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Steve Stevens Premier Ascender

A premium full-size electric guitar engineered for serious musicians who refuse to compromise when they travel.

Full-Size 24.75" Scale
Folds In Seconds
Rebel Yell Pick-Ups from Bare Knuckle
Nashville-Crafted
$3,499.00 USD In Stock
Availability

This model is in stock and typically ships within 2-3 business days.

This model is in stock and typically ships within 2-3 business days.

Returns & Warranty

30-day returns and a lifetime folding technology warranty.

30-day returns and a lifetime folding technology warranty.

Product Details

The Steve Stevens Signature Ascender Premier is the pinnacle of guitar craftsmanship, delivering iconic tone and style for elite musicians. Designed in collaboration with Steve Stevens, it combines high-performance electronics, Ciari's patented folding technology, and distinctive Ray Gun-inspired details.

Bare Knuckle Ray Gun pickups provide clarity and dynamic response from warm leads to powerful high-gain tones. Coil-splitting expands the tonal range, while an LED selector switch glows red, green, or blue to indicate the active pickup configuration.

Bezel tuners provide precise adjustment, and premium electronics with stacked pots offer independent control. The shallow-C mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, medium jumbo frets, softened edges, and PLEK-machined setup are designed for comfortable professional playability.

The Premier folds to 18.5 inches for travel and is available in Josie Pink, Jet Black Gloss, and Olympic White Gloss, with right- and left-handed configurations.

Key Features

  • Bare Knuckle Ray Gun pickups for dynamic, precise tone
  • Coil-splitting functionality for versatile sound options
  • LED selector switch with red, green, and blue indicators
  • Bezel tuners for accurate tuning
  • Premium electronics with stacked pots
  • Josie Pink, Jet Black Gloss, and Olympic White Gloss finishes
  • Trapezoid inlays and Ray Gun-inspired design elements

The Steve Stevens Signature Ascender Premier is the pinnacle of guitar craftsmanship, delivering iconic tone and style for elite musicians. Designed in collaboration with Steve Stevens, it combines high-performance electronics, Ciari's patented folding technology, and distinctive Ray Gun-inspired details.

Bare Knuckle Ray Gun pickups provide clarity and dynamic response from warm leads to powerful high-gain tones. Coil-splitting expands the tonal range, while an LED selector switch glows red, green, or blue to indicate the active pickup configuration.

Bezel tuners provide precise adjustment, and premium electronics with stacked pots offer independent control. The shallow-C mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, medium jumbo frets, softened edges, and PLEK-machined setup are designed for comfortable professional playability.

The Premier folds to 18.5 inches for travel and is available in Josie Pink, Jet Black Gloss, and Olympic White Gloss, with right- and left-handed configurations.

Key Features

  • Bare Knuckle Ray Gun pickups for dynamic, precise tone
  • Coil-splitting functionality for versatile sound options
  • LED selector switch with red, green, and blue indicators
  • Bezel tuners for accurate tuning
  • Premium electronics with stacked pots
  • Josie Pink, Jet Black Gloss, and Olympic White Gloss finishes
  • Trapezoid inlays and Ray Gun-inspired design elements
Specifications
  • Body: Basswood, Weight Relieved, Gloss with Binding
  • Body Finish: Polyurethane
  • Guitar Size: Full-sized
  • Orientation: Right-handed or Left-handed
  • Neck Type: Bolt-On
  • Neck Scale: 24 ¾"
  • Neck Radius: 12"
  • Neck Shape: Shallow C
  • Neck Width Nut: 1.7" (43.2 mm)
  • Neck Width 12th: 2.1" (54.4 mm)
  • Neck Length Overall: 23" (584 mm)
  • Neck Thickness 1st: 0.86" (21.9 mm)
  • Neck Thickness 12th: 0.96" (24.4 mm)
  • Neck Edges: Softened
  • Neck Material: Mahogany Wood
  • Neck Finish: Gloss Pink (Josie) or Natural (White and Black)
  • Neck Inlay: Trapezoids
  • Neck Hinge: Aircraft Aluminum
  • Hinge Finish: Black Anodized
  • Fretboard Material: Ebony Wood
  • Fretboard Length: 18"
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
  • Fret Material: Nickel-Silver
  • Nut Material: TUSQ - Graph Tech
  • Truss Rod: Yes
  • Headstock: Formica Veneer
  • Tuners: Locking
  • Tuner Finish: Chrome
  • Tuner Position: 3x3
  • Pickups: Black Bare Knuckle Ray Gun Humbuckers
  • Neck Pickup: Bare Knuckle Rebel Yell Humbucker
  • Neck Pickup Output: 8.1 kΩ
  • Bridge Pickup: Bare Knuckle Rebel Yell Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Output: 14.4 kΩ
  • Magnet Type: Alnico 5
  • Pickup Covers: Nickel
  • Pickup Type: Passive
  • Pickup Switch: 3-Way
  • Electronics: Stacked Pots, Mini-Switch Coil Splits
  • Knob Material: Knurled Aluminum
  • Pot Resistance: 500 kΩ
  • Pot Type: CTS Audio Taper
  • Bridge: Nashville Tune-o-Matic Roller
  • Bridge Finish: Black
  • Adjustable Bridge: Height & Intonation
  • Tail Piece Material: Aluminum
  • Tail Piece Type: Custom Actuator, Floating
  • Folded String Tension: 3 lbs
  • String Management: Yes
  • Weights & Dimensions
  • Guitar: 7.9 lbs ± 0.4 (3.6 kg ± 0.2)
  • Guitar + Travel Bag: 8.9 lbs ± 0.5 (4.0 kg ± 0.3)
  • Guitar + Bag + Backpack: 10.9 lbs ± 0.5 (4.9 kg ± 0.3)
  • Guitar Length: 36.1" (916 mm)
  • Folded Length: 18.5" (470 mm)
  • Guitar Depth: 1.75"
  • Guitar Body Width: 12.6" (321 mm)
  • Factory Setup
  • PLEK Machined: Yes
  • Strings: D'Addario NYXL 10-46
  • String Height: 4/64" (1.25 mm)
  • Included Accessories
  • Truss Rod Allen Key
  • Bridge Allen Key
  • Owner's Manual
  • Quilted Travel Bag
  • Body: Basswood, Weight Relieved, Gloss with Binding
  • Body Finish: Polyurethane
  • Guitar Size: Full-sized
  • Orientation: Right-handed or Left-handed
  • Neck Type: Bolt-On
  • Neck Scale: 24 ¾"
  • Neck Radius: 12"
  • Neck Shape: Shallow C
  • Neck Width Nut: 1.7" (43.2 mm)
  • Neck Width 12th: 2.1" (54.4 mm)
  • Neck Length Overall: 23" (584 mm)
  • Neck Thickness 1st: 0.86" (21.9 mm)
  • Neck Thickness 12th: 0.96" (24.4 mm)
  • Neck Edges: Softened
  • Neck Material: Mahogany Wood
  • Neck Finish: Gloss Pink (Josie) or Natural (White and Black)
  • Neck Inlay: Trapezoids
  • Neck Hinge: Aircraft Aluminum
  • Hinge Finish: Black Anodized
  • Fretboard Material: Ebony Wood
  • Fretboard Length: 18"
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
  • Fret Material: Nickel-Silver
  • Nut Material: TUSQ - Graph Tech
  • Truss Rod: Yes
  • Headstock: Formica Veneer
  • Tuners: Locking
  • Tuner Finish: Chrome
  • Tuner Position: 3x3
  • Pickups: Black Bare Knuckle Ray Gun Humbuckers
  • Neck Pickup: Bare Knuckle Rebel Yell Humbucker
  • Neck Pickup Output: 8.1 kΩ
  • Bridge Pickup: Bare Knuckle Rebel Yell Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Output: 14.4 kΩ
  • Magnet Type: Alnico 5
  • Pickup Covers: Nickel
  • Pickup Type: Passive
  • Pickup Switch: 3-Way
  • Electronics: Stacked Pots, Mini-Switch Coil Splits
  • Knob Material: Knurled Aluminum
  • Pot Resistance: 500 kΩ
  • Pot Type: CTS Audio Taper
  • Bridge: Nashville Tune-o-Matic Roller
  • Bridge Finish: Black
  • Adjustable Bridge: Height & Intonation
  • Tail Piece Material: Aluminum
  • Tail Piece Type: Custom Actuator, Floating
  • Folded String Tension: 3 lbs
  • String Management: Yes
  • Weights & Dimensions
  • Guitar: 7.9 lbs ± 0.4 (3.6 kg ± 0.2)
  • Guitar + Travel Bag: 8.9 lbs ± 0.5 (4.0 kg ± 0.3)
  • Guitar + Bag + Backpack: 10.9 lbs ± 0.5 (4.9 kg ± 0.3)
  • Guitar Length: 36.1" (916 mm)
  • Folded Length: 18.5" (470 mm)
  • Guitar Depth: 1.75"
  • Guitar Body Width: 12.6" (321 mm)
  • Factory Setup
  • PLEK Machined: Yes
  • Strings: D'Addario NYXL 10-46
  • String Height: 4/64" (1.25 mm)
  • Included Accessories
  • Truss Rod Allen Key
  • Bridge Allen Key
  • Owner's Manual
  • Quilted Travel Bag
Shipping & Delivery

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Crafting Information*

Each Nashville-crafted Ascender is luthier-assembled in Nashville with globally sourced parts, PLEK technology, and hand-crafted neck construction and adjustment, fret work, and setup for professional playability.

Each Nashville-crafted Ascender is luthier-assembled in Nashville with globally sourced parts, PLEK technology, and hand-crafted neck construction and adjustment, fret work, and setup for professional playability.

Finish Color
Josie Pink Gloss
Pickups

Dual Rebel Yell Humbuckers, Coil Splits w/Independent Tone & Volume, Bezel Tuner, Ray Gun LEDs, Trapezoid Inlay Fingerboard

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The Inspiration

Meet Steve Stevens

Legendary guitarist, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and the creative force behind Billy Idol's iconic sound. Steve Stevens has spent decades touring the world, demanding instruments that perform flawlessly under pressure — and that can keep up with his relentless travel schedule.

"The Ascender is the first guitar I've played that doesn't make me choose between convenience and tone. It folds, it travels, and it sounds incredible every single time."

40+Years Performing

15+World Tours

GrammyAward Winner

Why Professionals Choose It

Built for the Road. Engineered for the Stage.

The Mechanism

Fold. Fly. Unfold. Play.

The Ascender's patented folding mechanism is the result of years of engineering and collaboration with touring professionals. It's not a compromise, it's an innovation.

Release Actuator

Loosens Strings & Unlocks Neck Hinge

Gently Fold Neck

Symmetrical Folding Due to Mid-Neck Hinge

Travel Stress-Free

Personal Item on Most Airlines, Underseat or Overhead

Unfold & Play Anywhere

Seconds from Backpack to the Stage, Studio or Practice

Full Specifications

Built to Professional Standards

  • Body Wood: Basswood
  • Body Finish: Gloss Pink (Josie only), White Gloss or Black Gloss, all with binding
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Finish: Gloss Pink (Josie) or natural (White and Black)
  • Fretboard Material: Ebony
  • Fret Material: Nickel-Silver
  • Nut Material: TUSQ (Graph Tech)
  • Headstock Veneer: Garolite
  • Neck Hinge Material: Aircraft Aluminum
  • Hinge Finish: Black Anodized
  • Tuner Finish: Black
  • Pickup Magnet: Roughcast Alnico 5
  • Pickup Covers: Solid German Nickel Silver (Black) with Ray Gun logo
  • Knob Material: Aluminum (Black)
  • Bridge Finish: Black
Built to Professional Standards

Model Comparison

Which Ascender Is For Me?

Body Wood
Basswood, Weight Relieved
Fretboard
Ebony with Dot Inlays
Finish
Gloss Body, Gloss Neck
Pickups
Bare Knuckle Rebel Yell Humbuckers
Frets
Nickel-Silver Medium Jumbo
Artist Signature
✓
Certificate of Authenticity
✓
Price
$2,999.00
Steve Stevens Ascender Platinum
Body Wood
Basswood, Weight Relieved
Fretboard
Ebony with Trapezoid Inlays
Finish
Gloss Body, Gloss Neck
Pickups
Bare Knuckle Rebel Yell Humbuckers
Frets
Nickel-Silver Medium Jumbo
Artist Signature
✓
Certificate of Authenticity
✓
Price
$3,499.00
Steve Stevens Ascender Premier

The Collection

Your Stage Is Everywhere.
Your Guitar Should Be Too.

Join musicians worldwide who've made the switch to the only guitar built for stage, studio, and everywhere in between