noob bassist , Aria Pro II FB Series HELP!!!

[Caesar_16]

Hi,
not sure if i'm posting this in the section.

So I'm "new" bass player, used to play in a double-bass as a amateur. But now I want to learn how to really play bass and I have the opportunity to buy a Japanese Aria Pro II FB-Series (1990) for 150€ (167 USD). The seller made a recent setup, I already played on it and it seems fine on every aspect, only has some scratches, but well is a used bass.

I'm making this thread because I'm still not sure if it is a good deal, because of how old it is and am comparing with a brand new Epiphone Toby deluxe IV that costs 220€ (for example).

So I'm open to suggestions and opinions.

 

[bholder]

You could definitely do worse.

 

[Caesar_16]

You could definitely do worse.

sorry, my english is not very good. does the means is a good deal?

 

[bholder]

sorry, my english is not very good. does the means is a good deal?

Yes sorry I was not more clear, that seems like a good deal to me.

 

[Mark76]

How good were you on the DB? You might feel more at home on a fretless if you were fairly proficient,

 

[Caesar_16]

pretty amateur, almost self-learn. i will probably need the frets, just because the frets will help me a lot in terms of how to explore he neck, which is a big difference between the two instruments

 

[J.D. Detroit]

If it all checks out and you were comfortable with it, go for it.
I've seem them in Pawn / Music shops from time to time for $200-$225 usd on average, so I'd say the price is right.

I'd play it.

 

[RSBBass]

All of the Aria Pro II made in Japan basses I have played have been good quality instruments that hold up well. I think the price is good and you may find it is all the bass you ever need.