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	<title>Sam's Blog &#187; For Sale</title>
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		<title>Wormy MAGPIE  $3299.00</title>
		<link>http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/blog/2010/08/23/wormy-magpie-3299-00</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:37:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Evans</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[For Sale]]></category>

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One-of-a-kind is an understatement. Its tones are wicked and familiar. Specs are as follows:
-Wormy sinker cypress body, 1-piece
-Bocote neck, quarter sawn, large C-shape neck carve
-Bocote fretboard, quartersawn, (r =12&#8243;)
-21 EVO jumbo frets
-Tone pros wrap-around bridge
-Sperzel Sound Loc tuners
-Chrome control knobs, strap buttons and jack plate
-CTS pots and Switchcraft 3-way toggle
-7.6lbs
-Bone nut 91-11/16&#8243;)
-Lollar P-90, Cardinal custom [...]]]></description>
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<p>One-of-a-kind is an understatement. Its tones are wicked and familiar. Specs are as follows:</p>
<p>-Wormy sinker cypress body, 1-piece<br />
-Bocote neck, quarter sawn, large C-shape neck carve<br />
-Bocote fretboard, quartersawn, (</em>r <em>=12&#8243;)<br />
-21 EVO jumbo frets<br />
-Tone pros wrap-around bridge<br />
-Sperzel Sound Loc tuners<br />
-Chrome control knobs, strap buttons and jack plate<br />
-CTS pots and Switchcraft 3-way toggle<br />
-7.6lbs<br />
-Bone nut 91-11/16&#8243;)<br />
-Lollar P-90, Cardinal custom H/O single coil<br />
-Sinker cypress control cavity cover<br />
-Tru-oil finish on body and neck<br />
-Hardshell case and free ground shipping in the lower 48<br />
-48-hour approval period, 1-year warranty</p>
<p>Words fail on this one. Call us or email us for more details&#8230;..if I can find the words!!</p>
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		<title>ZENITH &#8211; Texas Ebony and Ziricote $2899.00</title>
		<link>http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/blog/2010/08/23/zenith-texas-ebony-and-ziricote-2899-00</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:24:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Evans</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[For Sale]]></category>

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This one was certainly one of the stars of the Montreal Guitar Show. Specs are as follows:
-Texas ebony top, bookmatched and air dried
-Chambered walnut back
-Purpleheart accent stripe between top and back
-Ziricote neck, C-shape neck carve (0.88&#8243; &#8211; 0.95&#8243;)
-Ziricote fretboard with sapwood (r = 12&#8243;)
-Ebony headstock veneer w/ pearl Cardinal Compass Logo
-Texas ebony control cavity cover [...]]]></description>
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<p>This one was certainly one of the stars of the Montreal Guitar Show. Specs are as follows:</p>
<p>-Texas ebony top, bookmatched and air dried<br />
-Chambered walnut back<br />
-Purpleheart accent stripe between top and back<br />
-Ziricote neck, C-shape neck carve (0.88&#8243; &#8211; 0.95&#8243;)<br />
-Ziricote fretboard with sapwood (<em>r</em> = 12&#8243;)<br />
-Ebony headstock veneer w/ pearl Cardinal Compass Logo<br />
-Texas ebony control cavity cover plate<br />
-21 jumbo frets<br />
-Cardinal humbucker and single coil custom wound specifically for this guitar<br />
-Volume, Tone and 3-way toggle<br />
-Armadillo Machine Works bridge, knobs, p/up rings and switch tip<br />
-Sperzel locking tuners in black<br />
-Black string ferrules, strap buttons and jack plate<br />
-Mallory 150 tone capacitor (0.047 puf)<br />
-7.4lbs<br />
-Danish oil finish on body, Tru-oil varnish on neck<br />
-Bone nut (1-11/16&#8243;)<br />
-Hardshell case, and fre ground shipping in the lower 48<br />
-$2899.00 with a 48 hour approval period and 1-year warranty</p>
<p>Balanced with a nice lower mid push. Lots of detail and no clutter on close intervals. </p>
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		<title>WEST w/ Custom Features $2699.00</title>
		<link>http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/blog/2010/02/17/west-w-custom-features-2699-00</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:13:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Evans</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[For Sale]]></category>

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Specifications include:
-Reclaimed antique yellow pine top and back
-Texas walnut chambered core
-Texas walnut neck w/large C-carve
-Osage orange fretboard ( r = 10&#8243;)
-21 jumbo frets
-Pearl side dots and dual position markers at the 12th fret
-Cardinal varnish thinly applied to maintain the the ever so slightly aged appearance of the pine
-Volume, tone and 3-way toggle (CTS pots)
-Seymour Duncan [...]]]></description>
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<p>Specifications include:<br />
-Reclaimed antique yellow pine top and back<br />
-Texas walnut chambered core<br />
-Texas walnut neck w/large C-carve<br />
-Osage orange fretboard ( r = 10&#8243;)<br />
-21 jumbo frets<br />
-Pearl side dots and dual position markers at the 12th fret<br />
-Cardinal varnish thinly applied to maintain the the ever so slightly aged appearance of the pine<br />
-Volume, tone and 3-way toggle (CTS pots)<br />
-Seymour Duncan Antiquity Firebird p/up in the bridge postion<br />
-Custom nesparo p/up ring<br />
-Cardinal singlecoil p/up  w/increased output in the neck position<br />
-White-tailed deer bone nut (1-11/16&#8243; width)<br />
-Hipshot hardtail bridge<br />
-Sperzel Sound Loc tuners<br />
-Copper shielded control and p/up cavities<br />
-Linseed oil and Tru-oil finish on neck<br />
-48 approval period<br />
-Free ground shipping in the lower 48.<br />
-$2699.00 w/ case and 1-year warranty</p>
<p>Authentic Firebird tones in the bridge with a bit more high-end content thanks to the pine. Ringing, clear and with a nice thump in the lows. Morphs well between clean and scream. Neck p/up has a wide clear tone that warms up nicely with a harder pick attack. </p>
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		<title>SOUTH Prototype #1 -$1499.00</title>
		<link>http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/blog/2009/12/21/south-prototype-1-1499-00</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:52:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Evans</dc:creator>
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It&#8217;s got one more trip to make and then it&#8217;s yours! This is absolutely killer.
-Cypress solid body
-Maple / bubinga neck
-34&#8243; scale
-Gotoh hardware.
-Custom Cardinal single coils. wound specifically for this bass
- 7lbs!!!!!
Get a little piece of history! Free shipping in the lower 48. Delivers with a 48 hour approval period. 
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<p>It&#8217;s got one more trip to make and then it&#8217;s yours! This is absolutely killer.<br />
-Cypress solid body<br />
-Maple / bubinga neck<br />
-34&#8243; scale<br />
-Gotoh hardware.<br />
-Custom Cardinal single coils. wound specifically for this bass<br />
- 7lbs!!!!!</p>
<p>Get a little piece of history! Free shipping in the lower 48. Delivers with a 48 hour approval period. </p>
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		<title>Cardinal SOUTH Bass Prototype #2 FOR SALE</title>
		<link>http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/blog/2009/10/27/cardinal-south-bass-prototype-2-for-sale</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:22:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Evans</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[For Sale]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve made all the changes we need for the production version of our 4-string bass. Now it&#8217;s time to let the the second SOUTH prototype do its wonderful work in the hands of some lucky player. There are few cosmetic nicks and a little hazing, but NOTHING of consequence. 
Specs include:
-Burled redwood top w/ matching [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ve made all the changes we need for the production version of our 4-string bass. Now it&#8217;s time to let the the second SOUTH prototype do its wonderful work in the hands of some lucky player. There are few cosmetic nicks and a little hazing, but NOTHING of consequence. </p>
<p>Specs include:<br />
-Burled redwood top w/ matching control cavity cover<br />
-Chambered mahogany back w/ maple accent stripe.<br />
-5-piece laminate neck constructed of mesquite, maple and bubinga<br />
-2 Cardinal bass p/ups w/ permanently attached ebony covers<br />
-Thin, hand rubbed varnish on body and neck<br />
-Volume, Tone and 3-way toggle (there is room in the control cavity for preamp mods)<br />
-Gotoh hardware<br />
-34&#8243; scale length<br />
-Pearl side dots<br />
-Case included with free ground shipping int he lower 48.<br />
-48 hour approval period<br />
-List price is $3300.00 SALE PRICE $2399.00</p>
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		<title>Custom WEST Bound for Montreal Guitar Show. SOLD</title>
		<link>http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/blog/2009/06/20/custom-west-bound-for-montreal-guitar-show</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Evans</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[For Sale]]></category>
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WEST w/custom options:
-Highly burled mesquite top
-TX walnut back (there&#8217;s a bit of quilting in the figure)
-Cocobolo neck, medium,slightly flat C-carve
-Highly figured cocobolo fretboard w/12&#8243; radius
-21 jumbo frets
-Sperzel Sound Loc tuners w/graduated string post heights
-Hipshot bridge
-Cardinal single coil p/ups voiced specifically for this instrument (More midrange bark)
-Ebony pickup covers
-Cardinal varnish on body
-No finish on neck or [...]]]></description>
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<p>WEST w/custom options:<br />
-Highly burled mesquite top<br />
-TX walnut back (there&#8217;s a bit of quilting in the figure)<br />
-Cocobolo neck, medium,slightly flat C-carve<br />
-Highly figured cocobolo fretboard w/12&#8243; radius<br />
-21 jumbo frets<br />
-Sperzel Sound Loc tuners w/graduated string post heights<br />
-Hipshot bridge<br />
-Cardinal single coil p/ups voiced specifically for this instrument (More midrange bark)<br />
-Ebony pickup covers<br />
-Cardinal varnish on body<br />
-No finish on neck or fretboard<br />
-Matching, inset cocobolo control cavity cover<br />
-Pearl side makers and 12th fret position markers<br />
-Gator case included<br />
-48 hour approval period, free ground shipping in the lower 48.<br />
-Price SOLD!!</p>
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		<title>DEMO SALE &#8211; Check it out.</title>
		<link>http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/blog/2009/05/04/demo-sale-check-it-out</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 15:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Evans</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WEST Proto #1 &#8211; Serial #&#8217;d and documented as a proto. Big neck, semi hollow $1399.00 

EAST Copper Top #1 &#8211; $1299.00 


EAST Mesquite &#8211; $1099.00 SOLD



All of these guitars are in perfect playing condition. They do have slight dings, small scratches and a bit of finish hazing. All frets have fresh crowns, and they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WEST Proto #1 &#8211; Serial #&#8217;d and documented as a proto. Big neck, semi hollow $1399.00 <strong></strong></p>
<div class="wpg2tag-image"><a href="http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/gallery2/d/162-4/IMG_0657.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=4b0331dcf641d6fa4db3e6387b596eb4" title="IMG_0657" rel="lightbox[57]"><img src="http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/gallery2/d/161-3/IMG_0657.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=4b0331dcf641d6fa4db3e6387b596eb4" width="103" height="150" id="IFid45" class="ImageFrame_None" alt="IMG_0657" longdesc="the WEST prototype "/></a></div>
<p>EAST Copper Top #1 &#8211; $1299.00 </p>
<div class="wpg2tag-image"><a href="http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/gallery2/d/352-4/IMG_0584.JPG?g2_GALLERYSID=4b0331dcf641d6fa4db3e6387b596eb4" title="IMG_0584" rel="lightbox[57]"><img src="http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/gallery2/d/351-3/IMG_0584.JPG?g2_GALLERYSID=4b0331dcf641d6fa4db3e6387b596eb4" width="113" height="150" id="IFid46" class="ImageFrame_None" alt="IMG_0584"/></a></div>
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<p>EAST Mesquite &#8211; $1099.00 <strong>SOLD</strong></p>
<div class="wpg2tag-image"><a href="http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/gallery2/d/343-4/IMG_0580.JPG?g2_GALLERYSID=4b0331dcf641d6fa4db3e6387b596eb4" title="IMG_0580" rel="lightbox[57]"><img src="http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/gallery2/d/342-3/IMG_0580.JPG?g2_GALLERYSID=4b0331dcf641d6fa4db3e6387b596eb4" width="113" height="150" id="IFid48" class="ImageFrame_None" alt="IMG_0580"/></a></div>
<div class="wpg2tag-image"><a href="http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/gallery2/d/346-4/IMG_0581.JPG?g2_GALLERYSID=4b0331dcf641d6fa4db3e6387b596eb4" title="IMG_0581" rel="lightbox[57]"><img src="http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/gallery2/d/345-3/IMG_0581.JPG?g2_GALLERYSID=4b0331dcf641d6fa4db3e6387b596eb4" width="113" height="150" id="IFid49" class="ImageFrame_None" alt="IMG_0581"/></a></div>
<div class="wpg2tag-image"><a href="http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/gallery2/d/349-4/IMG_0582.JPG?g2_GALLERYSID=4b0331dcf641d6fa4db3e6387b596eb4" title="IMG_0582" rel="lightbox[57]"><img src="http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/gallery2/d/348-3/IMG_0582.JPG?g2_GALLERYSID=4b0331dcf641d6fa4db3e6387b596eb4" width="113" height="150" id="IFid50" class="ImageFrame_None" alt="IMG_0582"/></a></div>
<p>All of these guitars are in perfect playing condition. They do have slight dings, small scratches and a bit of finish hazing. All frets have fresh crowns, and they play perfectly. Beautiful tones abound from all. Prices are &#8220;as is&#8221; with a 48 a hour approval period, and we&#8217;ll honor a full 1-year warranty. Gig bag included and free CONUS ground shipping.</p>
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		<title>ZENITH #1   $2199.00</title>
		<link>http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/blog/2009/05/04/zenith-1-229900</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 15:17:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Evans</dc:creator>
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EDIT: We will gladly add a neck pickup, tone control and 3-way switch, if desired. 
We went all out with our first production ZENITH. This new Cardinal platform will feature elements that are both traditional and Cardinal. Note the T-style bridge and custom wound Cardinal p/up. The bridge will accept other Cardinal p/up winds, as [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>EDIT</strong>: We will gladly add a neck pickup, tone control and 3-way switch, if desired. </p>
<p>We went all out with our first production ZENITH. This new Cardinal platform will feature elements that are both traditional and Cardinal. Note the T-style bridge and custom wound Cardinal p/up. The bridge will accept other Cardinal p/up winds, as well as myriad after market opportunities. Features include:</p>
<p>- 2-piece HIGHLY figured mesquite top<br />
- 1-piece semi-hollow TX ash back<br />
- Maple neck, baseball bat C-carve<br />
- Mesquite fretboard w/ 10&#8243; radius<br />
- 21 jumbo frets<br />
- 25.5&#8243; scale length<br />
- T-style bridge w/compensated saddles<br />
- Custom Cardinal p/up<br />
- Sperzel Sound Loc tuners w/graduated string posts<br />
- White-tailed deer bone nut<br />
- Cardinal gloss varnish on body<br />
- Tru-oil on neck and fretboard<br />
- $2199.00 w/case and free ground shipping in the lower 48<br />
- As usual, ZENITH #1 comes with a 48 hour approval period<br />
- Clips available on our blog. We can email them to you if needed</p>
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		<title>WEST Figured Texas Walnut on Mesquite $2399.00</title>
		<link>http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/blog/2009/04/11/west-figured-texas-walnut-on-mesquite-229900</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:50:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Evans</dc:creator>
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This spectacular WEST is ready for your guitar playing bliss. Features include:
- 2-piece figured TX walnut top
- 2-piece mesquite back
- TX walnut neck, medium C-carve, 1-11/16&#8243; nut width
- TX ebony f/b, 12&#8243; radius
- 21 jumbo frets
- 2 Cardinal single coils custom wound for the instrument, OOP in the middle position
- Volume, Tone, 3-way toggle
- Danish [...]]]></description>
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<p>This spectacular WEST is ready for your guitar playing bliss. Features include:</p>
<p>- 2-piece figured TX walnut top<br />
- 2-piece mesquite back<br />
- TX walnut neck, medium C-carve, 1-11/16&#8243; nut width<br />
- TX ebony f/b, 12&#8243; radius<br />
- 21 jumbo frets<br />
- 2 Cardinal single coils custom wound for the instrument, OOP in the middle position<br />
- Volume, Tone, 3-way toggle<br />
- Danish oil on body, varnish on neck<br />
- Locking Sperzel Tuners<br />
- Hipshot bridge<br />
- 7.2lbs<br />
-$2399.00 with a 48 hour approval period. Email us for more details<br />
-Gig bag and ground shipping in the lower 48 included in price.</p>
<p>This a fantastic instrument. The neck p/up is wound warm and clear at around 6.5K ohms. The bridge p/up is hotter and fuller in the upper mids. A great mix of mellow to rock tones. Playability is second to none. You can&#8217;t go wrong with this one.</p>
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		<title>WEST Bois d&#8217;Arc top on Mesquite  $2399.00 (SOLD)</title>
		<link>http://www.cardinalinstruments.com/blog/2009/03/31/west-bois-darc-top-on-mesquite-229900</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Evans</dc:creator>
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SOLD
It is a spectacular guitar. There&#8217;s no other way to describe her. We built two like this side-by-side, and this on is ready for your plucky fingers. Specs include:
- Semi hollow WEST construction
- 1-piece bois d&#8217;arc top
- 2-piece clear mesquite back
- Mesquite neck with a chunky C-carve
- Bois d&#8217;arc fret board with a 12&#8243; radius
- [...]]]></description>
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<p>SOLD</p>
<p>It is a spectacular guitar. There&#8217;s no other way to describe her. We built two like this side-by-side, and this on is ready for your plucky fingers. Specs include:</p>
<p>- Semi hollow WEST construction<br />
- 1-piece bois d&#8217;arc top<br />
- 2-piece clear mesquite back<br />
- Mesquite neck with a chunky C-carve<br />
- Bois d&#8217;arc fret board with a 12&#8243; radius<br />
- 2 Cardinal single coil pickups. Both have Alnico V magnets and are 9K+ K ohms<br />
- Custom Cardinal varnish<br />
- Hipshot bridge<br />
- Sperzel Sound-Loc tuners. Gotohs are optional on this guitar.<br />
- Volume, Tone and 3-way toggle controls.<br />
- 21 jumbo frets<br />
- 25.5&#8243; scale.<br />
- 2 pearl dots at the 12th fret<br />
- Pearl side markers<br />
- Padded gig bag included<br />
- 48 hour approval period. Contact us for details<br />
- Free ground shipping in the lower 48.</p>
<p>This WEST is stunning in person, and plays and sounds even better. A truly unique and uncompromising<br />
guitar.</p>
<p>SOLD</p>
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