Ascender Trio Plus
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.
The Ascender Trio Plus takes the popular Trio model one step further to be the most versatile Ascender offering to date. The Trio Plus adds coil tapped Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers to switch from humbucker chunk to single coil chime in an instant. Seymour Duncan Vintage Staggered Strat single coil pickups add a legendary voice and capture the nuances of your personal touch. The Trio Plus offers high gloss finishes and body binding for a polished look. Stress free portability combined with the ultimate in versatility create one guitar for any gig, anywhere.
The Ascender Trio Plus takes the popular Trio model one step further to be the most versatile Ascender offering to date. The Trio Plus adds coil tapped Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers to switch from humbucker chunk to single coil chime in an instant. Seymour Duncan Vintage Staggered Strat single coil pickups add a legendary voice and capture the nuances of your personal touch. The Trio Plus offers high gloss finishes and body binding for a polished look. Stress free portability combined with the ultimate in versatility create one guitar for any gig, anywhere.
Ascender Trio Plus Electric Guitar Premium Portability and Unmatched Versatility
The Ascender Trio Plus is the pinnacle of versatility, form and function. One guitar, any gig anywhere. The Trio Plus combines Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers with Seymour Duncan Vintage Staggered Strat single coil pickups in three confifgurations, HSS, HSH and SSS. Coil tapped humbuckers add a single coil voice at the push of a volume and tone pot for the ultimate in tonal variety. A familiar 5 way switch and Volume, Tone, Tone set up allows for unlimited tones at your fingertips in a familiar format and spacing.
The mahogany neck features a smooth, shallow C profile and a premium ebony fingerboard for effortless playability. PLEK-machined for precision, the neck offers flawless action, while medium jumbo frets and softened edges ensure comfort during extended sessions. Ciari’s locking tuners keep the guitar perfectly in tune—even after being folded down to a travel-friendly 18.5 inches. Designed for portability, the Ascender Standard Plus is crafted with touring and travel in mind. The patented folding mechanism uses an aircraft-grade aluminum hinge and a floating tailpiece to keep strings securely in place during transit. Weighing just 7.9 pounds, the guitar fits easily into its included quilted travel bag and can be paired with the optional Ciari Deluxe Carryall Backpack for added convenience.
Finished in stunning Olympic White Gloss or Jet Black Gloss, each model features contrast binding and a stylish custom pickguard for a sophisticated look. This guitar is built for every player who demands more from their instrument.
Key Features:
- Seymour Duncan ‘59 humbuckers with push/pull coil taps for versatile tone.
- Seymour Duncan Vintage Staggered Strat single coil pickups.
- Lightweight basswood body and PLEK-machined mahogany neck for comfort and playability.
- Revolutionary folding design for unmatched portability—folds down to just 18.5 inches.
- Premium nitro-gloss finish in Olympic White Gloss or Jet Black Gloss, with contrast binding.
- Comes with a Ciari Quilted Travel Bag; optional Deluxe Carryall Backpack available.
With the Ascender Trio Plus, you get world-class tone, professional-grade performance, and an instrument that fits effortlessly into your lifestyle. Whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or on the move, this guitar is your perfect companion and ready for any gig, anywhere.
Ascender Trio Plus Electric Guitar Premium Portability and Unmatched Versatility
The Ascender Trio Plus is the pinnacle of versatility, form and function. One guitar, any gig anywhere. The Trio Plus combines Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers with Seymour Duncan Vintage Staggered Strat single coil pickups in three confifgurations, HSS, HSH and SSS. Coil tapped humbuckers add a single coil voice at the push of a volume and tone pot for the ultimate in tonal variety. A familiar 5 way switch and Volume, Tone, Tone set up allows for unlimited tones at your fingertips in a familiar format and spacing.
The mahogany neck features a smooth, shallow C profile and a premium ebony fingerboard for effortless playability. PLEK-machined for precision, the neck offers flawless action, while medium jumbo frets and softened edges ensure comfort during extended sessions. Ciari’s locking tuners keep the guitar perfectly in tune—even after being folded down to a travel-friendly 18.5 inches. Designed for portability, the Ascender Standard Plus is crafted with touring and travel in mind. The patented folding mechanism uses an aircraft-grade aluminum hinge and a floating tailpiece to keep strings securely in place during transit. Weighing just 7.9 pounds, the guitar fits easily into its included quilted travel bag and can be paired with the optional Ciari Deluxe Carryall Backpack for added convenience.
Finished in stunning Olympic White Gloss or Jet Black Gloss, each model features contrast binding and a stylish custom pickguard for a sophisticated look. This guitar is built for every player who demands more from their instrument.
Key Features:
- Seymour Duncan ‘59 humbuckers with push/pull coil taps for versatile tone.
- Seymour Duncan Vintage Staggered Strat single coil pickups.
- Lightweight basswood body and PLEK-machined mahogany neck for comfort and playability.
- Revolutionary folding design for unmatched portability—folds down to just 18.5 inches.
- Premium nitro-gloss finish in Olympic White Gloss or Jet Black Gloss, with contrast binding.
- Comes with a Ciari Quilted Travel Bag; optional Deluxe Carryall Backpack available.
With the Ascender Trio Plus, you get world-class tone, professional-grade performance, and an instrument that fits effortlessly into your lifestyle. Whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or on the move, this guitar is your perfect companion and ready for any gig, anywhere.
- Body: Basswood, Weight Relieved
- Body Finish: Polyurethane
- Guitar Size: Full-sized
- Orientations: Right 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 Fret: 2.1" (54.4 mm)
- Neck Length Overall: 23" (584 mm)
- Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 0.86" (21.9 mm)
- Neck Thickness 12th Fret: 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: SSS, HSS, HSH
- Neck Pickups: Seymour Duncan '59 or Vintage Staggered Strat
- Neck '59 Output: 7.6 kΩ
- Neck Single-Coil Output: 13.3 kΩ
- Middle Single-Coil Output: 13.3 kΩ
- Bridge '59 Output: 8.2 kΩ
- Bridge Single-Coil Output: 13.3 kΩ
- Magnet Type: Alnico 5
- '59 Pickup Covers: Nickel
- Single Coil Pickup Covers: Black
- Pickup Type: Passive
- Pickup Switch: 5-way
- Knobs: Master Volume, Two Tone
- Knob Material: Knurled Aluminum
- Pot Resistance: 500 kΩ
- Pot Type: CTS Audio Taper
- Bridge: Nashville Tune-o-Matic
- Bridge Finish: Chrome
- Bridge Adjust: Height & Intonation
- Tail Piece Material: Aluminum
- Tail Piece Type: Floating Actuator
- 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: D'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
- Orientations: Right 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 Fret: 2.1" (54.4 mm)
- Neck Length Overall: 23" (584 mm)
- Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 0.86" (21.9 mm)
- Neck Thickness 12th Fret: 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: SSS, HSS, HSH
- Neck Pickups: Seymour Duncan '59 or Vintage Staggered Strat
- Neck '59 Output: 7.6 kΩ
- Neck Single-Coil Output: 13.3 kΩ
- Middle Single-Coil Output: 13.3 kΩ
- Bridge '59 Output: 8.2 kΩ
- Bridge Single-Coil Output: 13.3 kΩ
- Magnet Type: Alnico 5
- '59 Pickup Covers: Nickel
- Single Coil Pickup Covers: Black
- Pickup Type: Passive
- Pickup Switch: 5-way
- Knobs: Master Volume, Two Tone
- Knob Material: Knurled Aluminum
- Pot Resistance: 500 kΩ
- Pot Type: CTS Audio Taper
- Bridge: Nashville Tune-o-Matic
- Bridge Finish: Chrome
- Bridge Adjust: Height & Intonation
- Tail Piece Material: Aluminum
- Tail Piece Type: Floating Actuator
- 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: D'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 Trio Plus
Ascender Trio Plus
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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.
The Ascender Trio Plus takes the popular Trio model one step further to be the most versatile Ascender offering to date. The Trio Plus adds coil tapped Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers to switch from humbucker chunk to single coil chime in an instant. Seymour Duncan Vintage Staggered Strat single coil pickups add a legendary voice and capture the nuances of your personal touch. The Trio Plus offers high gloss finishes and body binding for a polished look. Stress free portability combined with the ultimate in versatility create one guitar for any gig, anywhere.
The Ascender Trio Plus takes the popular Trio model one step further to be the most versatile Ascender offering to date. The Trio Plus adds coil tapped Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers to switch from humbucker chunk to single coil chime in an instant. Seymour Duncan Vintage Staggered Strat single coil pickups add a legendary voice and capture the nuances of your personal touch. The Trio Plus offers high gloss finishes and body binding for a polished look. Stress free portability combined with the ultimate in versatility create one guitar for any gig, anywhere.
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
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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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