Fionn Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 (edited) Withdrawn for now Aria Pro II SB900, made in 1981 at Matsumoku, Japan. The SB900 (alongside the active, single-pickup SB1000) was at the top-end of Aria’s classic Matsumoku SB’s. Passive, with twin MB-II pickups. Each pickup has its own stacked volume/tone pot, and a phase switch which shifts its pickup from "parallel" to "in-series" mode. There is also a 3-way pickup selector switch, so the tonal range is very broad. It's a highly versatile bass. The body is made from Canadian ash, the neck is quarter-sawn maple & walnut, and the fingerboard is rosewood. Brass nut and bridge. This is an unmodified lined fretless, as produced at the Matsumoku factory. Quality is written all over this bass. It’s a true player’s instrument, and an absolute joy to play, set up nice and low, with that classic fretless ‘mwah’ on tap. The tonal scope is exceptional for a passive bass. It goes from fat and smooth, to thick and punchy, to fine and bright, keeping its beautifully resonant character throughout. It really gets into the burp-zone on the bridge pickup too. Mojo by the ton. She's a beauty, and in superb condition for her vintage. Structurally perfect, with only some very minor cosmetic/ surface marks. The fingerboard is flawless, with no buzzes nor dead spots. The neck is straight and the truss-rod does exactly what it should. No issues whatsoever. The bass is all-original with the exception of one of the phase switches (replaced with a like-for-like part). It’s currently strung with a newish set of Fender 9050CL flatwounds. A good hardcase is included in the sale. The bass is in Fife, Scotland. I’m willing to meet within a reasonable distance, or I can courier at the buyers expense, no problem. I’ve posted a fair few basses, and know the importance of bomb-proof packaging. I’m currently selling a matching fretted SB1000 (also 1981) on this forum. I’d do a deal if they were being bought as a pair. Trade options: 4-string Active Fretless Warwicks. Pictured with the matching fretted SB1000 (also for sale) ... Edited January 8, 2019 by Fionn Withdrawn for now 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Yet another stunning Aria fretless for sale from Ed! Good job I've just bought his other one so my Aria GAS is currently satisfied and it means you've got a good chance of not missing out on this one!!!😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 (edited) Open to Fretless Warwick trade offers. Edited January 6, 2019 by Fionn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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