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

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Caesar_16, Jun 23, 2017.

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  1. Jun 23, 2017 #1
    Caesar_16

    Caesar_16

    Jun 23, 2017
    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.
     
  2. Jun 23, 2017 #2
    bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
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    You could definitely do worse.
     
  3. Jun 23, 2017 #3
    Caesar_16

    Caesar_16

    Jun 23, 2017
    sorry, my english is not very good. does the means is a good deal?
     
  4. Jun 23, 2017 #4
    bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
    Received a gift from Sire* (see sig)
    Yes sorry I was not more clear, that seems like a good deal to me.
     
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  5. Jun 23, 2017 #5
    Mark76

    Mark76

    Dec 1, 2015
    Leicester
    How good were you on the DB? You might feel more at home on a fretless if you were fairly proficient,
     
  6. Jun 23, 2017 #6
    Caesar_16

    Caesar_16

    Jun 23, 2017
    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
     
  7. Jun 23, 2017 #7
    J.D. Detroit

    J.D. Detroit

    Nov 12, 2015
    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.
     
  8. Jun 23, 2017 #8
    RSBBass

    RSBBass

    Jun 11, 2011
    NYC
    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.