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I'm pretty sure it's from this century I've seen newer Aria pros in the wild. I haven't seen this exact one but it fits the bill for being one of the newer ones
I had a look at the original ad on marktplaats. I think the seller means the pre-amp is nordstrand, not the pickups. He says the bass is from the mid 80’s, but to me it also looks more modern. I think I’ve seen a 80’s les Paul before, but the body was more traditional LP and had no bindings. I found a picture of one on pinterest. It has the same bridge and pu’s though. So it might be possible. And it sure looks like a fine bass. I’d take the trip to Haarlem to check it out.
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Here is the link to Aria's website:That headstock shape really looks more modern to my eye... I would guess a recent 'brand re-boot" made in China or Indonesia?? I vaguely seem to recall reading somewhere about the 'Aria Pro-II' brand being recycled... In any event it looks like it might be worth the asking price
Electric Basses – Aria Guitars
It's a beautiful bass. I really like it.
About the neck dive issue, I don't take it as granted because I have 2 basses with a Les Paul body style (an Epiphone Rumblekat and a Crossbass) and both instruments are well balanced.
(The Crossbass is a bass made by a brazilian luthier).
About the neck dive issue, I don't take it as granted because I have 2 basses with a Les Paul body style (an Epiphone Rumblekat and a Crossbass) and both instruments are well balanced.
(The Crossbass is a bass made by a brazilian luthier).
Does anyone have any information about this bass? I can't seem to find anything on Google. I've found one for sale for €300, is this a reasonable price? Pictures included. (She's a looker)
made in Korea
like this one not 80's but Late 90's early 2000 Has S to start the Serial # stands for Samick the 97 is year built
80's they were following popular trends headless, or hair band metal pointed stuff
ARIA PRO II PE Les Paul Late 90's
Once again I'd like to thank everyone for your reactions! I'll be traveling to Haarlem this Sunday to take a look at the bass.
That one looks very similar indeed, great detective work
That's really interesting! I'll take a look at the serial number on this one.
Will do!
That one looks very similar indeed, great detective work
That's really interesting! I'll take a look at the serial number on this one.
Will do!
