Aria pro ii bass sl series patch

Aria pro ii also made many cheap guitars and out right copies clones of other guitar brands. The aria sbb is a faithful and highend revisit to a time when bass construction was enjoying a surge of creativity and flair. Westone spectrum, aria pro the cat, hondo h77, yamaha pacifica duration. Before being branded as the cat, the series had also been known as rock solid. Theres nothing on the neckplate or headstock that says where its made. In 1976, aria pro ii released its first original model, the pe1500. Aria pro ii rs series electric guitar 6 string vintage 80s japan rare w gig bag. The ari pro ii guitars from 75 to mid 80s were built in the matsumoku factory in japan. Muziek en instrumenten 11 resultaten voor aria pro ii. For example, a guitar made in 1978 might have the first two digits of 78 or the first digit of 8. Nov 26, 2016 this is a 1987 aria pro ii xrb2a bass, finished in transparent red over a flamed maple top and back.

Be sure to specify which model you have information or corrections on and ill post it next update. It was an aria pro ii sb900, although being relatively new to bass playing, this meant practically nothing to me. Was looking through ebay and came across the aria pro 11 bass as played by john taylor, among others. Aria pro ii csb 300 csb 380 cardinal series bass guitar ash. Aria pro ii magna series electric bass mab20 used 80s with hard case. Classic laser active electric bass guitar from aria. I have only a few bad points at first the lead input was ont he front which i didnt like so i mived to the side. I have a guitar i resently perchased, and was wondering about its value. Aug 12, 20 from 1977 to 1986, the matsumoku factory actually part of a larger complex, singer i think produced the best instruments aria pro ii ever put out. Aria pro ii led the way with the 80s shift to hard rock and heavy metal. This aria pro ii bass was bought by one of my regular customers. This is mbpickup equipped with musicman style pickup bobbins. He was also featured in an aria pro ii advert with this bass and the quote its a bloody good axe. The matsumoku company were the general motors of guitars.

Media in category aria pro ii the following 23 files are in this category, out of 23 total. Mar, 2010 heres a pretty cool looking aria pro ii sl st3. Building on the aj presentation body shape, the next generation of the bassists signature series has a completely hollow acoustic body thats built with. Holds tune from day to day and also holds tune through the course my daily playing sessions. Aria pro ii dx3 sl series previously owned bills music. Another user of the aria pro ii sb was bass guitarist, lead vocalist and frontman cronos of the band venom. Two pickups with volume, tone and selector plus an activepassive switch. In 1975, aria pro ii was developed from aria s custom shop making highend models for professional users. Unfollow aria pro guitar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

The pickup use same size magnets and same number of turns of 42awg magnet wire as my mm stingray 78 replacement pickup. Make offer aria pro ii cbs380 custom colour, medium scale japanese stingray. From 1967 aria added a variety of models including the solid body 1962t, r320, and violin shaped 12string and bass guitars, and a full acoustic guitar, the 1262. Rcg4009 classic series mandolin, ukulele, 12 classical guitar. The sound is warm and big, very close to mm sabre pickup sound. He chose aria sbblackn gold i as his partner and performed on the bands first three studio albums, kill em all, ride the lightning, and master of puppets. Aria pro ll neck, selling an unused acoustic that has sat in a gig bag for years. Look at the first number of your serial number if one exists. This is an aria pro ii slb pj in used condition with play wear and fully functioning. A new japanese bass and a neck from a previously bought aria intow.

Leading in quality and excellence of electric, acoustic, bass, and classical guitars since 1965. After two months these guitars also started to crack. Aria pro ii did some copies of famous american guitars such as the. They copied the gibson 335, les paul, flying v, explorer, the fender stratocaster and telecaster, the rickenbackers, the bc richs and many other heavy hitters of the day. Find a similar product below or contact us for a recommendation of a great alternative.

I have for sale a aria pro ii sl dx3 in very good condition. The bass is expected to go for between 3,000 5000 gpb. This particular bass has a very plain grain but is still a very interesting instrument for bruce cream fans. New listing aria pro ii sb series rsbmedium ii electric bass black used japan free shipping. Jul 06, 2016 this is definitely a bit left of centre for our usual fare. Aria makes guitars ranging from beginner to professional models.

Black finish, maple fretboard, 22 frets, covered pickups hss. Per a scan of an old aria catalog, i believe its a variation of the ap series igb015t. Cliff burton was the bassist of metallica and known as the best heavy metal bassist ever. People that know me a little beyond will be aware that ive been a big aria pro ii and japanese instruments in general for many years. The guitar has a few small surface scratches and does have the tremolo arm. Tell me about aria pro ii guitars electric guitars. Ive read some comments that the ap series are custom shop instruments from aria. Fast slap bass solo ibanez sr500 mark king duration. Aria pro ii rsb600 restoration in progress and finished. I search more information on that guitar, if you have some now, please mail me. The 80s, also saw the introduction of the famous igb sb integra bass series. Vind aria pro gitaar in snaarinstrumenten gitaren elektrisch op.

Aug 03, 2009 i have an aria pro ii 5 string bass that i am trying to identify its model number, approximate age and value. By way of dates, the first version of the rsb series appeared in 1979, the second version in 1983, and the cat in 1986. Feb 05, 2017 our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Aria pro ii sb series had been esteemed by legendary bassists through the ages including cliff burton, john taylor, rudy sarzo, jack bruce, marcus miller. Now i know that aria is a less heard of guitar as its straight from japan, but i have played two, and own one, and i am hooked. There were only a handful on there and the prices were wildly varied. Aria, pro, 2, pro2, proii, ii, 1980s, 80s, japanese, japan, mij, cij, sl dx3, sl dx3, blue, electric, guitar, vintage, superb 1980s guitar in very good condition smooth back of neck, surface scratches and marks to body, but nothing bad, no fret wear, great action and easy to play missing a machine head cover, tiny chip and dint near rear. The cat bass was the final iteration of the second version of the rsb rev sound series. Apr 08, 2012 in 1980, i was offered a bass, for just under.

Covers pe110, 120, 140, 150, 160, 180, and 200 bass. Aria pro ii guitar catalogs, slicks ads and mag clippings at bottom. Emg pjhz pickups and bqc control in aria pro cat bass duration. I bought a mid70s aria pro ii leopard les paul copy from a seller on ebay back in november. Vind aria pro ii in muziek en instrumenten op marktplaats. As for the integra, its at the shop right now having the fretboard chip finally repaired and i told them to do any other fretwork necessary to get a good, low action on it. Funny this was, the neck bolted right up yesterday and the bass didnt even need intonation. Through 1987, aria guitars serial numbers represented the year of manufacturer as either the first one or first two digits of the serial number. After a bit of haggling with the seller he decided to keep the bass.

Im not an especially heavy handed player and i quit dropping basses when i quit drinking so my results may not be typical. Aria pro ii sldx3 electric guitar in blue sh stargoat guitars. Whilst not abandoning their routes also reestablished the semiacoustic guitar models, fa and ta. Aria igb standard electric bass guitar pearl white. The rsb600 is a relative of the more commonly recognised sb bass played by john taylor of duran duran, briefly by cliff burton bigger backstory here, trevor horn and numerous other bassists. The fine tuners work great as does every thing else. This guitar is in players condition with some chips in finish, scratches on the front, and chips and dents in the back.

Just like gm they made a guitar in every price range and quality level from a chevy to a cadillac. Aria pro ii is a japanese manufacturer, and thats about all i know. Ash body with a bolton maple neck with rosewood fretboard. He can be seen using the bass in the 1985 performance at the hammersmith odeon, commencing with the third song of the set. To the horror of the new owner it was a fretted bass that had had its frets removed. These models were made from 1987 to 1989, and were some of the last aria instruments that were made in japan before production moved to korea. A new fingerboard would be too costly so it was decided that fret markers would be. Ive had a pawn shop sl aria pro ii bass for a couple years now and its fine. Used 4 string electric bass out of stock online please call or chat to check your local store inventory for this item.