Description
Strydom Stage S236C Reef - Ocean Blue
A 36-inch travel-size grand auditorium acoustic in a new Ocean Blue Reef finish, with a turtle-and-seaweed motif inlaid along the fretboard - the same solid spruce and mahogany build as the standard S236C, dressed in Strydom's ocean-themed styling.
Quick Snapshot
Why You'll Love It
A 36-inch travel-size grand auditorium acoustic in a new Ocean Blue Reef finish, with a turtle-and-seaweed motif inlaid along the fretboard - the same solid spruce and mahogany build as the standard S236C, dressed in Strydom's ocean-themed styling.
A New Reef Finish, Built On An Established Body
The Ocean Blue gloss finish and a turtle-and-seaweed motif inlaid along the fretboard give the S236C Reef a distinct look, while the guitar underneath - solid spruce top, mahogany back, sides and neck - is the same proven build as the standard S236C.
Grand Auditorium Tone In A Travel-Friendly Size
A 36-inch body keeps the guitar compact and easy to carry, without giving up the fuller low end and balanced projection a grand auditorium shape is known for compared to a smaller parlor or mini body.
Part Of Strydom's Ocean-Themed Family
The Reef finish follows the same ocean-inspired design language Strydom already uses on its S140C Ocean model, extending that aesthetic to the more compact, travel-friendly 36-inch S236C body.
The Strydom Standard
Strydom is a guitar brand , building acoustic guitars across several size-driven series (Stage, Performance, F Series among them) aimed at players who want a specific body size and price point without compromising on solid tonewoods. The Stage series, which the S236C belongs to, spans compact 36-inch travel bodies up to full 40-inch grand auditorium shapes, including the ocean-themed S140C Ocean that the new S236C Reef finish draws its styling from.
Engineered With Purpose
Ocean Blue Gloss With A Reef Fretboard Motif
The body wears a gloss Ocean Blue finish, and the fretboard carries a reef-themed inlay design - turtles set against a seaweed motif - the visual signature that separates this finish from the standard natural-finish S236C.
A-Grade Solid Spruce Over Mahogany Back And Sides
An A-grade solid spruce top pairs with A-grade mahogany back and sides and a mahogany neck - the same tonewood combination used across the standard S236C, chosen for a balanced, projecting acoustic tone in a travel-friendly body.
Rosewood Fingerboard, Chrome Die-Cast Tuners
A rosewood fingerboard and bridge sit over a 42mm-wide neck with a double-action truss rod, while chrome die-cast tuners and a plastic-steel nut and saddle round out hardware built for everyday tuning stability.
Specifications
| Body Shape | 36" JF Body (Grand Auditorium) |
| Top | A Grade Solid Spruce |
| Back & Sides | A Grade Mahogany |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Bridge | Rosewood |
| Nut & Saddle | Plastic Steel |
| Nut Width | 42mm |
| Scale Length | 590mm |
| Frets | 20 |
| Tuning Machines | Chrome Die-Cast |
| Truss Rod | Double Action |
| Binding | Wood + Shell |
| Inlay | Reef Motif (Turtle & Seaweed Design) |
| Finish / Color | Ocean Blue, Gloss Varnish |
| Pickguard | None |
| Stock Strings | D'Addario EXP16 (Pre-Installed) |
| In The Box | 10mm Padded Strydom Bag, Allen Key |
| Country of Origin | China |
Compare Models
| Spec | S236C/S NA | S236C Reef | S140C Ocean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Size | 36" Grand Auditorium | 36" Grand Auditorium | 40" Grand Auditorium |
| Top | A Grade Solid Spruce | A Grade Solid Spruce | A Grade Solid Spruce |
| Back & Sides | A Grade Mahogany | A Grade Mahogany | A Grade Mahogany |
| Inlay / Theme | Shell/Design (Natural) | Reef Motif (Turtle & Seaweed) | Ocean |
| Binding | Wood + Shell | Wood + Shell | Sapele |
| Scale Length | 590mm | 590mm | 648mm |
The S236C Reef and the standard S236C/S NA share an identical build - the same top, back/sides, neck, and hardware - so the choice between them is purely about finish and inlay theme. Stepping up to the S140C Ocean gets you the same ocean-inspired design language in a larger 40-inch body with a longer 648mm scale, at the cost of the S236C's more travel-friendly size.