S – Multiscale

"For me, the Aristides experience came in several stages. First, I was struck by the flawless craftsmanship and quality of every component. Secondly, by the pristine playability, resonance and stability. Then I realized this applied to all their instruments, but with a seemingly endless range of tonal variety. Arisitides Instruments are no doubt dedicated to innovation, but at the same time so passionate about bringing everything I love about guitars into the future. I’m just thrilled to be part of it!"

Emperor, Ihsahn

"It’s no secret I’ve had an obsession with Arium for a long time now, and I always reach for it while recording especially. It’s played a major role in creating my bands sound, and I feel that the material offers something very special, and unique, sonically. The prospect of recording with my usual go to’s, plus this Arium bass opens up a whole new world of possibilities, and I cannot wait to get it in my hands!"

Your Playing In High Definition

Clarity & Precision

Balanced Tone & Improved Intonation With A Comfortable Multiscale Design

Zero Compromise

Stainless Steel Frets, Premium Hardware, Boutique Pickups, & More

Play With Confidence

Inspiring, Rock-Solid Guitars That Last A Lifetime Of Music

Built To Shred

Ergonomically Designed For High Performance Playing

About the S – Multiscale

Aristides’ multiscale S Series models are designed for clarity & precision playing across all genres of music. While the 080S model was first developed to cater to the needs of 8 string guitarists, the 060S & 070S were then released to extend those benefits to everyone. You will notice an increased clarity across large chords, better sustain on the low strings, an increased comfort in your fretting hand, & of course more clarity & intonation range when tuning down. Barre chords remain effortless, the lower horn has been adjusted for even further improved fret access, & a custom Hantug tremolo is available in addition to a traditional hardtail bridge as well as the custom Aristides Guitars EverTune. If you’re looking to get a little more out of your instrument, multiscale Aristides S series guitars deliver not only deep design & material benefits, but also skilled human craftsmanship to ensure your guitar plays perfect every time.

What is Arium?

All Aristides instruments are made using a proprietary material called ‘Arium.’ Not only is Arium tonally balanced with rich sustain, it is incredibly stable – all of our guitars are built with an integrally-layered exoskeleton & resonant Arium core. The end result is not only a sustainable instrument that will last a lifetime – but also a guitar built to the highest quality standards by a team of dedicated luthiers. Click below to learn more!

Models

060S

While we were developing our first multiscale instruments, the 080S was our first priority; but when 060S was released it quickly became a fan-favorite & cornerstone of our lineup. We can see why! The 060S makes subtle but powerful tweaks to the acclaimed 060 which provide huge benefits while remaining approachable. The multiscale design including scale lengths, neutral fret placement, body offset, & more were carefully chosen to create a balanced instrument that will not feel unfamiliar, yet improves your playing experience across the board.

Fretboard Radius
Compound 12'' (304.8mm) - 16'' (406.4mm)
Neck Width
1.65'' (42mm) at nut to 2.05'' (52mm) at 12th fret

070S

070S set the new standard for modern 7 string guitars. While our proprietary material Arium was already renowned for its clarity in lower registers,  a multiscale design took that definition to the next level. Seeing widespread use with international touring & recording guitarists, the multiscale 070S features a variety of pickup layouts & even a tremolo option, making it the ideal instrument for a wide variety of players & genres.

Fretboard Radius
Compound 12'' (304.8mm) - 16'' (406.4mm)
Neck Width
1.89'' (48mm) at nut to 2.40'' (61mm) at 12th fret

080S

Our first multiscale model! 080s was developed to improve the 8 string experience with comfortable treble strings for soloing & clean passages while maintaining a tight & clear low end with an even longer scale length than our traditional 080. You will notice a very balanced sound across the entire fretboard; the notes have a piano-like timbre. Another goal was “sizing down” the feel of the guitar for improved playability – we often hear “it feels like a 7 string!”

Fretboard Radius
Compound 14'' (304.8mm) - 19'' (406.4mm)
Neck Width
2.17'' (55mm) at nut to 2.75'' (70mm) at 12th fret

Specifications

  • Construction: One piece body & neck, integrally layered exoskeleton with Arium core
  • Headstock: Split design
  • Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock Open Gear locking
  • Truss Rod: Dual action with no-component-removal adjustment at headstock
  • Nut: Graphtech TUSQ
  • Fretboard: Richlite Black or Light
  • Fretboard Inlay: 12th fret model logo +  1st fret Aristides ‘A’ logo with center dots, offset dots, rings, & more available as mother of pearl or colored epoxy
  • Side Dots: Luminlay blue or green
  • Frets: 24 stainless steel Jescar FW57110 frets
  • Neck Profile: Comfortable C-shape, 0.75” (19mm) at nut to 0.79” (20mm) at 12th fret
  • Neck Specs: Width, radius, & scale length vary per # of strings as above
  • Hardware Color: Black, chrome, gold, or custom hybrid
  • Bridge: Hipshot Fixed Bridge custom multiscale hardtail, Hantug custom multiscale tremolo, & EverTune available
  • Finish: Raw, painted high gloss, painted satin, & painted custom available – please see custom order form
  • Pickups: Humbucker & single coil, passive & active available – please see custom order form
  • Controls: 5-way blade, 3-way toggle, volume/tone, & more options available – please see custom order form
  • Electronics: MEC, with additional custom options available
  • Accessories: All Aristides guitars include Quantum Industries soft case, Aristides-branded wallet w/ COA card, Aristides-branded strap w/ locks, truss rod adjustment tool, & picks

Painted vs. Raw

We offer 2 finishing methods for our instruments. ‘Raw’ models have a colored exoskeleton & offer a lower cost & shorter build time. They have a slightly textured surface & are available in a wide variety of solid colors. Painted guitars give you access to our full array of high gloss, satin, & custom finishes. Raw & Painted models each offer their own unique character: click below to learn more!

We offer a wide variety of custom options including endless finish combinations, Bare Knuckle, EMG, Seymour Duncan, Fishman, & Lundgren pickups, killswitches & rechargeable battery ports, custom tremolo stops, graphic inlays, & much more. Please check out our order form for a full list or get in touch with us directly to discuss your ideas!

Our S/B Bass Series is explicitly designed to offer as many custom options as possible, particularly when it comes to electronics. This includes active pickups such as Fishman & EMG, passive pickups like Nordstrand combined with active preamps such as Darkglass, & more. So please check out our order form for a non-comprehensive list of options or get in touch with us directly to discuss your ideas!

Aristides Guitars EverTune Multiscale

2023 saw our involvement in a massive viral guitar story when we created the world’s first true multiscale EverTune guitar bridge & installed it on an 070SR for Mike Stringer of Spiritbox. Our friends at EverTune gave us their blessing to combine EverTune modules with our own custom-made frame to create the Aristides Guitars EverTune. Click below to learn more about our history of proprietary component development!
Aristides Guitars Evertune Multiscale

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