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  1. Aria Pro II Elite 2 Black n Gold Cliff Burton

    For sale Aria Pro II Elite 2 Black n Gold Cliff Burton

    Have you seen one of these listed? 1986 Aria Pro II Black n Gold. Some dings and scratches but in very good condition. Plays amazing. Very hard to find! Ships in a gig bag. Shipping 100.00.
    $2,000.00
  2. V

    Need help confirming this is a real Aria Pro II PJ Standard

    Hi, everyone! I have been offered an 1983 Aria Pro II PJ bass as a trade. I am not familiar with the brand and I would really love if someone could help me confirming a couple of things: 1) Is this the real thing? (supposedly manufactured in Japan. The plate states so, but still I wanted to...
  3. sumeursault

    Kent Armstrong Aria pickup question --

    Can someone tell me the difference between the lesser and more expensive versions of these Kent Armstrong Aria replacement pickups? Huge price disparity and there's no difference in spec from what I can tell. (Not referring to diff b/t exposed pole pieces and not)
  4. sumeursault

    Aria Pro II SB-1000 pricing help

    Could anyone offer guidance on the reasonable price range for a 1984 Aria Pro II SB-1000 in excellent condition?
  5. LEGEND (by Aria Japan) 1998 21-Fret Precision Bass Neck w/Tuners
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    For sale LEGEND (by Aria Japan) 1998 21-Fret Precision Bass Neck w/Tuners

    This 1998 Legend P-Bass neck is Used and in Good Condition: no major wear, back of the neck is very clean, fingerboard was just cleaned and oiled. Tuners work properly and turn smoothly. The thinner "C" neck profile feels great and was setup with medium-low action when it was installed on a...
    $80.00
  6. jtlee

    SOLD LEGEND (by Aria Japan) 1998 21-Fret Precision Bass Neck w/Tuners

    This 1998 Legend P-Bass neck is Used and in Good Condition: no major wear, back of the neck is very clean, fingerboard was just cleaned and oiled. Tuners work properly and turn smoothly. The thinner "C" neck profile feels great and was setup with medium-low action when it was installed on a...
  7. A

    Aria Basses

    Hi, I've recently looking at getting this Aria Pro II bass. Can anyone identify the exact model or year? It doesn't have a serial number and according to the owner, it's a 1977-1982 bass. Is it a fake?
  8. Empr Guillotine

    Wanted Aria Custom Shop or Aria Pro II Avante AVB-SB Steve Bailey Signature Fretless 6

    DESCRIPTION: I’m looking to track down and purchase either one of the Steve Bailey signature fretless 6-string bass models that were offered by Aria back in the day — either an Aria Custom Shop AVB-SB-06, or the Avante Series (Korean-made) import version of the AVB-SB-06. I am not interested in...
  9. PRICE DROP!! Aria Pro II Straycat Bass, RSB Special I, quite rare, Japanese Made, HSC
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    For sale PRICE DROP!! Aria Pro II Straycat Bass, RSB Special I, quite rare, Japanese Made, HSC

    This is awesome.
    $300.00
  10. seventhsunbass

    SOLD PRICE DROP!! Aria Pro II Straycat Bass, RSB Special I, quite rare, Japanese Made, HSC

    This is a rare bird indeed. From my research, it's a 1984 Aria Pro II Straycat Bass, Japanese made goodness at its finest. Obtained from the famed Quadzilla, my shoulder injury makes another 34" scale bass in my hoard a non starter. Hard to find info in her, she uses the famed MB-II double coil...
  11. 1986 Aria Elite 2
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    For sale 1986 Aria Elite 2

    1986 Aria Pro II Elite 2, rare ivory and gold, hard to find a true Elite bass from 1984-1986 MIJ, most listed are 1983 sb r-80 misrepresented as an Elite 2. One slight nick on front right side bottom of the headstock. Great condition. Strung with flat wound.
    $1,800.00
  12. C

    SOLD 1986 Aria Elite 2

    1986 Aria Pro II Elite 2, rare ivory and gold, hard to find a true Elite bass from 1984-1986 MIJ, most listed are 1983 sb r-80 misrepresented as an Elite 2. One slight nick on front right side bottom of the headstock. Great condition. Strung with flat wound.
  13. georgebradley

    Bass: Aria Pro II XRB-2/w series electrics

    Hello people! I recently purchased through FB marketplace a used ESP LTD F414FM for an absolute bargain(100$) due to a burnt pickup and some scratches. Searching again for a hidden treasure, I found a listing for an “Aria Pro II XRB-2/w series electrics”. I couldn’t come across anything with...
  14. Aria Pro II XXB Custom Flying V bass guitar

    For sale Aria Pro II XXB Custom Flying V bass guitar

    One more rarest bass guitar in unique form Carefull delivery to any point in the world! All items are in stock!
    $699.00
  15. ToyamaGi

    For Sale Aria Pro II XXB Custom Flying V bass guitar

    One more rarest bass guitar in unique form Carefull delivery to any point in the world! All items are in stock!
  16. Aria Pro II SB Elite II Red super bass series

    For sale Aria Pro II SB Elite II Red super bass series

    Top japan made passive bass, that has specs as Cliffs bass + extra variants Nut witdh is 40mm Delivery worldwide All items are in stock!
    $1,599.00
  17. ToyamaGi

    For Sale Aria Pro II SB Elite II Red super bass series

    Top japan made passive bass, that has specs as Cliffs bass + extra variants Nut witdh is 40mm Delivery worldwide All items are in stock!
  18. Aria Pro II SB-1000B Oak colored

    For sale Aria Pro II SB-1000B Oak colored

    Beautifull and powerfull active bass, cat price was 200000yens and it was made by Aria in Japan Link to original cat: SB-1000B | SB | Products | ARIA 荒井貿易株式会社 Arai & Co., Inc. Body: Ash, Super balanced body Neck: Maple+Walnut Fingerboard: Ebony Frets: 24F Scale: 864mm Pickups: MB-1E Dual Coil...
    $1,599.00
  19. ToyamaGi

    For Sale Aria Pro II SB-1000B Oak colored

    Beautifull and powerfull active bass, cat price was 200000yens and it was made by Aria in Japan Link to original cat: SB-1000B | SB | Products | ARIA 荒井貿易株式会社 Arai & Co., Inc. Body: Ash, Super balanced body Neck: Maple+Walnut Fingerboard: Ebony Frets: 24F Scale: 864mm Pickups: MB-1E Dual Coil...
  20. Aria Pro II IGB-85B Integra Bartolini pickups
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    For sale Aria Pro II IGB-85B Integra Bartolini pickups

    For sale (no trades now, sorry) is an Aria Pro II IGB-85B in metallic purple finish. There is no serial number but I believe it dates to around 1989-1991. Aria was producing a lot of their instruments in Korea at that time so I believe that’s where this was made. The primary feature of this...
    $550.00
  21. Alembic83

    SOLD Aria Pro II IGB-85B Integra Bartolini pickups

    For sale (no trades now, sorry) is an Aria Pro II IGB-85B in metallic purple finish. There is no serial number but I believe it dates to around 1989-1991. Aria was producing a lot of their instruments in Korea at that time so I believe that’s where this was made. The primary feature of this...
  22. Aria Pro II SB-900 Padauk red 1981
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    For sale Aria Pro II SB-900 Padauk red 1981

    Greetings TB, I’ve got a very nice 1981 Aria Pro II SB-900 up for sale (no trades at this time). It has the 2 pickup configuration with the dual sound switches (series/parallel) and stacked vol/tone knobs for each pickup. These have the wider nut width (around 44mm) but narrower string spacing...
    $1,300.00
  23. Alembic83

    SOLD Aria Pro II SB-900 Padauk red 1981

    Greetings TB, I’ve got a very nice 1981 Aria Pro II SB-900 up for sale (no trades at this time). It has the 2 pickup configuration with the dual sound switches (series/parallel) and stacked vol/tone knobs for each pickup. These have the wider nut width (around 44mm) but narrower string spacing...
  24. tamoor69

    Aria Pro ii RSB Special ii pickup swap?

    I have an Aria Pro ii RSB with j pickups in it, and I’m considering changing the pickups. These basses use an unconventional pickup cover system, so I was wondering if anyone knew of any manufacturers who make pickups that would fit? Alternatively, would it be possible to buy pickups from...
  25. *PRICE DROP! 1971 Aria "1931" model EB3 Matsumoku Japan short scale
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    For sale *PRICE DROP! 1971 Aria "1931" model EB3 Matsumoku Japan short scale

    *PRICE DROP! Up for sale is an Aria EB3/SG type short scale bass. I am pretty sure it is a 1931 model number, but could actually be 1910. They are very similar. I have been on the fence for a long time about putting this one on the block. I love the old 70s Matsumoku "lawsuit era" basses and my...
    $425.00
  26. deesonic

    SOLD *PRICE DROP! 1971 Aria "1931" model EB3 Matsumoku Japan short scale

    *PRICE DROP! Up for sale is an Aria EB3/SG type short scale bass. I am pretty sure it is a 1931 model number, but could actually be 1910. They are very similar. I have been on the fence for a long time about putting this one on the block. I love the old 70s Matsumoku "lawsuit era" basses and my...
  27. Aria Pro II SB Black n Gold II 1982 - Black Super bass

    For sale Aria Pro II SB Black n Gold II 1982 - Black Super bass

    Selling one rare all-known Arias japan made bass. Cliff ones played same version only with one pickup, later he modified it with a differ pickup, though it is amazing even in stock condition. This one has extra variants of sounding due to pickup and switches combination Has body-thru 5-piece...
    $1,699.00
  28. ToyamaGi

    For Sale Aria Pro II SB Black n Gold II 1982 - Black Super bass

    Selling one rare all-known Arias japan made bass. Cliff ones played same version only with one pickup, later he modified it with a differ pickup, though it is amazing even in stock condition. This one has extra variants of sounding due to pickup and switches combination Has body-thru 5-piece...
  29. 81' SB-1000 Aria Pro II Bass
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    For sale 81' SB-1000 Aria Pro II Bass

    $1,175.00
  30. Bonafide

    SOLD 81' SB-1000 Aria Pro II Bass

    81' SB-1000 Aria Pro II Bass. - Relisted Oct 6th Pulled when I became unavailable to ship. Available again. In very good / excellent condition (bridge discoloration, bridge lacquer loss, brass tarnish a few very small dings as expected for a 40+ year old). Setup with brand new DRs, plays...
  31. Y

    Aria STB Jazz

    Im a bit of a buyer/seller type of bassist. Im really into guitars and string instruments really. I like looking at them, and for them to buy and I’ve got a (imo) good handle on prices and spotting a bargain. So this morning (uk) on the dreaded Facebook marketplace pops up an “bass guitar”...
  32. Neo1

    Hold out for an original Aria, or go with RIB - advice, please

    I have been searching for awhile for a black (with white middle stripe) Aria bass. It doesn't have to be the SB-1000, though they get advertised, and I see there are some called 1000RIB that were also made. The SB's seem to be in the $1200-$1800 range (at least, that's what I find). Here's...
  33. tamoor69

    Aria Pro ii IB SPR info??

    I've been looking at different P/PJ basses recently, and came across the Aria Pro ii IB SPR. It looks pretty cool and has Bartolinis in it and 26 frets too, which is nice. However, I can't find any videos of anybody playing/demoing them, or any other info, for that matter. If anybody has any...
  34. Vintage 81' SB-1000 Aria Pro II Bass
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    For sale Vintage 81' SB-1000 Aria Pro II Bass

    Vintage 81' SB-1000 Aria Pro II Bass. In VG condition (bridge discoloration, bridge lacquer loss, brass tarnish only). Setup with brand new DRs, plays easily and effortlessly. Super low action, zero buzzes. Electronics, perfect. HUGE sound. 100% original. Ships with hard case. #aria #sb1000...
    $1,175.00
  35. Bonafide

    No longer available Vintage 81' SB-1000 Aria Pro II Bass

    Vintage 81' SB-1000 Aria Pro II Bass. In VG condition (bridge discoloration, bridge lacquer loss, brass tarnish only). Setup with brand new DRs, plays easily and effortlessly. Super low action, zero buzzes. Electronics, perfect. HUGE sound. 100% original. Ships with hard case. #aria #sb1000...
  36. Aria Pro II SB-700 Black MIJ - John Taylor style
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    For sale Aria Pro II SB-700 Black MIJ - John Taylor style

    1982 Aria Pro II SB-700 bass guitar, made in Japan. This is a nice example of the SB-700 in a somewhat rare, for this model, black finish. If you’re looking for that John Taylor vibe (although he was most often pictured with a black SB-1000), this will definitely help you! So many great players...
    $950.00
  37. Alembic83

    SOLD Aria Pro II SB-700 Black MIJ - John Taylor style

    1982 Aria Pro II SB-700 bass guitar, made in Japan. This is a nice example of the SB-700 in a somewhat rare, for this model, black finish. If you’re looking for that John Taylor vibe (although he was most often pictured with a black SB-1000), this will definitely help you! So many great players...
  38. Aria Pro II RSB Deluxe I MIJ Black (Poor man’s SB!)
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    For sale Aria Pro II RSB Deluxe I MIJ Black (Poor man’s SB!)

    Here’s a cool 1984 Aria Pro II RSB-Deluxe I, made in Japan. This the single pickup version which I prefer as it gets much closer to the classic SB tone! I would say this is a poor man’s SB. The pickup sounds a little beefier than some of the SB pickups. This will get you some of those great...
    $435.00
  39. Alembic83

    SOLD Aria Pro II RSB Deluxe I MIJ Black (Poor man’s SB!)

    Here’s a cool 1984 Aria Pro II RSB-Deluxe I, made in Japan. This the single pickup version which I prefer as it gets much closer to the classic SB tone! I would say this is a poor man’s SB. The pickup sounds a little beefier than some of the SB pickups. This will get you some of those great...
  40. Aria Pro II Thorsound 550
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    For sale Aria Pro II Thorsound 550

    Early 80’s Aria Pro 2 TSB-550 Thorsound. Matsumoku Medium Scale. 32 inch. Great sounding and playing bass! Light! 7.7lbs Thin C shape neck. 1.75” at the nut. Good shape. More players grade. The input jack was apparently damaged and had a plate installed. It works perfectly and I kind of like...
    $600.00