1981 The Aria Pro II Sb-900 __ $650 Shipped

sivarTTravis · #1 12-15-2012, 01:20 PM

the aria pro sb900:episode 2 "The K'Nobs Explained
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzzGX...ature=youtu.be

selling my sb900. Bought this a few months ago From another Talk bass dude. I had one of these basses back in the day and loved it so i bought this one when i saw it for sale. but i play my 6 string way more than this one so im willing to let it go to someone who wants it.

Neck Through 4 sting bass. It was made in 1981 . A few scuffs here and there but in perfect playing condition. Maple/Walnut Neck through. Rosewood fretboard. 24 fret. Dual humbucker.

Here is the post the guy i bought it from put up Has great pictures of the bass

http://s796.photobucket.com/albums/y...01981%20SB900/

F/S - The Great Bass Sell-off of Mr Crowley! The Arias....

His post has pictures that i could never take with my camera phone

I had the bass Professionally set up and intonation done to fit my playing style by Dana @ Dana b goods. Newer strings im not sure the brand Maybe Mr Crowly knows

Im looking to do the same deal
650 shipped CONUS with hard shell case
Or possible trade for boomerang iii + side car... a boss Gt-10b +Cash... or a fretless +/- cash from me or you
thanks for looking

MaddAnthony_59 · #2 12-15-2012, 05:36 PM

Batwing Bump!

I have an SB-900. AWESOME Tones, and Great Price!

sivarTTravis · #3 12-16-2012, 03:08 PM

Here are some pictures of the little rough spots on this bass. Everything is really small.

looks like someone tried to pry the cover for the truss rod and nicked it a little. Dana be good took it off and adjusted truss rod with no problems.

sivarTTravis · #4 12-16-2012, 03:10 PM

Nick on the Neck of the bass

sivarTTravis · #5 12-16-2012, 03:11 PM

Little nicks on back of the body. Standard size house key for size refrence

sivarTTravis · #6 12-16-2012, 03:14 PM

Speckled tuning peg. The other three are all textured like this. Tunes perfectly. these are the original aria pro ii tuners. I think it adds a unique look to the bass

sivarTTravis · #7 12-16-2012, 03:18 PM

Brass on the bass is a bit tarnished I'm not totally sure but I think this can be cleaned up. Ill do some research and shine the bridge and nut up if I can before sale unless you desire this sort of effect. Like an old ship! Hey I dig it and the bass sounds great. Thanks for looking.

west*coast*bass · #8 12-17-2012, 08:53 PM

What's the weight?

sivarTTravis · #9 12-17-2012, 09:24 PM

These suckers are known for being on the heavy side. I don't have a bathroom scale. looking on the web I have been seeing people saying they are between 10 1/2 lbs and 11 1/2 lbs. but unfortunately I don't want to mislead you by guessing a weight so I won't. Youll probably want to do some research, i would assume they dont fluxuate in weight to much. Sorry

MaddAnthony_59 · #10 12-18-2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sivarTTravis

These suckers are known for being on the heavy side. I don't have a bathroom scale. looking on the web I have been seeing people saying they are between 10 1/2 lbs and 11 1/2 lbs. but unfortunately I don't want to mislead you by guessing a weight so I won't. Youll probably want to do some research, i would assume they dont fluxuate in weight to much. Sorry

Mine is right at 10 Lbs if that helps at all.

sivarTTravis · #11 12-19-2012, 06:01 PM

any input from the lookers out there if i should polish up the brass for added sexy or keep it the patina look??

your the man Anthony. Keep that aria love coming

MaddAnthony_59 · #12 12-20-2012, 02:01 AM

Interesting! 1981 was a Transition Year. What are the controls? Yours is the Pre-1981 layout according to the catalogs I've seen

I also have an '81 SB-900, which has the "New" control layout, which is missing a knob. These are Stacked Vol/Tone & 3 Position Pickup Selector with Series/Parallel toggles. What is your "Mystery Knob?"

sivarTTravis · #13 12-20-2012, 07:24 PM

the aria pro sb900:episode 2 "The K'Nobs Explained"

I also show and talk about the bass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzzGX...ature=youtu.be

MaddAnthony_59 · #14 12-22-2012, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sivarTTravis

any input from the lookers out there if i should polish up the brass for added sexy or keep it the patina look??

your the man Anthony. Keep that aria love coming

I wouldn't POLISH the Brass, but there are Brass Cleaners that make the brass look good without going overboard. Alembic has a nice cleaner, and there is a "Trick" where you soak the brass piece in a certain brand of toilet bowl cleaner over night, and it looks good the next morning. Personally, I think yours looks Great! (Mine was Waaay over done!)