Ascender Standard
This configuration is out of stock but can be made to order and typically ships within 2-4 weeks.
This configuration is out of stock but can be made to order and typically ships within 2-4 weeks.
30-day returns and a lifetime folding technology warranty.
30-day returns and a lifetime folding technology warranty.
Classic tone, modern convenience. The Ascender Standard is all about killer, vintage-inspired tone with a pair of Seymour Duncan ‘59 humbuckers at the bridge and neck. With long sustain, articulate clarity, and extended range, this all-purpose guitar excels at everything from soulful rhythms to heavy metal leads. Paired with its revolutionary folding design, the Standard is timeless, portable perfection.
Classic tone, modern convenience. The Ascender Standard is all about killer, vintage-inspired tone with a pair of Seymour Duncan ‘59 humbuckers at the bridge and neck. With long sustain, articulate clarity, and extended range, this all-purpose guitar excels at everything from soulful rhythms to heavy metal leads. Paired with its revolutionary folding design, the Standard is timeless, portable perfection.
Ascender Standard Electric Guitar
Classic Tone, Seamless Portability
The Ascender Standard offers a perfect balance of timeless tone, modern craftsmanship, and revolutionary portability. This full-sized electric guitar is equipped with dual Seymour Duncan ‘59 humbuckers that deliver warm, rich harmonics, silky sustain, and the classic sound of vintage rock and blues. From smooth, soulful melodies to roaring riffs, the Ascender Standard’s tonal range adapts effortlessly to your playing style.
Crafted with a weight-relieved basswood body and a PLEK-machined mahogany neck, the Ascender Standard provides exceptional comfort and precision. Its shallow C profile and premium ebony fingerboard ensure easy playability, while medium jumbo frets and softened edges allow for smooth transitions and extended playing sessions. Ciari’s custom locking tuners keep your strings perfectly in tune, whether you’re on stage or on the move.
Thanks to Ciari’s patented folding design, the Ascender Standard folds down to just 18.5 inches, making it the perfect companion for musicians who travel. The aircraft-grade aluminum hinge and floating tailpiece keep the strings secure and under tension, so your guitar is ready to perform as soon as it unfolds.
Finished in bold colors like Olympic White, Jet Black, Rampart Red, Virtual Blue, and Seafoam Green, the Ascender Standard stands out both visually and sonically. It comes with a Ciari Quilted Travel Bag for added convenience, ensuring you’re always ready to play.
Key Features:
- Dual Seymour Duncan ‘59 humbuckers for classic tone with rich harmonics and sustain.
- Lightweight basswood body and a PLEK-machined mahogany neck for ultimate playability.
- Innovative folding design for unmatched portability—folds to just 18.5 inches.
- Available in five striking colors, including Rampart Red and Seafoam Green.
- Includes Ciari Quilted Travel Bag for easy transport.
The Ascender Standard is the ideal guitar for players who want timeless tone and cutting-edge convenience in one exceptional instrument.
Ascender Standard Electric Guitar
Classic Tone, Seamless Portability
The Ascender Standard offers a perfect balance of timeless tone, modern craftsmanship, and revolutionary portability. This full-sized electric guitar is equipped with dual Seymour Duncan ‘59 humbuckers that deliver warm, rich harmonics, silky sustain, and the classic sound of vintage rock and blues. From smooth, soulful melodies to roaring riffs, the Ascender Standard’s tonal range adapts effortlessly to your playing style.
Crafted with a weight-relieved basswood body and a PLEK-machined mahogany neck, the Ascender Standard provides exceptional comfort and precision. Its shallow C profile and premium ebony fingerboard ensure easy playability, while medium jumbo frets and softened edges allow for smooth transitions and extended playing sessions. Ciari’s custom locking tuners keep your strings perfectly in tune, whether you’re on stage or on the move.
Thanks to Ciari’s patented folding design, the Ascender Standard folds down to just 18.5 inches, making it the perfect companion for musicians who travel. The aircraft-grade aluminum hinge and floating tailpiece keep the strings secure and under tension, so your guitar is ready to perform as soon as it unfolds.
Finished in bold colors like Olympic White, Jet Black, Rampart Red, Virtual Blue, and Seafoam Green, the Ascender Standard stands out both visually and sonically. It comes with a Ciari Quilted Travel Bag for added convenience, ensuring you’re always ready to play.
Key Features:
- Dual Seymour Duncan ‘59 humbuckers for classic tone with rich harmonics and sustain.
- Lightweight basswood body and a PLEK-machined mahogany neck for ultimate playability.
- Innovative folding design for unmatched portability—folds to just 18.5 inches.
- Available in five striking colors, including Rampart Red and Seafoam Green.
- Includes Ciari Quilted Travel Bag for easy transport.
The Ascender Standard is the ideal guitar for players who want timeless tone and cutting-edge convenience in one exceptional instrument.
- Body: Basswood, Weight Relieved
- 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: hand-rubbed Urethane
- Neck Hinge: Aircraft Aluminum
- Hinge Finish: Black Anodized
- Fretboard Material: Ebony Wood
- Fretboard Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- 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: Ciari Custom Locking
- Tuner Finish: Chrome
- Tuner Position: 3x3
- Pickups: Humbuckers
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 Neck
- Neck Pickup Output: 7.6 kΩ
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 Bridge
- Bridge Pickup Output: 8.2 kΩ
- Magnet Type: Alnico 5
- Pickup Covers: Nickel
- Pickup Type: Passive
- Pickup Switch: 3-Way
- Controls Knobs: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Knob Material: Knurled Aluminum
- Pot Resistance: 500 kΩ
- Pot Type: CTS Audio Taper
- Bridge: Nashville Tune-o-Matic
- Bridge Finish: Chrome
- Adjustable Bridge: Height & Intonation
- Tail Piece Material: Aluminum
- Tail Piece Type: Custom Actuator, Floating
- Folded String Tension: 3 lbs
- String Management: Yes
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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)
- PLEK Machined: Yes
- Strings: Di’Addario NYXL 10-46
- String Height: 4/64” (1.25 mm)
- Quilted Travel Bag
- Truss Rod Allen Key
- Bridge Allen Key
- Owners Manual
FACTORY SETUP
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
- Body: Basswood, Weight Relieved
- 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: hand-rubbed Urethane
- Neck Hinge: Aircraft Aluminum
- Hinge Finish: Black Anodized
- Fretboard Material: Ebony Wood
- Fretboard Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- 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: Ciari Custom Locking
- Tuner Finish: Chrome
- Tuner Position: 3x3
- Pickups: Humbuckers
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 Neck
- Neck Pickup Output: 7.6 kΩ
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 Bridge
- Bridge Pickup Output: 8.2 kΩ
- Magnet Type: Alnico 5
- Pickup Covers: Nickel
- Pickup Type: Passive
- Pickup Switch: 3-Way
- Controls Knobs: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Knob Material: Knurled Aluminum
- Pot Resistance: 500 kΩ
- Pot Type: CTS Audio Taper
- Bridge: Nashville Tune-o-Matic
- Bridge Finish: Chrome
- 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)
- PLEK Machined: Yes
- Strings: Di’Addario NYXL 10-46
- String Height: 4/64” (1.25 mm)
- Quilted Travel Bag
- Truss Rod Allen Key
- Bridge Allen Key
- Owners Manual
FACTORY SETUP
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
In-Stock Ascenders typically ship within 2-3 business days. Made to Order Ascenders typically ship within 2-4 weeks, longer for Custom Orders.
In-Stock Ascenders typically ship within 2-3 business days. Made to Order Ascenders typically ship within 2-4 weeks, longer for Custom Orders.
Ascender Standard
Ascender Standard
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Availability updates automatically from the selected Shopify variant.
30-day returns and a lifetime folding technology warranty.
30-day returns and a lifetime folding technology warranty.
Classic tone, modern convenience. The Ascender Standard is all about killer, vintage-inspired tone with a pair of Seymour Duncan ‘59 humbuckers at the bridge and neck. With long sustain, articulate clarity, and extended range, this all-purpose guitar excels at everything from soulful rhythms to heavy metal leads. Paired with its revolutionary folding design, the Standard is timeless, portable perfection.
Classic tone, modern convenience. The Ascender Standard is all about killer, vintage-inspired tone with a pair of Seymour Duncan ‘59 humbuckers at the bridge and neck. With long sustain, articulate clarity, and extended range, this all-purpose guitar excels at everything from soulful rhythms to heavy metal leads. Paired with its revolutionary folding design, the Standard is timeless, portable perfection.
In-Stock Ascenders typically ship within 2-3 business days. Made to Order Ascenders typically ship within 2-4 weeks, longer for Custom Orders.
In-Stock Ascenders typically ship within 2-3 business days. Made to Order Ascenders typically ship within 2-4 weeks, longer for Custom Orders.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee- Lifetime Folding Technology Warranty
Trusted By Musicians Who Depend On Their Gear
Professional musicians rely on Ascender because they need performance first and portability second.
Pro Guitar First
Built To Perform Like A Professional Guitar. Because It Is One.
Before it solves travel, the Ascender solves tone, feel, playability, and performance.
24.75" Scale Length
22 Frets. No Compromise.
PLEK Optimized Neck
Precision setup and exceptional playability.
Seymour Duncan Electronics
Professional-grade tone trusted worldwide.
Nashville Craftsmanship
Luthier-assembled with US and global parts.
Why Ascender Exists
The Travel Guitar Problem. Solved.
The patented Ascender folding system transforms a full-size electric guitar into a travel-ready companion in seconds.
From This
Traditional Guitar Travel
- Bulky and expensive
- Airline stress and damage risk
- Travel limitations on your creativity
To This
Ascender
- Your guitar everywhere you go
- Full-size performance, always
- Ready to play in seconds
The mechanism
Fold. Pack. Fly. Play.
The patented Ascender folding system transforms a full-size electric guitar into a travel-ready companion in seconds.
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Fold -
Backpack & Travel -
Ready To Play
Why It Stays In Tune
Engineering For Repeatable Performance
The Collection
Find Your Perfect Ascender
The patented Ascender folding system transforms a full-size electric guitar into a travel-ready companion in seconds.
Built For The Way Musicians Actually Travel
Fly Dates/Touring
Bring your own trusted instrument.
Studio Sessions
Keep your sound consistent.
Hotels & Practice
Play anywhere.
Lifestyle
Your guitar, wherever you go.
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