Boutique Luthier Jon ‘Sully’ Sullivan Debuts The Astro: An Eye-Catching Retrofuture Set Neck Guitar Built For Shred

Little Elm, TX – January 19, 2024 – Small builder Sully Guitars are back with the Astro – a unique set neck 24 fret model focused on upper fret access & “inspired by beloved moments in classic rock history.” The Astro is a Custom Series model, made to order in the USA in an array of hardware configurations & unique finishes. You may have noticed another Astro recently – longtime Sully artist Perfecto De Castro partnered with Soldano to use the Astro prototype guitar in demo videos for Soldano’s own Astro amplifier. Sully is attending the NAMM show, Astro prototype in tow, at booth 4717-19 as part of the Boutique Guitar Showcase. If you’re attending, you have to try the Astro for yourself to see why Sully’s neck profile, fret work, & attention to detail are the talk of the guitar building community. 

“The Astro is a total labor of love. I always wanted to take a swing at this shape, & after a lot of fine tuning it really took on a life of its own. What I love about the Astro, & something that surprised me, is that it’s sort of a musical Rorschach test. When I hand a guitarist an Astro, everyone plays a different riff & tells me a different iconic musician it reminds them of. I think the shape connects with your early musical memories & helps channel them into your own music.”-Jon Sullivan, President/Founder Sully Guitars

The Sully Guitars Astro Model Features:

Shoot Your Playing Into The Stratosphere – Inspired by iconic Rock & Roll heroes, the Astro features a modernized, carefully offset body for comfort & balance.

Built By Rock & Roll – Sully’s critically-acclaimed neck profile w/ 24 stainless steel frets. 

Playability Comes First – Sully has a strict “no-clunk” rule. The Astro may look oldschool, but its sculpted set neck heel & enhanced upper fret access provide effortless playability.

No Compromise Construction – Industry-standard components including Hipshot, Floyd Rose, FU-Tone, Fishman Fluence, & more.

Make It Your Own – The Astro is available for custom order w/ a wide variety of premium timber, hardware, & finish options. 

All USA Custom Series Sully Guitars are built by a small team in Texas, PLEK’d, & include a custom G&G hardshell case w/ COA.

The Sully Guitars Astro starts at $4299 & is available directly at sullyguitars.com.Jon ‘Sully’ Sullivan builds high performance custom shop instruments in Texas combining modern features, boutique craftsmanship, & a focus on playability. His attention to detail, striking designs, & fast neck profile quickly developed a fanbase among custom shop aficionados, acrobatic shredders, & artists like Michael Sweet & Nikki Sixx. With the 2018 launch of their Conspiracy Series affordable high quality production lineup & multiple collaborations with Grover Jackson, Sully Guitars was solidified as the premier custom shop dedicated to giving every guitar the personal, “small builder” touch. Sully Guitars kicks off 2024 with the NAMM debut of their head-turning Astro model, a set neck 24 fret guitar combining retro aesthetics with modern playability.

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