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Any good this Aria Pro II RSB Deluxe(II)?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Tsal, Jul 23, 2003.

  1. Jul 23, 2003 #1
    Tsal

    Tsal

    Jan 28, 2000
    Finland
    Hey,

    I have a chance to get me an Aria Pro II RSB Deluxe-2 bass from circa '85. Made in Japan, black, gold hardware, somekind of a humbucker with "P-coils" in neck and J pup in the bridge position etc. - in good condition. It looks decent and I know Japanese basses of that era should be nice but I have no way of trying it out.

    It's going for 300 bucks with HSC, anyone seen one of these and thinks it's worth the cash?
     
  2. Jul 23, 2003 #2
    Tsal

    Tsal

    Jan 28, 2000
    Finland
    ..And now with a link to catalog scan.

    Here we go.
     
  3. Jul 23, 2003 #3
    demolition

    demolition Guest

    Jul 5, 2003
    Conn.
    I passed up one for 50.00 $,i did'nt like how it played.it was in 8 out of 10 condition but it's just not a Fender:bawl:
     
  4. Jul 24, 2003 #4
    ryuujin

    ryuujin

    Jun 1, 2003
    Delaware, OH
    I have heard a lot of really good things about those basses. If I were you i would get it.
     
  5. Jul 24, 2003 #5
    aladdin

    aladdin

    Mar 7, 2003
    Chiba, Japan
    If it is the one I am thinking of, a neck-thru design, they are nice. I have played several. Very nice workmanship and fit and finish. Pro-quality. They sound good too. Check for neck warp and fret wear. I have seen a few on the used market out here in Japan for around $400.00 US.

    Some of them have bad tuners.

    -Aladdin
     
  6. Jul 24, 2003 #6
    demolition

    demolition Guest

    Jul 5, 2003
    Conn.
    the bass i can buy is an Aria Pro II RSB Straycat,its 50.00 but needs a pot for both volume and tone. i think me buy today :D REVISED 2.0 hrs later.
    I broke down and bought it,i got it for 35.00 with original case and candy still intact,i got it home and gave it a good once over.ME LIKEY :D
     
  7. Jul 24, 2003 #7
    ryuujin

    ryuujin

    Jun 1, 2003
    Delaware, OH
    Nice! $35 dollars with a case is an insanely great deal.