Vintage guitars for sale: Aria

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Rare Aria Pro II RS Special V electric Guitar made in Japan and all original. This one has some features like the truss rod access that suggest this was made in the early 80s and likely 1982 from the serial number. Guitar is in nice shape with a few scratches on the back of the body along with some minor scuffs or bumps here and there. and normal minor wear. Over all condition is very good
The soft V neck profile and feel of the neck is great This guitar was played a lot throughout the ... more

GEOFF HOHWALD'S BANJO WAREHOUSE DAHLONEGA GEORGIA
Aria Pro 2 Masterclone 5 string Banjo. Includes Foamshell Hard Case.
$1399
Aria Pro 2 Masterclone 5 string Banjo
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Japanese instrument manufacturers were doing an exceptional job copying American instruments to the point that a famous lawsuit was filed in the 1970??s. The quality of many of the Japanese Banjos made during this time is actually better than similar models from America. This is one of those banjos and I... more

The Aria Pro II Elite-II is known as one of the best Japanese basses to ever come out of the Matsumoku factory.
Favoured by bass legends including Cliff Burton, Jack Bruce and John Taylor, the Elite II was one of the highest end instruments in the 1984 catalog (although this one was made in early 1983, making it a very early example. Alder body with a smooth maple transmit neck (and heel-less cutaway) and a rosewood 24 fret fingerboard with mother-of-pearl inlays.
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This Listing is For A Vintage FRAMUS-WERKE Bavaria 5129ZL 6-String Acoustic Guitar(Made In Germany)(see actual photos)
Shows wear from age, use and handling. There are some cracks on the front The back of the guitar is not flat(bowed), and I'm not sure if that is the way it's supposed to be, as I picked it up second-hand, so I'm selling it AS-IS, NO REFUNDS, RETURNS OR GUARANTEES
No case or accessories
OAKLAND PARK / FORT LAUDERDALE AREA PICKUP ONLY-ZIP CODE 33334
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ARIA PRO II 2 RS KNIGHT WARRIOR Electric Guitar Black Japan W / Case

Please note that the tuning pug third from the bottom is not attached to the string ( G string). Guitar plays fine but cannot tune the G string
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Acoustic guitar. Wine Red. Used very little. Needs tuned. Comes with a soft carrying case and a few starter picks.... more

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Used. Good Condition. Missing plate. Nicks & signs of use. Tested Works

This Aria Electric Bass Guitar is perfect for any musician looking for a reliable and high-quality instrument. With a medium scale length of 32 inches, this right-handed guitar features a solid body type and 4 strings. The 22 frets provide a wide range of notes to play, making it suitable for any style of music.

The guitar is in excellent shape and has been well-maintained, ensuring that it ... more

               1978 Aria Pro II STRIKIN' SOUND!! 1969 STRATOCASTER COPY W / MAPLE CAP NECK!
     VERY RARE FIND! THIS 1978 Aria Pro II WAS MADE IN THE MATSUMOKU JAPAN FACTORY! NOT TOO OFTEN DO YOU COME ACROSS A 50 / 50 CENTER SEAM 2 PIECE BODY IN NATURAL LOOKING THIS KILLER!! CHECK THE LAUNDRY LIST OF GOODIES!!!
2PC. ASH BODY WITH PERFECT CENTER SEAM!1pc. MAPLE NECK WITH MAPLE CAP FRETBOARD w / MODERATE FLAME BACKSIDE MEDIUM JUMBO... more

Aria Pro II XRB Series Electric Bass Guitar, Late 1970's. 4-String bass in antique white. Made in Japan. There are scratches and dings in the finish of the guitar please review all pictures. It sounds great and plays well. It does have a finicky EQ mini-toggle
Ships via UPS Ground. Order will ship in 2 to 3 business days.... more

1970's Aria Pro II STB Series 4-String Bass Guitar - Black - Made in Japan in good working used condition with many body nicks and scratches
Terms:
Payments must be made within 3 days of auction end. Most items will be shipped within 24 hours of cleared payment. Any cleared payment received on Friday through Sunday will be shipped on Monday. We ship to only to Continental USA; Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico's shipping fee will vary and possibly cost more. You will receive tracking ... more

non-paying bidders please note--if payment / communication is not received within 24 hours it will be presumed the bidder is agreeing to cancel the bid and i will re-list the item as is allowed under ebay rules--bidders with less than 10 positive feedback please contact me before bidding-
this is a very rare Japanese / Matsumoku Aria Advanced Electric Masterworks TA-70 with Custom Body--it is nearly mint and plays like a dream with the Maxon Super 70 pups--they are excellent in this ... more

aria pro ii 1980 guitar. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage. doesnt come with stand

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Up for sale today is a real stunner- a very special Lawsuit Era 70s Les Paul, made in Japan by Aria Pro II. This pretty guitar feels, plays, and sounds remarkably like a true vintage Gibson- no exaggeration. I've owned several of the real thing. This one punches much, much above it's price point. It's been set up and professionally intonated to perfection. The action is right in the sweet spot. It has all the dynamic range, sustain, and all of that "spank " , "shimmer " , "growl " , and "bite" ... more

Some of these Japanese 70s Lawsuit era guitars are known for rivaling the real Gibson and Fenders of their era, since there were no legal boundaries at the time preventing skilled Japanese makers from completely dissecting their competitors' guitars, and copying them exactly in design, components, and build quality.
In great condition, this faithful vintage Aria Pro II Strat reproduction guitar feels, plays, and sounds like the real deal, more so than any other Strat-style electric I've ... more

Early 70s MIJ Matsumoku neck. Pan brand, although very similar if not identical to what is seen on some Greco, Univox, and Aria Strat copies from the same era. This neck is in surprisingly great shape for a neck of this age. Fretwear is minimal, truss rod turns. Includes "Steel Adjustable Neck - Made in Japan" neck plate and screws
Nut is 1 11 / 16"
Thickness at 1st fret is 27 / 32 "
Thickness at 12th fret is 27 / 32 "
Radius is 9 5 "
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This vintage 70s Aria SG is a relic to the old style rock that defined an era. In fairly good cosmetic condition and excellent playability it will rock the night away. Being 50+ years old it does have several nicks and scratches over it??s long career as shown. The slim neck profile is very nice with only a little fret wear. The pickups sound killer with the ??Ac / Dc type rock sound. Really cut thru the mix and are nice and heavy. Comes with nice OHSC.

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1980 1ST YEAR ARIA PRO II RS-X70 PROTOTYPE W / FACTORY MADE PROTOTYPE ALUMINUM SET-SCREW KNOBS!
COMES WITH OHSC! JUST READ THE LAUNDRY LIST OF ADVANCED FEATURES FOR THIS WAY AHEAD OF ITS TIME SHREDDER GUITAR!!
THESE ELECTRONICS ARE FN AMAZING SIMPLY THE MOST ELECTRICALLY QUIETEST SET-UP LIKE THIS I HAVE EVER HEARD EVEN IN SINGLE COIL MODE SHE RUNS QUIET LIKE NO OTHER!! THIS IS WHAT ... more

Selling this guitar on behalf of a friend.

This is a Japanese made Aria Pro II Leopard Les Paul replica from the late 70s.

This is a very resonant guitar that plays very well. It has a thin nitro finish, which has started flaking a bit on the back of the neck. The top is a veneer, like most Japanese made Les Paul??s have unless you wanna pay over $3000

The pots and capacitors have been replaced. It now has the Tom Doyle electronics installed, with the original... more

This is a mid 1970??s Aria SG style guitar made in japan at the Matsumoku factory
The guitar has just changed complete refinish
The pickups have been upgraded to Epiphone Pro Bucker 4 wire pickups which are brand new
The pots, 3 way switch, and input jack are all original
I have installed a set of period correct Gotoh tuners. I have also installed a brand new Gotoh bridge and tailpiece
It has a brand new set of D??Addario XL .09- 42 strings
I refinish a lot of these and ... more

1976 Aria LP-Style Custom! Made in Japan. Gloss Black finish on classic single-cut body, with bound top and back. Bolt-on neck, topped with a bound 22-fret Rosewood board with small block inlays. Tone supplied by a pair of humbuckers with 3-way switch and individual volumes and tones. Gold hardware. Replaced 3-way, otherwise all original with no breaks. Guitar shows basic play and age marks, but is in overall very good condition. Ships in a vintage purple-interior Gibson hardshell case that is ... more

Here's a beautiful 12-string "Bajo Sexto" Spanish or Mexican Mariachi style guitar
Some real nice detailing on the construction - see all photos.
Wood grain is nice - not sure what type it is - mahogany on the body maybe? Rosewood on the fretboard? Body binding has a green jade inlay. Nice cutaway style body.
Really interesting guitar, I can't find out much about it. From the label on inside the hole, it is either made in Mexico or Spain. No branding other than some model ... more

Mid 1970??s Bradley SG Copy made by Matsumoku. This model is the same as the Aria, Greco, Burny, Ibanez, just to name a few
The guitar and neck have just been refinished and new parts added
It has a mahogany body with maple caps front and rear. The neck is a 21 fret 3 piece maple with the open book headstock
Brand new Gotoh MIJ Gold Keystone tuners
Brand new Epiphone ProBucker 4 wire humbucker pickups in gold
The rest of the electronics are all original
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Nice Vintage Aria Model H-FA585 Acoustic Guitar Serial #129- Japan Made 1970's! Has some smudges / scratches !! Discoloration on the bottom back , See Pictures!!

*Needs to be re-stringed *
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Vintage Aria Pro II, Urchin DeLux, Electric Guitar, 1975-1980 Made in Japan, It comes with Gig Bag Case, w / whammy bar, it is in good working condition, the neck appears to be straight, low action, ask anything you want before bidding, it is sold as it is shown in the pictures
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Aria 6710 6-String Dreadnought Natural Acoustic Guitar Made In Japan
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You are bidding on a previously owned Aria 6710 6-String Dreadnought Natural Acoustic Guitar. This auction is for the guitar you see pictured. Nothing else included. It comes as pictured. Please take a moment to look at the pictures and assess the guitar. This guitar has nicks and scratches from play wear. The neck is straight and the frets have plenty of life in them. The action is set ... more

Up for sale, a 1981 Aria Pro II ??Super Bass?? SB-1000 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Made at the Matsumoku factory in Japan, this Aria Pro II is a top-quality instrument crafted with an elegant neck through body. The SB series has been esteemed by a pedigree of legendary bassists including Cliff Burton, John Taylor, Rudy Sarzo, Jack Bruce, and Marcus Miller.
The smoothly sculpted neck-through body construction ... more

Up for sale, a 1981 Aria Pro II Thor Sound TSB-650 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Made at the Matsumoku factory in Japan, this Aria Pro II is a top-quality instrument crafted with elegant five-ply neck through body construction and loaded with a pair of MB-III humbuckers.
The neck through maple / walnut construction is mated to ash body wings and capped with a slab rosewood fingerboard for a rich, complex tone with near endless sustain that marries the ... more

I do not know anything about these so please see pics and ask any questions prior to buying. 3 strings are broken but thought a buyer would put all new on anyway
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Classical Acoustic Concert Guitar Aria AC-20 Nagoya 1970s Japan with Hard case.... more

Bitte eine Gitarre Framus
Bavaria Model 71 C / 00211 an
Vintage aus dem Jahr 1971
Altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren ,
an der unteren Seite ist ein kleiner Riss ( siehe Bilder 4 + 5 )
Die Mechaniken sind erneuert und die 5te Saite ist vor kurzem gerissen
Länge 98 cm
Da es sich um eine Privatauktion handelt, sind Rücknahme und Umtausch ausgeschlossen
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Vintage 1980s Aria Pro II Wildcat series.


Tested and fully working

Excellent cosmetic condition

One scratch on body (see pictures)

Neck and feet board are excellent condition

Very clean example

Fast secure dispatch
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Une guitare vintage des années 80 !! (bon état d'entretien)
Lalutherie était et est toujoursnettement supérieureaux guitares d'entrée et de milieu de gamme. Ce n??est pas tout, il a été ... more

The item for auction, is an Original Vintage Framus Werke West German Acoustic Guitar, great looking piece for sure! It is a pretty old guitar, awesome piece for sure! has some scratching ad wear on it from age, all angles and details pictured. With a great look to it and nice colors.... more

Beautiful early 1970's era classical guitar. Amazing tone. Straight neck and body construction Pick streaks on top surface of guitar. Comes with case. Sold as is.... more

Aria Pro 2 SB 700 Bass Guitar 1981 Walnut / Maple Through Neck Design. Rosewood fretboard. Immaculate condition. Looked after very well, always cased after use Recently fully set up. Build quality exceptional and the through body design is both unique and classic. Solid brass bridge and nut A really beautiful example - owned virtually from new. Original shaped black case.... more

70's BAVARIA by Framus Strato -- made in Germany:
PROJECT:
* synthetic body finished in black with a light texture
* maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, frets are clean
* bridge & tuners included
* SUPER LIGHT WEIGHT !
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Aria Sb600 , Factory Black, Mij, Batwing, Matsumoku Sb 600, Cliff Burton 1979
Beautiful rare sb600 in unmolested condition. All original including the knobs. Its the rarer bolt on neck version
Looks,   sounds and plays amazing. Incredible condition for a 44 year old instrument.
Any questions, please feel free to ask
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70's BAVARIA by Framus Strato -- made in Germany :
* synthetic body finished in red with a light texture
* maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
* 2 early BILL LAWRENCE pickups
* SUPER LIGHT WEIGHT !
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70's BAVARIA by Framus Strato -- made in Germany : * synthetic body finished in red with a light texture * maple neck with rosewood fingerboard * 2 early BILL LAWRENCE pickups * SUPER LIGHT WEIGHT !
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Guitare ARIA PRO II gaucherbon état , électronique OKBon état général , manque le pick guard CONTACTEZ MOI AVANT ACHAT SUR MON MAILnemuslechat@gmail comPOUR VOUS ASSURE DE LA DISPONIBILITE DE L'OBJET
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* fits D or G string
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Aria Pro 2 SB1000 Bass 1984 Minty.

If you??re looking for something really special??

This sat under the previous owners bed for several decades before coming to me, and it is as close to mint as any vintage guitar I??ve owned. It comes in its original case which is also in great condition.

It looks wonderful, sounds wonderful and plays fantastically.

I??m selling as I??ve too many so the least played goes. I don??t play this as it doesn??t really ... more

Incredible guitar. This is a rarely available Japanese built Aria Pro 2 electric ('Viper series'). Absolutely superb quality! The neck is particularly nice on this one. I have a 1991 PRS CE24 and this neck is identical in feel and shape (quite slim and very solid feeling) to that one. Has been professionally set up (and restrung with 10-46) and plays effortlessly Excellent strat sounds as well as a really nice rock tone from the humbucker Really versatile instrument and certainly unmatched ... more

Aria Parlor
Aria AP-05SB Parlor-Gitarre - wunderschön verzierte Gitarre mit feinem Parlor-Sound!
Die Luxus-Akustikgitarre der Aria AP-Serie in Parlor-Größe wird aus hochwertigen Tonhölzern gebaut. Massive Sitka-Fichte ist das Tonholz für die Decke, während Palisander für den Boden und die Zargen verwendet wird. Die offene Kopfplatte ist mit einer schönen Designeinlage versehen, das Schallloch mit Abalone-Einlagen, der massive Mahagoni-Hals ist matt lackiert und geht am 12. Bund... more

Hello,
This is a very rare Aria PE 800. You may know already that the Matsumoku -built PE series guitars are some of the most respected guitars made in Japan in this period and were used widely. The 800 is one of the higher range models
When I bought the guitar the body had been horribly refinished by what must have been a blind person and a can of yacht varnish. Still, the guitar played and sounded great, so I did a little online research and had the body refinished to what I think ... more

1980 ARIA CARDINAL CS 400 - made in JAPAN :
* body has some scratches
* changed tuners & bridge pickup
* sounds better than a new GIBSON SG !... more

1980 ARIA CARDINAL CS 400 - made in JAPAN :
* body has some scratches
* changed tuners & bridge pickup
* sounds better than a new GIBSON SG !... more

This Aria Pro II ST-400 Stagecaster electric guitar was made in Japan in 1977 by Matsumoku. It features a solid body with a 3 tone sunburst colour, a maple neck, and a maple fretboard with 21 frets. The bolt-on neck joint is detachable, and the guitar is right-handed with a 6-string configuration

Weighing in at 8 16lbs (3 70kg), this Aria Pro II ST-400 Stagecaster is a classic vintage guitar from the 70s. It has been well-preserved and is in excellent working condition. The guitar is... more

A classic '57 style Stratocaster made by the Japanese Matsumoku factory in 1978. Brown sunburst finish on an ash body with a one-piece maple neck, weighs 3 5kg's
Previous owner upgraded the tuners to Gotoh's and the pickups to Powered by Lace single coils. Good overall condition, plays and sounds good. Has some dings around the edges from standard use. Neck is straight, vintage frets are slightly low but play well and have life left.
Shipping:Domestic - We offer a courier service ... more

Made by the Matsumoku factory in 1977, this Aria Pro II LS Standard is a great vintage Les Paul that won't break the bank
Sandwich mahogany body with a maple cap, slim 60's mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, it weighs 4kg's. Features all the Gibson style with an open book headstock and trap inlays with an aged cream binding on the neck and top. Loaded with what appear to be the original Matsumoku in-house humbuckers and PCB pots, it appears all original except for some replacement ... more

Made by the Matsumoku factory in 1978, this is a rare Left Handed model of the mid-range SE-600 Stratocaster from Aria Pro II. Glossy black body with a slim C maple neck (7 25" radius, 42mm nut width), it weighs 3 6kg's. The SE-600 was a late 70's style model with a bullet truss, 4-bolt neck plate and black pickguard.
Very clean vintage condition for a vintage guitar, the finish is shiny and the hardware shows very little patina. Seems all original with the exception of a brand new 5-way ... more

Highly modified by the previous owner to be the exact guitar they had in their mind .
Matsumoku made in the mid 1970's, this Aria Pro II LC Series Les Paul Custom is made with a pancake mahogany body with a maple top, slim 60's mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard, weighs 3 8kg's. Previous owner converted the bridge and refinished the top in transparent red along with replacing many of the parts such as the knobs, pickguard and possibly the pickups.
Used and modded vintage condition ... more

Aria acoustic guitar 12 string. Made in Japan. Beautiful high quality instrument. Plays well, has some minor lifting on the saddle that has is not progressing. Some scratches and wear marks as per photos. The guitar has adjustable saddle height, which is rare for an acoustic guitar. Keeps in tune very well. Strings have been recently changed. Comes with Maton hard case. Pickup from Blacktown NSW 2148 or you can organise your courier to collect it.... more

Made by the Matsumoku factory in late 1984, the Aria Pro II XX Deluxe is a vintage shred machine that's bound to give you flashbacks. Features an alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard (648mm scale length), dual "Hot Blades" humbucker pickups and a ACT-2C Stratocaster style tremolo system, it weighs 3kg??s. These also feature a "smooth joint" which means the neck join is slightly contoured for comfortable high range playing.
Reasonable used vintage condition as pictured, received a... more

The PE series was an attempt to modernise the Les Paul shape and style and the Matsumoku factory put a lot of effort into making these to the best quality possible. Made in Japan in the early 1980's, this is the first iteration of the PE-R60 model and wears a dark stained red finish with some beautiful grain
Weighs 3 6kg's and the catalog indicates that they're made with a carved maple top and mahogany back along with a rosewood fingerboard (diamond inlays) and a slim mahogany neck. ... more

The Aria Pro II Elite-II is known as one of the best Japanese basses to ever come out of the Matsumoku factory. Favoured by bass legends including Cliff Burton, Jack Bruce and John Taylor, the Elite II was one of the highest end instruments in the 1984 catalog (although this one was made in early 1983, making it a very early example It's also wearing a non-catalog finish so it could be a custom order). Alder body with a smooth maple transmit neck (and heel-less cutaway) and a rosewood 24 fret ... more

From the original catalog:
" Many bassists (or guitarists doubling on bass) require an instrument with a slightly shorter and more comfortable neck. The Medium-II is the result of that"
Compact alder body, 820mm scale length, dual MB-H2 passive humbuckers (maximum sustain, tight and punchy), diecast bridge and a graphite nut (40mm width). Weighs 4 3kg's
Good overall condition for its age and received a full setup and rebuild prior to listing. Truss was adjusted and is working ... more

Made by the Matsumoku factory in 1983, the Aria Pro II ZZ Custom is a vintage shred machine that's bound to give you flashbacks. Features an alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, two generic aftermarket humbuckers and a ACT-1 Stratocaster style tremolo system, it weighs 3 7kg??s. These also feature a "smooth joint" which means the neck join is slightly contoured for comfortable high range playing.
Well used vintage condition as pictured, received a full professional setup and ... more

1982, Made In Japan serial CSB380 model Matsumoku factory production High Gloss Red finish With matching headstock Maple neck Rosewood fretboard 32 ½?? medium scale, it is the perfect compromise It does not feel like a toy, like some 30?? short scales can Nor is it too uncomfortable in reach, like some 34?? scales can be 22 vintage sized frets 12?? modern radius, contemporary ??C?? neck profile 42mm neck nut width, spaning to 50mm at the 12th fret A single MB-1 Double Coil pickup provides ... more

Japanese made in the mid-late 1980's (no serial number visible), the DELUXE KV was Aria Pro II's mid-range PE model available in the 1986 catalog. Contoured single cutaway body with a set maple neck and a 22 fret rosewood fingerboard (block inlays, 628mm scale length), it weighs 4 1kg's. Loaded with the original Gotoh humbuckers and a factory Kahler USA tremolo system, it appears all original.
Great used condition as pictured with only a few basic signs of wear, received a full setup and ... more

A beautiful Aria Pro II Cardinal bass made in 1983 by the Matsumoku factory, this thing shines in a transparent red with a matching headstock. Ash body, maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, it's recently been restrung and plays nicely. The CSB series are some of the most underappreciated medium scale basses around, a compact body loaded with Japanese quality.
Shipping:Domestic - We offer a courier service Australia wide on our guitars! All prices include insurance for loss / damage along ... more

1984, Made In Japan serial CSB380 model Matsumoku factory production High gloss Black finish With matching headstock Maple neck Rosewood fretboard 32 ½?? medium scale, it is the perfect compromise It does not feel like a toy, like some 30?? short scales can Nor is it too uncomfortable in reach, like some 34?? scales can be 22 vintage sized frets 12?? modern radius, contemporary ??C?? neck profile 42mm neck nut width, spaning to 50mm at the 12th fret A single MB-1 Double Coil pickup provides ... more

Aria Pro II ST500 Strikin Sounds 1978 (Used)
Aria Pro II
Product Details
Aria Pro II ST500 Strikin Sounds 1978. This is a time capsule piece with barely a mark on it. It looks like a fabled under the bed find with frets that are in near mint condition, all original parts and minimal corrosion. These are some of the finest 57 Strat replicas you can get for the money with a comfortable C shape neck, classic 7 25 inch radius and medium frets.
Sen ash body
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The original RS series produced by the Matsumoku factory was high quality and the RS Elite occupied a premium niche in the era before the Knight Warrior was introduced. Designed by "H Noble" (Nobuaki Hayashi) and manufactured under contract at the Matsumoku plant. Is a rarer model only made for 1 year. Built in 1983 it featues an Alder body, Rosewood fretboad (350R, 650mm Scale), maple neck, ACT 1 Tremolo system, 3 single coil Aria / Maxon pickups that are powerful and expressive and a retro ... more

The kind of guitar that almost everyone dreams about but only a select few can actually handle. This is a Japanese made Aria branded replica of the Gibson EDS-1275 that was made in late 1976 by Matsumoku. A big beefy mahogany body with two bolt-on maple necks and 20 fret rosewood fingerboards, it weighs a whopping 6 7kg's. This one wears all the Gibson trimmings including an open-book headstock with a crown inlay and split fretboard inlays, it appears all original with Japanese made humbuckers. ... more

Made in Japan by the Matsumoku factory in 1978, this is a non-catalog model from Aria Pro II featuring a pair of factory fitted Dimarzio JB pickups. Natural finish on the ash body with a maple neck (39mm nut width) and bound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays, it weighs 4 5kg's. This one appears to be all original!
Good vintage condition as pictured with some finish wear and tear from basic use. The neck is straight and the frets are shiny with plenty of life, truss works as it should and... more

Made by the Matsumoku factory in June, 1980, this Aria Pro II LS series Les Paul Standard is a great vintage Les Paul that won't break the bank (although it might break your back if you can't handle guitar that weighs bang on 5kg's). I believe it's an LS-600 given the weight but with the replacement tuners it's hard to tell exactly.
Mahogany body with a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, features all the Gibson style with an open book headstock and Gibson-style inlays with an aged cream ... more

Guitar Acoustic Aria Dove 1970s.
Some nicks and scratches
New strings


Information on Google made in Japan
Nice guitar!


Recently set up

New scratch plate too sprayed and been buffed
Looks great see photos
Bridge has been restored
Has some marks from previous owners poor repair
New Gibson strings

Model number 7609
Serial Number. 9470
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