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Intersting Aria!!

FL Knifemaker

FL Knifemaker

Apr 9, 2006
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Lakeland, FL
www.blackwoodknives.com
#1
I just scored this on the bay:

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280242242451

Someone bumped it up from $265 to $321 within the last few seconds............the bastid :mad: :p

I'm an Aria fan, never saw this model until the other day..... It has sort of an interesting history.....Haven't bought a bass in a while............so...........anyway :bassist:
 
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#4
ROON said:
Nice :cool: IMO, that's much nicer than say, a Steinberger. The body shape has a little more character. And its got those yummy ZZB buckers. Nice catch. :bassist:
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It was a VERY last minute decision. I was watching it, then I forgot about it. I came very close to missing it. I love my Axstar which is similar in body size. I'm looking forward to hearing those pickups again!! Have you seen this model before??
 
#5
FL Knifemaker said:
It was a VERY last minute decision. I was watching it, then I forgot about it. I came very close to missing it. I love my Axstar which is similar in body size. I'm looking forward to hearing those pickups again!! Have you seen this model before??
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Nope! They must be pretty rare. But having that said, I know nowhere near as much as you do about Arias. I just check out eBay every now and then to see if there are any that take my fancy. :) I'd love to own one some day. :bassist: Right now I'm hanging out for a USA Peavey Millennium 5 though. I just gotta find someone who will ship overseas! :hmm:
 
#6
ROON said:
Nope! They must be pretty rare. But having that said, I know nowhere near as much as you do about Arias. I just check out eBay every now and then to see if there are any that take my fancy. :) I'd love to own one some day. :bassist: Right now I'm hanging out for a USA Peavey Millennium 5 though. I just gotta find someone who will ship overseas! :hmm:
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I'm only slightly familiar with Aria basses from studying the Matsumoku forum. Beyond that, I don't know all that much. I love my Aria P bass, it's a keeper.

I recommend that people outside the US set up a FEDEX or DHL account. That will allow anyone shipping to you to use your account. That makes things REALLY easy. Everything I ship internationally goes on the customers shipping account. All I have to do is pack it and call the carrier.
 
#9
It kinda looks like a really good hack job. Not saying it is, but I wouldn't be too surprised if that turned out the be the case.

But man is that a nice looking bass! Not only is the shape cool and, as Roon said, has more character than a Steinberger, I also think the color's nice. Nice score!
 
#13
FL Knifemaker said:
I'm only slightly familiar with Aria basses from studying the Matsumoku forum. Beyond that, I don't know all that much. I love my Aria P bass, it's a keeper.

I recommend that people outside the US set up a FEDEX or DHL account. That will allow anyone shipping to you to use your account. That makes things REALLY easy. Everything I ship internationally goes on the customers shipping account. All I have to do is pack it and call the carrier.
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Cool! Thanks for the tips. :)
 
#14
ROON said:
Cool! Thanks for the tips. :)
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For me, it actually makes things easier than shipping locally. It's become the standard procedure with knife collectors.


zuma said:
Cool man! I'd love to play that thing.
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Hey Zuma!!! I still have two of your videos in my favorites!! Glad you spotted this thread. :)

Osprey said:
More than interesting!

Is there a model number or name to identify it beyond Aria Pro 2?
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The only information I have is what's on the eBay ad. I never contacted the customer when I first spotted it. Last night, I didn't have time!! Like I said, I barely had time to fill in my bid and click BUY :)
 
#15
It says it's sure to have collectors value.....how could I go wrong?? :D This is the only info that I went by:

Up for auction is a used Aria Pro II bass guitar. This Super Rare Bass has a cream colored Steinberger style body.
This bass was part of Gary Shea, bassist for metal pioneers, Alcatrazz, personal collection. For those of you unfamiliar with Alcatrazz, they were a metal band that featured Yngvie Malmsteen, and Steve Vai on guitar at times. Gary was an Aria endorser, so he played more than a few of their high-ends basses with a vengeance through-out his career. This Bass was Aria's first attempt at a Steinberger style bass. Later versions of this bass had no headstock. But truly a unique piece!!

I'm going to call the seller later to make or arrange payment, I'll add any further info if he can provide any.

Serial #: 3120070


Aria Pro II Bass Guitar features:

Rosewood fretboard
Accurate Bolt-on System

Aria factory gold tuners
owned, played, and toured with Gary Shea
Sure to have a collectors value
Made in Japan

Original Gig Bag
Original Parts
 
#18
dangnewt said:
Very interesting shape. The design alone is worth what you paid - if it also sounds good than you came out way ahead.

I may be playing Captain Obvious here, but it reminds me of the stock of a high-powered rifle. ;)
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I thought it looked like a broom :) What attracts me to it is the pickups and the compact size. I like to play in my livingroom, through my Zoom using headphones. So far the only bass I can sit back on the sofa with is my Axstar, now I'll have two :)
 

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