Aria Pro II Black and Gold Restoration Thread

[rojo412]

This looks AMAZING! Freakin' awesome work.
I didn't see a side-by-side before and after pic and if there was a bass project that deserved one, it's this. So I hope you don't mind...

Again, this is awesome, great job.

 

[garmenteros]

Thanks for the side by side pic, next project is a 1970s sg guitar in worse shape.

 

[Gilmourisgod]

I'm trying to picture " worse shape", given your obvious skills, it will shine in the end. Amazing restoration on the Aria, always coveted one myself.

 

[Beej]

Killer work Guillermo!

I'm not only a fan of your builds, but your band too.

 

[garmenteros]

Question, if you had a 1960s pre cbs precision in worse shape or similar would you get it working or fully restore it? I may have one coming my way.

 

[garmenteros]

Killer work Guillermo!

I'm not only a fan of your builds, but your band too.

Thank you, I have another record for winter coming. I also have some other projects cooking.

 

[RBS_Johnson]

Question, if you had a 1960s pre cbs precision in worse shape or similar would you get it working or fully restore it? I may have one coming my way.

I'd have to see the bass obviously, but I would likely do the minimum to get it playing well and sounding good. Probably leave the look as is.

 

[garmenteros]

Home video of going through some sounds this bass can put out. Only did coil tapping and pickup selections, with the tone knobs, this bass can cover a lot of ground. Iphone camera thru my ampeg b15n.

 

[Beej]

Man that sounds great on my speakers. I know that's a classic amp with great tone, but you can really hear the definition of those pickups...

 

[mtdkingstonheir]

Used it in band practice today. Incredibly articulate, good presence and definition. Very comfortable as well. Better pictures from my music room.View attachment 3428497View attachment 3428500 View attachment 3428501View attachment 3428499

Beautiful restoration - really nice.

 

[garmenteros]

Thinking about selling this bass to pay for some recording time, what do you think is a fair price for this bass?