi-hollow guitar with an f-hole, chrome pickguard, and two humbuckers with brass surrounds.
Close-up of a brown electric guitar with gold and chrome hardware, showing the fretboard, pickups, bridge, and control knobs.
20 / 24Close-up of a brown electric guitar with gold and chrome hardware, showing the fretboard, pickups, bridge, and control knobs.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing a worn mahogany finish, scratched chrome pickguard, two brass knobs, and two toggle switches.
21 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing a worn mahogany finish, scratched chrome pickguard, two brass knobs, and two toggle switches.
The back of the guitar's light wood neck and headstock, showing a vertical crack down the center and gold tuning pegs.
22 / 24The back of the guitar's light wood neck and headstock, showing a vertical crack down the center and gold tuning pegs.
Rear view of the guitar's reddish-brown body, showing a black control plate, a chrome plate, and finish wear along the edges.
23 / 24Rear view of the guitar's reddish-brown body, showing a black control plate, a chrome plate, and finish wear along the edges.
The guitar's glossy reddish-brown back shows wood grain, two chrome control plates, and a light-colored neck joint.
24 / 24The guitar's glossy reddish-brown back shows wood grain, two chrome control plates, and a light-colored neck joint.

Valdez

1979 Arturo Valdez "Viking Guitar" KISS Custom Built Electric Guitar w/HSC

$8,995.00

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  • Year1979
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreOrange
  • CaseHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1979
Model
Arturo Valdez "Viking Guitar" KISS Custom Built
Condition
Very Good
Made in
United States
Store
Orange

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.597
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.89
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.96
Weight
12lbs 2oz

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Neck
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony

Case

Case
HSC

Description

1979 Arturo Valdez "Viking Guitar" KISS Custom Built Electric Guitar w/HSC

According To Previous Owner, This Instrument Was Custom Built For A Member Of KISS

Hollywood Luthier Arturo Valdez Built The Original "Punisher" Bass For Gene Simmons

Hardwired Early Nady Wireless Unit (See Photos)

Made In Hollywood, CA

1979 Arturo Valdez “Viking” – KISS Custom-Built Steampunk Rock Machine 

From the hands of a Hollywood legend to the edge of rock and roll fantasy.

Crafted by Arturo Valdez, luthier to Gene Simmons and rumored to have built instruments for icons like Prince, this custom one-off “Viking” guitar is equal parts stage weapon and art piece. Drenched in heavy steampunk vibes and wrapped in the mystery of L.A.’s late-‘70s rock underworld, this guitar is not just gear — it’s a statement.

If you’re after rare KISS guitars, Hollywood-made customs, or a vintage oddity that could’ve come from Prince’s private vault, this is your moment. It even includes a built-in early wireless system — decades ahead of its time.

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