Balaguer Guitars Releases The Astra Model
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), players can choose from different finishes and specs to suit their needs. Also available is the Semi-Custom Series, which will allow players to choose 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 pricing is $1,349 for The Astra Deluxe and $899 The Astra Standard.
To pre-order or find out more, visit balaguerguitars.com.
Source: www.guitarworld.com
