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Every guitar lover has seen the viral video by Canadian musician Dave Carroll, United Breaks Guitars, and winced at the thought of their favorite instrument being damaged or even ruined by a careless airline handler who knows not what he does. Traveling musicians swap horror stories about the unique challenges and ensuing anxiety that sets in while traveling with an electric guitar.  Even Dweezil Zappa, certified guitar royalty, is at the mercy of airlines, which may or may not treat a treasured guitar with the care that it deserves. In 2017, while traveling to Gear Fest in Indiana, the headstock on Zappa’s...

Every Friday during the summer, Music @ The Shed features live music by regional and national bands at the coolest outdoor music venue in Northwest Wisconsin. Kai Brewster, a close friend of Ciari Guitars, rocked his “Goldie” Ascender Custom with Minneapolis-based The Plott Hounds, while lead singer Noah was only the second person to play our Ascender Standard which debuted at Summer NAMM the week before. Be sure to check out and follow The Plott Hounds—they’ve created a dedicated grassroots following with their blend of Southern Rock & Roll, hints of Funky Blues and paying homage to the Outlaw Country...

Ciari Guitars CEO & Founder Jonathan Spangler was spotted holding an Ascender Custom guitar in Music & Sound Retailer Magazine’s cover story, Summer NAMM is back! First in-person NAMM Show in 18 months brought high spirits. Check him out on page 22, or read the full recap of Ciari Guitars at Summer NAMM. Read Full Article Here.

  “We've seen our fair share of nice electric guitars these past few days, but we certainly haven't seen any that can be folded!” Read Full Article