WHERE PASSION BECOMES REALITY
Every guitar is built in small batches, handcrafted, & numbered just for you.
ORDERING FOR THIS BATCH WILL CLOSE IN
The Small Batch Model
The New Way to Build a Guitar
Reserve Your Guitar
Choose from the batch designs and finishes before the batch closes. Every guitar is custom built for its buyer.
Production Begins
Once pre-orders close, production begins. Every instrument is hand assembled, finished, and numbered.
Receive Your Guitar
Your guitar arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity, hand-inspected and set up for flawless playability.
Once the batch closes, these models are unlikely to be made again!
Craftsmanship, flawless finishes & pro performance
without the boutique price tag
Every Kardinal Guitar is a piece of our story and yours. By building in small batches, we can obsess over every detail, from finish depth to fret polish. This approach means every run is special, every build unique, and every player is part of something rare.
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WHAT MAKES THE KG1 SPECIAL
The Kardinal KG1 redefines what’s possible in an affordable guitar by blending premium craftsmanship with a truly custom feel. Every instrument is designed to inspire players with its tone, playability, and striking aesthetics. Built to rival boutique models, the KG1 delivers a luxury guitar experience at an accessible price.
- Mahogany Body
- Flame Maple Top
- Natural Binding
- Mahogany C-Shape Neck
- Rosewood Fretboard
- 12″ Radius
- Neck-thru Body Design
- 24 Stainless Steel Frets
- Chrome Locking Tuners
- Chrome Tremolo
- Vintage Humbuckers
- Full Size Pots