ASTOROLUS
Unobstructed Access
The neck joint is designed to get the heel as close to the body as possible. A spoon cut on the lower horn gives added comfort while playing on the higher frets.
Headstock Perfection
The headstock angle is optimum for producing the ideal string tension at the nut. Tuners are symmetrically distributed on either side of the headstock to maintain even string pull.
Contoured Back
The body is constructed with mahogany and has a teak cap on the back. A large and wide recess a.k.a. belly cut makes the guitar suitable for players of all shapes and sizes.
A Deep Carve
The top has a deep 12mm compound carve. A bell-shaped carve which is steep and sharp at the horns and expands to wide and smooth towards the bridge and back.
Hand Finished
A yellow-red sunburst finish accentuates the natural wood grain coupled with a wipe-on poly finish. A thin finish helps the wood resonate.
Inlay Design
Inspiration
The Fender Stratocaster
The original double-cut guitar. The smooth and rounded design with bevelled edges results in an ergonomic comfortable design. Debuting in 1946 it was designed with mass production in mind.
The Ibanez RG
The original superstrat. Created to improve upon the Stratocaster, only essential bevels were maintained and clearance in the cutaways was increased to accommodate bigger hands. This led to the Ibanez RG being the instrument of choice for shredders.
User Requirement
POSTURE COMPATIBILITY
TRADITIONAL PLAYING POSITION
CLASSICAL PLAYING POSITION
ERGONOMIC CONTROL PLACEMENT
PICK
TREMOLO ARM
TONE
VOLUME
SELECTOR SWITCH
UNOBSTRUCTED FRETBOARD ACCESS
FRETBOARD END
THUMB POSITION
NECK HEEL
Concepting
BELL CURVE PROFILE
FILLET PROFILE
CHAMFERED PROFILE
OGEE PROFILE
Making Of
ERGO EXPLORER
Neck Through Construction
The neck is made of 3-ply teak and extends through the body. This method of construction improves sustain and character of tone.
Reuse Recycle
Made of naturally seasoned teak reclaimed from old building timber. Packaging pine is used for the wings.
Symmetry
The headstock has symmetric tuner placement. This design makes for a compact headstock with the added benefit of even string tension.
Brass Repurposed
The side dots for fret markers are made of brass ball-ends from old strings.
Inspiration
The Gibson Explorer
The quintessential hard rock guitar.
The angular design coupled with a diagonal flow makes for a timeless design. Debuting in 1958 it still looks modern despite being half a century old.
User Requirement
POSTURE COMPATIBILITY
TRADITIONAL PLAYING POSITION
CLASSICAL PLAYING POSITION
NECK HEEL
UNOBSTRUCTED FRETBOARD ACCESS
FRETBOARD END
THUMB POSITION
