BALAGUER GUITARS Unveils ASTRA Guitar Ahead of NAMM 2018 Show

Phoenixville, PA (January 19, 2018) – Balaguer Guitars has just unveiled The Astra, their take on a classic singlecut design but with modern construction and appointments. The body shape is slightly offset which lends added comfort when playing, and unlike the norm, this singlecut comes stock with a 25.5” scale length.  Fusing modern and classic aesthetics, this model boasts 22 medium-jumbo stainless steel frets, 16” fingerboard radius, and an all access set-neck joint allows unbridled access to the higher register.  Having two trim levels via their Production Series (Standard & Deluxe), you can choose from different finishes and specs to suit your needs.  You can also opt to go for their Semi-Custom Series, which will allow you to choose your woods, scale length, and much more (starting at $999).

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The Astra Deluxe features:

Body: Mahogany (Satin Rustic Black or Gloss Silverburst) – bound with Triple Black Binding

Neck: Set-neck Mahogany

Pickups: Fishman Modern Fluence Humbuckers

Bridge: Tonepros Tuneomatic w/ Stop Tailpiece

Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone (both push pull to active Fishman voicings), 3-way switch

Tuners: 18:1 Locking Tuners

Fret Dots: Black Blocks

Fretboard: Roasted Birdseye Maple

Nut: Graphite 1 11/16”

Frets: 22 medium-jumbo stainless steel

Scale length: 25.5″

Neck thickness: @ 1st Fret- .800” / @ 12th Fret- .880”

Fretboard radius: 16″

Neck Shape: Comfy C

Truss Rod: 2-way adjustable

The Astra Standard features:Body: Mahogany (Satin Trans Black or Satin 2-Tone Burst)

Neck: Set-neck Mahogany

Pickups: Balaguer Evergreen Humbuckers

Bridge: Tuneomatic w/ Stop Tailpiece

Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone (both push pull for coil split), 3-way switch

Tuners: 18:1 Locking Tuners

Fret Dots: Pearloid Dots

Fretboard: Ebony

Nut: Graphite 1 11/16”

Frets: 22 medium-jumbo stainless steel

Scale length: 25.5″

Neck thickness: @ 1st Fret- .800” / @ 12th Fret- .880”

Fretboard radius: 16″

Neck Shape: Comfy C

Truss Rod: 2-way adjustable

Pre-order now available:

The Astra Deluxe – $1,349 pre-order price

The Astra Standard – $899 pre-order price

For more information: www.balaguerguitars.com

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