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  At Ciari Guitars, we often are asked the question, “Why not invest in a hard case instead?” We’ve taken the time to analyze the real costs of flying with a guitar. Gig bags, hard cases and overhead bins Average cost of a guitar gig bag: $50-$100Average cost of a hard guitar case: $150-$300Will these fit inside an overhead bin: maybe? Gig bags, which are usually lightweight and easy to carry, include padded compartments made from soft material like nylon. Hard shell cases are molded guitar cases made from more durable materials like wood and vinyl. Prices, sizes and shapes...

See the Ascender make its network debut in the hands of GRAMMY®-winning artist Darius Rucker's guitarist, Quinton Gibson, during New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash, live on CBS.

Ciari Guitars is one of the proud sponsors of Nashville's first Wedgewood-Houston Music Fest! Come out for a day filled with great music and food trucks, and best of all, hear the Ascender live in the hands of some incredible artists. Also, be sure to stop by the Ciari Guitars Nashville Artist Lounge (sponsored by Jackalope Brewery) to see our production facility and demo the Ascender yourself! Click here to get your free tix! Details: 1301 Pillow Street, Nashville TNSeptember 10thStarting at 11am Lineup: Jaye MadisonTrevor BouldenB'rightbackThe Bayou BanditsJustin Biltonen (of 3 doors down)Raine SternSanta Cruz Food available from local food...

  NAMM 2022: Back in 2020, Ciari Guitars stunned audiences with its foldable Ascender Custom electric guitar, which brought an all-new-meaning to the phrase “travel guitar." Now, the San Diego-based brand is back with an equally fascinating build, the Ascender Standard – an updated, more affordable version of the Ascender platform, which was built in collaboration with industry legends, Grover Jackson and Joe Glaser. And when we say more affordable, we really mean it: with a targeted MAP of $1,800, it weighs in at over $1,000 cheaper than its $2,999-priced predecessor.  Click to continue reading...