Kardinal Guitars has introduced the Kardinal Bass: a four-string electric bass designed to offer professional-grade tone at a very accessible price. Available for pre-order through November 20, 2026, the Kardinal Bass ships with a spec sheet that punches well above its $549 pre-order price.

The Kardinal Bass features a neck-through mahogany body design, delivering superior resonance and sustain compared to bolt-on alternatives, and its quilted maple top provides eye-grabbing appeal. It features a rosewood fretboard with a 12″ radius and stainless steel frets.

At the heart of the Kardinal Bass are a pair of custom-wound dual-coil soapbar pickups loaded with Alnico V magnets, which deliver a warmer, fuller character than ceramic alternatives, with greater dynamic sensitivity and reduced string pull for improved sustain. The result is a passive bass that responds to how hard you dig in, cleans up when you back off, and sits in a mix without fighting for space. Full-size pots and a simple Vol/Tone/Blend layout keep everything player-focused and intuitive.

The Kardinal Bass is available in three launch colors: Cardinal Red, Sapphire Blue, and Midnight Black.

Kardinal Bass Key Features:

• Neck-through mahogany body construction for enhanced resonance and sustain
• Quilted maple top with flame maple binding
• Rosewood fretboard, 12” radius, 22 stainless steel frets
• Dual-coil soapbar pickups, custom wound with Alnico V magnets
• Passive electronics: Volume, Tone, Blend with full-size pots
• 34″ scale length, 40mm nut width, Graph Tech nut, brass saddle bridge

Price: $549

The Kardinal Bass is available exclusively through kardinalguitars.com 

Pre-orders are open now through November 20, 2026.