Unmatched Playability
Simple does not mean easy.
Every curve and contour was refined for comfort, control and precision. Built to feel effortless under the hand, whether you are locking into tight rhythm work or pushing into more expressive territory.
Power of Simplicity
Sometimes less is more.
With two pickups (or now even a single pickup) and a lone volume knob, the Cardinal removes everything unnecessary.What remains is a direct connection between your hands, the instrument and the audience.
Perfection of wood & craft
Tone built from the ground up.
TEW Maple necks paired with TEW Swamp Ash and Okoume bodies create a solid tonal foundation for both regular and extended-scale instruments. From 25.4″ to 30″, these bring out the full nuance of modern heavy playing.
“I’ve always been a big fan of very simple guitars & minimalist approach. I feel like they just give you more than you put in.”
– Adam Christianson