lowregisterhead Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) For sale is an Aria SB1000, an early one, serial number 0100xx, built in 1980, signified by the words 'The Aria Pro II' on the headstock. Later ones just have 'Aria Pro II'. Bought on a nostalgic whim a few months ago (I had an SB900 back in the 80's) but sadly the 16mm string spacing is just a bit too tight for my gorilla mitts these days! A few marks here and there, and it's lost a bit of lacquer on the bottom edge as shown in the photos, but other than that in really excellent condition for its age. All the electrics work well and quietly, and the frets are in good shape, with minimal wear. Straight neck, and the truss rod works. It balances beautifully, plays really well, and sounds great. It's just been fitted with a new set of D'Addario nickels. It comes with a hard case, a little worn, but perfectly serviceable. Also included is a brand new contemporary replacement 'Noisekiller' preamp module, manufactured by a Finnish company. I thought after so many years the original module might be starting to show its age, but having tried them both, they sound equally good. The original is currently fitted, but it's a 5-minute job to change them over, it just plugs into a multi-pin connector in the control cavity. NOW SOLD. Edited July 24, 2014 by lowregisterhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) If you fancy yourself as a bit of a Cliff Burton, John Taylor or Jack Bruce, Haircut 100, Freeez, or one of the other myriad bands back in the day that used this fantastic bass, now's your chance! Edited June 18, 2014 by lowregisterhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefc42 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 As a fellow SB1000 owner/player I can vouch for these 100% - great basses (beautiful example too) GLWTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Why, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shemeckfrac Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 gorgeous looking bass ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thanks you sir! Still for sale, however... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Price drop bump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Still here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Last price drop, then off to evilbay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 What a lovely example of a classic bass - dare I ask the weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1404569973' post='2493825'] What a lovely example of a classic bass - dare I ask the weight? [/quote] 4.3kg on my digital bathroom scales, but it sits so well on a strap, it really doesn't feel like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 [quote name='lowregisterhead' timestamp='1404755955' post='2495467'] 4.3kg on my digital bathroom scales, but it sits so well on a strap, it really doesn't feel like it. [/quote] For sure. The bass is so well balanced and the playing position so comfortable, that the weight is not so much of an issue as it might be on other basses. My SB is the heaviest bass that I've ever owned, but it's more comfortable to play than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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