{"product_id":"1979-arturo-valdez-viking-guitar-kiss-custom-built-electric-guitar-w-hsc-1","title":"1979 Arturo Valdez \"Viking Guitar\" KISS Custom Built Electric Guitar w\/HSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e1979 Arturo Valdez \"Viking Guitar\" KISS Custom Built Electric Guitar w\/HSC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording To Previous Owner, This Instrument Was Custom Built For A Member Of KISS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood Luthier Arturo Valdez Built The Original \"Punisher\" Bass For Gene Simmons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardwired Early Nady Wireless Unit (See Photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahogany Body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaple Neck \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbony Fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 12lbs 2oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut Width 1.5965\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Depth At 1st Fret .89\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Depth At 12th Fret .96\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes With Hardshell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade In Hollywood, CA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"383\" class=\"\"\u003e1979 Arturo Valdez “Viking” – KISS Custom-Built Steampunk Rock Machine \u003cbr data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eFrom the hands of a Hollywood legend to the edge of rock and roll fantasy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"733\" class=\"\"\u003eCrafted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"973\" class=\"\"\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valdez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48726949757183,"sku":"P010049S","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0489\/9300\/9827\/files\/1979-Arturo-Valdez-Viking-Guitar-KISS-Custom-Built-Electric-Guitar-1.jpg?v=1747355352","url":"https:\/\/www.imperialvintageguitars.com\/products\/1979-arturo-valdez-viking-guitar-kiss-custom-built-electric-guitar-w-hsc-1","provider":"Imperial Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}