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).
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
