“Seeking to address that problem, Ciari Guitars has created a uniquely engineered instrument that’s foldable for travel, a guitar that’s able to be stowed easily in most airplane overhead bins or under most airplane seats.”
“Guitar innovation is not dead.”
“....embracing some of these ultra-modular guitar designs will be the next "big thing" as it directly answers problems associated with modern touring and tight budgets in the music industry.”
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"We unleashed an approach that had been deemed impossible." With its innovative technology and updated Ascender model, Ciari Guitars is rising high as the industry’s premier travel guitar maker
By: Guitar Player Ciari founder Jonathan Spangler tells the story behind his company's innovative folding guitar design and technology The Ciari Ascender is shown here in various finishes and views. (from left) Black, showing the front; red, revealing the back; and white, presenting the guitar folded for transport. (Image credit: Courtesy Ciari Guitars) “I invented it because I wanted it,” says Jonathan Spangler, founder and CEO of Ciari Guitars, talking about the creation of his Ascender line of folding-neck electrics. As a musician and an attorney whose job mandated extensive travel, Spangler needed a full-sized guitar that could fit into the...
Ciari The Ascender Folding Guitar | Review
By Nick Jennison The Ascender Standard is the latest in Ciari's collection of stage-quality, full-size professional electric guitars with patented folding technology. This folding electric guitar features a surf-forward, satin basswood body, "wave top" 3+3 headstock, natural-neck finish with ebony fingerboard, Ciari locking tuners, master tone and volume electronics with pick-up selector, and our back "throttle" actuator. Nick Jennison tells us more. Close your eyes and think of the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words "travel guitar". It's probably not great, now is it? Maybe some short-scale atrocity with a body the shape of a...
Ciari Guitars Adds 2 New Models To The Ascender™ Line of Pro-Level Folding Electric Guitars
By: EIN Presswire Ascender P90 Duo™ and Ascender Standard Plus™ Offer Expanded Tonal and Aesthetic Options "These new pickup configurations and cosmetic enhancements allow musicians to express themselves more fully, anywhere and anytime inspiration unfolds. Jonathan Spangler, Founder and CEO” — Jonathan Spangler NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ciari Guitars is proud to introduce the Ascender P90 Duo™ and Ascender Standard Plus™, the latest additions to the manufacturer’s line of professional-grade, full-sized folding guitars. Combining award-winning design, expert luthier craftsmanship, and Plek playability, Nashville-crafted Ascenders are perfect for stage, studio, and everywhere in between.The Ascender...
“Imagine flying with a truly professional, high-quality guitar and not having to worry about an airline damaging it”: Steve Stevens’ new Ciari signature guitar is flight-friendly electric that folds up and can be stored under your seat
By: Jonathan Horsley It's a high-end electric with Bare Knuckle pickups, coil-splits, locking tuners, and it has a hinge that allows you to fold it in half and carry it onto planes, trains, and presumably automobiles too (Image credit: Bruno Telledo) It is that time of year in the northern hemisphere where our minds turn to summer holiday, and in turn to our travel guitars. These days are spoiled for choice. But Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens and Nashville’s Ciari Guitars have just teamed up for what might be the ultimate travel-friendly electric guitar – this thing folds away and can be stored under...
