Ascender Trio
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.
One guitar, infinite possibilities. The Ascender Trio redefines versatility with three Seymour Duncan pickup configurations. Choose the classic sparkle and chime of the SSS setup, the bold, high-gain crunch of the HSS with a ‘59 humbucker in the bridge, or the rich, balanced warmth of the HSH with dual humbuckers. From vintage vibes to modern edge, the Trio adapts to every playing style with effortless portability.
One guitar, infinite possibilities. The Ascender Trio redefines versatility with three Seymour Duncan pickup configurations. Choose the classic sparkle and chime of the SSS setup, the bold, high-gain crunch of the HSS with a ‘59 humbucker in the bridge, or the rich, balanced warmth of the HSH with dual humbuckers. From vintage vibes to modern edge, the Trio adapts to every playing style with effortless portability.
Ascender Trio Electric Guitar
The Ultimate in Tonal Versatility
The Ascender Trio is an incredibly versatile guitar in the Ciari lineup, offering three customizable pickup configurations to meet the needs of every player. Choose the SSS setup for sparkling, single-coil clarity, the HSS configuration for bold, balanced tone with a Seymour Duncan ‘59 humbucker in the bridge, or the HSH option for high-gain crunch with humbuckers at both the bridge and neck. With this tonal flexibility, the Ascender Trio is the ultimate tool for exploring your sound.
Built for both performance and portability, the Ascender Trio features a weight-relieved basswood body and a natural-finish mahogany neck with a premium ebony fingerboard. PLEK-machined for optimal action and playability, this guitar is designed for comfort during every session. The custom Ciari locking tuners ensure your tuning remains perfect, even after folding.
Ciari’s patented folding mechanism allows the Ascender Trio to collapse to 18.5 inches for effortless travel. The aircraft-grade aluminum hinge and floating tailpiece keep the strings secure during transit, so you’re ready to perform wherever inspiration strikes.
Finished in stunning colors like Virtual Blue, Seafoam Green, and Rampart Red, the Ascender Trio makes a bold statement in both look and sound. It comes with a Ciari Quilted Travel Bag for secure, stylish portability.
Key Features:
- Three Seymour Duncan pickup configurations: SSS, HSS, and HSH for ultimate tonal versatility.
- Lightweight basswood body with a PLEK-machined mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard.
- Innovative folding design for easy portability—folds to 18.5 inches.
- Available in five vibrant finishes, including Virtual Blue and Rampart Red.
- Includes Ciari Quilted Travel Bag for convenience.
With the Ascender Trio, you can explore every tonal possibility and take your creativity anywhere.
Ascender Trio Electric Guitar
The Ultimate in Tonal Versatility
The Ascender Trio is an incredibly versatile guitar in the Ciari lineup, offering three customizable pickup configurations to meet the needs of every player. Choose the SSS setup for sparkling, single-coil clarity, the HSS configuration for bold, balanced tone with a Seymour Duncan ‘59 humbucker in the bridge, or the HSH option for high-gain crunch with humbuckers at both the bridge and neck. With this tonal flexibility, the Ascender Trio is the ultimate tool for exploring your sound.
Built for both performance and portability, the Ascender Trio features a weight-relieved basswood body and a natural-finish mahogany neck with a premium ebony fingerboard. PLEK-machined for optimal action and playability, this guitar is designed for comfort during every session. The custom Ciari locking tuners ensure your tuning remains perfect, even after folding.
Ciari’s patented folding mechanism allows the Ascender Trio to collapse to 18.5 inches for effortless travel. The aircraft-grade aluminum hinge and floating tailpiece keep the strings secure during transit, so you’re ready to perform wherever inspiration strikes.
Finished in stunning colors like Virtual Blue, Seafoam Green, and Rampart Red, the Ascender Trio makes a bold statement in both look and sound. It comes with a Ciari Quilted Travel Bag for secure, stylish portability.
Key Features:
- Three Seymour Duncan pickup configurations: SSS, HSS, and HSH for ultimate tonal versatility.
- Lightweight basswood body with a PLEK-machined mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard.
- Innovative folding design for easy portability—folds to 18.5 inches.
- Available in five vibrant finishes, including Virtual Blue and Rampart Red.
- Includes Ciari Quilted Travel Bag for convenience.
With the Ascender Trio, you can explore every tonal possibility and take your creativity anywhere.
- Body: Basswood, Weight Relieved
- Body Finish: Polyurethane
- Guitar Size: Full-sized
- Orientations: Right 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 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 Single-coil
- 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: 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
- Orientations: Right 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 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 Single-coil
- 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
-
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 Trio
Ascender Trio
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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.
One guitar, infinite possibilities. The Ascender Trio redefines versatility with three Seymour Duncan pickup configurations. Choose the classic sparkle and chime of the SSS setup, the bold, high-gain crunch of the HSS with a ‘59 humbucker in the bridge, or the rich, balanced warmth of the HSH with dual humbuckers. From vintage vibes to modern edge, the Trio adapts to every playing style with effortless portability.
One guitar, infinite possibilities. The Ascender Trio redefines versatility with three Seymour Duncan pickup configurations. Choose the classic sparkle and chime of the SSS setup, the bold, high-gain crunch of the HSS with a ‘59 humbucker in the bridge, or the rich, balanced warmth of the HSH with dual humbuckers. From vintage vibes to modern edge, the Trio adapts to every playing style with effortless portability.
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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