Ascender Series · Owner's Resource
Your AscenderUser Guide
For Stage, Studio, and Everywhere in Between.
Welcome to the family. Everything you need to get the most from your Ascender lives right here — from your first unfold to a fresh set of strings. Short videos, straight from the Nashville workshop.
Welcome
Welcome to the Ciari Family
A personal hello from founder and CEO Jonathan Spangler. A few words on what you're holding, why we built it, and the journeys it was made for. Consider this your first departure.
Folding & Unfolding
Fold. Play. Depart.
The move that started it all. Watch the best-practice way to fold your Ascender down for travel and bring it back to full playing form in seconds — smooth, safe, and ready for the plane, the stage, and everywhere between.
String Changing
A Fresh Set of Strings
Changing strings on a folding instrument has a rhythm of its own. Here's the workshop-approved method — how to unwind, route, and tune up so your Ascender keeps its full-scale tone and folds down exactly as it should.
Troubleshooting
If Something Feels Off
Every so often a question comes up on the road. Walk through the most common ones — tuning stability, the folding mechanism, hardware and setup — with clear, calm fixes so you can get back to playing fast.
Still have questions?
We're Here for the Whole Journey
Crafted your way — supported every mile.
Our Nashville team knows every Ascender inside and out. If a video didn't cover it, reach out — we'll get you back on the road.