In November last year we presented a feature on the Ciari Guitars Ascender model, the innovative travel guitar via a fascinating interview with guitar legend Steve Stevens. Watch it HERE. Now Ciari offers us something new! Attendees at the 2026 Winter NAMM Show may have seen Ciari Guitars latest release, the Ascender Trio Plus model. Ciari Guitars are the manufacturers of the world’s only professional, stage-ready folding guitar that fits under an airline seat, and the new Ascender Trio Plus model further enhances Ciari’s solid reputation. The Ascender Trio Plus takes the popular Trio model one step further and is 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 a 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 creates one guitar for any gig, anywhere.
To accommodate a broad range of player preferences, the Trio Plus is available in three pickup configurations:
● HSH
● HSS
● SSS
Finish options include:
● Gloss White with Black Binding
● Gloss Black with White Binding
“The Trio Plus is designed to cover virtually any gig or session,” said Jonathan Spangler, Founder & CEO. “With three classic pickup layouts and coil-tapped ’59 humbuckers, players can move seamlessly between genres without compromise.”
Key Features:
● Coil-tapped Seymour Duncan ’59 humbuckers
● Seymour Duncan Vintage Staggered Strat single-coil pickups
● HSH, HSS, and SSS configuration options
● High-gloss finishes with contrasting binding
● 24.75” scale length
● Ebony Fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
● Plek machined frets for ideal action and playability
● Built for maximum tonal flexibility and professional use
Availability
The Ciari Trio Plus sells for $2,199.00 (USA), and includes a heavy duty gig bag. The Ascender Trio Plus is available now at ciariguitars.com.
