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SOLD Aria Pro 2 II LS-500
Del_Preston
Frets: 76
Hi guys,
I have an Aria Pro 2 LP copy for sale... I believe it is an LS-500, after pouring over the Matsumoku info pages. There is no serial number on the back of the headstock, and not under the pickups or bridge either. I have asked on the Facebook page and the theory is that it is likely to be from the early production of them, so 1975 /76, something like that. Happy to be corrected on that. Bridge and tailpiece read 'Japan' underneath so pretty confident it's early Matsumoku.
It's all original. As I understand it it's a copy of the Norlin-era Les Paul, as that's what was being produced at the time, so it's got the pancake body and something of a volute on the neck. That clearly didn't save it from a headstock break at some point (does that make it Authentic?!) which has been repaired. The repair isn't the cleanest ever, but it's solid and not noticeable when playing. Looks like old glue rather than something modern that dries clear, so I suspect it was done a long time ago. The truss rod functions perfectly. Since the photos were taken it's had a setup and a fret dress, and it plays great. I haven't touched the electronics save for spraying contact cleaner, so there is a slight crackle in the switch. It was a toss-up between leaving it all original or gutting it for a full upgrade on the electronics. It's a perfect candidate for that at any rate.
Lovely dark rosewood fingerboard, even if the inlays are a little basic.
Pricing these appears to be a shot in the dark from what I've found on Reverb etc., so I'll say £600 £500 £400 £350 just to get the listing posted, but very much open to offers.
Located in Norwich. No case, but happy to discuss options for delivery / meeting up within reason.
I have an Aria Pro 2 LP copy for sale... I believe it is an LS-500, after pouring over the Matsumoku info pages. There is no serial number on the back of the headstock, and not under the pickups or bridge either. I have asked on the Facebook page and the theory is that it is likely to be from the early production of them, so 1975 /76, something like that. Happy to be corrected on that. Bridge and tailpiece read 'Japan' underneath so pretty confident it's early Matsumoku.
It's all original. As I understand it it's a copy of the Norlin-era Les Paul, as that's what was being produced at the time, so it's got the pancake body and something of a volute on the neck. That clearly didn't save it from a headstock break at some point (does that make it Authentic?!) which has been repaired. The repair isn't the cleanest ever, but it's solid and not noticeable when playing. Looks like old glue rather than something modern that dries clear, so I suspect it was done a long time ago. The truss rod functions perfectly. Since the photos were taken it's had a setup and a fret dress, and it plays great. I haven't touched the electronics save for spraying contact cleaner, so there is a slight crackle in the switch. It was a toss-up between leaving it all original or gutting it for a full upgrade on the electronics. It's a perfect candidate for that at any rate.
Lovely dark rosewood fingerboard, even if the inlays are a little basic.
Pricing these appears to be a shot in the dark from what I've found on Reverb etc., so I'll say £600 £500 £400 £350 just to get the listing posted, but very much open to offers.
Located in Norwich. No case, but happy to discuss options for delivery / meeting up within reason.
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