{"title":"Ashley Sanders","description":"Ashley Sanders is an Australian master luthier whose name has become synonymous with precision, artistry, and tonal excellence. His guitars combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovations such as double-top and lattice bracing systems, resulting in instruments that are powerful, balanced, and deeply expressive. Each piece is handcrafted from carefully selected tonewoods, offering exceptional resonance, projection, and comfort. Admired by professionals worldwide, Sanders’ guitars are known for their clarity, warmth, and refined aesthetic — a perfect fusion of innovation and tradition that places him among the leading figures in contemporary guitar making.","products":[{"product_id":"ashley-sanders-2025-no-76","title":"Ashley Sanders - 2025 No. 76","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eAshley Sanders is a South Australia–based luthier who has been building guitars for over two decades. Originally trained as a cabinet maker, he crafted custom furniture for antique dealers and interior designers, a background that strongly informs his refined woodworking. Early in his guitar-making journey, he was invited into the classical world by an Adelaide luthier who recognized the quality of his craftsmanship and offered guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eAlthough first drawn to steel-string acoustics, Sanders developed a lasting appreciation for the understated beauty and tonal richness of classical guitars. He builds only a small number of guitars each year, favoring gradual refinement and deep attention over volume. His instruments reflect a strong focus on solid tops, allowing each piece of wood to reveal its natural voice. He describes classical guitars as plain at first glance, yet quietly complex for those who take the time to engage with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThe 2025 No. 76 is a concert-level guitar featuring a cedar soundboard with a lattice bracing system. At the intersections of the braces, black-dyed maple veneer is used (not carbon fiber) to reinforce the structure. This detail enhances rigidity while maintaining a lightweight and responsive top, contributing to excellent clarity and projection across all registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThe back and sides are made of dramatic Ziricote, known for its density, sustain, and dark tonal characteristics. The finish is a very thin application of nitrocellulose lacquer, chosen by the luthier for its durability and ability to fuse into a continuous layer, much like shellac. Though once hesitant to use this finish, Sanders has developed a refined method involving fewer coats to ensure safety in application while maintaining tonal transparency. The scale is 650 mm, with a 51 mm nut width. The guitar weighs 1970 grams and is equipped with Kris Barnett tuners and Knobloch EDC 34.0 strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThis guitar embodies Ashley Sanders’ personal approach: slow, thoughtful craftsmanship, minimal ornamentation, and tone-first construction. As he writes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In reality I hope the guitars will be accepted and played, based on their merits alone with less of my story involved.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"table1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuthier:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshley Sanders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction year:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLattice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCedar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack and sides:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZiricote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrocellulose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir body frequency:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF # \/ G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuners:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKris Barnett\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnobloch - EDC 34.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHiscox Pro II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gpsr\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails about GPSR:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassical Guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshley Sanders, 25 Waterport Road, 5212, Port Elliot, South Australia, \u003ca href=\"mailto:ashleysandersguitars3@gmail.com\"\u003eashleysandersguitars3@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eResponsible Person:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiccas Guitars GmbH, Roonstr. 31, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany, www.siccasguitars.com, \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@siccasguitars.com\"\u003einfo@siccasguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e For antique guitars, the GPSR does not apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52464319988045,"sku":"1007202023444-17","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/ashley-sanders-2025-44-scaled-1.jpg?v=1758687086"},{"product_id":"ashley-sanders-2026","title":"Ashley Sanders - 2026 - No. 77","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nAshley Sanders is a luthier based in South Australia who has been building guitars for more than two decades. Originally trained as a cabinet maker, he produced custom furniture for antique dealers and interior designers. This background in fine woodworking remains evident in the structural precision and material control of his instruments.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nHis entry into the classical guitar world came through the encouragement of an Adelaide luthier who recognised the quality of his craftsmanship and offered early guidance. Although initially drawn to steel string acoustics, Sanders developed a lasting commitment to the tonal depth and visual restraint of the classical guitar. He builds only a small number of instruments each year, favouring gradual refinement and close attention to each individual top. As he formulates his approach:\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\n“In reality I hope the guitars will be accepted and played, based on their merits alone with less of my story involved.”\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nThis No. 77 from 2026 is a lattice braced concert guitar with a cedar soundboard and Australian Blackwood back and sides. The lattice is reinforced at the intersections with black dyed maple veneer rather than carbon fibre, creating a structure that combines stability with flexibility. The result is an instrument of remarkable immediacy and volume.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nThe voice is notably loud, yet never coarse. It carries easily into the room with a bright and sweet upper register that evokes a distinctly Spanish colour. The balance across the strings is strikingly even, almost piano like in its consistency, allowing chords and polyphonic textures to unfold with clarity and order. The response is quick and elastic, giving the player a sense of direct connection to the sound.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\nDespite its powerful projection, the tone retains refinement. The basses are clear and supportive, the trebles luminous without sharpness. Australian Blackwood lends definition and focus, complementing the lively cedar top. The neck profile contributes significantly to the overall impression, offering a natural comfort that makes the instrument feel inviting and fluid in the hands. It is a guitar that encourages exploration while maintaining structural poise.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53389906837837,"sku":"S18823","price":8990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/ashley-sanders-2026-14.jpg?v=1771603875"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.siccasguitars.com\/collections\/ashley-sanders.oembed","provider":"Siccas Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}