We've had a number of Cardinal Series guitars come through the Shack -- but this is the first CS-350 we've found, the model second from the top of the line.
As you an see and hear in the demo video (of an earlier red CS-250, but this sounds just as good), the CS models are as good as advertised. No surprise, they are another product of the legendary Matsumoku factory.
The pair of Protomatic V zebra pickups are outstanding, and there are two toggles, one to switch between humbucker and single coil mode for added tonal versatility, and another for phase inversion.
The quality and musicality of the CS Series is quite exceptional. The C-shaped, three-piece maple neck is straight and comfortable, action is low, great frets and upscale tuners make this a joy to play. Comes with a padded gig bag.
The contoured, light SG-inspired ash body is light and comfortable. A few minor marks and chips in the pictures.
For those keen on specs: 24.75 scale length, 22 frets on rosewood, two volume and two tone knobs. .
We have lots of other great guitars and gear -- a rare 1966 Kay Galaxie II, several supercool U.S.-made Sano amps and a 1965 KAPA Continental. Plus there is more fantastic stuff we are getting ready to list, so please check out the rest of the shop and point friends and fellow musicians our way.
https://reverb.com/shop/automaticjack
Also check our feedback to buy with confidence in us, and please feel free to ask any questions about this or any of our other guitars and amps.
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FM | High Fidelity Restorations
Also check out our new venture
in social entrepreneurship --
https://reverb.com/shop/fm --
where 50% of the net proceeds of each sale will go to
nonprofit organizations. See our new spinoff shop for more details, but the shorthand for this project is: You Donate. We Renovate. 50% of the Net Proceeds Help Innovate the World. This is our vision for "good" business.
About Automatic Jack
As with all the axes in the Automatic Jack Shack, the Swede -- my guitar
craftsman and collaborator in gear -- has given this his full treatment,
checking, fixing and optimizing all the electronics, hardware and
functionality from headstock on down. Of course, our vintage is
old stuff,
so bear in mind that many of our listings are for 30-40+ year-old
instruments, with the typical kind of wear and quirks that comes with
that. Vintage gear tends to be imperfect and in need of ongoing care. We
are dedicated to delivering the most playable, high-quality and
modestly-priced guitars and gear we can. But we are players and people.
We want to offer great deals and deal with great people.
